Latest news and events from Cross River Partnership and our partners.
CRP Launches Ambitious Pan-London Freight Flow Study
This month CRP launched an ambitious Freight Flow Study, outlining actions to make freight logistics in London cleaner, safer, and more efficient. With freight activity expected to grow in the coming years, CRP’s report sets out a clear pathway to address these challenges and create a logistics system that benefits businesses, residents, and the environment. […]
Tailored Solutions for Success with CRPs Consultancy Services
Cross River Partnership (CRP) is very pleased to be able to offer consultancy services to any organisation that is interested. We have been providing Data Analysis and Monitoring Services to South Bank BID for 4 years now, to support their place making and public realm management work. Maybe we could help you too? CRP’s areas […]
Just Streets: Designing People-Friendly Streets across Europe
It’s hard to believe that over a year has passed since the launch of Just Streets. Those of you who follow us know we’ve been busy working on three exciting projects across central London: Walking routes in Camden Town A School Street initiative in Lambeth A parklet in the Harley Street Business Improvement District, City […]
International Women’s Day
Saturday 8th March marks International Women’s Day and this year’s theme is #AccelerateAction. International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around for over a hundred years, as have many of the issues still impacting women’s advancement. According to the World Economic Forum, at the current rate of progress, it will take until 2158 to reach full […]
Show Nature some love this month!
Nature, will you be my Valentine? The 14th of February marked a day that you either love or dread – Valentine’s Day. But why just show love to your partner? With January 2025 being the hottest month on record ever, Nature deserves our love this February (and every other month, but February is a good […]
Unlocking the Potential of River Freight: CRP features in latest edition of CiTTi Magazine.
Cross River Partnership (CRP) has been prominently featured in the February 2025 issue of CiTTi Magazine, highlighting its innovative contributions to urban transport, in particular river freight. Read the full article here: https://flickread.com/edition/html/6798c6a1ec8bd#22 The article showcases CRP’s pioneering London Light Freight River Trial, delivered through CRP’s Defra funded Clean Air Logistics for London Programme. The […]
Westminster Low-Emission Micro Logistics Hub
CRP is delighted to announce its continued commitment to delivering sustainable logistics solutions by supporting the development of a low-emission micro logistics hub in the City of Westminster. This initiative, funded by Westminster City Council’s (WCC) Carbon Offset Fund, aligns with the Council’s climate action goals while addressing the challenges of freight-related emissions and traffic […]
Unlocking the Potential of Parcel Lockers: CRP Shares Insights at International Webinar
On 29th January 2025, CRP joined city and industry leaders at the “Let’s Talk About Parcel Lockers” webinar, co-hosted by C40 Cities, POLIS Network, and ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe). The session brought together experts from New York, Stockholm, France, The Netherlands, and London to discuss best practices for implementing sustainable, […]
CRP Attends London Growth Plan Roundtable
On 13th February 2025, CRP joined key London stakeholders at the London Network Roundtable, hosted by Centre for London, to discuss the updated GLA’s Growth Plan ahead of its official launch on Thursday 27th February. The event, held under Chatham House Rule, featured Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business, who provided insights into the upcoming […]
Supporting Safer School Streets through Healthy Streets Everyday II
2024 saw the kick off of the Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSE II) programme, CRP’s Mayor’s Air Quality Funded 3-year programme. HSE II will address the issue of over-dependence on private vehicles, and the associated issues of poor Air Quality, Environment, Safety, Health, and Wellbeing. One of the exciting outputs delivered so far has been 6 […]
SGL Unpacked: London Light Freight Walking Trial
Cross River Partnership (CRP) presents its London Light Freight Walking Trial Report. Part of the Smarter Greener Logistics (SGL) programme, funded by Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the trial showcased the efficiency of walking freight using electric-assisted trolleys (eWalkers) to reduce emissions and congestion. Launched in May 2023 ̶ to support low emission […]
CRP Presents at Future Transport Forum
Earlier this year, CRP joined stakeholders from across the country at the Future Transport Forum, which aimed to showcase various logistics solutions that are being piloted across the UK. The event, which was hosted by Solent Transport, included some fascinating presentations, including one by CRP’s Senior Programme Manager Fiona Coull. As part of her presentation, […]
SGL Express | Traffic Monitoring Helps Assess Impact of Cycleway
As part of the Defra-funded Smarter Greener Logistics (SGL) project, Cross River Partnership (CRP) has partnered with the London Borough of Southwark to evaluate the impact of Cycleway 4 in Surrey Quay. The final part of the installation of this segregated cycle lane took place on Lower Road, in early 2024. It provides a continuous […]
Smarter Greener Logistics: The Final Stages
CRP’s Smarter Greener Logistics (SGL) Programme has nearly been completed! In fact, we’re currently in the process of preparing our Q7 report to Defra which will be submitted at the end of the month. Over the past 3 months, CRP and our partners have: Completed a kerbside management trial of 8 virtual loading bays across […]
Launching CRP’s Safety After Dark Campaign
CRP is pleased to announce our new “Safety After Dark” communications campaign as part of the Horizon EU-funded Just Streets project. Running from January 21st to 31st, the campaign aims to raise awareness about creating safe spaces for everyone in urban areas after dark. The initiative will cover a variety of important topics, including street […]
Clean Air Night
On 22nd January 2025, Global Action Plan’s Clean Air Night highlighted the hidden issue of woodsmoke pollution, which builds up in neighbourhoods as log burners are lit in the evening. Woodsmoke contains harmful fine particles (PM2.5) that can lead to heart and lung disease, diabetes, and dementia. Even newer “ecodesign” wood burners pollute homes three […]
Congratulations to Simon Pitkeathley!
Huge congratulations to Simon Pitkeathley , CRP’s Private Sector Board Co-Chair and CEO of Camden Town Unlimited and Euston Town BIDs, for joining the House of Lords, as Baron Pitkeathley of Camden Town. This is an enormous and extremely well-deserved privilege for Simon. He is an amazing leader, innovator and force for positive change. We […]
January Refresh: Updated CRP Website Project Pages
It’s the start of a new year, which only means one thing – it’s time for a clean-up! This month, CRP has spent some time freshening up its project pages! With updated visuals to highlight project outcomes and clearer messaging, this update represents our commitment to providing a better user experience and showcasing our work […]
CRP Welcomes Two New Interns
Cross River Partnership are delighted to welcome two new interns to the team! Marie and Pooja join us from Kings College London and will be working across our Healthy Streets Everyday II, Just Streets and Smarter Greener Logistics programmes. Marie is studying for a Masters in Environment, Politics and Development and Pooja is studying Masters […]
Beating the January Blues: Prioritising Mental Health
January can feel like a challenging month. With the festivities behind us, the cold weather and return to routine can leave many of us feeling low. However, prioritising your mental health and self-care can help you navigate this period. Start by acknowledging your feelings – they’re valid and temporary. Create a routine that includes activities […]
Healthier Streets in 2025
2024 saw the kick off of the Healthy Streets Everyday II (HSE II) programme, CRP’s Mayor’s Air Quality Funded 3-year programme. HSE II will address the issue of over-dependence on private vehicles, and the associated issues of poor Air Quality, Environment, Safety, Health, and Wellbeing. Some of the outputs that have been delivered already include: 6 […]
Happy New Year!
As we step into 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress we made together in 2024. Thanks to our dedicated partners and stakeholders, Cross River Partnership (CRP) has continued to drive forward sustainability, innovation , and inclusive growth across London. Successfully completed the Smarter Greener Logistics programme, funded by […]
SGL Case Study – Dalston Square Cargo Bike
Dalston Square is buzzing with excitement as a new eco-friendly initiative takes centre stage! CRP’s Smarter Greener Logistics case study spotlights an innovative electric cargo bike sharing scheme brought to life by OurBike, a community-focused project empowering businesses and residents to rethink how they transport goods. Here’s how it works: local businesses host the bikes, keeping […]
Merry Christmas from CRP! A look back at 2024!
On behalf of the whole Cross River Partnership team, we would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 2024 has been a jam-packed year full of exciting new programme launches, 30th anniversary celebrations, and lots of partnership working here at CRP! Here are some highlights from the past 12 months: […]
CRP 30 Years – Thank You!
As we come to the end of another incredible year, and one where we celebrated such a major milestone for CRP, we want to say a huge thank you to all of our partners, funders and collaborators! Thank you for supporting us! Thank you for collaborating with us! Thank you for funding us! Thank you […]
Smarter Greener Logistics Kerbside Management Trial
Our Defra-funded Smarter Greener Logistics Kerbside Management Trial is here to keep your deliveries efficient, sustainable, and on time this Christmas! Grid Smarter Cities VLB’s are available in: City of London Corporation London Borough of Camden London Borough of Lambeth London Borough of Richmond If you deliver in these areas, find out more here: https://gridsmartercities.com/smarter-greener-logistics-crp/ VLBs provide dedicated spaces […]
Nearing the Completion of Smarter Greener Logistics
As we approach the end of 2024, we wanted to reflect on all the incredible achievements of CRP’s Smarter Greener Logistics Programme. Over the past 18 months, CRP has worked with our partners to: Receive approval for a Freight Hub Trial at Waterloo Station Launch 7 Virtual Loading Bays as part of our SGL […]
November Waterloo Freight Hub Site Visit – Japan Delegation
Cross River Partnership recently had the privilege of hosting researchers from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism and Chuo Fukken Consultants Co., Ltd. for a site visit to the undercroft of Waterloo Station, where we showcased the space and shared our vision for the Waterloo Freight Hub. The visit was a valuable opportunity […]
Making Streets More People-Friendly: One Year into Just Streets
CRP is pleased to share that we are a year into our Horizon EU-funded project, Just Streets, which aims to create more people-friendly urban environments. This year has been both dynamic and fruitful, and we would like to highlight our key achievements: Partnerships Established: We’ve partnered with Camden Town Unlimited to enhance walking and cycling, […]
Pathways to Zero-Emission Freight: Can London Lead the Way?
On 14th November, CRP attended the Pathways to Zero Emission Freight event hosted by the Clean Cities Campaign. The session delved into London’s potential to transition to zero-emission freight, featuring insights from their newly published report. UK van emissions have risen by 63% since 1990, with an additional 1 million vans on the road in […]
