Public Engagement on Olympic Route Network – Traffic Order Group 16

Engagement Report

October 2011

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Contents

Section Page

1 Executive summary 3

2 Introduction 4

3 Stakeholder engagement 6

4 Responses from members of the public 9

5 Responses from statutory bodies and other stakeholders 19

6 Conclusion and actions from engagement 26

7 Appendices 26

A – Engagement Materials B – Distribution Area C – Stakeholder List

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1 Executive Summary

A five week engagement exercise for Traffic Order Group (TOG) 16 in the London Borough of Wandsworth was held between 10 August and 14 September 2011.

• Letters were sent to 303 key stakeholders and approx 39,831 local residents and businesses within c. 400m radius of the Olympic Route Network (ORN) • 52 people attended the three drop-in sessions • 29 responses were received via email, website, letter and drop-in session feedback forms

Responses included concerns about pedestrian crossing and bus stop suspensions and that the proposals would create confusion, increased congestion and disruption to everyday lives. Some people were against the principles of the measures and costs involved and suggested that the Games Family should use public transport. There were also specific concerns about access to roads due to banned turns and mixed responses to the cycle lane changes. Other feedback included acceptance of inconvenience as price of hosting the Games and confusion around the maps and dates of operation. Wandsworth Council raised a number of queries, in particular about banned turns and the timing of the Games Lanes 7am-7pm.

Transport for London (TfL) will consider all feedback received during the engagement process when developing the detailed designs. For example, TFL is committed to minimising the impact of the ORN and in Wandsworth, the ORN will only operate for the duration of the Olympic tennis event, 28 July to 5 August, with possibly a day or two either side.

There are a number of locations on York Road and Battersea Park Road where the carriageway is three lanes wide. These locations can be prone to delay and are the reason why Games Lanes (particularly westbound) have been introduced. At these locations eastbound traffic, including Games Family, have a single lane to operate within. The present design proposes a change in the existing 7am-7pm kerbside controls to operate seven days a week. Further design reviews have demonstrated that this kerbside restriction needs to be taken further to ‘no stopping at any time’. This change is required on safety grounds as any vehicle parking would present an obstacle to traffic flow as on some sections there will be bollards along the centre of the road to prevent right turning movements in to / out of side roads. Temporarily removing overnight parking at these critical locations will ensure that West Hill, York Road and Battersea Park Road can operate after 7pm in the evening.

This further design enhancement did not feature on the engagement maps but is required on safety grounds and TfL will continue to work with the London Borough of Wandsworth on this necessary design change.

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2 Introduction

2.1 Purpose TfL, acting as the delivery partner for the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) on the ORN and Paralympic Route Network (PRN), has been engaging local residents and stakeholders on the temporary changes to the way the roads can be used in their local area.

This engagement aims to identify concerns and emerging issues and consider potential solutions to these when finalising the designs. It is carried out in advance of a formal statutory consultation that will take place as part of the Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) process that is required to introduce many of the changes. TfL is engaging on TROs in phases to make it easier for the public to make sense of detailed information.

This report covers the section of the ORN known as TOG 16, which falls into phase four of the ORN engagement. TOG 16 covers roads within the London Borough of Wandsworth from Wimbledon Park Side to Vauxhall Cross.

2.2 Background The ORN and PRN is a network of roads linking all the competition and key non- competition venues for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The roads that will be used for the ORN and PRN were formally designated by the Secretary of State for Transport in summer 2009 with some minor changes made by the Designation Amendment Order in 2011.

The ORN and PRN will enable key participants, such as athletes, officials and media, to travel safely, securely and efficiently between venues and their accommodation, while also keeping London and the rest of the UK moving.

The ORN is required from Wimbledon Park Side to Vauxhall Cross as a venue specific route for the Olympic tennis at Wimbledon.

The temporary changes that will be needed to operate the ORN have been developed in conjunction with the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is expected to operate during the tennis from 28 July to 5 August and a day or two either side.

The proposed measures consulted on are: • A series of Games Lanes (7am-7pm) • Restricted turns and lane closures • Suspension of sections of the Cycle Super Highway • Suspension of bus stops and bus lanes

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• Suspension of four pedestrian crossings

Full details of the proposed measures are included in Appendix A.

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3 Stakeholder Engagement

The engagement exercise has been designed to enable TfL to share the details of the proposed changes so people on or near the routes could find out how they might be affected. This has allowed TfL to gauge local opinion about the measures and gather feedback that may be used to inform local modifications.

3.1 Engagement objectives The objectives of the engagement were: • To tell stakeholders and the public about the proposals and allow them to respond • To understand any issues that might affect the proposals of which we were not previously aware • To understand concerns and objections • To allow respondents to make suggestions

3.2 Who we engaged with The engagement exercise sought the views of targeted stakeholders and people who live/work/run businesses on or near to the ORN in this TOG area including:

• Elected politicians - We informed councillors in relevant wards, Members of Parliament and Assembly Members to ensure they were aware of the engagement • Local stakeholders - We engaged with local traffic police, London Travel Watch and a range of local stakeholder groups, such as residents groups, business groups and organisations in the local area • Residents and businesses • Emergency Services

A complete list of stakeholders is provided in Appendix C.

3.3 Engagement methodology A public engagement plan was developed in collaboration with Wandsworth Council officers and was supported with email and telephone correspondence on a regular basis.

The following methods have been used to inform local residents and businesses about the engagement and to encourage them to take part.

3.3.1 Meetings with key stakeholders

The ODA and TfL have engaged with relevant council officers about the design of the ORN and PRN measures since the publication of the network in 2006. This includes regular technical meetings, conferences and the borough transport forum.

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The ODA gave briefings to political and key stakeholders prior to announcing the location of the temporary Games Lanes across London and the rest of the UK in July 2010. This was followed by a consultation on the re-designated route and Penalty Charge Notification Levels.

Regular engagement has taken place with the emergency services, in particular with the Metropolitan Police during the design process and comments have been incorporated into latest designs.

A briefing for Wandsworth councillors was held on 5 July 2011. In August 2011, and prior to any public activity, correspondence was sent to local politicians and key stakeholders in the area informing them of the temporary changes as well as the public engagement exercises in the local area.

3.3.2 Letter A letter and map detailing the key changes was delivered by a mail delivery agency to 39,831 properties along the route and by post and email to targeted stakeholders listed in Appendix C.

The letter: • Provided an overview of the temporary changes • Told people about the website which contains detailed maps • Encouraged people to attend drop-in sessions where they would be able to ask questions and/or find out additional information • Asked for comments about the proposed temporary changes via TfL’s online consultation tool, email, in writing or by telephone

A copy of this letter is shown in Appendix A and a map of the distribution area can be found in Appendix B.

3.3.3 Website The website included a map showing the extent of the route, and detailed maps of the proposed changes. An online consultation tool allowed users to give their feedback.

3.3.4 Public drop-in sessions Three drop-in sessions were held for this TOG:

Battersea Park Library, 309 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4NF • Monday 22 August, 16:00-19:00

Wandsworth Town Library, 11 Garratt Lane SW18 4AQ • Tuesday 6 September, 16:00-19:00

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Putney Library, 5/7 Disraeli Road, SW15 2DR • Wednesday 7 September, 16:30-19:30

Attendance at drop-ins: Monday 22 August 24 attendees Tuesday 6 September 13 attendees Wednesday 7 September 15 attendees

Each drop-in session comprised: • A display stand explaining the purpose of and background to the ORN/PRN • Large overview maps showing the sections of road involved • Large scale maps showing the proposed measures in detail (reproduced on the website)

The drop-in session attendees were able to speak to the design specialists to gain a better understanding of the proposals and the Games in general. They were encouraged to fill out a feedback form. Analysis of these is contained within section 4.

3.3.5 Telephone queries Callers were able to make an enquiry or comment on the plans through TfL customer services; the number was listed on letters, emails and the website.

3.3.6 Other publicity The drop-in dates and general information for TOG 9 were advertised in the Wandsworth Guardian, listed on Wandsworth Council website and the borough magazine Brightside.

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4 Responses from members of the public

4.1 Public consultation results Reply method Number Website consultation tool 13 Email 6 Feedback forms from drop-in session 7 Letter 3 Total 29 This total includes stakeholder responses which are analysed in section 5.

4.2 Common themes arising from the consultation

Issue Total

Concerned about confusion, congestion and disruption due to 13 the proposals Concerned about pedestrian crossings – some confusion that all 11 crossings would be suspended, distance for elderly

Against the principle of the measures and thought Games Family 9 should use public transport Concerned about bus stop suspensions – distance to travel for the elderly and general confusion that all bus stops were being 7 suspended Concerned about cost of measures to put in/take out as well as 7 to perceived loss of trade to local businesses Specific concerns about access to homes/shops due to banned 6 turns

4 Agreed with proposals and accepted inconvenience Cycle Super Highway concerns – both for and against 3 suspension

3 General confusion about maps and dates of measures

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4.2.1 Issue - Concerned about confusion, congestion and disruption due to the proposals Almost half the respondents were concerned that the changes would be confusing, considering the roads already have a number of markings and signs. They were worried about increased congestion as the roads are quite narrow and already busy. Some were concerned Games traffic would be speeding and therefore dangerous. Example comments included:

“I cannot see how temporary bans (right hand lanes/ access to roads) will work, as they will confuse people and cause congestion as traffic tries to overcome obstacles”

“Already our roads are a myriad of lines and markings with blue green yellow read and white road paint and arrows in all directions ! ... These changes will make things even WORSE”

Addressing the issue raised TfL appreciates it will be harder to get around certain areas of the city, but it is working with councils, businesses and local residents to ensure as much information is available as early as possible to help people make alternative plans and keep London moving.

The ORN is being designed to minimise disruption to general road users while meeting the journey times specified in the Host City Contract, but inevitably they may cause some inconvenience and journeys by road will take longer. Each section of the ORN is planned for the particular needs of that road as well as how it fits into the big picture of the ORN as a whole.

There are some potential pinch points in Wandsworth. TfL recognises that the road is narrow in parts and the design reflects this, for example it will not run Games Lanes in both directions for most of the route. In addition, Games Family traffic will be subject to all the normal road rules including speed limits.

The signs and road markings are designed in accordance with recognised highway standards and have been subject to the road safety audit process. Offside Games Lanes have been proposed where there are numerous side roads, which means that the Games Lane would need to be broken to allow access. Where there are sections of the carriageway, such as Nine Elms Lane, where there are fewer sides roads, the Games Lanes have been proposed in the nearside. There will be sufficient warning in advance of the Games Lanes to allow general traffic to position themselves correctly.

The measures to improve traffic flow will be proportionate, temporary and will only operate when and where they are needed. In Wandsworth, this will be during the Olympic tennis which runs from 28 July to 5 August, with possibly a day or two either side. The measures will be removed as quickly as possible after the event.

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4.2.2 Issue – Concerned about pedestrian crossings – some confusion that all crossings would be suspended and that the distance would be unacceptable for those with mobility difficulties 11 people raised concerns about the number of pedestrian crossing suspensions. Most respondents on this issue assumed all the crossings were to be closed and many were worried about the distance the elderly or people with disabilities may need to walk to the next crossing. Example comments included

“There seem to be a lot of crossings suspended on Battersea Park Road. This is a busy road at certain times of the day and I feel that too many crossings have been identified for suspension.”

“Closure of all 3 between Battersea High Street and Battersea Bridge Road seems too many and will be particularly hard for elderly people”

Addressing the issues raised There are five standalone crossings between the Wandsworth roundabout and Queenstown Road that will remain open, along with seven pedestrian crossing facilities at traffic signal controlled junctions.

There are four proposed crossing suspensions. Three are within signalled junctions and at two of those junctions (Latchmere Road and Falcon Road) TfL proposes to close one arm of the crossing only and the remaining three signal-controlled arms will stay open. Further along at the Queenstown Road junction, just the diagonal crossing signal will be removed so pedestrians will still be able to cross the road safely at all of the junctions. This will reduce the signal staging at those junctions and increase green time on the ORN.

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There is one stand alone crossing being suspended on Battersea Park Road near Bullen Street and pedestrians will be directed to the nearest crossing. The maximum distance to an alternative crossing is 230m.

4.2.3 Issue – Against the principle of the measures and thought Games Family should use public transport Nine respondents were unhappy with the principle that Londoners will be put out for the Games, some they said they did not ask for the Games, did not get tickets and objected to the ‘elite’ being able to use Games Lanes. A few wanted athletes and officials to catch public transport. Example comments included:

“The suggestion that changes, which will have a considerable impact on the local community and increase road speeds, are required to increase the convenience for a small elite is quite frankly deeply insulting”

“Why don’t they just travel on public transport or on bicycles or in Taxis like everyone else?”

Addressing the issue raised As part of its Host City Contract, London 2012 is required to provide secure and reliable transport services to members of the Games Family. This is to ensure the people who ‘make the Games happen’, which includes athletes, officials, media and others working at the Games, can reach their venues within the journey times specified in the Contract, and in time for their events. TfL and London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) realise this must be balanced with the needs of local people wishing to go about their daily lives.

Getting everyone, including the Games Family, spectators and the general public where they need to be, on time, during summer 2012 is an enormous challenge. One of the measures used to manage traffic flow is the Games Lanes option, which is part of a tried and tested approach that has been used in previous Games in Sydney, Athens, Beijing and Vancouver.

The ORN will provide secure and reliable journey times between competition and accommodation venues. Coaches and buses, where possible will be used to move groups of athletes and officials to venues around the city. The Games Family will also be encouraged to use public transport where possible.

It is also important that Londoners play their part in keeping the city moving during Games time. TfL is working with businesses and residents to ensure they start their planning now on how to reroute, reduce, retime and change their mode of travel. Over the coming months, TfL will continue talking with local people, businesses and councils to ensure everyone has the information they need to be able to plan how they will get around during Games time.

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This is a once in a lifetime event for many Londoners and the ultimate test for the athletes who have trained for many years. TfL and LOCOG want the news stories and lasting memories of London 2012 to be about sporting achievements not transport issues. They want to deliver a fantastic London 2012 Games and these temporary measures are an important part of the strategy to keep London moving.

4.2.4 Issue - Concerned about bus stop suspensions – distance to travel for the elderly and general confusion that all bus stops were being suspended Most respondents assumed all bus stops along Battersea Park Road were being removed and wanted more replacement stops as older people and people who are disabled would need to walk further. Three respondents requested the stop at Sleaford/Thessaly Street be retained.

“Please ensure no undue suspension of bus stops (due to elderly residents).”

“Based on the current plans all bus stops for buses going East from the Wandsworth roundabout (where York Road and Bridgend Road meet) to Vauxhall are suspended without any replacement bus stops being proposed.”

“The bus stop at Sleaford Street is really useful for local residents”

Addressing the issue raised Working in conjunction with TfL buses, an agreement has been reached to temporarily suspend four of the 12-13 bus stops in each direction on Battersea Park Road in order to meet journey time commitments. On looking again at the plans, one of the four eastbound stops has already been removed due to the Cycle Super Highway changes. Where it has not been possible to relocate the stop because of the narrowness of the road, TfL buses will erect signs on the closed bus stop and in the local area to inform the general public where the nearest bus stop is.

Unfortunately, it is not possible for TfL to re-instate the Sleaford Road stop. This is because buses along this road are relatively frequent at peak times and a further review of the Sleaford Street stop with recent traffic modelling data shows that if the stop were retained, there would be an increase in journey times and potential delays for the Games Family. They would need to move into the offside lane to overtake the bus and there may be longer queues in the offside lane at this point resulting from the pedestrian crossing and the Games Family could be delayed by merging with general traffic, at this point.

The distance from the Sleaford Street/Thessaly Road bus stop to the next one at Cringle Street is 260m westbound and 290m eastbound. This distance, evidence from the network modelling and the potential for increased journey times means the recommendation from TfL is to keep the current proposal for closure of these stops. Passengers will have early warning of the closures, the dates of operation and distance to the next bus stop through signs on and near the bus stops in order to plan their own journeys for this short period.

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4.2.5 Issue – Concerned about cost of measures to put in/take out as well as perceived loss of trade to local businesses Seven responses raised concerns about the cost of the proposed measures when money could be used to help businesses as well as help workers get to work. Some were concerned that local businesses would suffer losses if local people could not get to them.

“Huge cost in wasteful change all to serve the idiotic Olympics. The focus should be on helping businesses instead go about their work”

“The disruption to local residents and businesses will be huge and there will be no benefit from lanes closures or Olympics”

Addressing the issue raised Funding for the Olympic Games comes from private sponsorship (through LOCOG) and public money (through the ODA) which is sourced through Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Greater London Authority, the London Development Agency and the Olympic Lottery Distributor.

The economic benefits of staging the Games; regenerating areas, building world-class sporting venues, improving transport links and traffic controls, will add to the benefits of the wider sporting, cultural, environmental, educational and business enterprise initiatives that will take place all over the country as a result of the Games before, during and after 2012.

There are many opportunities for businesses to take advantage of with the increase in visitors to London. TfL is working with a wide range of small, medium and large businesses to help them plan to make the most of the benefits the Games has to offer. More information can be found at www.london2012.com/traveladviceforbusiness.

4.2.6 Issue – Specific concerns about access to homes/shops due to banned turns Six responses raised concerns about access to specific areas. In general, to ensure the ORN traffic moves as smoothly as possible, there are a series of banned turns to stop queues forming on the ORN and limit the number of vehicles crossing the Games traffic at uncontrolled junctions. They will help maximise green time along the ORN. TfL appreciates these bans will be inconvenient, but they will be in place for the shortest possible time. Below are the specific issues raised:

Issue: Why ban turns into/from Battersea Park Road at Newtown Street – there are only garages there?

Addressing the issue raised The banned turns at Newtown Street are necessary because there is an offside Games Lane running eastbound on Battersea Park Road across this junction. Any traffic turning right into or out of Battersea Park Road would need to cross the Games Lane and could

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cause delays. Residents can still access their parking, however they may need to take a slightly longer diversion for the period of the measures.

Issue: Access to the ‘Sister’s’ area (Edna, Orbel, Ursula, Octavia Streets) will be difficult with banned turns at Bullen, Inworth and Balfern Streets as the other roads are congested and one way. Can you remove the wooden barrier on Shuttleworth Rd/Stanmer Street to improve access to this area?

Addressing the issue raised For access to the “Sister’s” area from Battersea Park Road, those vehicles prevented from turning right into Bullen Road could consider continuing on the A3205 Battersea Park Road, turning right into Lombard Road and using the local roads of Vicarage Crescent and Shuttleworth Road.

The wooden barrier is the responsibility of Wandsworth Council and has been placed there for traffic management. TfL has passed this request on to the council to make a decision.

Issue: Why ban left turns to Latchmere Road and Albert Bridge Roads?

Addressing the issue raised The left turns into Latchmere Road and from Albert Bridge Road were banned so that the signal operation could be reduced from three stages to two at each junction whilst maintaining controlled pedestrian facilities at Latchmere Road. It offers significant journey time savings with longer green time on the ORN.

The diversion route from Albert Bridge Road has been discussed with TfL Buses and they agreed that they would be happy to operate the buses which were returning to garages in the area along Prince of Wales Drive, subject to any vegetation trimming required.

Issue: Why don’t you ban the right turn from Dromore Road to West Hill? It will cause traffic congestion if it is the only turn allowed?

Addressing the issue raised Lytton Road and Dromore Road currently allow right turns onto West Hill. During the Games it is proposed to ban the right turn from Lytton Grove onto West Hill and utilise the existing carriageway space to relocate a bus stop and provide overtaking space. There is no such requirement at Dromore Road. It was originally proposed to ban the right turn out of Dromore Road, however following consultation with the London Borough of Wandsworth and the Metropolitan Police, this proposal was removed as there were low flows and the Borough wanted disruption for residents driving in this area kept to a minimum. If both turns were banned, the diverted traffic would need to use A219 Tibbet’s Ride to access the A3 southbound.

Issue: Why reverse Keswick Road and ban the left turn at Portinscale Road?

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Addressing the issue raised As a key part of the proposals in this section, TfL has banned all turning movements at the junction of the A3 with Portinscale Road and West Hill Road in order to reduce the signal staging operation. This will create more green time for the ORN traffic and maintain controlled pedestrian crossings which can run in conjunction with the straight ahead movements.

To maintain access to the area it has reversed the one way on Keswick Road to enable motorists to turn left along that stretch and if required, to cross the A3 via the controlled Portinscale Road route into West Hill Road. TfL is not expecting particularly heavy usage of this access and has banned vehicles over 7.5 tonnes and also public service vehicles as a protective measure.

4.2.7 Issue – Agreed with proposals and accepted inconvenience Some people accepted that they needed to put up with some inconvenience in order to stage the Games in London.

“Sadly, for Londoners a necessary inconvenience.”

“In general I do not have a problem with the idea of them [Games Lanes] - just the inconvenience (and I appreciate that it is only for around a six week period, but it will cause major local disruption) in an area where there is already quite severe congestion much of the time and where the roads are not exactly 4 lanes wide !”

Addressing the issue raised Hosting the Olympic Games is a once in a lifetime event and will bring many opportunities and a lasting legacy for Londoners. There is of course, a need for local people to play their part in keeping the city moving during Games time and it is important to note, this section of the ORN is only in operation for a short period of time during the Olympic tennis event. Across London, the ORN and PRN will only operate during the Olympic and Paralympic Games and a few days before and after them to accommodate the arrival and departure of the Games Family. This is less than six weeks. In Wandsworth, the ORN will operate only for the Olympic tennis event at Wimbledon and not at all during the Paralympics.

In the next few months, TfL will work with its borough partners to provide more information about transport and traffic to help people plan for Games time – either as spectators at the array of exciting events on offer or just going about their everyday lives.

4.2.8 Issue - Cycle Super Highway concerns – both for and against suspension Three respondents were pleased the Cycle Super Highway would be suspended as they think it is dangerous, confusing and a waste of money. One person wanted more cycle lanes and parking for bikes. One respondent was concerned the rules around the lanes were not explained clearly.

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“It is outrageous to suspend the blue cycle superhighways to make more room for cars. There should be many many more cycle lanes, both marked and segregated for the benefit of Londoners”

“The sooner it is suspended the better, preferably permanently !”

Addressing the issue raised Barclays Cycle Superhighways (BCS) are cycle routes running from outer London into central London. They give safe, fast and more direct journeys into the city and could be the best and quickest way for some people to get to work. The first four have now launched with the remaining eight to be introduced by 2015. More information can be found at http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/cycling/11901.aspx

The roads across London are shared space, in particular along the Cycle Super Highways where lanes are clearly marked to assist both cyclists and motorists. In sections of the ORN in Wandsworth the dedicated cycle lanes would contribute to journey delays for the Games Family due to the narrowness of the roads. For safety and to keep traffic flowing, sections of the cycle route will need to be suspended to ensure adequate space for vehicles. It is unfortunate that these compromises must be made, but it is for a short period while the Olympic tennis is on.

Cyclists are allowed to access/exit from side roads where it is safe to do so. In most instances, this is a left turn in and a left turn out, for example at Putney Heath Lane cyclists can access West Hill although vehicles may not. Where it is practical and safe, cyclists will be able to share the Games Lanes on the ORN. These sections will be clearly marked and will generally be where the Games Lanes are in the nearside (next to kerb) lanes. Cyclists will not be allowed to enter the offside Games Lanes or make movements that are deemed unsafe.

4.2.9 Issue - General confusion about maps and dates of measures A few respondents found the maps confusing and lacking enough information, such as dates and times of restrictions and bus stops / pedestrian crossings not being suspended.

“On the consultation maps it would be helpful to include existing bus stops that won't be suspended, so that people can see the closest bus stop to those that will be suspended. On the current map versions the suspended bus stops are marked but the alternatives are not, which is not particularly helpful.”

“I'd like to know exactly when the restrictions will be in place.”

Addressing the issue raised TfL apologises that the maps caused confusion for some people. It is a balance to fit all the necessary measures and detail into each map and maintain clarity.

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The Games Lanes here are operational from 7am to 7pm, but the changes to turns, bus stops, pedestrian crossings will be at all times for the days of the Olympic Tennis competition. Kerbside parking / loading hours will be as stated on signs.

The measures to improve traffic flow will be proportionate, temporary and will only operate when and where they are needed. In Wandsworth, this will be during the Olympic tennis event which runs from 28 July to 5 August, with possibly a day or two either side. The measures will be removed as quickly as possible after the event.

4.2.10 Issue - General suggestions/queries “Will Albert Bridge be opened by then?”

“Police should be made to remove accidents immediately (after injured have been taken away) - no use of tape etc”

Addressing the issue raised TfL expects the Albert Bridge will reopen by the end of 2011. Kensington & Chelsea Council are responsible for the timetable of works.

TfL will have dedicated rapid response vehicles at strategic locations around the ORN to move abandoned, broken down or illegally parked vehicles that are causing an obstruction. Broken down vehicles will be moved to the nearest possible location off the ORN to enable breakdown services to attend.

TfL’s control centre will continue to operate 24hours a day during Games time and using state of the art equipment will quickly respond to incidents, accidents and other obstructions. It will work closely with the Police to ensure safety is paramount for all road users.

An Alternative ORN (AORN) has also been designated for use should there be an incident on the ORN and the Games Family needs an alternative route.

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5 Responses from statutory bodies and other stakeholders

5.1 Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (several TOGs) – issues raised Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust stated it has a statutory obligation to recognise and deliver on its duty of care to its patients who must reach its hospitals and treatment centres in a timely fashion to receive treatment, either as an admission, a day case, or as an outpatient.

Its main concerns are:

• Dealing with patient referrals from across the UK and overseas - access to its various hospital sites • Patients delivered to hospital via contracted patient transport vehicles, especially renal dialysis patients • Transporting time-limited pathology samples and blood products • Allowing patient, pathology and blood transport to be able to use the ORN or, as a minimum, the bus lanes

Imperial College NHS Trust notes the ORN, PRN and management plans for roads around venues make no mention or provision, at this stage, of any exemptions, special or different arrangements for patient transport vehicles which are taxed as NHS vehicles and categorised as ambulances.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust incorporates, Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital, St Mary’s Hospital, The Western Eye Hospital and runs clinical services from St Charles Hospital, the Trust also provides satellite renal Dialysis units across West London.

Imperial College’s patient base however is geographically large. Being a major national teaching campus and an Academic Health Science Centre, it is referred patients from across the country and indeed from abroad so access to its sites can be from all points of the compass.

The vast majority of its patients are able to self present at its treatment centres but it currently provides approx 30,000 patient journeys per month delivered by a diverse fleet of 109 contracted vehicles (operated on its behalf by DHL) to cater for the less able bodied patients who have a variety of mobility and health needs. The service covers not only walking patients who are unable to use public transport due to immuno suppressed conditions, but wheelchair, stretcher and even high dependency patients who may be coming in for treatment or indeed being transferred to or from our major trauma centre. Most of these journeys would not be “blue light” 999 emergencies but none the less would be urgent and, in some cases, life dependant especially in the case of renal dialysis patients who incidentally represent the largest group of patients we provide a transport service to.

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In addition Imperial College transports pathology samples and blood products for transfusions. These are essential for the diagnosis of patients attending primary care and those at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for whom it provides an off site service. With the increased population attending the Games and the risk and potential for a major Trauma Centre at St Mary’s, the need for the urgent transport of both samples and blood products is likely to increase during the Olympics.

It asks TfL to consider allowing patient, pathology and blood transport to be able to use the ORN or as a minimum the bus lanes. This is essential to avoid clinical risk to patients and maintain the reputation of the NHS.

Addressing the issues raised TfL is working with the emergency services to ensure that vehicles attending emergencies can move around the city safely and easily. It recognises that health and hospital services will face particular challenges and is working with NHS London to help health services prepare for the Games.

The ORN/PRN is made up of a number of roads that link all competition and other key venues to provide reliable journey times for the Games Family, comprising athletes, officials, media and others working at the Games. The ORN will be on just 109 miles, around 1 per cent of London’s roads. The PRN will be much smaller, covering around 83 miles. Every effort has been made to keep the number of roads required for the routes to an absolute minimum. Roads on the ORN will remain open to general traffic, including patient transport vehicles and ambulances not on a blue light.

Around a third of the ORN and PRN (30 miles) will have dedicated ‘Games Lanes’. Games Lanes will only operate on the busiest parts of the ORN and PRN, for the use of the athletes, officials, media and others working at the Games and on call emergency vehicles. Around a quarter (24 per cent) of the Games Lanes will be created by replacing or sharing existing bus lanes and will therefore have limited impact on regular traffic.

The only circumstance in which police and emergency services vehicles can use Games Lanes will be when attending a ‘blue light’ emergency and the traffic orders will include this standard exemption. There is significant demand from the police, utilities and others to use the Games Lanes for critical operational reasons which fall short of actual emergencies. To give blanket approval to all of these would undermine the performance of the whole ORN and PRN and in particular jeopardise the journey time commitments in the Host City Contract.

General exemption to using all bus lanes across London would not be possible during Games time as a priority has to be given to public transport at this time in order to minimise the volume of road traffic. The benefits for one group must be balanced against other factors, particularly the fact that bus lanes allow large numbers of bus passengers to have a quicker, more reliable journey. TfL is already increasing the number and frequency of

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buses to cater for the predicted demand during the Games and so London’s bus lanes will become more heavily used and relied upon at this time. Therefore there are no plans to permit non emergency vehicles into bus lanes.

TfL understands that Imperial College is already receiving site specific advice from London 2012’s Travel Advice for Business team. This information and advice is specific to the fact that NHS service providers need to communicate early and clearly with patients, that travel times will be increased and travel itself will be more difficult. As far as deliveries are concerned, TfL is developing a web-based Freight Journey Planner that will enable operators to plan their journeys during the Games, including multiple drops. The Planner is in development and should go live in the spring. Details will be published on tfl.gov.uk/2012.

5.2 Wandsworth Council – Council response – issues raised Councillor Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council, wrote to Peter Hendy, TfL’s Transport Commissioner, to offer the council’s full support for the Games and the ORN but also to outline their concerns. He wished to ensure that TfL did everything possible to limit the impact on local residents and businesses. In particular he questioned the timing of the Games Lane operation from 7am-7pm when the tennis is scheduled midday to 8pm.

Addressing the issues raised Peter Hendy responded directly to Councillor Govindia thanking him for the council support and addressing his concerns.

Planning for the Olympic Route Network has always been based on achieving a balance between meeting the journey time commitments of the Host City Contract and minimising disruption to Londoners. TfL is aware of the need to minimise the potential impact of the ORN on local businesses and residents and worked closely with Wandsworth officers and engaged with the community to try to ensure the right balance is struck.

The engagement process will review any serious local concerns with the proposals. As this route only services the Wimbledon venue it will run for a limited period whilst the venue is in operation from Saturday 28 July – Sunday 5 August 2012. The measures will be put in place a few days before and removed as soon as possible after the event.

These times are based on the existing red route restrictions and the requirements from LOCOG's Games Family vehicle fleet, which have significant vehicle flows heading to Wimbledon from 0600 for each day. LOCOG is fully aware of the 7am to 7pm proposal and consider they can operate within these timescales. It is important to ensure all journey trips are resilient and therefore TfL cannot recommend a change on the 7am start time, without affecting this.

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To help mitigate the impact on local traffic, the proposed Games Lanes share the existing bus lanes (or allow buses to use the lanes) at a number of locations in Wandsworth.

5.3 Wandsworth Council Graffiti Removal Service – issues raised Requested clarification as to whether dispensation would be provided to vehicles if access along the route is required to remove graffiti.

Addressing the issues raised TfL is working with London borough services teams to find solutions to issues such as this where service vehicles may require access to restrictions on the ORN. In general, the boroughs will be asked to work outside the restricted hours (eg this would be 7pm-7am in Wandsworth) where possible, utilise legal loading bays along the route or park off the ORN and access the graffiti on foot as ways of limiting their need to park on the ORN during Games time.

5.4 Wandsworth Council Highways and Traffic team – issues raised The council’s Highways and Traffic team had 16 queries. Some were technical issues with the drawings to ensure clarity, correct a drafting error and check potential safety hazards had been taken into account in the plans. For example:

“The westbound Games Lane on Wandsworth High Street leading up to the junction with Buckhold Road could exacerbate an issue with weaving traffic between Garrett Lane and Buckhold Road.”

In addition, they questioned the number of bus stop suspensions without replacement stops, whether certain cycle staging and pedestrian staging suspensions were necessary and why 7am-7pm was proposed for Games Lanes, in particular eastbound. They also asked if taxis might be able to use the Games Lane at Tibbet’s Corner and why certain turns were banned.

Addressing the issues raised TfL has responded in detail directly to Wandsworth Council and continues to work together with them to finalise plans.

TfL will utilise the existing advanced warning sign and this will be supplemented with additional signs to warn drivers of the central Games Lane on Wandsworth High Street (between Fairfield Street and Garratt Lane) and allow drivers who wish to turn left at either Garratt Lane or Buckhold Road to carry out lane changes before the games lane starts. By the time drivers reach Wandsworth High Street / Garratt Lane junction, they should be in their correct lanes however there is still weaving distance for the minority of drivers which may find themselves in the wrong lane.

Bus stop suspensions and alternatives have been discussed and approved with TfL buses. Bus stops are required to be suspended to maintain free flow of traffic. In places, Games

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traffic and general traffic have to share one traffic lane and allowing the buses to stop at these locations would delay the Games Family. Alternative existing stops are located nearby and signs will direct passengers to the nearest stop.

At some junctions it has been necessary to rationalise cycle and pedestrian stages in order to improve the green time for the ORN and maintain journey times for the Games Family.

The Games Lane operating times are based on the existing red route restrictions and the requirements from LOCOG's Games Family vehicle fleet, which have significant vehicle flows heading to Wimbledon from 0600 for each day. LOCOG is fully aware of the 7am to 7pm proposal and consider they can operate within these timescales. It is important to ensure all journey trips are resilient and therefore TfL cannot recommend a change on the 7am start time, without affecting this.

Return journeys are also important to the operations of the Games, by providing a level of journey time reliability for the fleet requirements. The return journey needs to be reliable to ensure vehicles are at the next pick up in time otherwise additional vehicles may be required. Many individuals and vehicles are required to meet up to eight commitments a day.

TfL and representatives from the Licensed Taxi Drivers’ Association, London Cab Drivers Club and Unite have been in discussions with TfL regarding the proposed ORN and the traffic management arrangements necessary to facilitate the network, in particular, the ability for taxis to make the same turning movements and access to Games Lanes as granted to local buses on the ORN during Games times. TfL is currently reviewing all such suspended turns and sections of Games Lanes on the network and examining the impact on traffic flows before making recommendations of access. TfL is scheduling further meetings with the taxi trade to discuss its findings and will be meeting with the driver associations on a monthly basis between now and the Games to work together on other issues and initiatives relating the Games.

5.5 UPS – issues raised Express package delivery company UPS responded to all Traffic Order Groupings in this tranche of engagement.

Commenting on the proposals, UPS explained that, every day, its 400,600 employees manage the flow of goods, funds and information in more than 200 countries and territories. “We have a significant presence in and commitment to the London economy and will need to continue serving customers before, during and after London 2012. We believe we can operate with the proposed restrictions in place. However, we would not want these to alter and would certainly not want to see any additional restrictions.”

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UPS recognises that it will not be ‘business as normal’ with the traffic restrictions in place and will seek to find ways to overcome the additional congestion and other traffic problems to ensure its customers continue to have the best possible service in London.

It suggests one possible solution could be the use of bicycles with boxes on wheels attached to the back of the bicycles. UPS asks that bicycles have access to all restricted areas (unless there is a specific safety reason why they should be denied access) and that all delivery bicycles (ie with boxes attached to the back of the bicycle) should also be allowed access.

UPS sees two main benefits to this approach: • It would overcome the restrictions and associated increase in congestion • It could be viewed as an opportunity for delivery companies that do not currently use bicycles within their delivery fleet to undertake an extensive trial to determine whether they could continue to be used after London 2012. “It is possible that as a result of their extensive use during London 2012 that some companies decide to retain them in their London fleet and, as a result, improve the fleet’s sustainability.”

Addressing the issues raised TfL encourages businesses to consider alternative modes of transport to carry out their activities, especially walking and cycling, and welcomes this approach. The use of bicycles to transport freight is of interest to TfL and in 2009 it published a study investigating the use of load carrying cycles. A copy can be found at: tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/businessandpartners/cycle-as-freight-may-2009.pdf

The use of bicycles, with a box either mounted on the cycle or on a trailer that allows the cycle to be operated safely, is already undertaken in London by some courier and delivery companies. If however, UPS were considering the use of electrically assisted cycles or tricycles, they should refer to the Electrically Assisted Pedal Regulations, 1983. TfL does not endorse the use of pedicabs (which are designed for carrying people) for carrying cargo.

The ORN/PRN design allows cyclists to enter the majority of Games Lanes where they are on the nearside, as this is seen as the normal cycling position on the road. Cyclists will not be allowed to enter the offside Games Lanes or to make other movements that would be deemed unsafe.

Cyclists are allowed to access and exit side roads where it is safe to do so. In most instances, this will be a left turn in and left turn out. Where access for cyclists is allowed, a standard 1.2 metre to 1.5 metre gap has been left to enable cycles to enter or exit, assuming a one directional flow. TfL believes this will be sufficient for cyclists with panniers to make the turn. However, any proposed boxes on wheels would need to ensure they can fit the space and make the turning movement without obstructing other road users. As boxes are wider than panniers, there could also be a safety concern for staff on bicycles who tow the boxes, which UPS would need to address.

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Provided the boxes meet road safety considerations and the cyclists conform to ORN/PRN demands and road traffic legislation, this option could provide a viable business option.

TfL is happy to work with businesses to help them plan ahead and discuss their options so that they can ‘keep on running’ during the Games. For details, visit: Tfl.gov.uk/2012

5.6 Campaign for Clean Air (responded to all TOGs) – issues raised The Campaign for Clean Air in London (CAL) wrote to TfL in mid-September, towards the end of the informal TRO consultation. The Campaign was responding to the consultation process that had been underway since late spring 2011 in broad terms but also cited some concerns about specific locations in the ‘Phase 4 engagement process’ in west and central London. CAL had last written to TfL and the ODA in April 2011.

CAL claims that plans for the ORN may be unlawful and subject to legal challenge; that consultation processes were inadequate; that the strategy of reducing traffic volumes through communicating impacts was discredited and would not work, therefore increasing air pollution because there would be more delays and congestion; at the same time, physical restraint measures would also increase congestion for other road users and that the environmental impact of the proposals had not been made clear.

Addressing the issues raised The Commissioner of Transport for London has responded to CAL addressing the criticism of the consultation process (and how it generated hundreds of responses); re-emphasising the purpose and modest extent of the ORN/PRN in relation to London’s total road network; citing the limited date range that will now apply to its operation and referring to previous discussions with CAL about emissions zones.

TfL states that, as previously promised, further work will be undertaken about the potential implications for air quality of the ORN and the effect of the Travel Demand Management measures to mitigate this. This work will use the more detailed information and data on the potential traffic impacts and Travel Demand Management that is now available – reflective of the evolving detailed design process of the routes and associated traffic management. TfL also confirms that it will be considering (with the ODA) any other mitigation measures that may be necessary in light of this work.

TfL points out that this work is not part of the statutory consultation on the Traffic Regulation Order for the (fourth phase of) the ORN. TfL is committed to share the results of the work being undertaken through the London 2012 Sustainability Forum (and any other interested parties).

TfL also offers to meet with CAL in the interim to discuss the issues it had raised.

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6 Conclusion and actions from engagement

6.1 Conclusions and actions Transport for London (TfL) will consider all feedback received during the engagement process when developing the detailed designs. The ORN in Wandsworth will only operate during the Olympic tennis event 28 July to 5 August and possibly a day or two before and after.

6.2 Next steps TfL will continue consultation with the community and local stakeholders as part of the process of making Traffic Regulation Orders. Traffic Regulation Orders will follow the statutory process set out in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, and will be made by the ODA using powers set out in the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006.

7 Appendices

Appendix A – Engagement Materials Appendix B – Distribution Area Appendix C – Stakeholder List

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Our Ref: 16/WAN/001

8 August 2011

Dear Occupier

Temporary road changes for the London 2012 Games in your area

Next summer, London will host the world’s two largest spectacular events, the Olympic and Paralympic Games – the equivalent of hosting 26 major world sports championships together in the same city at the same time! Competitors, visitors, Games officials and the international media will be coming to London and the focus of the world will be on our city. This letter explains how you can play your part in helping to make the 2012 Games a success for visitors, businesses and Londoners alike.

As part of London’s successful 2012 bid, a fast-track route, called the Olympic and Paralympic Route Network (ORN/PRN), will be created so that athletes, officials, media and others working at the Games can get to events on time. Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for ensuring this Network operates effectively during the Games period, with the minimum of disruption for those who live and work in the capital.

Olympic and Paralympic Route Network (ORN/PRN)

In your area, Wimbledon Park Side to Vauxhall Cross, the route will provide a key link to and from the Wimbledon Venue.

General traffic will still be able to use this part of the ORN and residents and businesses will still have access to their properties. However, to keep traffic moving on the route there will be some temporary changes to the way roads in the area can be used.

Among these changes will be a special lane for official Games vehicles (the athletes, officials, media and others working at the Games), as well as restrictions on turns into roads, some parking and loading suspensions and changes to bus lanes and stops. Where there is a Games Lane, a separate lane will still be available for general traffic. I am enclosing a map and factsheet which show more detail.

The Games are a unique and exciting opportunity for London and we have worked with the local council to try to find the safest and most effective solution for this area. TfL understands that, in some cases, your journeys might take longer and you may have to make adjustments to deliveries and parking.

What you need to do This letter is the first stage in helping you to prepare for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Please see the attached overview map and visit our website for more details: tfl.gov.uk/ORN.

We will also be holding drop in sessions in your area, where you will be able to see the plans and speak to the project team. They will take place at:

Battersea Park Library, 309 Battersea Park Road, SW11 4NF • Monday 22 August, 16:00-19:00

Wandsworth Town Library, 11 Garratt Lane SW18 4AQ • Tuesday 6 September, 16:00-19:00

Putney Library, 5/7 Disraeli Road, SW15 2DR • Wednesday 7 September, 16:30-19:30

We welcome any comments you may have on the proposed changes. They will help us create a workable route that helps the Games to run smoothly and keeps London working. You can send us your comments in the following ways:

• Website: tfl.gov.uk/ORN and click on ‘Wimbledon Park Side to Vauxhall Cross’ to use the online form

• Email: [email protected]

• Write to: TfL Olympic and Paralympic Route Network Engagement Transport for London 5th Floor, Palestra 197 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 8NJ

• Telephone: 0845 305 1234 08:00 – 20:00, Monday- Friday (You’ll pay no more than 5p per minute if calling from a BT landline. Charges from mobiles or other landline providers may vary)

When submitting your views please quote reference 16/WAN/001. Please note that the deadline for receiving your feedback on the plans is 14 September 2011.

The ORN has been divided into sections for the purposes of consultation. You may receive more than one letter if you are on the border of two sections or if you are on the border with the Central London Zone which involves additional measures to manage the extra pedestrians expected in the area.

What happens next? Your feedback will be taken in to account before we begin the statutory consultation process, which is part of the legal procedure for implementing the final measures. The statutory consultation process, which is currently due to start in late October, will be the opportunity for you to make formal representation about the proposals and this will be advertised locally.

In addition, before and during the Games extensive travel information will be available to help you plan ahead and prepare for this once in a lifetime event.

Yours faithfully

Guy Conway Head of Games Local Engagement TfL_ORN_FAQs_TOG16_TfL_ORN_FAQs_TOG16 29/07/2011 17:50 Page 1

Olympic and Paralympic Route Network – Wimbledon Park Side to Vauxhall Cross

How this could affect you

The roads remain open for use by general traffic, but to keep traffic moving on this priority route, there will be some temporary changes to the way the roads can be used. This section is expected to operate during the Olympic Games only. It will start shortly before the Games to allow for the arrival of the Games Family and will only operate for the duration of events at Wimbledon. The proposed changes include: • A series of Games Lanes 7am –7pm along the route and in some sections bus lanes will be suspended to allow space for general traffic • Restricted access to and from some side roads to reduce delays and improve journey time reliability on the ORN. Motorists will be advised to find alternative routes where necessary, and signed diversion routes will be in place at heavily used junctions • Road layout changes at Tibbet’s Corner to smooth flow of traffic onto ORN • Suspension of four pedestrian crossings on Battersea Park Road to enable increased green time for traffic. Pedestrians will be able to use the next available crossing and directions to this will be provided • ‘No stopping’ restrictions, suspensions and changes to existing parking and loading hours of operation. This is to improve the flow of traffic • Suspension of several bus stops to improve flow of traffic along the route. Temporary stops will be introduced where overtaking space allows. Signs will direct passengers to the nearest stop • The Barclays Cycle Superhighway route 8 measures are suspended to provide additional road space where necessary • Temporary changes to traffic signal timings will be needed when the network is being used by Games vehicles to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on the ORN. This may affect traffic on the approaches to the ORN and motorists are advised to consider alternative routes, as well as reducing their overall need to travel during Games time Please visit tfl.gov.uk/ORN for full details of proposed changes. Key points to note • The proposed road changes are temporary and required to meet the needs of the London 2012 Games. They will operate 24 hours a day unless otherwise stated • The time required for installing and removing some physical measures will be advised at a later date and may extend the period that the changes are in place • Parking, loading and waiting controls remain unaltered unless otherwise stated • This design may change if the needs of the London 2012 Games alter

MAYOR OF LONDON Transport for London

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Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Olympic and Paralympic Route Will restrictions on the ORN apply 24 hours Network? a day? The Olympic Route Network/Paralympic Route Restrictions on the ORN will vary from place to Network (ORN/PRN) is part of London’s successful place, but will generally apply 24 hours a day. Hours bid to host the 2012 Games. It is made up of a of operation for Games Lanes are typically 6am – number of roads that link all competitions and key midnight unless otherwise stated. Once finalised, venues, so that athletes, officials, media and others information about all the changes will be published working at the Games can get to events easily and locally and on the TfL website. on time. Will the ORN/PRN be in use between the A number of temporary traffic changes will be Olympic and Paralympics? needed to make sure the ORN/PRN remains open There is a transition period between the end of the and free from congestion. These changes might Olympic Games and the start of the Paralympic include different traffic signal timings, side road Games. During this time, thousands of athletes, closures to general traffic or the suspension of officials and spectators will be leaving and arriving parking, loading and waiting bays. in London. The operating times and dates of the ORN/PRN are being reviewed and exact details Does this mean roads on the ORN/PRN will will be confirmed in nearer the time though it is be out of bounds to everyone except Games expected that most restrictions will be removed traffic? in between the two periods. No. In most cases, roads on the ORN will remain open to general traffic. Some roads will also have a Why is special treatment being given to VIPs, designated Games Lane, which will only be available rather than residents and businesses? to the Olympic Family, including athletes, officials, The ORN and PRN were a core part in the success media and others working at the Games, and of London’s bid to host the 2012 Games. It is a emergency vehicles. When this happens, there will tried and tested approach that has been used to be another lane available for general traffic. You transport the Olympic Family in previous Games should, however, expect general traffic around the in Sydney, Athens, Beijing and Vancouver. The ORN/PRN to be more congested and should bear ORN/PRN ensures the people who ‘make the this in mind when you plan your journey. Games happen’ can reach their venues in time for their events. London wants to make sure all those How long will the ORN/PRN be in operation? who have worked so hard to compete in the Games The ORN and associated traffic changes will operate are given the best possible chance to succeed. during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and shortly before and after them for the arrival and The work carried out to produce the ORN/PRN departure of the Games Family. Some sections will will mean that Londoners will benefit in the longer last for a shorter period because they will not be term from better traffic signalling, a new Traffic needed for the Paralympic Games. Coordination Centre and new CCTV and junction upgrades, which will make it easier to move through London.

MAYOR OF LONDON Transport for London BRIDGEND Wandsworth Wimbledon Park Side to Vauxhall Cross (Map 1) River Thames ROAD ORN towards Vauxhall Cross Information shown is correct as at August 2011. It is an artist’s impression of the detailed designs WAY and Central London which are available to view on tfl.gov.uk/orn and at drop in sessions. SMUGGLERS Wandsworth D A TownTRINITY RD O A3 West Hill to/from R Wandsworth P Olympic Route Network (ORN) Lebanon Street UT K N DORMAY EY R (ORN and its Games Lanes will only operate during the O B Y R D Olympic Games. This section between Wimbledon Park Side ST L No turning movements ID O and Vauxhall Cross will only operate when hosting events) CROMEFORD RD G SANTOS ROAD MEXFIELD ROAD GMOR allowed at this junction, E RO E F FAIRFIELD ST

Alternative Olympic Route Network (AORN) R Cycle stage temporarily straight ahead only O WAY (to be used if the Olympic Route Network TONSLEY PL removed from traffic signals. A cannot be used) D Cyclists to dismount and A3 West Hill to/from ARMOURYWANDS WO RAM ST use footway Games Lane R U RTH Sutherland Grove IC P HIG HM PER H ST AORN towards PORTINSCALE O B ND RO R Changes to kerb side restrictions AD O L HILL G Vauxhall Cross E O

M B D R KESWICK ROAD M and Central London

ROAD WEST A A

R E H A3 R N O

No access to A3 West Hill A Parking/loading restrictions R I R

I O L A N T LYTTON GROVE M G N T L D L T from Putney Heath Lane H O E F O

R R A O R N H Cycle Superhighway route 8 R L No right turn L D D K except for cyclists WEST HILL RD L D D A A C O R R N from Wandsworth town centre N U N O O D E A B R D A R O to Battersea Park to be Bus stop suspended AORN towards DROMORE RD D A D Earls Court and HILL D AORN towards suspended where necessary Relocated bus stop Central London S U Wimbledon T H A3 West Hill to Restricted access (exceptions apply) E Games Lanes R L Keswick Road A3 West Hill to/from Official Games vehicles, local buses, A Engagement boundary PUTN N Santos Road motorcycles and cycles only EY WEST D H COLEBROOK E operational from 7am to 7pm RO A T G Local authority boundary AD H R CLOSE O V No access from Keswick Road into A3 West Hill. E

B No access from A3 West Hill into Keswick Road for A3 towards Wandsworth E

A reduced to a single lane to E U public service vehicles over 7.5 tonnes except for loading R M A3 E A3 West Hill to/from M O decrease merging conflicts at the CL TIBBET’S RIDE N Lytton Grove T

junction with Putney Heath Lane

to/from Petrol Station R O opposite the junction A D of A3 West Hill with Sutherland Grove Games Lane Official Games vehicles, local buses, motorcycles and cycles only operational from 7am to 7pm

Olympic Route Network Lee Valley A3 KINGSTON ROAD INN ER Wandsworth White Water Centre P A R K N

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T Wembley Olympic Park Wandsworth North D RO A Lord’s Cricket Ground Greenwich Arena RK A P Hyde Park ExCeL Horse Guards INNE R WIMBLEDON PARK SIDE Parade Crown Copyright and database right 2011. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number 100046062. Licence Survey Ordnance and database right 2011. All rights reserved. Copyright Crown Earls Court The Royal Artillery Barracks ORN towards Greenwich Wimbledon Park QU E ROA EEN S M ER D Merton metres Wimbledon Transport for London Core Olympic Route Network 0 100 200 Alternative Olympic Route Network Traffic Order Group 16 © Traffic Wandsworth Wimbledon Park Side to Vauxhall Cross (Map 2) ORN to Central London AORN to Information shown is correct as at August 2011. It is an artist’s impression of the detailed designs Central London Westminster Vauxhall which are available to view on tfl.gov.uk/orn and at drop in sessions. AORN to CHELSEA ROAD Earl’s Court BRIDGE E N H Royal Borough of A T

L D R

S A Kensington and Chelsea M O L O E W E S R

River Thames ROAD QUEENSTOWN Battersea Park Road N P D I O N BONDWAY H

to/from Cringle Street N T

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Games Lane O W B N Official Games vehicles only M

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operational from 7am to 7pm L

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T O Official Games vehicles only M S E AR operational from 7am to 7pm 5 SLEAFORDNT K 0 RA E AORN to 2 THESSALY ROAD N T 3 SAVONIA C Albert Bridge Road A ST E Wimbledon Battersea Park Road ST into Battersea Park Road PRINCE OF to/from Beechmore Road WALES DR metres and Harpsden Street MEATHBattersea ST Park Battersea Park Road 0 100 200 LOCKINGTON MACDUFF RD to/from Bullen Street, CUPAR RD

Inworth Street, Balfern Street BEECHMORE ROAD ALEXANDRA AV FORFAR RD RD Lambeth Q and Stanmer Street B ALBERT BRIDGE ROAD U A EE Games Lanes T NEWTOWN RDR N T O S E A T Official Games vehicles, local buses, R D O

S W Queenstown Road motorcycles and cycles only E

Battersea Park Road A N operational from 7am to 7pm (Battersea) B N to/from Simpson Street R AUSTIN ROAD Hammersmith I HARPSDEN D ROAD

and Candahar Road G STREET and Fulham E Battersea Park Road STANMER ST

B BALFERN ST R A PARK INWORTH ST O to/from Macduff Road, T BULLEN ST C T A A E U Games Lane D E Cupar Road, Newtown Road

R S L R V

Official Games vehicles only S E E and Meath Street E T AT R Olympic Route Network (ORN)

operational from 7am to 7pm A B L T

ATHERTON ST (ORN and its Games Lanes will only operate during the

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H T O D A Bus lanes suspended Olympic Games. This section between Wimbledon Park Side N C D A I ST G H O SIMPSON ST and Vauxhall Cross will only operate when hosting events) O T H M

D R ABERCROMBIE

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A S R E STREET D T X O Battersea Park Road

V E Alternative Olympic Route Network (AORN) R

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A (to be used if the Olympic Route Network

E CABUL R into Latchmere Road B Y RD O cannot be used)

Games Lanes M A Wandsworth

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WYE STREET A Official Games vehicles only L RD L C Games Lane operational from 7am to 7pm O Battersea Park Road from N

BRIDGES Abercrombie Street, to/from Changes to kerb side restrictions YORK R COURT O (for details visit tfl.gov.uk/orn) A Frere Street and to/from Atherton Street York Road to/from D Bus lane suspension Usk Road and YORK No exit from Cabul Road Games Lane Chatfield Street PL into Battersea Park Road Official Games vehicles only Parking/loading restrictions GARTONS PLOUGH operational from 7am to 7pm CHATFIELD WAY Bridges Court No right turn to/from York Road LA MENDIP No left turn ST HOPE ST ROAD Cycle Superhighway route 8 RD Gartons Way from Wandsworth town centre BusLANE stop suspended BRIDGEND HIBBERT ST to York Road WYNTER ST to Battersea Park to be RD ROAD suspended where necessary Relocated bus stop USK RD PETERGATE York Road to/from YORK Pedestrian crossing suspended ORN to Wynter Street, Mendip Road, number 100046062. Licence Survey Ordnance and database right 2011. All rights reserved. Copyright Crown Wimbledon Hibbert Street and Hope Street Restricted access (exceptions apply)

TRINITY RD Engagement boundary Petrol Station Transport for London Wandsworth to/from York Road Local authority boundary Town Traffic Order Group 16 © Traffic APPENDIX C Stakeholder list TOG 16 Wimbledon Park Side to Vauxhall Cross

London Borough of Wandsworth

Political Stakeholders Caroline Pidgeon Assembly Member GLA Transport Committee Valerie Shawcross Assembly Member GLA Transport Committee Richard Tracey Assembly Member GLA Transport Committee Jenny Jones Assembly Member GLA Transport Committee Jane Ellison MP for Battersea Justine Greening Economic Secretary to the Treasury Sadiq Khan Shadow Lord Chancellor, Secretary of State for Justice

Council Lucy Allan Chairman of Environment, Culture and Community Safety Overview and Scrutiny Committee Tony Belton Group Leader Claire Clay Councillor Leonie Cooper Councillor James Cousins Cabinet Member for Health, Community Safety and Partnerships Nick Cuff Councillor Mark Davies Councillor Peter Dawson Chairman of Education and Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee Antonia Dunn Councillor Paul Ellis Cabinet Member for Housing John Farebrother Councillor Andy Gibbons Councillor Ravi Govindia Leader of the Council Angela Graham Councillor Vanessa Graham Councillor Malcolm Grimston Councillor John Hallmark Councillor Ian Hart Councillor Maurice Heaster OBE Councillor Elizabeth Howlett Councillor Alex Jacob Chief Whip Martin Johnson Councillor Russell King Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transportation Adrian Knowles Councillor James Maddan Cabinet Member for Adult Care Piers McCausland Mayor Sarah McDermott Councillor Leslie McDonnell Chairman of Finance and Corporate Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee Charles McNaught-Davis Councillor Jenny Nickels Councillor Rex Osborn Councillor Billi Randall Councillor Guy Senior Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services Liz Stokes Councillor Tessa Strickland Councillor Stuart Thom Councillor Rosemary Torrington Councillor Kathy Tracey Cabinet Member for Education and Children's Services Caroline Usher Councillor Sheldon Wilkie Councillor

Paul Martin Chief Executive John Slaughter Senior Transport Planner David Tidley Group Planner Transportation Simon Jones Head of Communications Wendy Phillips PR Manager GLA London Wide Stakeholders Golden Tours (Transport) Ltd Met Police Green Urban Transport Ltd London Ambulance Service Greenflag Group London Fire Brigade Health and Safety Executive AA Heart of London Bid AA Roadwatch Heathrow Taxis Abellio Surrey / Abellio London IDAG Age Concern London Ilford BID Anderson Travel Ltd Imperial Bus Co Ltd Arriva Kent Thameside/Kent & Sussex Inclusion London Arriva The Shires / E Herts & Essex Independent Disability Advisory Group Association of British Drivers InMidTown Association of Car Fleet Operators The Kings Ferry Ltd Association of Guide Dogs for the Blind Licensed Taxi Drivers' Association Better Bankside Licences Private Hire Car Association Better Transport Campaign Link Line Coaches Ltd The Big Bus Company Ltd Living Streets Brewery Logistics Group LOCOG British Motorcyclists Federation Logistics London Ltd t/a Allways Express Buzzlines Ltd London Cab Drivers’ Club (LCDC) BVRLA London Central/London General Carousel Buses Ltd London Chamber of Commerce Central London Cab Trade Section London Civic Forum Central London FQP London Councils Chalkwell Garage & Coach Hire Ltd London Cycling Campaign Chartered Institute of Logistics and London Duck Tours Ltd Transportation London First Chauffeur & Executive Association London Mencap Children's Society London Suburban Taxi Drivers’ Coalition Community Transport Association London Travel Watch Computer Cab London United Busways Ltd Confederation of Passenger Transport UK London Visual Impairment Forum Crossrail London Voluntary Service Council Croydon Coaches (UK) Ltd Marshalls Coaches CT Plus Ltd t/a Hackney Community The Means - Lambeth Prospective BID Transport Megabus Department for Transport MET Dial-a-Cab Metrobus Ltd Disabled Persons Transport Advisory MiNet Committee - DfT Motorcycle Action Group E Clarke & Son (Coaches) Ltd Motorcycle Industry Association E11 BID Motorist's Forum East Surrey Rural Transport Partnership MPS t/a Polestar Travel MS Society Edward Thomas & Son Mullany’s Coaches Ensign Bus Company Ltd National Express Ltd Epsom Buses New West End Company First Beeline Buses Ltd NHS London Flights Hallmark Ltd Noise Abatement Society Freight Transport Association NVCO Garratt Business Park ODA Gatwick Flyer Ltd Olympus Bus & Coach Ltd The Ghost Bus Tours Ltd The Owner Drivers' Society Oxford Tube TOLST /London Pride Sightseeing Ltd (Thames Transit) Trailblazers, Muscular Dystrophy UK The Oxford Bus Company Transport for London P & M Coaches Transport for All P & R Coaches Ltd Travel with Hunny (TWH Bus & Coach) Paddington BID Waterside Partnership UK Citizens Park Royal Partnership Unite London cab trade section PCO University bus Ltd People First The Victoria Partnership PIE Group Visit London Porcellio Ltd t/a Meridian Duck Tours VOSA Premium Coaches Ltd Walk England Private Car Hire Association Waterloo Quarter Business Alliance Private Hire Board West London FQP Private Hire Car Association (Addison Westbus Coach Services Ltd Lee) Westminster Commercial Delivery Group Purple Parking Ltd Whizz-Kidz R Hearn t/a Hearn’s Coaches Willow Lane Industrial Park RAC RADAR London Access Forum Radio Taxis Red Rose Travel Ltd Redline Buses Redwing Coaches (Pullmanor Ltd) Reliance Travel RMT London Taxi section (in correspondence only) RNIB RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) Road Haulage Association ROTA Royal Mail SCOPE Singh Executive Travel Ltd South Bank Employers Group South London FQP Southdown PSV Ltd Southgate & Finchley Coaches Ltd Stephensons of Essex Ltd Sullivan Bus & Coach Ltd Sunray Travel Ltd Sustrans London Team London Bridge Tellings Golden Miller Coaches Ltd Terravision Transport Ltd Thames Gateway FQP Thomas’s London Day Schools (Transport) Ltd Other Local Stakeholders Ahmadiyya Muslim Association UK Alton Youth Club Araggon & Bodmin Community Group Asian Elderly Group of Merton Balham Mosque Balham Pensioners Centre Battersea Power Station Community Group Bengali Social and Cultural Association Central London Partnership Churches Together for Tooting Connor Court Residents Association Devas Club For Young People Disabled Advice Service Dover House Estate Residents' Association Go-Ahead Group plc Islamic Cultural Centre Linton Fuel Oils Ltd Living Streets London Cycling Campaign Multiple Sclerosis Society Wandsworth Open Door Community Centre Original London Sightseeing Tour Ltd Organisation of Blind Afro Caribbeans (OBAC) Putney Society Putney Traffic Transport and Parking Working Group Southern South West London Branch The Battersea Society University of Surrey Urban Design London Wandsworth Access Association for People with Disabilities Wandsworth Access Association Wandsworth African Caribbean Association Wandsworth Bengali Welfare Association Wandsworth Best Wandsworth Central Library Wandsworth Hard of Hearing Group Wandsworth Friends of the Earth Wandsworth LINk Wandsworth Mencap Wandsworth Sickle Cell & Thalasemmia Support Wandsworth Teaching Primary Care Trust Young & Co Brewery Plc Legend

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