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Projects 2010 - 2011
The mechanism through which London sub-regional partnerships are funded changed significantly in 2010/11. Local Implementation Plan (LIP) funding support for partnerships continued as before, but funding for schemes and initiatives is to be provided directly to boroughs. These changes will allow more autonomy and freedom for Boroughs to design and implement integrated transport improvements in their respective areas. However, the WestTrans boroughs recognised the need for a sub-regional approach to transport issues and committed funding for West London Freight Quality Partnership and WestTrans Travel Planning initiatives for 2010/11. These headline achievements, together with some updates on our core activities, are described below. Full details are available in the annual report. Click here
FREIGHT
Under the auspices of the West London Freight Quality Partnership, WestTrans continued to assist in the delivery of freight improvement schemes across the West London sub-region. Full details of 2010/11 freight initiatives are available on the WLFQP's website. (add link)
TRAVEL PLANNING
The Partnership secured funding from TfL for the employment of a total of four Travel Plan Co-ordinators. Supported by funding from the WestTrans boroughs, they developed and implement initiatives for the promotion of sustainable travel across West London, including encouraging employers and businesses to adopt voluntary Travel Plans in order to promote healthier, more sustainable journeys to work.
STATION ACCESS
2009/10 saw the successful delivery of two Station Access schemes in West London, at Hanwell and Castle Bar Park, and the partnership's programme for station access improvements continues into 2010/11.
A total of four 'Step 2' Station Access schemes are currently under development, with two of these expected to be implemented within the year. The schemes are:
- Northwick Park Station
- Eastcote Station
- Rayners Lane Station
- Ravenscourt Park Station
At least one other scheme is likely to be ready for implementation in 2010/11, subject to availability of funding.
TRANSPORT STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
WestTrans, with WLSTG, assisted TfL with the development of the West London Sub-regional Transport Plan (WLSRTP)and a new transport model to represent the multi-modal network of transport facilities in West London and the demands placed upon it. This provided a means of assessing the effectiveness and value for money of policies and schemes to improve transport in West London and will help to create a long-term programme for transport infrastructure improvements. WestTrans continues to work with TfL and other organisations to address more pressing needs, including the agenda set out in the Ten Point Plan. To view of copy of the WLSRTP and the Ten Point Ten click here
