Appendix 2

Traffic schemes in and around the Barbican Estate, 2010 to 2020

 

 

Number

Year

Scheme

Consultation

1

2018

Fann Street - Traffic Increase (Aldersgate Street)

 

This minor measure was to stop vehicles doing three-point turns in Fann Street by removing the ban on U-turns in Aldersgate Street. It consisted of the removal of a single traffic sign at residents' request and no public consultation was called for. The ETO was made on 18 September 2018.

No

2

2019

Moor Lane ULEV

 

This experimental scheme was a pilot for the Beech Street scheme. An extensive, non-statutory public consultation was held before making the ETO and produced a negative response. The project did not proceed.

 

 

Yes

3

2017

London Wall Place - St. Alphage Gardens

 

This was a package of highway and public realm improvements to accommodate a new development. The Barbican Association sat on a working group and there was a public consultation for residents. The TRO was made on 20 November 2017.

Yes

 

(Defendant says No)

4

2016

Cycle Quietways

 

This was the creation of Cycleway (formerly Quietway) Route Q1 part of which passed through the Barbican Estate via Beech Street. There was an extensive public consultation in late 2015 which included meetings with the Barbican Association. The TRO was made on 5 September 2016.

Yes

5

2020

Quietway 11 Improvements

 

This consisted of improvements to Cycleway Route Q11 which borders the Barbican Estate along Wood Street, Fore Street and Moor Lane. The Barbican Association was consulted well in advance in a detailed email sent on 20 September 2019. The TRO was made on 30 March 2020.

Yes

6

2014

Silk Street junction improvements

 

This was a package of enhancements to Silk Street and its junction with Beech Street. A public consultation was held during November 2012 and the making of a traffic order was approved on 8 November 2013.

Yes

7

2018

Beech Street Tunnel Visions

 

This sound and light installation closed Beech Street to all through traffic for five days in March 2018. It was subject to extensive consultation with Barbican residents from the outset through a working group including Barbican Association and Lauderdale Tower representatives.

 

 

Yes

8

2012

NOT INCLUDED IN THE DEFENDANT'S SCHEDULE

 

Beech Street/Aldersgate Street junction improvements

 

In 2012 a package of measures was introduced to improve safety at the Beech Street junction with Aldersgate Street. An extensive public consultation was held in which residents were presented with options. Implemented on 31 January 2012.

 

 

Yes