By enabling people to enjoy ‘being’ in the streets, we can help them
reclaim it as a place to socialise, exchange and look out for each
other & to think about their actions as citizens – Local Resident (DIY Streets:
Turnpike Lane)
Sustrans London: Communities

I thought Sustrans did cycling?

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The Problems

The Problems

And More…Problems

Last One

The Future?

Home Zone – The Dings, Bristol

DIY Street Pilot Project

The Process

DIY Streets: Turnpike Lane
The Neighbourhood:
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Neighbourhood of 950 households,
surrounded by three busy roads. Close to
Turnpike Lane Underground Station
Main issues identified by
residents:
- Rat Running Traffic
- Speeding Traffic
- Lack of Community Spirit
- Dog Fouling
- Fly Tipping
Community Priorities:
- Cut traffic speed & volume
- Defined neighbourhood
- Better street management
- Improved junctions
- Safer & quality public space
- An active community

Before and After
• Construction
Green space and cycle/walking link

Before and After
Gateway treatment to all entrances to the
neighbourhood

Before and After
Junction redesign on rat run

Before and After
Area identified as community hub
showing resident inspired mural

Monitoring Results
Key Findings
Safety
• almost 80% of residents surveyed now think the street is pedestrian friendly
• 20% of residents surveyed now think the street is safe for children to play on,
compared to 7% of those surveyed before the project
Traffic speed and volume
• almost half of residents surveyed think the speed of traffic has been reduced
• recorded average daily traffic volume decreased by 10%
• 63% of traffic now travelling at less than 20mph, compared to 40% before the project
• “It’s much better now, a lot safer, and the speed and traffic is better” (Resident)
Quality of the street
• over 80% of residents surveyed think the appearance of their street is now attractive
• over 80% of residents surveyed think the street has been enhanced with greenery
• Independent consultants the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) concluded
that “Sustrans is seen as having helped to create a community and neighbourhood
which looks better while these designs are perceived to have reduced traffic speeds
and rat running.”

Communications

Art in the Community
Below are ideas are generated by the neighbourhood and submitted as part of
the ‘Art in the Community’ process

Other Activities…neighbourhoods are
more than just streets
Dr Bike
Greenway bike
rides and walks
Anti-Litter Campaign
Anti-dog mess campaign
Gardening
Travel Map Cycle Maintenance
Safer Neighbourhoods Meetings

Going Forward

Contact Details
Ben Addy (London Communities Manager)
ben.addy@sustrans.org.uk
@benjaminaddy
Sustrans London Twitter: @SustransLondon