Herne Hill Shared SpaceDeveloping a Transport Vision

• In 2014, 4 students from City University undertook a Pedestrian Review using industry standard methods (PERS) of the Herne Hill Town Centre as part of their MSc work.

• Their review observed:– The road underpass scored particularly badly

• The pedestrian crossing facilities are not favourable• Pavements are narrow• Fast moving traffic presents danger• The look-and-feel is poor

– Movement around the area in particular connecting Half Moon Lane via the underpass is not well served with informal shortcuts observed

– There is too much clutter (bins, road signs) around the space– Lighting is inadequate– All areas lack adequate seating, bicycle racks and public conveniences

• The project highlighted areas suggested further exploration to help tackle the problems:1. Slowing traffic can decrease congestion yet increase flow2. Safety – speed limits, footpath widths3. Social – seating, maps, re-arranged bike racks, rain shelters, pedestrian flow4. Environment – Noise/air pollution, sustainability

• One solution sketched out to solve the above was ‘shared space’

Traffic approaching centre is corralledin lanes for ~50m approaching aGATEWAYGATEWAY emphasising to driversentry to the shared space

Courtesy crossings emphasisepedestrian movement around theshared space. Pavements are widenedto improve pedestrian movement andalso create space for additional seatingInc. entertainment space

Without traffic lights- pedestrians take more direct routes around the town centre- vehicles can move in all directions guided by changes in surface and roundels, e.g. from Half Moon Lane <-> Milkwood Road- vehicles travel more slowly but congestion can be reduced- pedestrians get around faster

Herne Hill Shared Space Scheme

Phased developmentIt may be possible to implement the

scheme in 3 distinct phases1. Milkwood Rd. + Herne Hill2. Half Moon Lane3. Dulwich Road + Norwood Rd.