Current Projects
SWELTRAC works with our partner Boroughs to implement a range of schemes across the sub-region where it proves geographically or strategically sensible to do so. These can cover all transport modes, but certain projects particularly lend themselves to this approach.
Station Access Schemes
SWELTRAC liaises with our partner Boroughs to identify and prioritise those railway stations across the sub-region that can best benefit from a station access scheme under Transport for London’s Area Based Scheme programme. Such projects aim to encourage greater use of rail services by improving interchange with other transport modes (such as bus stops and cycle parking), reducing the risk of crime around the station and upgrading pedestrian access from both commercial and residential destinations.
Some stations that have benefited from this programme in the past include:
Barnes Station
Significant footway, signing and lighting improvements and the provision of new cycle parking. This is an on-going project with new measures proposed to improve pedestrian safety on Rocks Lane and interchange with local bus services.
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Phase 1 improvements at Barnes Station |
Hampton Wick Station
This scheme has seen improvements to pedestrian facilities at a number of nearby road junctions. Other benefits have seen the provision of new street furniture, and a facility for the placement of a village Christmas tree and accompanying electrics for the lights!
Further improvements are to be made to the forecourt of the station, with better cycle parking and proposals for a new café bar facility for passengers and other passers-by.
Mitcham Eastfields Station
SWELTRAC were pleased to be able to support Merton Council in successfully lobbying for the provision of this new station at Mitcham Eastfields. We were also able to provide funding for measures to provide enhanced accessibility to the station from neighbouring areas.
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A new station at Mitcham Eastfields |
Mitcham Junction Station
The first phase of work at Mitcham Junction was aimed at improving footways and signage to the station, particularly for access to the nearby Willow Lane Industrial area.
Work is progressing on phase 2, which will involve a significant scheme to improve accessibility to the station itself, including the provision of a new access ramp from the adjacent Carshalton Road. Completion of this scheme is subject to the relocation of the Waste Transfer Station currently operating on the site. Negotiations are underway with the leaseholder of this site to ensure a speedy resolution to this matter.
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Improved Signage at Mitcham Junction |
Other Stations
Development of schemes for a number of other stations is currently underway. These include Earlsfield, Feltham, Wallington and Wimbledon. Further details will appear here as these projects progress.
Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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Electric Vehicle Charging Bay |
As a key Mayoral priority, SWELTRAC has been able to lead the way in the installation of electric vehicle charging points in a number of Boroughs across south and west London. We have played a key role in the development of the Mayor’s Electric Vehicle Delivery Plan and the ambitious targets for the roll-out of the supporting infrastructure in the coming years. For more details, see our Electric Vehicles page on this web site.
Travel Plans
SWELTRAC does a considerable amount of work with local businesses to help them in the preparation of workplace travel plans. Further details can be found on our Travel Plan pages.
Travel Plan Networks
In addition to working with individual businesses, SWELTRAC has also been pro-active in setting up travel plan networks in places such as Teddington town centre and the Garratt Lane Business Park in Wandsworth. We have also worked closely with ten local NHS Trusts to develop the South West NHS Travel Plan Network.
Walking and Cycling
Some walking and cycling schemes also cross Borough boundaries or have strategic importance in their locations. Recent SWELTRAC projects in these areas have included improvements at the following locations:
River Crane
The River Crane meanders its way through three of our SWELTRAC Boroughs – Richmond, Hounslow and Hillingdon. Led by officers in Hounslow, a scheme was developed to improve walking and cycling facilities along this popular leisure route.
Grand Union Canal
The towpath along the Grand Union Canal is a popular walking and cycling route, both for commuters and leisure users. Walking & cycling improvements have been accompanied by features such as new benches and landscaping,
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Hans Crescent Improvements |
Hans Crescent
A much used pedestrian route in Kensington, this road is located next to Harrods and a busy entrance to Knightsbridge Underground station. Major improvements have been made to the public realm at this location, including high quality landscaping and footway works, new street furniture and the creation of a shared surface.
Wandle Trail
We also have a long standing interest in the Wandle Trail, running from Wandsworth down to Croydon, and seek to work closely with various partners to improve the footpaths and cycle routes serving this key green corridor through our sub-region.
Regeneration
Kimpton Strategic Industrial Area
This busy industrial and business estate is located between the local tip and recycling centre, a Tesco superstore, the A217 and a residential area. This ongoing scheme has sought to ensure that delivery vehicles avoid using residential streets and improve pedestrian access and signage as well as providing new CCTV and lighting throughout the estate.
Current proposals involve improvements to the access road to the A217, landscaping and the provision of a new linear park.
South London Estates
This scheme has focussed on the Danebury Avenue estate in Roehampton, which is poorly served by public transport. Improvements to walking and cycling routes through the estate dovetail nicely with the work to improve accessibility to Barnes Station, which serves the area.
Town Centres
Putney Town Centre
Now nearing completion , this major project will see a reduction in street clutter, new street furniture, new paving, entry treatments, signing, new bus stops and a complementary signals upgrade via the Bus Priority programme. Work on this scheme is expected to be completed early in 2010.