Camden High Street has become increasingly busy in recent years, especially on weekends.
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Camden Council will trial the pedestrianisation of part of Camden High Street.
The trial will see the removal of vehicles on Camden High Street from the junction with Parkway and Kentish Town Road, in front of Camden Town Underground station, and up to the junction of Jamestown Road and Hawley Crescent.
Buses towards Chalk Farm will travel along Kentish Town Road and then Hawley Crescent before continuing northward.
The plans also include changes to nearby streets in the attempt of “creating safer and healthier public places for residents, businesses, and visitors.”
In a statement, Camden Council cabinet member Adam Harrison said, “The high street is the first thing many people see when they exit Camden Town tube or get off the bus.
“So many people ask why the high street is not already pedestrianised – now we are delivering on that call.”
The pedestrianisation trial will begin later this year and last for a maximum of 18 months. The council will then reassess the benefits and consider whether to make the plans permanent.
Plans will also include creating a new cycle lane to support two-way cycling in the area.
Loading bays will also be converted into public seating areas, in an attempt to support businesses located on Jamestown Road.
Buses will be diverted, but the bus stops within the trial area are not going to be changed.
The Mayor’s London Air Quality Fund will provide the scheme with £500,000, with the Transport for London fund the project with £130,000.
Pedestrianisation plan is ‘ambitious and locally led’
Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said, “It’s a great example of an ambitious, locally-led project that improves London’s air quality and supports the Mayor’s aim for a fairer, greener London for everyone”.
Lord Pitkeathley, CEO of Camden Town Unlimited Business Improvement District, said, “This is a positive step towards creating a more walkable and welcoming environment that will enhance the customer experience, increase the attractiveness of the town centre, and pave the way for a vibrant, activated high street.”
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Camden Council will trial the pedestrianisation of part of Camden High Street.
The trial will see the removal of vehicles on Camden High Street from the junction with Parkway and Kentish Town Road, in front of Camden Town Underground station, and up to the junction of Jamestown Road and Hawley Crescent.
Buses towards Chalk Farm will travel along Kentish Town Road and then Hawley Crescent before continuing northward.
The plans also include changes to nearby streets in the attempt of “creating safer and healthier public places for residents, businesses, and visitors.”
In a statement, Camden Council cabinet member Adam Harrison said, “The high street is the first thing many people see when they exit Camden Town tube or get off the bus.
“So many people ask why the high street is not already pedestrianised – now we are delivering on that call.”
The pedestrianisation trial will begin later this year and last for a maximum of 18 months. The council will then reassess the benefits and consider whether to make the plans permanent.
Plans will also include creating a new cycle lane to support two-way cycling in the area.
Loading bays will also be converted into public seating areas, in an attempt to support businesses located on Jamestown Road.
Buses will be diverted, but the bus stops within the trial area are not going to be changed.
The Mayor’s London Air Quality Fund will provide the scheme with £500,000, with the Transport for London fund the project with £130,000.
Pedestrianisation plan is ‘ambitious and locally led’
Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said, “It’s a great example of an ambitious, locally-led project that improves London’s air quality and supports the Mayor’s aim for a fairer, greener London for everyone”.
Lord Pitkeathley, CEO of Camden Town Unlimited Business Improvement District, said, “This is a positive step towards creating a more walkable and welcoming environment that will enhance the customer experience, increase the attractiveness of the town centre, and pave the way for a vibrant, activated high street.”
