Cycle Superhighway access for inner-urban scheme
A highly sustainable inner-urban logistics facility has received approval from the London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH). Totalling 95,000 square feet, SEGRO Park Wapping will deliver seven industrial warehouse units providing future-facing, flexible and efficient employment space within 1.5 miles of the City of London.
Motion helped SEGRO to secure approval for the development with transport planning expertise, a Framework Travel Plan, draft Delivery and Servicing Management Plan and draft Construction Logistics Plan. The team also prepared an Active Travel Zone Assessment and Vehicle Parking Management Plan.
Active transport connections to the site will be improved by upgrading part of the Cycle Superhighway. Phil de Jongh, Motion Technical Director, explains, “The Cycle Superhighway 3 (CS3) passes directly north of the site with poor alignment for cyclists. This means the route is often ignored, affecting road safety on the main highway network.” Phil adds, “SEGRO was keen that direct cycle access be created via a ramp and improvements made to the CS3 route. The advancements have been agreed with TfL and LBTH.”
Sustainability impact:
- Improving Cycle Superhighway connections
- Delivering low-carbon, low-energy buildings
- Increasing biodiversity and urban greening
Image credit: © Cityscape Digital
This article first appeared in Issue 26 of Insight
