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Release Date: 20/01/2012
All aboard for Richmond station improvements
Long awaited improvement works planned by Richmond Council to the Quadrant, Kew Road and the forecourt at Richmond station and Kew Road will begin on 30 January.
The Public Carriage Office, which represents taxi drivers, local drivers themselves, Transport for London and London Buses have now given their support to the £1.5million programme. The scheme is being funded by Transport for London through Local Implementation Plan and other funds given to the Council.
The first stage of works will see improvements to the pavement and changes to bus lanes along the Quadrant and Kew Road, initially on a section closer to the town centre. The project will then progress during the year towards the station forecourt which will be paved over, allowing easier pedestrian access into and out of the building. The details on the forecourt will be closely worked out with Network Rail and South West Trains. The new plan sees a taxi rank being provided alongside the forecourt along with a ‘drop off/pick up’ area for other vehicles.
The raised brick islands in the carriageway will be removed and the current zebra crossing replaced with a light-controlled crossing to improve traffic flow. Spaces for bus stops will be doubled and the bus lanes in Kew Road will be removed, improving traffic flow and allowing the Council to widen pavements. Pavements along Kew Road will also be improved leading up to the station.
Cllr Chris Harrison, Richmond Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways said: “For years the forecourt at Richmond Station has been congested and was a poor first impression for people arriving in the town. For such a key site it was vital we took the time to get the right scheme, which will enhance the town for many years to come.
“Following a consultation in October 2010 on two options for improvement, the Council worked hard to achieve a balance between what local people wanted and a scheme that met TfL’s funding requirements. I am glad to say we have a final design which will address the needs of buses, taxi drivers, train station users, motorists and pedestrians, and which they have now signed up to.
“We do believe concerns have been dealt with in this plan and I’m pleased we have agreement from TfL for the funding. Now we have everyone else on-side as well, we can get on with the job.
“When it is finished, Richmond will have the modern spacious gateway local people and businesses deserve, and at the same time, motorists should find it much easier to drive through the town centre.”
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