Hanwell 'Walkability'
In 2004, Living Streets prepared a 'Walkability' study for Hanwell. Living Streets is a national charity that campaigns to create better streets and public spaces for people on foot.
The aim of the study was to:
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identify barriers to walking and propose schemes that would significantly enhance the walking experience into and through Hanwell
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support a modal shift to walking, and thereby contribute to the economic and social enhancement of the centre
The council, with funding from Transport for London (TfL), has started the following projects recommended in the 'Walkability' study.
Station Road
The council will construct a raised table across Station Road
to Hanwell Clock Tower to 'pedestrianised' the area in
2007/08. The raised table will provide a constant level along this
key walking route to the Hanwell Town Centre.
Hanwell Station Access
The Hanwell Station Access project will improve pedestrian
and cycle links to and from the station. The works include tactile
pavement at crossings, improved lighting and signage, repaving of
the station forecourt and CCTV. The plans also identify
improvements that will be installed if the council’s aspiration of
opening the southern entrance to the station receives funding.
Church Road Pedestrian Facilities
The council is investigating the installation of a
pedestrian phase at the Church Road/Uxbridge Road junction. The
investigation will consider the following issues to determine the
feasibility of the scheme:
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danger reduction for pedestrians
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the effects on encouraging walking in Hanwell
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the impact on bus operation and traffic congestion
For more information on the Hanwell 'Walkability' project email: transportstrategy@ealing.gov.uk