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1 Garrett Emmerson Chief Operating Officer: London Streets Managing London’s Road Network

2 Over 80% of all passenger journeys (including around 10m car trips/day), and nearly all freight movements, use the road network in London London’s strategic roads are on average 40% more densely trafficked than roads in other UK conurbations London has around 20% of the UK congestion, costing London’s economy at least £2bn a year Over 3/4 of this is on the Transport for London and Borough Principal Road Networks. 15% of UK congestion is therefore concentrated on around 1500km of the country’s 400,000km of road network! ECONOMIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ROAD NETWORK IN LONDON But what exactly is congestion, and how can we make a difference?

3 ‘Congestion’ in 2006

4 ‘Congestion’ in 2017

5 Congestion Capacity/amount of disruption Volume of Demand Journey Time Reliability Journey time/traffic speed Resilience of Network In reality, congestion is a more complex phenomenon ……….. Defining ‘Congestion’

6 The Mayor’s Transport Strategy Six Goals: 1.Support economic development & population growth 2.Enhance the quality of life for all Londoners 3.Improve the safety and security of all Londoners 4.Improve transport opportunities for all Londoners 5.Reduce transport’s contribution to climate change and improve its resilience 6.Support delivery of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and its legacy

7 Mayor’s Transport Strategy – High Level Outcomes

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9 Operational Plans and Strategies

10 Priorities for London Streets Delivering better customer outcomes Maximising the efficient operation of the road network Minimising delay and disruption Maintaining road assets & delivering ‘Better Streets’ outcomes Developing the road network Maximising value for money Delivering Olympic & Paralympic Road Space Management

11 Delivering better customer outcomes Research indicates that motorists’ key priorities include: Improving journey times & speeds Improving journey time reliability Reducing delays and disruption Fewer roadworks Fewer potholes Improved safety

12 Maximising the efficient operation of the road network Corridor approach Journey Time Reliability Management Signal timing reviews SCOOT development Pedestrian Countdown

13 Minimising delay & disruption Unplanned Hours % of total disruption Planned Hours % of total disruption Total Hours% of Total Hours of Disruption Accident90228% 90228% Breakdowns2769% 2769% Highway Authority Works1164%48315%599 19% 38% } 19% Utility Works3039%3039%606 Congestion2979% 2979% Obstruction271% 271% Traffic Signal Failures1294% 1294% Security/Police Checks983% 983% Special Events712%702%1414% Other1605% 1604% Total237974%85626%3235100%

14 Across London the roads...are cratered with enigmatic holes...as though...recovering from unexpected Scud attacks…. It’s time for a holy war against holey streets. Taking action

15 Roadworks – the issue London’s Congestion Europe’s fourth Worse Evening Standard 23.04.10

16 Minimising the impact of roadworks Mayor’s Code of Conduct on Roadworks London Permit Scheme & ‘permit capping’ Lane rental and greater ‘overstay’ charges Improving enforcement Workathons Extended hours & 24/7 working

17 Managing Unplanned Disruption

18 Maintaining the network & delivering better streets outcomes

19 Developing the Road Network

20 Maximising value for money Comprehensive Spending Review Significant budget cuts for TfL & Local Authorities Same need to maintain and operate the road network Significant efficiency savings will have to be delivered through the new TfL Business Plan: Pan-London Highway Contracts New Traffic Signals Maintenance Contracts Savings & Efficiencies Scheme Prioritisation Adequate Service Levels Customer Satisfaction £ Finding the Balance

21 Olympic & Paralympic Road Space Management The Olympic Route Network (ORN) Movement Management Area Local events and venue planning Road Events Games time operational management of the road network

22 In Conclusion...


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