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Public Engagement on Olympic Route

Network – Traffic Order Group 17

Engagement Report

May 2011

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Contents

Section Page

1 Executive summary 3

2 Introduction 3

3 Stakeholder engagement 5

4 Responses from members of the public 8

5 Responses from statutory bodies and other stakeholders 14

6 Conclusion and actions from engagement 16

7 Appendices

A – Engagement Materials

B – Distribution Area

C – Stakeholder List

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1 Executive summary A three week engagement exercise for Traffic Order Group 17 in the London Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow was held between 8th to 29th March 2011.

184 letters were sent to key stakeholders and approx 22,810 local residents and businesses within c. 400m radius of the Olympic and Paralympic Route Networks (ORN and PRN)

32 people attended the three drop in sessions

44 responses were received via email, website, telephone and drop in session feedback forms.

Responses included concerns about the impact of the proposals on general congestion, the effect of specific banned turns, concern about the impact of proposals for businesses, and concerns about the length and time in which the ORN would be in operation, as well as questions about the use of public transport by Games officials and sponsors. TfL has considered the feedback provided and is taking it into account in developing the detailed designs. In particular TfL will look again at the proposed banned left turn into Gliddon Road, with a view to retaining access from the A4. In addition, in response to a recent request from LOCOG to increase the hours of operation of the Games Lane in this area to meet the competition schedule at the Earls Court venue, TfL will be increasing the proposed Games Lanes on the A4 corridor from 0600 to 1900 to 0600 to 2000.

2 Introduction 2.1 Purpose Transport for London (TfL), acting as the delivery partner on ORN and PRN for the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), has been talking to 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 unforeseen 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 which is required to introduce many of the changes. TfL proposes to engage on TROs in phases to ease the absorption of detailed information. There are five phases in total and this process has to be completed by November 2011 to ensure that the ORN/ PRN can be constructed before the Games. This report covers the section of the ORN known as Tog 17, which falls into phase one of the ORN and PRN engagement. TfL proposes to seek TROs in

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phases to ease the absorption of detailed information. There are five phases in total and this TRO process has to be completed by November 2011 to ensure that the ORN/ PRN can be constructed before the Games. TOG 17 covers roads within the London Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham, and Hounslow. 2.2 Background

The Olympic Route Network (ORN) and Paralympic Route Network are networks 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. The ORN will enable key participants, such as athletes, officials and media, to reach their venues and accommodation on time, while also keeping London and the rest of the UK moving. The Olympic Route Network is required in the London Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow to provide a link to the Earls Court Olympic competition venue. The Paralympic Route Network will facilitate movements between Heathrow Airport, the outer London venues and Paralympic events in the Olympic Park and River Zone area. The temporary changes that will be needed to operate the ORN and PRN have been developed in agreement with the London Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham and Hounslow. These proposed changes are likely to operate from mid July to mid September 2012. The proposed changes are:

Games Lanes on parts of the A4 eastbound and westbound from 6am till 7pm, which could mean that general traffic may experience queuing delays

Banned right turn from the A4 eastbound into Netheravon Road South where general traffic will be required to use alternative routes

Banned left turn into Gliddon Road off the A4 eastbound where general traffic will be required to use alternative routes.

Closure of a pedestrian crossing on eastern side of the A4 at the Gliddon Road junction. Pedestrians will be required to cross on the western side of the junction

Banned right turn into Sutton Court Road from the A4 westbound where general traffic will be required to use alternative routes

A lane for Games Family vehicles on the M4 from junction 3 eastbound, could mean that general traffic may experience queuing delays

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3 Stakeholder engagement The engagement exercise was 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 would allow TfL to understand local opinion about the measures. The potential outcome of this process is that TfL modifies the scheme in response to issues raised during this engagement exercise.

3.1 Engagement objectives

The objectives of the consultation were:

To give stakeholders and the public information about the proposals and allow them to respond

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

3.2 Who we engaged with

The engagement exercise sought the views of targeted stakeholders and people who live/work/run businesses near to the ORN and PRN in this TOG area:

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 list of the stakeholders we engaged with is shown in Appendix C.

3.3 Engagement methodology

A public engagement plan was developed in collaboration with Council officers and a number of meetings took place to discuss and agree an appropriate consultation approach. This was also supported with email and telephone correspondence on a regular basis.

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A variety of 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 Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and TfL have extensively engaged with relevant council officers about the detailed design of the ORN measures since the designation of the network in 2006. This includes regular technical meetings, conferences, the Olympic Transport Plan and the borough transport forum. The ODA made the location of the temporary Games Lanes across London and the rest of the UK public in July 2010. Prior to this launch a number of political and key stakeholder briefings took place This was followed by a consultation on the re-designated route and Penalty Charge Notification Levels in Summer 2009 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. In February 2011 and prior to any public activity, written correspondence was sent to local politicians and key stakeholders informing them of the temporary changes and the public drop in sessions in the local area. As part of this exercise, Chiswick councillors, were also briefed at the Chiswick Monitoring Committee in March 2011. Another presentation was given at the Golden Mile Transport Forum in April 2011, which included a question and answer session to update businesses along the A4. 3.3.2 Letter A letter and map detailing the key changes was delivered by a mail delivery agency to 22,810 properties along the route and by post and email to targeted stakeholders listed in Appendix C. The materials:

provided an overview of the key temporary changes

signposted people to the dedicated microsite containing detailed maps

encouraged people to attend drop-in sessions where they would be able to ask questions and/or find out additional information

asked people to provide comments on the proposed temporary changes and respond using TfL‟s online consultation tool and by emailing, writing or telephoning.

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

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3.3.3 Web microsite A dedicated microsite displayed the extent of the route concerned and allowed users to click on to detailed maps that showed the proposed changes. The site included an on-line consultation tool for instant feedback. 3.3. 4 Public drop in Sessions Four drop in sessions were held:

Hammersmith and Fulham Civic Hall, King Street W6 9JU

4pm-8pm on 15 March 2011

10am-2.30pm on 19 March 2011

The Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace W4 4JN

10.30am-3pm on 16 March 2011

4pm-8pm on 17 March 2011 8 people attended the Hammersmith and Fulham sessions. 24 people attended the Hounslow sessions. Each drop in session comprised:

a display stand explaining the purpose of and background to the Olympic and Paralympic Route Networks

large area maps of the section involved and proposed maps

detailed large scale maps showing the proposed measures in detail (reproduced on the web microsite)

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 feedback forms. Analysis of these is contained within section 4. Key themes to emerge were:

concern about the impact of the proposals on general congestion

the effect of a banned right turn from the A4 at Sutton Court Road and traffic light phasing on Hogarth Roundabout on local traffic

the impact of proposals for businesses

concern about the length and time in which the ORN would be in operation 3.3.5 Telephone queries Callers were able to make an enquiry or comment on the plans through TfL‟s customer services lines, which were listed on letters, emails and the website. 3.3.6 Other publicity An article about the ORN, planned changes and the consultation appeared in the Fulham and Hammersmith Chronicle.

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4 Responses from members of the public

4.1 Public consultation results

Reply method Number

Website consultation tool 11

Emails 17

Phone calls 0

Letter 2

Feedback forms from drop in session 15

Total 44* *one respondent replied by both email and letter

Respondents were invited to provide their name, address, telephone number, and email address and to identify whether they were a resident, councillor, organisation representative or other. Of those who identified themselves, there were:

13 residents

6 organisation representatives 4.2 Common themes arising from the consultation

Issue Total

Concern about the impact of proposals on general

congestion and pollution on local roads 25

The effect of the banned right turn from the A4 at Sutton

Court Road and the implications for Hogarth Roundabout 16

Concern about the length and time the ORN would be in

operation 15

Confusion about the proposals for Netheravon Road South

and Chiswick High Road 6

Questions about why Games officials and sponsors cannot

use public transport or airports other than Heathrow. 5

Concern about the negative impact of proposals on

businesses 4

Adverse effect of banning left turns into Gliddon Road on

residents living on either side of the A4. 4

Several respondents commented on more than one issue within their response.

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4.2.1 Issue - General congestion and pollution Over 50% of respondents raised concerns about increases in traffic congestion, disruption, impact on local roads and/or raised levels of pollution. Addressing the issue raised In London it will be „business as unusual‟ during the Games. We appreciate it will be harder to get around certain areas of the city, but Transport for London 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. Hosting the Olympics is equivalent to 26 simultaneous world championships, so presents some unique challenges. Large numbers of passengers, athletes and officials need to be moved not for one day but, including the Paralympics, for several weeks. The Olympic Route Network (ORN) and Paralympic Route Network (PRN) are 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 standing traffic in some areas at times. The measures to improve traffic flow will be proportionate, temporary and will only operate when and where they are needed. Road space for general traffic will be maximised wherever possible. We are confident we will meet the transport challenge posed by the Games, but not complacent. People will need to change the way they travel, when they travel or work in different ways during the Games. London is used to hosting successful major events, and we will do so again. All partners are fully focused on delivering a fantastic London 2012 Games and legacy for the Capital and UK. 4.2.2 Issue – Sutton Court Road/Hogarth Roundabout Fifteen respondents (34%) raised objections to the proposed banning of right turns from the A4 into Sutton Court Road, on the grounds that it would result in more vehicles being forced to join existing heavy traffic at Hogarth, Chiswick and Hammersmith roundabouts thereby causing knock-on effects on local roads and additional congestion in the area. A typical comment:

“This junction is bad / dangerous enough as it is; there should be a filter arrow for southbound traffic down Sutton Court Road turning right onto the A4 westbound, since the dip in the road can make it hard to see cars heading north across the junction.”

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One respondent, however, supported the banned right turn, calling for additional safety measures to include a speed camera between Hogarth Roundabout and flyover and for the lights at Sutton Court Road to be re-phased to stop vehicles jumping the lights. Addressing the issues raised The A4 is part of a key corridor for Heathrow, the gateway airport for the Games. For safety reasons and to keep traffic flowing, some right turns have been banned on the ORN and PRN. TfL has explored a number of options and the measures proposed for this section are the most workable within the overall network plan. There may be some additional congestion in other areas, but it is temporary. As more information is communicated closer to Games time, residents and businesses can start to plan how they may need to alter their routes, time and mode of transport which could ease some of the potential congestion. This is understood to be an existing problem which is not within the defined scope of the temporary traffic management measures for the Olympic Route Network. Several residents at the Chiswick Old Town Hall exhibition expressed their support for changes to the Sutton Court Road junction. Sutton Court Road traffic lights A number of comments mentioned the phasing of the Sutton Court Road traffic lights and those at the junction of Chiswick Lane and Chiswick High Road, which has resulted in queuing. Suggested alternatives included removing the traffic lights at Hogarth Roundabout and turning it back into a real roundabout, or slightly lengthening the right filter lane at Sutton Court Road to reduce the possibility of a tailback intruding on the westbound offside Games Lane. Addressing the issue raised Removal of traffic lights would reduce TfL‟s ability to manage traffic movement along the A4 and A316 corridors during the Games. Extending the right turn filter lane at the Sutton Court Road junction would be an option, to be worthy of investigating as a long term solution, but not as Games time solution, as its provision would be seeking to induce increased delay to opposing traffic movements such as the A4 eastbound. TfL has a existing framework for evaluating network improvements, which evaluates how all TLRN junctions operate, including the Sutton court road traffic signals.

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Hogarth Roundabout Among the detailed comments received were:

“Diverted traffic wishing to get to Chiswick will now have to turn right at the Hogarth Roundabout and... you will have to increase the green time at this roundabout to allow for this extra traffic flow, therefore any gains in speed from reducing the red light time at the Sutton Court Road junction for traffic travelling eastwards will be lost at the Hogarth Roundabout.”

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“To avoid the usual chaos at Hammersmith Broadway and Chiswick Roundabout, westbound A4 traffic needing access to the north will inevitably seek to turn right instead at the Hogarth Roundabout. The Hogarth Roundabout is not actually a roundabout at all, but a traffic-light controlled junction: even under normal circumstances the build-up of westbound traffic seeking to turn right at this point often tails back to the point at which it not only impedes westbound through-traffic, but also hinders east- and southbound-traffic seeking to access the A316. Add the volume of Games traffic to normal daily volumes and you have a foolproof recipe for gridlock which will have a gross adverse effect on Games traffic in both directions.”

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“Transferring traffic to Hogarth that would have otherwise turned right at Sutton Court Road will cause it to back up and impede north-south traffic, which will in turn impede eastbound traffic.”

Addressing the issues raised The green time for the right turn off the A4 at Hogarth Roundabout will be modified to suit the needs of Games time TfL‟s traffic signals team will manage the demand on approaches to the ORN to ensure however traffic wishes to use it, the local network can adapt to ensure the A4 corridor can adequately function 4.2.3 Issue - Length and time ORN is in operation Eleven people raised objections to the length of time the A4 changes would be in operation and several were surprised that the lanes would operate beyond the Games time. Addressing the issues raised The A4 is part of a key corridor for Heathrow, the gateway airport for the Games. Thousands of athletes, officials, media and spectators will be travelling in and out of London at various times prior to, during and after the Olympic and Paralympic Games. The proposed dates are based on discussions with teams and based on previous Games practice. They will be finalised closer to the time to ensure minimal disruption for residents.

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During the Games, athletes and officials will be travelling to and from their competition venues at various times as events will run all day and into the evening. It is important to keep all traffic flowing as much as possible and each area will be monitored on a day to day basis. The A4 Games Lanes for this TOG will include a modification of hours from 0600 to 1900 to 0600 to 2000. This change follows a request from LOCOG who are keen to ensure the measures coincide with the latest venue start times. 4.2.4 Issue - Netheravon Road South and Chiswick High Road Six comments referred to congestion around Netheravon Road South and Chiswick High Road. Three were unclear about the proposals and assumed they referred to a banned right turn from Chiswick High Road. Addressing the issue raised The proposals refer only to Netheravon Road South, not to Netheravon Road. TfL accepts that the descriptions and web-based maps of Netheravon Road South could have been clearer and will take this into consideration in future consultations to avoid confusion. 4.2.5 Issue – Games Lanes Five respondents felt Games officials and sponsors should use public transport. One suggested they should come in and go out of Stansted, rather than Heathrow, using the existing rail link to Liverpool Street. Addressing the issues 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‟ can reach their venues within the journey times specified in the Contract, and in time for their events. Getting everyone, including the Games family, media, 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 to in previous Games in Sydney, Athens, Beijing and Vancouver. The ORN and PRN will provide safe and reliable journey times for the athletes and officials 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. Heathrow is the major gateway for the Games because it is the largest international airport for London and already has the capacity to deal with millions of visitors.. We want to deliver a fantastic London 2012 Games and these temporary measures are an important part of the strategy to keep London moving.

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4.2.6 Issue – Impact on businesses Four respondents raised concerns about the negative impact of the proposals on businesses, including DHL (see Stakeholder responses below). Main impacts highlighted included problems with deliveries, supplies and employees getting to and from work, and additional noise and air pollution in the Chiswick Roundabout area. Addressing the issues raised London 2012 is working with the Mayor of London, Transport for London (TfL) and the London boroughs to ensure there is effective communication with businesses and residents about how any measures associated with the Games and other events might affect them and how they can plan ahead. This work – known as City Operations – will, alongside the ORN and PRN, help to ensure that London keeps moving and working throughout summer 2012. There is more information for businesses on the website on the Business Networks page at http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/index.php London is hosting the two biggest sporting events on the planet and a range of temporary measures have been planned to make them a success. We can all play our part in keeping our city moving and Transport for London is mindful of the potential impact of the proposed measures. It is important that people begin to think about how they might be able to make changes to their working hours or routes, mode and timing of travel for the Games period so they can get to where they need to go on time. 4.2.7 Issue - Gliddon Road Four people objected to the ban on left turns into Gliddon Road. Objections were mainly because of perceived delays, as the turning is one of only two north-south routes across the A4 which provide residents with access to both sides of the junction. One respondent said that banning left turns into Gliddon Road would delay journeys to Charing Cross Hospital for people living in the west. Another comment objected to restricting pedestrian access at Gliddon Road as this affects access to Barons Court Underground station. Addressing the issues raised Transport for London is mindful of the potential impact of its proposed measures. The technical team has decided to remove this proposed restriction and it will be removed and consequently the left turn will be a vehicle manoeuvre to remain. The pedestrian crossing is available on the western side closest to the station and access should not be unduly affected.

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4.2.7 Other issues Other issues raised by one or two respondents included:

Concerns about how traffic will be managed in the event of an accident at Hammersmith, Chiswick or Hogarth roundabouts

Request for Piccadilly Line to stop permanently at Turnham Green Station in order to carry spectators and visitors staying in west London & concerns on the effect of weekend closures on London Underground

Addressing the issues raised The Tube will have a vital role to play in delivering a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2012, with around 65% of spectators expected to travel on the network. Based on our detailed demand forecasts, we will run a safe and reliable service during the Games for the millions of expected spectators, as well as our day-to-day customers. We‟re looking at different options, such as running services later into the evenings to complement late evening events. There will be no planned line closures over the Games period, with closures also minimised in the weeks before. In the event of an incident, such as a road traffic accident occurring on the ORN there will be an enhanced on street presence to report the incident to a Coordination Centre located in Central London. As a result, quicker response times will be achieved, because of the additional on-street service. The ORN compliance Team, which is responsible for the enforcement/ removal and repair, will work closely with TfL‟s and the Borough „s highway contractors to attend to any incidents that may occur to ensure they are resolved as quickly as possible. Should an incident occur on the ORN, the Games Family will be re-routed onto the Alternative ORN, until the incident has been cleared and normal service can resume on the ORN.

5 Responses from statutory bodies and other stakeholders 5.1 DHL

DHL raised concerns about the impact of the measures on their ability to reach customers, who require urgent material or time-sensitive goods and that they are able to meet the servicing needs of their customers. The A4 into London will be reduced from two lanes into one, with the Olympic lane in place from 06.00 to 19.00. This will impact on early incoming deliveries. DHL suggests either (a) moving the start time back to 07.00, or (b) allowing recognised express delivery agents access between 06:00 and 07:00 am.

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Also, DHL would like to know how far in advance of the start of the Games will enforcement of the route restriction commence and further information on the construction timetable. Addressing the issue raised TfL has a specific team that is engaging separately with businesses and with freight industry representatives in particular, to ensure the impact of the Games is known and understood. It is promoting advance planning by operators to understand the potential changes to journey times and routes and how they can mitigate them. It will not be possible to accommodate delivery drivers in the Games Lanes during the designated times of operation. The priorities for the Games Lanes are the Olympic Family and emergency services. TfL will continue to work with partners and companies such as DHL to keep businesses and traffic working smoothly during Games time.

5.2 London Visual Impairment Forum LVIP is responding to all Phase 1 schemes and is concerned about the effect of side road closures and CPZ on local disabled people. They would welcome steps to allow buses in Olympic lanes as blind and partially sighted people are dependent on public transport and have requested that temporary bus stops be introduced whenever it is necessary to suspend the usual bus stop. Addressing the issue raised Transport for London will ensure the temporary measures are safe for all users and inconvenience is minimised as much as possible. It is working with a number of partners to find solutions on a case by case basis, so each area‟s measures can be tailored to the local conditions. Clear signage and advance warning of the changes for motorists and pedestrians are part of the ongoing arrangements.

5.3 Linden Garden Residents Association The Residents Association has no objection to the temporary changes envisaged to assist in the movement of Olympic related vehicles and persons. However, it will object if black taxis are allowed onto or take advantage of these segregated lanes, especially on the Games Lane on the outside lane of the eastbound carriageway of the M4. Previous experience has suggested that black taxis, and other vehicles carrying licence plates, would abuse the use of such a lane by using it when carrying no passengers whatsoever. Addressing the issue raised

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The ORN and PRN will be in place to ensure the athletes, workforce, officials and media can get to their events on time, and also help to keep London and the UK moving. Only the Olympic Family and emergency services will be allowed to use the Games Lanes.

6 Conclusion and actions from engagement 6.1 Conclusions and actions

TfL has considered the feedback provided and is taking it into account in developing the detailed designs. TfL will be removing banned left turn into Gliddon Road, with a view to retaining access to it from the A4. In addition, in response to a recent request from LOCOG to increase the hours of operation of the Games Lane in this area to meet the competition schedule at the Earls Court venue,, TfL will be increasing the proposed Games Lanes on the A4 corridor from 0600 to 1900 to 0600 to 2000. 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 Olympic Delivery Authority using powers set out in the London Olympic Games and Paralympic Games Act 2006.

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Appendix A –Engagement Materials

Appendix B – Distribution Area

Appendix C – Stakeholder List

  

Olympic and Paralympic Route Network Engagement Transport for London 11th Floor Palestra London SE10 8NJ

Our Ref: 17/ HAM/ 002

08 March 2011

Dear Resident,

Changes to roads in your area for the London 2012 Games

Background

During the summer next year London will be staging the world’s largest sporting event as the host city for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Top athletes from all over the world will be coming to compete at venues all over the UK. Up to 10 million spectators will flock to the events and around 4 billion people around the world are expected to watch the Games on TV.

At the same time, it is essential that Londoners can go about their everyday lives with the minimum of disruption. Transport is vital to making the Games a success and a multi-billion pound investment programme is improving public transport and the road network.

Olympic Route Network

At the heart of the Games are the athletes, officials and media who have to get to events safely and on time. To achieve this, they will travel on a network of roads that link venues and accommodation, called the Olympic Route Network. A smaller version will operate during the Paralympic Games when fewer venues will be in use. These roads will be open to general traffic and will be kept clear of obstructions, such as road works.

The Olympic Route Network connects to the Earls Court competition venue for the Olympic Games, and other competition venues such as Eton Dorney via the A4. This route will continue to operate as a Paralympic Route Network to facilitate official Games vehicle traffic between Heathrow Airport, the outer London venues and Paralympic events in the Olympic Park and River Zone area. To keep traffic moving on these routes, there will be some temporary changes to the way the roads can be used. The proposed changes which are likely to operate between mid July to mid September 2012 are:

• Games Lanes on parts of the A4 (proposed from 6am – 7pm west of Earls Court: 6am till midnight east of Earls Court) which could mean that general traffic may experience queuing delays

• Banned right turn into Netheravon Road where general traffic will be required to use alternative routes.

• Banned left turn into Gliddon Road off the A4 eastbound where general traffic will be required to use alternative routes.

• Closure of a pedestrian crossing on eastern side of the A4 at the Gliddon Road junction. Pedestrians will be required to cross on the western side of the junction.

• Changes are also proposed on the A40 Western Avenue which further details can be found on our website.

  

  

  

How to find out more

Details of the proposed changes are now available for comment. We want you to view the changes and start to think about how to plan your travel ahead of the Games. Before the plans are finalised for formal approval you can comment on them by:

• Visiting our drop in sessions at

• Hammersmith and Fulham Civic Hall, King Street W6 9JU

• 15 March 2011 4pm – 8pm

• 19 March 2011 10am – 2.30pm

• Going online www.tfl.gov.uk/ORN

• Emailing ORNandPRNengagement@tfl.gov.uk

• Writing to TfL Olympic and Paralympic Route Network Engagement

Transport for London

Zone G3 11th Floor, Palestra

197 Blackfriars Road

London, SE1 8NJ

• Telephoning 0845 305 1234 (You’ll pay no more than 5p per minute if calling from BT landline. Charges from mobiles or other landline providers may vary)

When submitting your views please quote reference 17/ HAM/ 002

Please note that the deadline for receiving your feedback on the plans is 29 March 2011

What happens next?

Following this stage, a formal consultation period will take place as part of the process of introducing Traffic Regulation Orders, which are required to enforce the proposed changes. Notices of proposals will be published locally and on the TfL website, providing an opportunity for formal representations to be submitted.

Once detailed proposals are finalised, we will continue to work with you to respond to your concerns and try to find solutions. Extensive travel Information before and during the Games will help you plan ahead and prepare for this once in a lifetime event.

Kind regards,

The ORN and PRN Engagement Team

  

Olympic and Paralympic Route Network Engagement Transport for London 11th Floor Palestra London SE10 8NJ

www.tfl.gov.uk

Our Ref: 17/ HOU/ 002

08 March 2011

Dear Resident,

Changes to roads in your area for the London 2012 Games

Background

During the summer next year London will be staging the world’s largest sporting event as the host city for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Top athletes from all over the world will be coming to compete at venues all over the UK. Up to 10 million spectators will flock to the events and around 4 billion people around the world are expected to watch the Games on TV.

At the same time, it is essential that Londoners can go about their everyday lives with the minimum of disruption. Transport is vital to making the Games a success and a multi-billion pound investment programme is improving public transport and the road network.

Olympic Route Network

At the heart of the Games are the athletes, officials and media who have to get to events safely and on time. To achieve this, they will travel on a network of roads that link venues and accommodation, called the Olympic Route Network. A smaller version will operate during the Paralympic Games, called the Paralympic Route Network (PRN) when fewer venues will be in use. These roads will be open to general traffic and will be kept clear of obstructions, such as road works.

The Olympic Route Network in Hounslow will provide a link to the Earls Court Olympic competition venue and the Paralympic Route Network will facilitate movements between Heathrow Airport, the outer London venues and Paralympic events in the Olympic Park and River Zone area. To keep traffic moving on these routes, there will be some temporary changes to the way the roads can be used. The proposed changes which are likely to operate between mid July to mid September 2012 are:

• Offside Games Lanes on part of the A4 (currently 6am – 7pm) which could mean that general traffic may experience queuing delays

• Banned right turn into Sutton Court Road from A4 where general traffic will be required to use alternative routes

• A lane for Games Family vehicles on the M4 from junction 3 eastbound, could mean that general traffic may experience queuing delays.

• Banned right turn into Netheravon Road where general traffic will be required to use alternative routes.

  

  

  

How to find out more

Details of the proposed changes are now available for comment. We want you to view the changes and start to think about how to plan your travel ahead of the Games. Before the plans are finalised for formal approval you can comment on them by:

• Visiting our drop in sessions at

• Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace W4 4JN

• 16 March 10.30am-3pm

• 17 March 4pm – 8pm

• Going online www.tfl.gov.uk/ORN

• Emailing ORNandPRNengagement@tfl.gov.uk

• Writing to TfL Olympic and Paralympic Route Network Engagement

Transport for London

Zone G3 11th Floor, Palestra

197 Blackfriars Road

London, SE1 8NJ

• Telephoning 0845 305 1234 (You’ll pay no more than 5p per minute if calling from BT landline. Charges from mobiles or other landline providers may vary)

When submitting your views please quote reference 17/ HOU/ 002

Please note that the deadline for receiving your feedback on the plans is 29 March 2011

What happens next?

Following this stage, a formal consultation period will take place as part of the process of introducing Traffic Regulation Orders, which are required to enforce the proposed changes. Notices of proposals will be published locally and on the TfL website, providing an opportunity for formal representations to be submitted.

Once detailed proposals are finalised, we will continue to work with you to respond to your concerns and try to find solutions. Extensive travel Information before and during the Games will help you plan ahead and prepare for this once in a lifetime event.

Kind regards,

The ORN and PRN Engagement Team

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WimbledonWimbledon

GreenwichPark

GreenwichPark

The RoyalArtillery BarracksThe RoyalArtillery Barracks

ExCeLExCeL

NorthGreenwich ArenaNorthGreenwich Arena

EarlsCourtEarlsCourt

Lord’s Cricket GroundLord’s Cricket Ground

HydePark

HydePark

Horse GuardsParadeHorse GuardsParade

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No left turn

Pedestrian crossing suspension

Olympic Games Lane(6am to midnight except where stated)

Olympic Route Network

Alternative Olympic Route Network

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Olympic Games Lane(6am to midnight except where stated)

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APPENDIX C TOG 17 Stakeholder list London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Political Stakeholders Andy Slaughter MP Hammersmith MP Kit Malthouse London Assembly Member (West Central) Nicholas Botterill Cabinet Member for Environment Stephen Greenhalgh Leader of the Council Geoff Alltimes Chief Executive Nicholas Botterill Transport Cabinet Member Helen Binmore Avonmore and Brook Green Ward Councillor Joe Carlebach Avonmore and Brook Green Ward Councillor Robert Iggulden Avonmore and Brook Green Ward Councillor Gavin Donovan Fulham Reach Ward Councillor Peter Graham Fulham Reach Ward Councillor Andrew Johnson Fulham Reach Ward Councillor Michael Cartwright Hammersmith Broadway Ward Councillor Stephen Cowan Hammersmith Broadway Ward Councillor PJ Murphy Hammersmith Broadway Ward Councillor Daryl Brown North End Ward Councillor Georgie Cooney North End Ward Councillor Tom Crofts North End Ward Councillor Charlie Dewhirst Ravenscourt Park Ward Councillor Lucy Ivimy Ravenscourt Park Ward Councillor Harry Phibbs Ravenscourt Park Ward Councillor Police and Health Authorities

• Hammersmith & Fulham Information Centre • Hammersmith & Fulham Primary Care Trust • Hammersmith Met Police • Shepherds Bush Met Police • Hammersmith & Fulham Action on Disability • Hammersmith & Fulham Safer Transport Team • Hammersmith & Fulham LINK • Hammersmith & Fulham STA • Hammersmith & Fulham Chamber of Commerce • Fulham Ambulance Service • NHS London Southside

Other Stakeholders

• Ealing, Hammersmith and West London College • The Queen's Club • Queen's Club Garden LTD • Charing Cross Hospital • Riverside Studios • Hammersmith Magistrates Court • Margravine Cemetery

• London Academy of Music and Dance • Hammersmith Apollo • Barons Court Theatre • London Travel Watch • London Cycling Campaign

Local Interest Groups

• Addison Bridge Place Residents Association • Argyll & Glyn Co-operative Limited • Avalon Road Residents Association • Avonmore Gardens Residents Association • Avonmore Mansions Residents Association • Avonmore Residents Association • Barons Keep Limited • Barons Keep Tenants Association • Brook Green Association • Brook Green South Residents Association • Burne Jones Tenants Association • Faroe Road Residents Association • Glyn Leaseholders Association • Kingsley House Residents Association • Latymer Court Freehold Company Limited • Latymer Court Tenants Association • Lewis Trust Tenants Association • Linacre Court Tenants Residents Association • Lytton Estate Tenants & Residents Association • Masbro Residents Association • North End House Residents Association • Palace Mansions Leaseholders Association • Phoenix Lodge Residents Limited • Queens Mansions Leaseholders Association • Rugby Mansions Limited • Springvale Terrace Tenants And Residents Association • St. Paul's Court Estate (Management Committee) • The Avenue Leaseholders Association • The Grange & Samuel Richardson Tenants Association • Waterhouse Close Tenants Association • Welbeck Court Residents Association • West Kensington Court Residents Association • West Kensington Residents Association • Bishop Creighton House Community Centre • Crabtree Estate Residents Association • Dorcas Estate Tenants & Residents Association • Dorset Wharf Community Hall • Field Road & William Morris Tenants Association • Field Road Tenants Association • Hammersmith Embankment Residents Association • Keir Hardie Tenants Association • King Henry's Reach Residents Association • Kinnoul/Musard/Humbolt Residents Association • Lampeter Square Tenants Association

• Margravine & Field Road Tenants Association • St. Pauls Studios Residents Association • Twynholm Tenants Association • Albion Mews Tenants Association • Ashcroft Square Tenants And Residents Association • Aspen Gardens Tenants Association • Banim Street Social Club • Banim Street Tenants Association • Caroline Estate Tenants Association • Crisp Road Residents Association • Digby Mansions (20-29) Residents Association • Elmgrove House Residents Association • Furnivall Gardens Tenants Association • Goldhawk Road Residents Association • Guinness Trust Tenants & Residents Association • Hammersmith Grove Group • King Street Traders Association • Peabody Estate Tenants Association (Hammersmith) • Queen Caroline Tenants And Residents Association • Richford Street Residents Association • Riverside Gardens Sheltered Housing Scheme • Riverside Gardens Tenants & Residents Association • Verulam House Residents Association • Addison Forum • Baron's Court Residents Association • Barton Court Residents Association • Broadway Supported Housing Trust • Browning Court Tenants Association • Empress Place Action Group • Gibbs Green Tenants & Residents Association • Kensington Hall Gardens Residents Association • Lillie Road Residents Association • Maystar Tenants Association • Palliser Court Residents Association • Queens Club Gardens Ltd • Queens Club Residents Association • Vereker Road Tenants Association • W14 Housing Co-operative • West Kensington Tenants Association

London Borough of Hounslow Political Stakeholders Mary Macleod MP Brentford and Isleworth MP Mary Harpley Chief Executive Jagdish Sharma Leader of the Council Felicity Barwood Chiswick Riverside Ward Councillor Paul Lynch Chiswick Riverside Ward Councillor Sam Hearn Chiswick Riverside Ward Councillor Gerald McGregor Chiswick Homefields Ward Councillor Robert Oulds Chiswick Homefields Ward Councillor

John Todd Chiswick Homefields Ward Councillor Samantha Davies Turnham Green Ward Councillor Adrian Lee Turnham Green Ward Councillor Peter Thompson Turnham Green Ward Councillor Ruth Cadbury Brentford Ward Councillor Melvin Collins Brentford Ward Councillor Matthew Harmer Brentford Ward Councillor Corinna Smart Cabinet Member Mindu Bains Isleworth Ward Councillor Ed Mayne Isleworth Ward Councillor Sue Sampson Isleworth Ward Councillor John Chatt Cranford Ward Councillor Poonam Dhillon Cranford Ward Councillor Sohan Sangha Cranford Ward Councillor Police and Health Authorities

• Heathrow Ambulance Service • Chiswick Ambulance Service • Isleworth Ambulance Service • NHS Hounslow • Hounslow Fire Station • Brentford Met Police Station • Chiswick Met Police Station • Hounslow Met Police Station • Hounslow Safer Transport Team • NHS London – Southside • Hounslow PCT

Other Stakeholders

• The Golden Mile Group • Chiswick W4 Forum • Chiswick House • The Fullers Brewery • Chiswick Old Cemetery • Chiswick Community School • Kew Royal and Botanical Gardens • Ravenscourt Theatre school • New Chiswick Pool • Brentford Foundation leisure centre • Bedford Park Society • London Underground: Chiswick Park, Gunnersbury • NHS London - Southside • Age Concern • Day Group LTD • Hounslow Tourist Information Centre • Disability Network • Hounslow Race and Equalities Council • Hounslow Safer Transport Team • LT Travel Information • London Travel Watch • London Cycling Campaign

Local Interest Groups • Bedford Park Society • Dorchester Grove Tenants and Residents Association • Gunnersbury Triange Club • Hogarth Community Trust • West Chiswick and Gunnersbury Society • Brentford Dock Tenants Association • Brentford Towers Residents Association • Charlton House Residents Association • Ferry Quays Residents Association