1 Promoting other modes of transport—public transport, walking and cycling,—and reducing reliance on private cars | Public transport improvements to encourage a modal shift | The need to have improved facilities for the carriage of cycles on trains |
| Safety and security for public transport users.
Improved safety for pedestrians.
Cross referencing between chapters of the strategy may increase the likelihood of these proposals being implemented, for example, the need for safe cycle parking on London streets and for London Underground and National Rail users.
A chapter on “Linkages” draws together transport proposals to ensure their complementarity with regards to walking and cycling. | Plans to work with boroughs to develop an effective means to monitor the extent of walking in central, inner and outer London, and also to produce a Walking Plan for London. |
2 Linking transport, economic development and spatial development to encourage the development of economically and socially sustainable communities | Discussed in the chapters on Linkages and “Streets for All” An objective of the transport strategy is to help address social exclusion. | Gives priority to transport proposals which support sustainable economic growth, will include work with the LDA and other relevant agencies to facilitate economic development and regeneration in key areas. Transport priorities include improving accessibility to employment. |
3 Linking proposals for the greatest benefits to health, for example, linking congestion charging with emissions and with low emission zones | Not included in this draft.
A link with emission levels appears to be ruled out in a statement that “there would be no premium charge for larger commercial vehicles” which generally are responsible for higher levels of emissions.
A commitment to working with the boroughs to develop this policy. | The final version of the strategy included exemptions from charges for alternative fuel vehicles, but the HIA proposal to link congestion charges with emissions and with low emission zones was otherwise not implemented. |
4 Encouraging vulnerable modes of transport (cycling and walking) through road space reallocation and segregation | Some discussion on this in chapter 4G, Allocation of street space: stated that it is important to use: “street space allocation to assist road safety initiatives; support bus, pedestrian and cyclist initiatives; and ensure that proposals such as the proposed central London congestion charging scheme do not result in diverted traffic using unsuitable streets.” | Greater emphasis on options which could improve health.
On minor roads “there is a presumption in favour of access and amenity, particularly for residents, buses, pedestrians and cyclists” considered particularly important that street space allocation used to assist road safety initiatives; support bus, pedestrian and cyclist initiatives; and ensure that proposals such as the proposed central London congestion charging scheme do not result in diverted traffic using unsuitable streets. |
5 Involvement of boroughs in the development and implementation of plans to improve transport | Recognition throughout the document of the need to involve boroughs at almost every stage of the strategy.
Additional recognition of the need to involve other organisations—statutory, private and voluntary sector—in the implementation of the strategy. |
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6 Development of baseline statistics and targets for transport improvement and health gain | Some collection of new data suggested, especially consumer opinion.
Proposes the development of “a series of high level performance indicators, which may necessitate the collection of new data”. | Commits TfL to “review, develop and implement overall Transport Strategy performance indicators” to include mode share of walking and cycling, and notes that TfL will also collect many more detailed indicators—not explicitly discussed in the Strategy—to track its performance. |
Other issues addressed in later drafts of the strategy which had been discussed in the HIA |
Social exclusion and regeneration The London Health Commission stated that one of the key areas in which the strategy has the potential to improve health is in “Linking transport, economic development and spatial development to encourage the development of economically and socially sustainable communities”. Women The particular needs of women were discussed in the HIA meetings | Addressed in a number of places in this draft, for example, “The transport system must promote regeneration of deprived areas and link them to training and employment opportunities to the advantage of local communities, social cohesion and of the wider London economy.” A commitment to consult women on transport policies and their needs are addressed in this draft | Further increased emphasis on reducing social exclusion No further changes |
Information | A commitment to roll out “Countdown” (an up to the minute information system at bus stops) and to improve information on the Underground. |
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The transport objectives | Where changes have been made to the objectives not all will have more positive impact on health, for example,
T18: In merging former objectives T10 and T19 the new objective “Improve the safety and security of the transport system” has lost the aim to “reduce road accident injuries and fatalities, particularly in children”.
Other changes are positive:
T6: Young people are added to the list of those whose specific needs should be addressed.
T8: The TfL workforce should reflect London’s “population” and diversity and “press for greater equality of opportunity in other transport agencies.”
T13: Improve sustainable access to from and within London’s town centres for people, goods, and services |
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Travel to work and school The HIA discussed “Transport as an integral part of sustainable development of communities” | A new section, which states that TfL will work with others to encourage people and organisations to adopt more sustainable modes of transport will include the development of school and workplace travel plans. | The development of safer routes to school and 20 mph home zones are important aspects of developing local transport initiatives |
Consultation on policies and initiatives | A commitment to consult with the public on policies and initiatives, especially with vulnerable groups |
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Making public transport more affordable | Proposals to reduce exclusion of the low waged and to develop a “Smartcard” should make travel less expensive where a journey requires changes in mode of transport. |
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Streets for all | A larger section with greater detail of the issues, but gaps still exist, for example, no mention of improved cycle parking while this is included in the motorcycles section. | This section further enhanced to support facilities for cyclists and pedestrians. |
Road safety and speed limits | Road safety addressed well with a proposal that “Transport for London will develop London’s first Road safety Plan” | 20 mph home zones included in the final version of the strategy |
The London Health Commission recommended that 20 mph speed limits should be introduced in “home zones” and near schools
| 20 mph speed limits addressed although their introduction is the responsibility of the boroughs. | |
Community transport | Benefits of community transport and the taxicard systems stated, and a desire to see these areas expanded.
Suggestion that the community transport sector could assist in driver training, customer care and other training programmes. |
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Accessibility | A commitment to improved accessibility of public transport to all users including those who have impaired mobility. It should play its part in improving their access to facilities and services. | On minor roads (non A roads) “ there is a presumption in favour of access and amenity, particularly for residents, buses, pedestrians and cyclists” |
The seamless journey | This is addressed in some detail in the draft. |
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The need for improved interchange between transport modes was raised by the London Health Commission
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