2008 - 09
INTRODUCTION
Through the Local Implementation Plan process, Transport for London awarded WestTrans £1.46m for the development of the schemes shown below. This sum has been supplemented with additional funding from TfL for Travel Planning and for Freight related projects.
STATION ACCESS
Implementation of Ruislip Station improvements
Completion of designs for Hanwell, Castle Bar Park Station and Eastcote Station improvements (with implementation due to start this financial year)
Funding for West London Station Access Coordinator
Development for Step 1 and Step 2 schemes for several stations in West London
LOCAL AREA ACCESSIBILITY
Grand Union Canal Access Improvements
Improvements were being made to replace stepped canal access points in West London with DDA compliant ramps.
WALKING
Grand Union Canal Towpath Upgrade
The Grand Union Canal is becoming an increasingly popular route for walkers, cyclists, joggers and anglers. Improvements have recently been made to the towpaths along several sections of the canal in West London. This work will supplement improvements that have already been made to improve the accessibility, safety and attractiveness of the canal towpath.
WORKPLACE TRAVEL PLANS
Travel Planning activities in West London were coordinated by a dedicated Travel Planning team. Details of initiatives, events and good practice were made available on the West London Travel Planning section of this website. These included:
- Travel Plan Works
- Challenge Fund Schemes
- Travel Plan Networks
- Cycle Training for Travel Plan Businesses
- Development of "Access to Health" Guides
REGENERATION
- Orbital Transport Links
- White City Regeneration
- West London Air Quality Baseline Report
- Regional Sustainable Travel Information for West London Air Quality Website (http://www.westlondonairquality.org.uk)
Details of the freight related projects are shown on the WLFQP website (http://www.westlondonfqp.com/projects.htm)
- Improved Signage for Drivers in West London
- Identify and Reduce Goods Vehicle PCN Hotspots
- Environment and Road Safety Improvements
- Develop Home Delivery Centres and Promote their Use
- Alternative Freight Routes Investigations
