Quietway 1 Public Consultation

Closed 20 Jan 2017

Opened 4 Nov 2016

Contact

Any queries please contact:

020 8487 5130

Carole.Crankshaw@Richmond.gov.uk

Results updated 27 Oct 2017

Thank you to all those who responded to the consultation. The full consultation report can be found below. All comments and concerns raised during the consultation are being taken into account as the Council considers which elements of the designs for the Quietway route should be retained, amended or not progressed.  The final decision by the Cabinet Member for Highways will appear on this page when available.

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Overview

The previous Mayor of London’s Vision for Cycling (2013), a 10-year plan to deliver cycling improvements across London with spending set to total £913m by 2022, announced that a cross-London network of high-quality guided cycle routes would be implemented. This was two-fold; high capacity Superhighways, mostly on main roads, for fast commuters, and slightly slower Quietways on low-traffic side streets, for those wanting a more relaxed journey, providing two clearly branded routes, together composing the ‘Central London Grid’.

Unlike the previous London Cycle Network, Quietways will be direct, better-surfaced and clearly signposted. The Quietway network will also include new off-road greenway routes through parks and along waterways, to be used for recreation and by families. Richmond’s natural assets particularly align to this purpose. Quietways aim to change the nature of cycling. Therefore, the routes will be pleasant and interesting to cycle on, showcasing hidden corners of London. Borough police resources, local community safety budgets and TfL-funded Safer Transport Command officers, lighting, CCTV coverage and patrols will ensure people feel safe using Quietways at night. Thus, it is hoped that Quietways will attract new types of cyclists and beginner cyclists. Quietways are also designed to benefit pedestrians and other road users.

The first Quietway route, from Waterloo to Greenwich, launched in June 2016 and seven Quietways are due to be completed by 2017. Richmond is proposing initially to introduce two new Quietways. TfL has agreed to fund Quietways 1 and 2 as part of ‘Phase 2’ of the Quietway programme. This consultation introduces Quietway 1, which will run between Ham and Teddington. The route comes from the neighboring borough of Wandsworth, beginning here at Richmond Park’s Ham Gate, and finishing by Bushy Park, crossing the river at Teddington Lock.

Community consultation and engagement events took place in July of this year where the proposed route was introduced. Having taken on board the feedback from the initial engagement, this new consultation seeks to present the updated proposals for Quietway 1. We welcome views from Richmond’s residents, businesses, stakeholders and visitors on the proposals.

This consultation is presented in conjunction with Richmond’s Cycling Strategy, currently also under consultation; the Quietways will help to realise Strategy Objective A. There will also be joint consultation events where there will be the opportunity to give feedback. 

You can have your say on the proposals by completing the online questionnaire below or by attending one of the following public events:

  • 4 November 1pm-6pm Ham Library
  • 8 November 1.30pm-7pm Teddington Baptist Church
  • 26 November 11.30am-3.30pm Teddington Baptist Church

 

The event on 26 November will be a drop in event and you are welcome to attend at any time, however there will be a Question and Answer session at 2pm for approximately 30-45 minutes.

Please look at the consultation maps and proposals below before completing the questionnaire.

If you require a paper copy of the proposals or questionnaire please contact Carole.Crankshaw@Richmond.gov.uk

 

Events

  • Public exhibition of Quietways cycle route proposals at Ham Library

    From 4 Nov 2016 at 13:00 to 4 Nov 2016 at 18:00

    Residents and businesses can find out more about the proposed Quietway cycle route on 4th November from 1-6pm in Ham Library.

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  • Public exhibition of Quietways cycle route proposals at Teddington Baptist Church

    From 8 Nov 2016 at 13:30 to 8 Nov 2016 at 19:00

    Residents and businesses can find out more about the proposed Quietway cycle route at this public exhibition on 8th November from 1:30-7pm in Teddington Baptist Church.

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  • Public exhibition of Quietways cycle route proposals at Teddington Baptist Church

    From 26 Nov 2016 at 11:30 to 26 Nov 2016 at 15:30

    Residents and businesses can find out more about the proposed Quietway cycle route at this public exhibition on 26th November from 11:30-3:30 at Teddington Baptist Church, Church Road, Teddington, TW11 8PF.
    This is a drop in event and you are welcome to attend at any time, however there will be a Question and Answer session at 2pm for approximately 30-45 minutes.

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Areas

Audiences

  • Open to all

Interests

  • Richmond Borough