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A4 Great West Road Junctions with Lampton Road, Heston Road and Jersey Road A4 Great West Road junctions with Lampton Road, Heston Road and Jersey Road Consultation report March 2016 A4 Great West Road junctions with Lampton Road, Heston Road and Jersey Road Consultation report Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 4 2. The consultation ......................................................................................................... 4 3. Overview of responses from members of the public .................................................... 6 4. Responses from stakeholders ..................................................................................... 7 5. Summary and conclusions .......................................................................................... 8 Appendix A – List of stakeholders consulted ......................................................................... 9 Appendix B - Consultation material ..................................................................................... 11 Appendix C – Response to issues commonly raised ........................................................... 17 3 1. Introduction Between 25 November 2015 and 22 January 2016, we consulted on proposals to improve pedestrian, cycle and bus facilities on the A4 Great West Road at the junctions of Lampton Road, Heston Road and Jersey Road. The proposals consider a signal controlled ‘staggered’ toucan crossing west of Jersey Road, a new bus stop and shelter west of Lampton Road and carriageway widening to remove pinch points on the southbound carriageway at Heston Road, improving priority for buses and reducing passenger journey times. 2. The consultation We asked three questions relating to different geographical areas of the proposals: A4 Great West Road / Jersey Road A4 Great West Road / Lampton School Heston Road / Lampton Road The consultation material was available at https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/roads/a4- great-west-road, where it can still be viewed. The consultation was designed to enable TfL to understand opinion about the proposed changes. The potential outcomes of the consultation are: We decide the consultation raises no issues that should prevent us from proceeding with the scheme as originally planned. We modify the scheme in response to issues raised in consultation. We abandon the scheme as a result of issues raised in the consultation. The objectives of the consultation were: To give stakeholders and the public easily-understandable information about the proposal and allow them to respond. To understand the level of support or opposition for the change. To understand any issues that might affect the proposal of which we were not previously aware. To understand concerns and objections. To allow respondents to make suggestions. 2.1 Who we consulted We wanted to understand the views of those living and working near to where our proposals would be implemented. We wrote to approximately 7,030 residents and businesses in the area. The extent is shown in Appendix B. We also issued an email to stakeholders to inform them of our consultation. Those contacted included the London Borough of Hounslow, local politicians and 4 emergency services. A list of external stakeholders contacted is shown in Appendix A. 2.2 Consultation material, distribution and publicity The consultation was published online on our consultation website between 25 November 2015 and 22 January 2016. Copies of the letter, map and email are shown in Appendix B. 2.3 How did you hear about this consultation? Number of respondents Saw it on the TfL website 15 Social media 14 Not Answered 11 Received a letter from TfL 9 Other (please specify) 9 Received an email from 8 TfL Read about in the press 2 2.4 About the respondents The majority of respondents identified themselves as local residents or employed locally. Number of respondents Local Resident 38 Commuter to the area 15 Visitor to the area 10 Employed locally 8 Business owner 5 Other (please specify) 5 Not Answered 2 Stakeholder 0 5 3. Overview of responses from members of the public We received 68 responses. We asked three questions relating to the three different sections of the proposals.The following tables detail the responses to each question. Q.1 what do you think of our proposal for the junction of A4 Great West Road at Jersey Road 20 15 10 5 0 Strongly Stronly Not Agree Neutral Disagree Agree disagree answered Number of responses 17 11 7 12 13 8 Q.2 What do you think of our proposal for the A4 Great West Road at Lampton School 20 15 10 5 0 Strongly Strongly Not Agree Neutral Disagree Agree disagree answered Number of responses 15 15 12 12 11 3 6 Q.3 What do you think of our proposal for Heston Road and Lampton Road 20 15 10 5 0 Strongly Strongly Not Agree Neutral Disagree agree disagree Answered Number of responses 15 15 12 12 11 3 Number of Main issues raised by respondents comments Generally support the proposal Heston Road and Lampton Road 31 Generally oppose the proposal Heston Road and Lampton Road 24 Separated paths between users are preferred. 24 Consider a bus stop bypass at Lampton Road. 14 A toucan crossing where Jersey Road meets the southern side of the A4 8 Lack of signage on the Great West Road 8 Widen the road 4 Oppose bus stops and bus priority measure with the extension of the bus lane on Heston Road (southbound) 3 4. Responses from stakeholders London Cycling Campaign There appear to be several nearside lane widths on the approaches and exits at the junction that are within the Cycling Level of Service (CLoS) “Critical fail” 3.2- 4.0m range. These lanes will therefore represent a very hostile and potentially dangerous environment for cyclists to navigate. 7 Hounslow Cycling We strongly object to these proposals as they make conditions worse for cyclists in the area. Widening Heston Road and Lampton Road will increase traffic capacity and speeds at the junction - both are detrimental to the enjoyment and safety of cycling. The proposed lane widths appear to be within the critical 3.2-4m range which is most uncomfortable for cyclists as drivers often attempt to overtake at an unsafe distance. Traffic turning speeds into Jersey Parade may be increased, with increased safety risk to cyclists. Brian MacIntyre, Co-ordinator, Old Park Mews & Nuffield Court Neighbourhood Watch Made seven comments relating to the consultation, saying the biggest problem at this junction is drivers making illegal turns, particularly turning left into Lampton Road while travelling westbound on the A4. He asked us to consider the pinch- points around this junction, and whether any consideration has been given to widening the southbound 2 lanes on Lampton Road, immediately south of the A4. 5. Summary and conclusions We received 68 responses to the consultation. A slight majority of respondents said they agreed with each of the three proposals. Having considered the responses to consultation, we have decided to go ahead with the proposals. However, we are considering some changes following consultation, including:Consider increasing the length of the traffic island south of Heston Road, junction with A4 Great West Road, in order to improve accessibility of the junction for all users as part of detailed design Consider a bus stop bypass at the proposed new bus stop west of Lampton Road as part of detailed design Investigate providing further signage as part of detailed design Monitor the scheme after implementation and if necessary consider yellow boxes at the junction of A4 Great West Road with Heston Road and Lampton Road We will monitor the junction and if necessary liaise with the Metropolitan Police regarding enforcement of the illegal right turn into Lampton Road if required We will now progress with the detailed design of these schemes, including consideration of the above points. We intend to introduce the changes in early 2017, subject to land acquisition and further discussions with key stakeholders such as the London Borough of Hounslow. We will write to local residents and affected properties later in the year to advice of any planned works. 8 Appendix A – List of stakeholders consulted Caroline Pidgeon AM Chair of the GLA Transport Committee Valerie Shawcross AM Deputy Chair of the GLA Transport Committee Richard Tracey AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Navin Shah AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Dr Onkar Sahota AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Tom Copley AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Victoria Borwick AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Steve O'Connell AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Darren Johnson AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Jennette Arnold AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Tony Arbour AM London Assembly Member Ruth Cadbury MP Brentford and Isleworth Councillor Sheila O'Reilly Osterley and Spring Grove Ward Councillor Tony Louki Osterley and Spring Grove Ward Councillor Peter De Vic Carey Osterley and Spring Grove Ward Seema Malhotra MP Feltham and Heston MP Councillor Amritpal Mann Heston East Ward Councillor Gurmail Lal Heston East Ward Councillor Kamaljit Kaur Heston East Ward Local Authorities London Borough of Hounslow Police & Health Authorities Metropolitan Police Hounslow Safer Transport Team London Ambulance Service London Fire Brigade Service Transport Groups AA Association of British Drivers Association of Car Fleet Operators British Motorcyclists Federation Freight Transport Association Green Flag Group Motorcycle Action Group Motorcycle Industry
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