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<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1692349660/projects/stpaulsgyratory/9c9c34ed-0c32-4e10-b09c-f470f5642a97.webp" /> Time has flown by and it’s the final few days of St Paul&#39;s Gyratory transformation project. Please participate in the surveys by Friday, 29th September if you haven&#39;t yet done so. Thank you again to all those who have already commented. Your comments will help shape the future of St. Paul&#39;s Gyratory. Please share with family and friends so they can have their say too! Find the link to the consultation here: <a href="https://stpaulsgyratory.commonplace.is/">https://stpaulsgyratory.commonplace.is/</a>

Last chance to Have your say on St Paul's Gyratory project!

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Thanks to everyone who has participated so far. We&#39;ve had 1,156contributions on the the proposed changes to St Paul&#39;s Gyratory. Here&#39;s some key topics that are being discussed below. <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1695394748/projects/stpaulsgyratory/40fc40ae-bcae-4e87-aa7e-f2c2d5542dce.png" /> Please share with family and friends so they can have their say too! There is only 6 days left of the consultation. Find the link here: <a href="https://stpaulsgyratory.commonplace.is/">https://stpaulsgyratory.commonplace.is/</a>

Less than a week left to Have your say on the St Paul's Gyratory Project

<a href="https://www.cityam.com/st-pauls-revamp-to-create-new-public-square/">City AM </a>says St Paul’s will undergo a revamp to create the largest square in the square mile as part of a drive to improve public realm, with Chairman of the Planning and Transportation Committee, Shravan Joshi, quoted. <a href="https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2023/06/22/green-light-for-city-of-londons-largest-public-square/">Construction Enquirer</a>leads with the closure of the Gyratory road to create the Square Mile’s largest piazza and also quotes Shravan. Also in <a href="https://www.hortweek.com/king-edward-square-gains-approval/landscape/article/1827116">Horticulture Week</a>.

Media coverage summary: St Paul's Gyratory

The City of London Corporation are planning a transformation of the streets between the former Museum of London roundabout and St. Paul’s Underground station. Our intention is to make these streets safer and feel less traffic dominated for people walking and cycling and create a greener, more pleasant environment.

Before we finalise our proposals, we want to understand the impact the project might have on you.

Help shape the future of St. Paul's Gyratory

St Paul’s Gyratory Transformation Project

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Overview of the project

Introduction&nbsp;The streets between the former Museum of London roundabout and St. Paul&rsquo;s Underground station form a 1970&rsquo;s gyratory system that prioritises motor vehicles over other street users such as people walking or cycling. Some of the problems with the current streets include:<ul><li dir="ltr">limited space on pavements for the large numbers of people walking</li><li dir="ltr">crossing can be difficult, including for people having to cross in two stages at the Newgate Street/St. Martin&rsquo;s Le Grand junction</li><li dir="ltr">people cycling have to mix with fast moving traffic</li><li dir="ltr">limited public space with little or no places to sit and few street trees</li><li dir="ltr">the overall street environment and space allocation is dominated by motorised traffic</li></ul>To make this situation better, the City of London Corporation is planning a transformation of the streets with the following project objectives:<ul><li dir="ltr">Improve the experience of walking and cycling</li><li dir="ltr">Create quality public spaces</li><li dir="ltr">Create a safer environment for all</li><li dir="ltr">Meet the access needs of residents and businesses</li></ul>Public EngagementEarlier this year, we engaged with the public on our ideas to make the situation better and over 2,500 people responded. We received strong support for improvements for walking (81%) and cycling (79%) even if they resulted in longer vehicle journey times. 84% of respondents supported the creation of a new public space at the southern end of King Edward Street and wanted to see the creation of a relaxing space with seating and lots of greenery. You can see a more detailed summary of the public engagement <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1689763934/City_of_London_St_Paul_s_Gyratory_-_Give_My_View_Exec_Summary_02.02.23_1__compressed_c5cwvn.pdf">here</a>.Based on this public feedback we are proposing a package of improvements for people walking and cycling, whilst also ensuring that buses, taxis, delivery vehicles and other vehicles are able to reasonably progress through the area. The scale of the changes we are proposing mean that some people will be affected, both positively and in some instances negatively. The purpose of this consultation is to understand how the changes will affect you and how we might reduce any negative impacts.Project phasingThe project is split into two phases. Phase 1 covers all the streets to the south of the roundabout and we aim to start construction in early 2025. We are coordinating the project with the redevelopment of 81 Newgate Street (the former BT headquarters). Phase 2 focuses on highway changes on the roundabout and is awaiting the outcome of the Museum of London/Bastion House redevelopment which is currently at pre-planning application stage.

The overall project area is shown below.

Members of the City of London Corporation have recently approved a preferred design option that involves changes to the way people can travel though the area and the creation of a large new public space.&nbsp;Additional information and details can be found on <a href="http://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/stpaulsgyratory">our project&#39;s website</a>.

Before and after &ndash; St. Martin&rsquo;s Le Grand looking south

Before and after &ndash; New Change junction

Before and after &ndash; Newgate Street looking east

Design summaryOur proposals enable transformational change across the project area. The partial removal of the gyratory system will introduce two-way working for all vehicles on Newgate Street and St Martin&#39;s Le Grand to its junction with Angel Street. Northbound motor traffic would then travel along Angel Street and north along King Edward/Montague Street as it does now. Southbound motor traffic would continue to use St. Martin&#39;s Le Grand as now. Vehicles will still be able to travel in all directions but there will be slight changes on some routes.There would be changes to bus stop locations, bus stands, coach and taxi bays and parking and loading restrictions.&nbsp;Making traffic two-way on Newgate Street and part of St. Martin&rsquo;s Le Grand creates an opportunity to close the southern section of King Edward Street to create a large, new public space which, at just over 3,000sqm, would be larger than Aldgate Square.&nbsp;Comprehensive improvements for people walking and cycling are proposed including better crossing facilities and protected cycle routes where space permits.The project is proposing a range of changes to way the streets will work for people in the future. &nbsp;These changes are split into six different themes: &nbsp; Walking; Cycling; Vehicle routes; Bus routes; Waiting and loading; and New public space. &nbsp;Please click on the themes you are interested in under &#39;view more proposals&#39; at the bottom of the page and tell us what you think.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1687455010/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/t4ntknsjk8acswdzdl0p.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Bird's eye view of the proposed new public space.">Bird&#39;s eye view of the proposed new public space.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1692023420/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/crk8fcumrfgnqtal33ix.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 1800px;" alt="Overview of the project area.">

2023.07.19_St_Paul's_Gyratory_Overview_v3.pdf

Have your say: Do you support the project?

We hope that you have found the information about the project useful. &nbsp; Based on the information you have seen, do you support the overall proposal to change the road layout and create a new public space?

Tell us what you think about the proposed changes to the vehicle routes

Have your say : Vehicle routes

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1687445309/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/s43xufpbujcsx2sa8loy.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 40px;">Changes to vehicle routesOption 1 (main proposal)Some vehicles routes through the area will change because of the proposed street layout:<ul><li dir="ltr">For vehicles currently travelling west or southbound, the route is largely unchanged.&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">Vehicles travelling eastbound will have a shorter journey as Newgate Street becomes two-way, meaning vehicles will no longer have to travel up to the roundabout and back down St Martin&#39;s Le Grand. &nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">Vehicles travelling northbound will in future travel up St Martin&#39;s Le Grand, turn left into Angel Street and right into King Edward Street before joining the roundabout. &nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">Vehicles travelling from the west going north will have slightly longer journeys as they will turn from Newgate Street onto St Martin&#39;s Le Grand, turn left into Angel Street and right into King Edward Street</li></ul>We have analysed the impacts of the proposals on vehicle journeys. Whilst some journeys may take slightly longer and some may be slightly quicker, overall journey times are not unreasonably impacted and motorised traffic is expected to be able to continue to reasonably progress through the area. Additional details on the impact of the proposals on vehicles journey times can be found <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1689766896/Bus_and_general_vehicles_journey_time_modelling_bch8pm.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.Option 1a (Alternative proposal)To help maintain ambulance access to St. Bart&rsquo;s Hospital and ensure more traffic doesn&rsquo;t drive down Little Britain (south), we have developed an alternative proposal for the northern end of the gyratory. It is the same as Option 1 except it proposes the introduction of two-way working for vehicles on Montague Street between its junction with the Rotunda and Little Britain (north).Vehicles would be able to turn left off the roundabout and into Montague Street southbound to access the hospital and Bart&rsquo;s Square. This option has evolved as an analysis of traffic movements suggests there is likely to be an increase in traffic using Little Britain (south), something the project is actively seeking to avoid. Two-way working on Montague Street as proposed could significantly reduce traffic on Little Britain (south) and shorten ambulance journeys to St Bart&rsquo;s Hospital.Use the swipe function on the map below to show how vehicle routes would change

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1692302023/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/zjdagvqlqaipox41zvqm.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1691138909/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/pc4pbzumysr2skrqbzpk.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">TELL US WHAT YOU THINK

Tell us what you think about the proposed walking measures

Have your say : Walking

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1687370390/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/tkp3gqvadklcece1ttka.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 40px;">Changes for people walkingWe are proposing to convert almost 1,500 sq m of existing road into new pavement space. At the southern end of King Edward Street three traffic lanes will be converted into a new pedestrianised public square. Pavements will be widened at other locations across the project area.We are planning to improve crossings by making the distance to cross shorter and adding new crossings where people want to cross. We are proposing raising the junctions with side streets (uncontrolled crossings) to pavement level. This will give greater priority to people walking and reinforces the Highway Code requirement for drivers to give way to people when they are crossing.The plan below gives a summary of the proposed improvements, with more detailed design information <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1689766442/St_Paul_s_Gyratory_Option_1_1A_RevM_V1_ukdeef.pdf">here</a>.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1692353065/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/od8hast7pz1zwgd0297c.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">

Tell us what you think about the proposed changes to the bus routes.

Have your say : Bus routes

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1687445217/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/pgsnyirgkxxucef3e6al.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 40px;">Changes to bus routesAll bus routes that travel through the project area will continue to do so but some routings will change because of the proposed changes to the street layout:<ul><li dir="ltr">Routes that currently travel west or southbound are largely unchanged. Routes travelling eastbound will have a shorter journey as Newgate Street becomes two-way, meaning buses will no longer need to travel via Angel Street</li><li dir="ltr">Routes travelling northbound will in future travel north up St Martin&#39;s Le Grand, turn left into Angel Street and right into King Edward Street before joining the roundabout</li></ul>There will be some changes to bus stopping and standing arrangements:<ul><li dir="ltr">The current bus stand on King Edward Street will become a bus stop, providing a stop closer the main entrance to Bart&rsquo;s Hospital and bus stop (SV) further north on Montague Street will be removed.</li><li dir="ltr">Bus Route 100 will use the existing bus stands on Giltspur Street. The proposed layout of bus stands on Giltspur Street can be seen <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1692267243/Screenshot_2023-08-17_at_11.06.00_reoiaf.png" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;</li><li dir="ltr">There will be no reduction in the amount of existing bus stands on Giltspur Street.</li><li dir="ltr">Bus stop (SW) on St. Martin&rsquo;s Le Grand will be relocated slightly further north. This bus stop will be located on a traffic island which is accessed via a zebra crossing across a cycle track (see visual).</li><li dir="ltr">Bus stop (SQ) on Newgate Street will be relocated further to the west.</li></ul>We have analysed the time bus journeys will take across the area as a result of the proposals. Some bus journeys may take slightly longer and some may be slightly quicker. Additional details on the impact of the proposals on bus journey times can be found <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1689766896/Bus_and_general_vehicles_journey_time_modelling_bch8pm.pdf">here</a>.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1692301567/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/nvssxfnkvizhryag1wck.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Changes to bus stop on St. Martin&rsquo;s Le Grand, bus stop accessed via zebra crossing.Use the swipe function on the map below to show how bus routes and bus stops would change.

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Tell us what you think about our proposal for a new public space

Have your say : New public space

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1687454469/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/k6ys36sawjoqfdyduwhx.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 40px;">Proposals for a new public spaceThe closure of the Newgate Street slip road and the southern part of King Edward Street to all vehicles will enable the creation of pedestrianised public space over 3,000sqm in size. Various types and styles of seating are proposed across the new space so that people can relax and spend time there. New trees will be planted. Trees and soft landscaping will be durable to the changing climate. Sustainable urban systems will mean that rain drains into sewers more slowly.The new space has been designed so that some of the seating can be temporarily moved to create space for occasional public events such community activities, markets or entertainment. The landscaped gardens of Christ Church Greyfriars show the footprint of the former historic building and these will be enhanced and integrated into the design of the public space. We have salvaged a substantial number of large granite blocks from the Thames Tideway works on Victoria Embankment and these have been incorporated into the overall design as a playable landscape feature and informal seating.We are also considering the introduction of features that might encourage creative play for children as well as a space for exercise equipment or organised outdoor exercise classes. The visuals below give an overview of how different areas of the new space have been designed and some examples of play and fitness equipment that could be installed.&nbsp;You can see more detailed information on the proposed public space <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1689767013/8847_King_Edward_Square_Stage_2_Summary_low_res_Rev_B_1_qhuopc.pdf&source=gmail&ust=1692106264747000&usg=AOvVaw1wdba70qEtTNfAgQuxnW1V" href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1689767013/8847_King_Edward_Square_Stage_2_Summary_low_res_Rev_B_1_qhuopc.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.

Before and after &ndash; new public space looking south

Before and after &ndash; new public space looking north

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1691139417/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/ccge5oqffgwwwfkcpaip.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Examples of outdoor wooden apparatus used for fitness "><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1691139438/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/amvzyp7wy76mdvhv6eh6.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" style="width: 1500px;" alt="Group of people doing yoga in public space"><h4><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1692266690/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/nd8b5ngvstlv2wz8zuaw.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="image of Examples of adult fitness/children's play equipment and community exercise classes">Examples of adult fitness/children&#39;s play equipment and community exercise classes</h4>

Naming the new public spaceThe new proposed public space will need a name. The area is rich in history and there are several possible name suggestions:<ul type="disc"><li>Queen Elizabeth Square - To commemorate the late Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Greyfriars Square - After Christ Church Greyfriars Church Garden which is on the site of the Franciscan Church of Greyfriars that was established in 1225</li><li>Newgate Square - To note Newgate Street and one of the original gates in the old City wall. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>King Edward Square: &nbsp;After King Edward VI who established Christ&#39;s Hospital School for London&rsquo;s poor in the vacant priory rooms within Greyfriars Church</li></ul>

Tell us your thoughts about proposed changes to waiting and loading arrangements

Have your say : Waiting and Loading

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1687459916/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/qm52slxam5wut5yt2pkz.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 40px;">Changes to waiting and loadingTo deliver on the project aspirations to make streets two-way, improve walking and cycling facilities and keep the traffic flowing, it will be necessary to make changes to on-street parking and loading restrictions. These changes will be particularly important for businesses and places of worship, residents, taxi and coach operators and delivery companies.The proposed changes to waiting and loading within the project area are detailed on a street-by-street basis below:<ul><li dir="ltr">Newgate Street: No waiting or loading at any time except in signed bays. A new loading bay will be introduced on the north side of Newgate Street to service the Vestry House Dental Centre and the re-located Santander cycle hire docking station</li><li dir="ltr">St. Martin&rsquo;s Le Grand: No waiting or loading at any time except in signed bays. The loading bay outside the Lord Raglan would be retained. The two taxi bays will be re-located to the south side of Gresham Street</li><li dir="ltr">St. Martin&rsquo;s Le Grand: The four existing coach parking bays will be removed (we are currently investigating alternative locations for this coach parking)</li><li dir="ltr">Angel Street: No waiting or loading at any time except in signed bays.. The two taxi bays would be re-located to the south side of Gresham Street</li><li dir="ltr">Angel Street: The four existing coach parking bays would be reduced to two (we are currently investigating alternative locations for this coach parking)</li><li dir="ltr">Little Britain (south): No change to existing parking bays. Proposal to introduce no waiting at any time (double yellow lines) on south side where it is currently single yellow line.</li><li dir="ltr">Gresham Street: Introduction of four taxi bays on south side outside 2 Gresham Street. No other changes proposed</li><li dir="ltr">Cheapside/New Change/King Edward Street/Little Britain (north)/Montague Street: No changes to existing waiting and loading provision</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1692023132/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/l1xna0sxb3vcmwsd4mqk.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">

Tell us what you think about the proposed cycling measures

Have your say : Cycling

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1687370280/projects/6491976516601046af7121da/vmfo9syjss874u8huln0.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" style="width: 40px;">Changes for people cyclingThe current street layout is &nbsp;uninviting for people cycling and does not support our goal of enabling more people to choose to cycle in the City. Our proposals plan to introduce over 800 metres of east-west and north-south cycle lanes and these will be protected wherever space permits.&nbsp;On Newgate Street protected cycle lanes will be introduced in both directions, meaning people cycling eastbound towards Cheapside/New Change will no longer need to travel around the one-way gyratory.On St Martin&#39;s Le Grand a protected two-way cycle route will be introduced between the Newgate Street junction and Angel Street. People can then use a northbound, protected, contraflow cycle lane to reach the rotunda roundabout or turn in to Gresham Street or Little Britain. A new southbound cycle lane will be introduced between the rotunda and Angel Street. &nbsp;Significant changes are proposed for people cycling through the Newgate Street/Cheapside/St Martin&#39;s Le Grand/New Change junction.&nbsp;<ul><li>A cycle gate is proposed for people cycling eastbound on Newgate Street who can then travel northbound up St. Martin&rsquo;s Le Grand or towards Cheapside or New Change.&nbsp;</li><li>People cycling will have their own traffic signal stage on New Change (northbound) and St. Martin&rsquo;s Le Grand (southbound). &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>On a section of Cheapside people cycling westbound will need to travel in the main carriageway but early or separate cycle signal release will enable them to get ahead of other traffic. &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>The proposals do not permit cycling through the proposed new public space on King Edward Street.The plans below give a summary of the proposed improvements including the different directions people can cycle in, with more detailed design information <a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1692204591/St_Paul_s_Gyratory_Option_1-1A_RevP_V1_FOR_CONSULTATION_dyhbji.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;