New Malden to Raynes Park Link

Public Consultation19 June - 17 July 2017

Consultation

We want to know what you think. Your feedback will help shape the final plans.

You can talk to a member of the Go Cycle team about the proposals at one of the following exhibition events:

Please answer the questions listed within this leaflet. Post the document back to us in the Freepost envelope supplied. Alternatively you can answer the questions at www.kingston.gov.uk/gocycleconsultations

If you are unable to read this document because of disability or language, we can assist you. Please call the Kingston Council helpline on 020 8547 5000 or ask someone to call on your behalf.

March 2015

Stakeholder and resident information events

June 2015

Engagement with local residents

January 2016

Resident update events

June / July 2017

Public consultation and exhibitions (See above)

Autumn / Winter 2017

Committee review

Spring 2018

Detailed design

Spring / Summer 2018

Construction starts

Timeline

Vision

The new 1.2km (0.75 mile) walking and cycling path from New Malden to Raynes Park forms one of 10 new schemes being developed as part of the Go Cycle programme in Kingston (see route map below). The Mayor of London and Transport for London have allocated Kingston Council £30 million to create new walking and cycling routes to improve road safety for everyone, upgrade public spaces and relieve the pressures on the borough’s transport network. This forms part of the Healthy Streets vision for London, enabling people to adopt healthier lifestyles and active travel choices. This latest scheme will open up a entirely traffic free route between New Malden Railway Station and Raynes Park Recreation Ground. The path will run along Thames Water land, parallel to the railway line, passing under the A3 Kingston by-pass and avoiding busy or lengthy alternative routes. Journey times between these areas for pedestrians and cyclists will be improved.

Date Where Time

Thursday 22nd June 2017

New Malden Methodist Church 49 High Street, KT3 4BY

2.00pm-4.00pm

Wednesday 28th June 2017

Raynes Park Library 21 Approach Road, SW20 8BA

6.00pm-8.00pm

Saturday 1st July 2017 Christ Church New Malden 91 Coombe Road, KT3 4RE

10.00am-Noon

Wednesday 5th July 2017

Christ Church New Malden 91 Coombe Road, KT3 4RE

6.00pm-8.00pm

Engagement with residents and stakeholders started in March 2015, a process that has been invaluable in helping to shape and inform the scheme.

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New Malden to Raynes Park Link

The new pedestrian cycle path will provide a new route for the local community

Access PointsThe entrances to the new link will be inviting and in keeping with the surrounding environment. The

entrances will be presented as ‘gateways’ onto the new path, welcoming local residents to use the space and

travel through.

Education

As part of the development of the scheme, local school children will be

involved in the establishment of nature trail installations

Path The proposed path running the length of the

link, following the existing clear line of the buried Thames Water pipes, to allow shared use for pedestrians

and people on bicycles. The path will be a solid smooth surface, but will be coloured so as to be

sympathetic with the local environment.

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SecurityNew Malden to Raynes Park LinkWildlife and natural environment

One of the great benefits of opening up this path is the opportunity it affords the local community to access and enjoy the flora and fauna along the route.

Care and attention to detail has been given to understanding, recording and enhancing the local bio-diversity of the space. Ecology surveys have been carried out and the design of the path directly reflects the needs of the local environment along the route.

As part of the design of the scheme, a nature trail could be developed with information boards, installation of bird and bat nesting boxes, and retention of natural wetland, which are essential to various wildlife.

The path will be lit in a manner sensitive to the ecology and wildlife of the area, particularly long-eared bats that are present in this corridor.

Through the engagement process Therefore

Residents wanted to ensure that security for people using the path and of the adjacent gardens was prioritised.

The scheme includes a proposed fence at the boundary of adjacent gardens, defensive planting and lighting along the path

There was a desire for the scheme to be regarded as a community space not simply a link from A-B.

An interactive nature trail and entrance features designed with local school children will create a space that is welcoming and open to all.

It was requested that consideration was given to the flora and fauna in the design and delivery of the link.

The design of the scheme takes into account the legal requirements (bat-friendly lighting) but also focuses on nurturing wildlife habitats.

Section showing path in relation to existing fence line

Existing fence (to remain)

Proposed additional fence

Defensive planting

Existing trees (to remain)

Proposed path

Security has been considered carefully throughout the engagement and design process, for those using the path and for residents whose gardens abut the space. A number of design elements have been included to meet this need, including a new fence that will run along garden boundaries, native planting to provide property privacy and security, and lighting along the length of the path.

Focus on hedgehogs, badgers, birds, invertebrates, bats, pond life. Photo: Dave Kilbey

Species

Focus on woodpiles, nesting boxes, water, wet grassland and native planting.

Landscape

Focus on tree corridors, hedgerows, grassland, wild flowers and nectar rich planting. Photo Biodiversity Sussex

Habitat

1 The New Malden to Raynes Park link will provide a quiet, traffic-free walking and cycle route as well as providing access to green space and educational opportunities. How often do you think you will use the space?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Less often

Never

Do you have additional feedback about how you will use the link?

2 The proposals outlined in this brochure will improve accessibility between New Malden and Raynes Park, providing a direct route by-passing busy alternative roads and the A3. To what extent do you agree with the following statements?

New Malden to Raynes Park LinkQuestions 3 To what extent would you like to see these elements included in the design for

the New Malden to Raynes Park Link?

4 Please tell us if you have any further comments about the proposals

A lot Somewhat Not at all

Seating

Public art

Educational features

Natural wooden play features

Wild flower planting

Nature trail features (such as information boards)

A lot Somewhat Not at all

It will provide easier access to and from the train station(s)

It will make it possible for me to walk or cycle a journey that I would have previously made by car

It will be a pleasant green space to visit

It will open up more shopping and leisure opportunities to me

Equalities questions

5 Have you heard of Go Cycle before?

Yes No I’m not sure

6 Where have you heard about this consultation?

Leaflet through the door

Online advert

Social media

Local newspaper

Word of mouth

Other (please state)

Picked up a leaflet

Council website

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7 What gender are you?

Male

Female

I identify in a different way

I prefer not to tell you

8 What is your age?

Under 16

16-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

I prefer not to tell you

9 Do you have a long-term physical or mental health condition or disability?

Yes No I prefer not to tell you

If you answered yes to question 9, please answer question 10

10 What is the nature of your disability, mental health issue or other health issue?

Physical/mobility

Learning disability

Sensory

Health diagnosis

Mental health

Other

I prefer not to tell you

11 What is your ethnic group?

White

Mixed Asian or Asian

British

Black or Black British

Korean

Other ethnic group

I prefer not to tell you

12 Please indicate if you are commenting as (please tick only one):

a local resident

a local business

a visitor

a community organisation

someone who works in the area

prefer not to say

other

13 To help us with our analysis, we would appreciate if you provide us with your postcode. This information will not be used to identify you personally or your individual property.

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If you are unable to read this document because of disability or language, we can assist you. Please call the Kingston Council helpline on 020 8547 5000 or ask someone to call on your behalf.