Wimbledon Station - a station fit for 2012

Chris Chowns (Principal Transport Planner)

Nick Greenwood (Transport Planning Manager)

LB of Merton Transport Planning Section

Background

• Impetus, London 2012

• Multi organisational funding - TfL/NR/ODA/LBM

• TfL, Area Based Station Access Scheme – STEP Bid procedure

• Relationship with Local Implementation Plan

• Links to wider public realm improvement strategy for Wimbledon

Accessing the Station Forecourt

• 152 buses per hour during peaks • 2,600 pedestrian movements per hour around

station at peak times• 30 cycles parked informally in & around the

station (70 in formal stands)• 34 car parking spaces on service road (2

disabled spaces on forecourt)• 80 car drop offs per hour at peaks • Space for 18 taxis (up to 25 queuing)

Project Timelines

Challenges• Enhancing pedestrian access and safety• Disabled parking• Accommodating taxis• Loading and servicing• Passenger drop off• Improved security• Keeping traffic moving on the Bridge• Engaging with stakeholders

Pedestrian Audit

• Living Streets Audit - March 2009

• Reviewed station area for pedestrian accessibility

• High pedestrian flows• Significant residential

development in walking distance

• Big Issue – Wimbledon’s role as both a through route and a town centre

Scheme Development

Guiding Principles:

• Balancing access needs of station users

• Cost, Quality, Scope and Time

• Partnership

Scheme Concept