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Golden Mile Transport Group. Mark Frost - Transport Planning & Policy. Background. Introduction to the Golden Mile Area Area based travel group - rationales Individual case study – B Sky B. Background. Corridor is around 2.5 miles long from Syon Lane to Chiswick High St
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Golden Mile Transport Group Mark Frost - Transport Planning & Policy
Background • Introduction to the Golden Mile Area • Area based travel group - rationales • Individual case study – B Sky B
Background • Corridor is around 2.5 miles long from Syon Lane to Chiswick High St • Estimated around 250 individual businesses employing over 10,000 people • Congestion, urban blight, poor air quality and community severance are all key local concerns for businesses and residents alike Central London ‘Golden Mile’ Heathrow Airport Heathrow Airport Heathrow Airport
Land uses Mix of statutory agencies responsible for transport along the corridor: • LB Hounslow • TfL • HA • Network Rail • South West Trains A number of large multinational companies have their UK or world head quarters along the corridor – notably: • GSK • B Sky B • Chiswick Business Park • Brentford Football club • New mixed use developments coming on line now
Golden Mile Group – Key Tasks • Inform statutory agencies (LB Hounslow, TfL and HA) on how to improve transport options in the area • Provide an effective additional business forum to feed into the West London Strategic Transport Group (a public/private partnership) • Share best practice between individual businesses in terms of travel demand management • Where possible exploit economies of scale from working together on shared solutions.
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