Waltham Forest Mini Holland Waltham Forest Mini-Holland Freight in the City 27 October 2015 Iain Killingbeck, Engagement Manager

Waltham Forest Mini Holland What is Mini-Holland? London is embarking on a cycling revolution… Mayor of London’s Vision for Cycling (£900m programme) 3 outer London Boroughs selected: (LB Enfield, LB Kingston, LB Waltham Forest) LB Waltham Forest awarded £27m Mini Holland funding Development and delivery of programme 2014-17 MH part of Mayor’s vision for cycling – 2013 MH Outer

Waltham Forest Mini Holland Key projects: Lea Bridge Road – A Street for Everyone Villages Town Centres A Network of Excellent Cycle Routes Complementary Measures Benefits for cyclists Safer cycling - increased confidence in cycling for individuals and families who are intimated by the car dominance Easy access to/from Walthamstow to all parts of the borough by bike Easier to get to places of employment Easier access to leisure and culture as families cycling together Environmental and economic benefits – access to places of employment, better for people on low income, cyclists spend more locally than drivers. Health benefits Why Waltham Forest Connect us with rest of London Connect the urban environments with the expanse of green the frames the borough Stitch in with the prolific regeneration & development in borough Support our high streets programme Bring in more investment to borough and support social, economic, and sustainability impact.

Key Outcomes: 1 A network of direct joined up cycle routes 2 Safer streets for the bike 3 More people travelling by bike 4 Better places for everyone 5 Better balance between movement and place 6 International best practice 7 Attract growth 8 Support other corporate objectives Benefits for cyclists Safer cycling - increased confidence in cycling for individuals and families who are intimated by the car dominance Easy access to/from Walthamstow to all parts of the borough by bike Easier to get to places of employment Easier access to leisure and culture as families cycling together Environmental and economic benefits – access to places of employment, better for people on low income, cyclists spend more locally than drivers. Health benefits Why Waltham Forest Connect us with rest of London Connect the urban environments with the expanse of green the frames the borough Stitch in with the prolific regeneration & development in borough Support our high streets programme Bring in more investment to borough and support social, economic, and sustainability impact.

Lea Bridge Road – A Street for Everyone 42% increase in cycling on Lea Bridge Road 2013-2014 426 businesses on or near Lea Bridge Road, including shops, tradesmen, schools, hotel, and places of worship Approx. 2.5 miles in length (Whipps Cross to borough boundary) Reopening of Lea Bridge Station

A Network of Excellent Cycle Routes Ruckholt Road Forest Road Leyton to Blackhorse Leyton to Chingford

Villages schemes Aim to: Improve the look, feel and safety of this area for all road users Encourage more residents and visitors to walk and cycle in the area Improve access to local amenities. The Villages are based upon the Woonerf principles: Returning streets to local people by removing through traffic, providing safer, quieter and more pleasant streets which make walking and cycling the obvious ways to get around.

Town Centres Walthamstow – Leyton – Leytonstone – Chingford – Highams Park Provide world class cycling destinations More plants, trees and new public spaces Shopping destinations of choice Accessible to all and easy to get to by bike

Complementary Measures Cycle stands Residential cycle hangers Cycle sheds Free cycle training and maintenance Cargo bikes Car clubs

Freight industry considerations Construction impacts New road layouts Safer roads and segregating cycles Driver training Options for deliveries on bike & cargo bikes in the area

For further information please visit: www.enjoywalthamforest.co.uk