Wandsworth Council has unveiled ‘ambitious plans’ for cleaner, greener, safer travel – including more School Streets and a ‘comprehensive’ new walking and cycling strategy.
The Future Streets plans are designed to “radically increase” the number of journeys made on foot, by bicycle and on public transport.
At the heart of the vision is a new walking and cycling strategy, outlining how the borough will promote these forms of travel.
The plan also explains intentions to expand Wandsworth’s programme of School Streets, working towards a target of introducing them at 50% of the borough’s primary schools.
It gives the green light to proposals that could see an e-scooter trial coming to Wandsworth along with measures to ensure more responsible use of e-bike hire schemes – and fewer pavement obstructions.
The council will also:
- Bring forward proposals for an extensive new cycle route on Burntwood Lane
- Improve pedestrian safety at the busy crossing points on Putney High Street near Putney Bridge
- Introduce safer cycle routes in and around Putney High Street
- Provide more bike hangars
- Agree to expand the borough’s network of electric vehicle charging points
Cllr Clare Fraser, cabinet member for transport, said: “We are serious about delivering the kind of sustainable active travel options that will help people to take up cleaner and greener forms of travel.
“We want to radically increase the number of journeys made on foot, by bicycle and on public transport. Reducing unnecessary car usage will have significant benefits for people’s health and well-being and help raise air quality standards. And in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis where family finances are under severe pressure, choosing to travel on foot or by bike can offer big savings to residents.
“This package of measures is just the beginning. We are committed to tackling congestion, improving air quality and making our roads and streets safer for all.”
8 November 2022