Summary of changes
Throughout the engagement period for the Leyton Town Centre scheme we have worked with residents and businesses in the area to understand better what they think of Leyton Town Centre and the surrounding area, and the type of improvements they would like to see. These comments have helped develop a final design for the area, however the following table outlines our proposals for Leyton Town Centre as stated in the original Mini-Holland bid document.
Table of improvements
| Proposed changes | Reasons for change |
|---|---|
| Introduce new blended (Copenhagen style) crossings at junctions and side roads | To slow down traffic and give greater priority to pedestrians and bike users. |
| Introduce road layout and direction changes as well as traffic calming features and carriageway narrowing | To slow down traffic and give greater priority to pedestrians and bike users. |
| Introduce new cycle parking facilities | To make the area more accessible to people who cycle and increase the footfall for businesses. |
| Provide new public spaces in the form of pocket parks along the route | To instil a sense of pride in the local area and transform it into a destination area to attract more visitors. |
| Improve the pedestrian street environment including: - New street lighting - Better signage - More wayfinding | To encourage more pedestrians to use the area and attract new visitors by making it safer and more attractive. |