1 The Case for Cycling in Camden Camden Cycling Conference John Futcher Transport for London 17 TH APRIL 2016

2 What do we do? TfL Cycling Strategy Team (Surface Strategy and Planning) Provide TfL’s overview of the Mayor’s £913m Cycling Vision Portfolio Work directly with TfL’s Delivery Teams and the GLA – e.g. Cycle Superhighways, Mini-Hollands, Quietways, Better Junctions and Cycle Superhubs Lead the pan-London Economic Case for Cycling working group: Develop future cycle strategy and priorities for investment THE CASE FOR CYCLING

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4 New Jobs 1.6m POPULATION (Growth to 2030) EMPLOYMENT (Growth to 2030) 0.6m New Jobs 1.4m New Londoners London is the biggest it’s ever been and is growing rapidly Need to cater for an extra 1.8bn trips a year by 2030

5 Camden faces specific transport and economic challenges Inner London will see significant population growth Competing demands for space and capacity. Tensions exist between modes; between place and movement; and competing demands for kerbspace. THE CASE FOR CYCLING Camden Population and Employment Growth to 2041

6 Addressing future growth TfL Roads Modernisation Plan THE CASE FOR CYCLING 5. Keep London moving 4. Secure a further 40% reduction in fatalities and serious injuries on London’s roads 3. Deliver the Mayor’s vision for cycling 2. Deliver a programme of major highways improvements to: o Unlock economic growth and regeneration o Optimise road space for all road users o Improve pedestrian, cycling and bus facilities o Enhance urban realm and the ‘place’ function o Improve safety 1. Ensure our road assets are fit for the future

77 But how can cycling support the economy in Enfield and Outer London? THE ECONOMIC CASE FOR CYCLING What is the case for cycling?

8 Cycling and the Economy THE CASE FOR CYCLING What we need to do Increase transport options and capacity to move more people Reduce congestion on the roads and public transport network Cycling is a major mover of people Cycling is an efficient use of road space Reduce the burden on the NHS Cycling makes you healthier and happier and saves money for the NHS Support business and invest in areas of high return Cycling supports and attracts business growth and UK productivity Reduce harmful emissions Cycling reduces emissions, improves air quality / noise pollution and creates ‘better places’ Why cycling? Prioritise spending to invest in the most efficient schemes Cycling BCRs are excellent London’s population is growing The transport network is becoming overstretched People are living longer but unhealthier lives The UK economy needs to continue to recover and grow Climate change threatens the environment and our way of life Economic Challenge Reduced funding for public services

9 Widespread support from London’s businesses THE CASE FOR CYCLING ‘Cycling Works’ is a network of over 160 London employers Chief executives from the finance, technology, law, media, and healthcare sectors have come together to state that cycling and segregated lanes are good for employees, businesses, and London “The city is less polluted; employees are healthier and happier; congestion on public transport is relieved and the city is a more attractive place to live and work. At a fraction of the cost of Crossrail, running additional buses or more trains, this high- capacity cycleway is an extremely smart investment. It will unlock the city to cyclists of all ages and abilities.” Chris Kenyon, founder of CyclingWorks

10 But there has been opposition as well

11 Cycling is an efficient use of road space Road Space and Network Efficiency Bikes take up one fifth the amount of road space as a car Average car or van occupancy is 1.56, meaning that the average cycle trip is over three times more space efficient per person than each car trip The network will need to move even more people as population increases Vehicles spend over 80% of their time parked, taking up valuable city space Cycle parking is highly space efficient, with one on- street car space able to accommodate up to bicycles. THE CASE FOR CYCLING

12 Cycling creates better places for business THE CASE FOR CYCLING London’s roads: provide 80 per cent of the Capital’s public space, but also... support 80 per cent of all trips, including 90 per cent of freight trips Better public spaces that attracts visitors and businesses Many of the improvements made for cyclists make streets more pleasant for all, by reducing the speed of traffic, making it safer to cross the road and reducing noise and pollution. In locations where walking and cycling have been prioritised improvements have seen higher footfall and a wider range of activities, such as sitting in cafés e.g. Orford Road, Walthamstow Village “I believe that cycling is a fundamental part of the future city and has been a critical factor in Google's decision to invest in...London itself.” Dan Cobley, Managing Director Google UK

13 Cycling for the ‘public health’ economy Active Travel helps people live longer better lives and saves NHS costs THE CASE FOR CYCLING “I don't think it's any exaggeration to say that the health of millions of our fellow citizens... and the economic prosperity of Britain all now depend on a radical upgrade in prevention and public health.” Simon Stevens, NHS Chief Executive Only 20% of Londoners achieve the 150 minutes per week of physical exercise recommended by the UK Chief Medical Officers - but 60% of Londoners would achieve this if they made their existing shorter daily journeys by walking and cycling. The World Health Organisation’s Health Economic Assessment Tool indicates that the health benefits of a 400% growth in cycling in London would result in a financial benefit of £248m per year from reduced mortality alone. The expenditure in TfL’s Cycling Vision Business Case is ‘covered’ by these monetised health benefits alone.

14 Potential for cycling in Camden (2015) THE CASE FOR CYCLING Current mode share 4% (2013/14 – 2014/15) Using LTDS data, there are 20,500 existing cycle trips per day in Camden 103,700 potentially cyclable trips in Camden / day. These trips are similar to type of cycle trip made today “near market” Highest potential is south of Euston Rd, Camden Town, Kentish Town, Belsize/Gospel Oak Current potential achieved 17% But there are 234,100 potentially cyclable trips if we assume trips by older people (>65), late night, groups. Higher Potential Lower Potential Destinations of potentially cyclable trips in and around Camden: heat map Higher Potential Lower Potential Destinations of potentially cyclable trips in and around Camden: heat map Higher Potential Lower Potential Destinations of potentially cyclable trips in and around Camden: heat map

15 Potential for cycling in Camden THE CASE FOR CYCLING Camden: Switchable trips by modeCamden: Switchable trips by purpose

16 The Mayor’s Cycling Vision: Progress to date THE CASE FOR CYCLING

17 The Mayor’s Vision for Cycling THE CASE FOR CYCLING Published in March 2013, programmes in their current form were signed off by TfL Board in Feb 2014 Investment of £913m to deliver a step-change in cycling Target for1.5m cycling journeys per day by 2026 The four elements of the Vision are: – A Tube Network for the Bike – Providing a network of cycle routes across London – Safer Streets for the Bike – A range of measures to improve cycle safety at junctions and to improve HGV safety – More People Travelling by Bike – Making cycling a mainstream and popular mode of transport – Better Places for Everyone – More cycling will benefit everyone, not just cyclists

18 Cycle Superhighways 18 30km of routes built / under construction 8 routes completed - by summer 2016 Physically separated from other vehicles Protected junctions “separation in time” Bus stop bypasses Public consultation CS11 - Swiss Cottage to Portland Place North / South extension to Kings Cross East-West Cycle Superhighway Protected junction Bus stop bypass What has been achieved so far

19 Central London Grid THE CASE FOR CYCLING A Central London network of 200km of routes was published in December The first 100km of this network will be new routes on Borough and TfL roads, of which approximately 85km will be on Borough roads. 19km of the routes on Borough roads are now under construction or complete A further 22km of routes have been approved by TfL and public consultation has been completed. Camden is making good progress with key north / south and east / west routes 100km of new routes will be delivered by the end of What has been achieved so far St Pancras Road - Camden Tavistock Place - Camden

20 The Mayor’s Vision for Cycling THE CASE FOR CYCLING TfL’s Cycling Outcome is to encourage “more people to cycle more safely more often” Monitoring indicates that we are making progress: Cycling journeys on main roads in London increased by 11 per cent (in 2014/15) to the highest levels ever recorded, representing a 243 per cent increase in cycling journeys since In 2014, there were 645,000 cycle journey stages in London on an average day. This equates to one fifth of all tube journeys. TfL cycle safety data shows that 2014 was the safest year on record for cyclists and provisional data for 2015 is also encouraging. In Camden there was a 33% reduction in KSIs from 2013 to What has been achieved so far

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27 London faces significant growth over the next 30 years Role of TfL and the Boroughs is to ensure that the transport network can accommodate growth to continue to provide service to all our customers Range of transport projects –Key part of this is the Cycling Portfolio. Acknowledge that local opposition exists. Need to work hard to mitigate concerns to maximise economic returns. Develop a package approach – cycling is a key part of a wider mix Trials can help test measures and promote innovation Summary 27 THE ECONOMIC CASE FOR CYCLING

28 Thank you John Futcher