What is a pedestrian and traffic study?
The Blackheath Pedestrian and Traffic Study Future Modelling Report, prepared by Cardno,looked at existing transport issues in Blackheath Town Centre. It identifies current and potential safety and flow issues, and risks related to pedestrians and cyclists. The report also developed possible future scenarios, assessing the traffic impacts of each option.
The report is now available to view in the document library in the right hand column of this page. The report included vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists, and:
- identified existing transport issues/risks in Blackheath Town Centre
- developed future model scenarios
- assessed the traffic impact of each scenario
One of the recommendations of this report is the introduction of the proposed formalised pedestrian crossing in the village centre, which would remove the entry point to the Sutton Rd Carpark. The report says this would provide significant benefit for pedestrians, including better safety, reduced walking delays, and revitalisation of the public space. It also showed a negligible increase in travel times and delays for vehicles.
