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CRP is pleased to be co-ordinating the Central London Sub-Regional Transport Partnership (CLSRTP) on behalf of TfL and the ten boroughs for another year. The group meets bi-monthly and in May, the group looked forward to the publication of the Cycle Logistics Study which will be featured at the upcoming London Cycling and Walking Conference on 24^th May, hosted jointly by the London Borough of Hackney and City of London Corporation.

We are developing a programme with the boroughs which will include work on effectively developing and delivering low traffic neighbourhoods, addressing provision for electric vehicles in borough fleets and beyond, and improving understanding of road danger reduction methods.

We are very glad to be recruiting two new CRP team members:

1) An Air Quality Project Analysis Officer and

2) A Communications and Business Development Officer

If you are a passionate individual keen to help us effect positive and long-lasting change in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, then we would love to hear from you.

For further information please contact CRP’s Principal Programme Manager Tanja Dalle-Muenchmeyer.

We have read with interest the Sunday Times article from 12^th May 2019 ‘Drivers plugging into an electric future will need a lot of chargers’. In the context of this rather gloomy picture of EV infrastructure planning and delivery for the UK overall, it is encouraging to see the Mayor’s coordinated approach to this issue in London.

Chaired by Shirley Rodrigues, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy, the 16-member EV Infrastructure Taskforce was launched in May 2018. A year on, the group’s Delivery Plan will be launched in June 2018 and will help identify and deliver the level and type of charging infrastructure that London will need to accelerate the uptake of EVs up to 2025.

A strategic approach to deciding the type and location of charging infrastructure, rather than an ad-hoc reactive one, is important. Is it, for example, essential that all EV drivers have access to a rapid charge point close to their home? Probably not, even if that is what might be perceived as most convenient.

Decisions around EV charging provision in London will also need to sit within the context of wider transport targets, e.g. 80% of all trips to be made by walking, by cycle, or using public transport by 2041. Falling car ownership figures and less miles driven will also lower charging needs.

Further, we are already showing that we are getting a lot better at using existing grid and charging infrastructure in smarter ways. Whether that is smart charging technology paired with energy storage, as successfully commissioned and trialled in CRP’s Smart Electric Urban Logistics project, or by exploring how existing infrastructure can be shared between different user groups.

Sufficient charging infrastructure provision to enable an EV revolution will be a challenge. With a coordinated approach and innovative thinking, it does not have to be an insurmountable one.

CRP’s CamdenAbility project works with a network of local employers to improve disability standards and create opportunities for Camden residents with disabilities and long-term health conditions. The project is funded by Camden Council and delivered in partnership with Business Disability Forum.

We’ve recently supported Andres into his first ever paid work placement with CamdenAbility network member UCL.

Andres had never worked previously, wasn’t sure what kind of work he wanted to do and was worried about how employers would respond to his Autism.

UCL were looking to recruit and Administrative Support Assistant as worked with the project to source a suitable applicant for the role.

Andres had the necessarily skills and working closely with UCL, we were able to bypass the standard recruitment process and support them with making small adjustments to ensure he was able to be successful in post.

Andres has now been in post for over a month and is delighted to have started his career in a role he can excel in, with an organisation that is understanding to his autism and willing to be different in promoting their opportunities to candidates with disabilities.

To find out more about CamdenAbility, please contact CRP’s Disability, Inclusion and Engagement specialist Parma Sira at parmasira@crossriverpartnership.org

Use CRP’s Clean Air Route Finder to get around this month and beyond. May is National Walking Month during which people are encouraged to add an extra 20 minutes of walking a day to their routines. Up to 26% of people in UK get less than 30 minutes of physical activity a day (that’s less than 5 minutes a day), and walking is a simple way to get started maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Living Streets #Try20 lists 20 simple ways to incorporate more walking into your routine – and to help you get the most out of your walks, CRP’s Clean Air Route Finder will help you identify less polluted routes to your destination.

CRP are proud to be sponsoring a category for the Global Good Awards this year and even had one of our colleagues join the judging panel.

Laura Jacklin took part in the judging day this month to go through the great entries that have been submitted by a range of organisations.

We are looking forward to seeing some great work being recognised at the Global Good awards ceremony on the 19th of June. In addition, we have designed a Clean Air Walking Route for those attending to get to the ceremony. To find other Clean Air Walking Routes in London please visit https://www.cleanairroutes.london/

For further information please contact CRP’s laurajacklin@crossriverpartnership.org

The London Mayor’s Construction Academy (MCA) has been set up to help more Londoners train in the skills they need to access construction sector vacancies on the capital’s housing construction sites. Since its introduction:

Seven construction training hubs led by stakeholders from further education, higher education and local government have successfully launched programmes of activity to bring together employers, training providers and learners to address the construction skills needs and meet demand by enabling housebuilding employers to fill vacancies. The list of hubs can be found here.
A review of the MCA Quality Mark is underway to ensure the list of 21 providers awarded the Mark in 2018 continue to reflect the best quality of construction training provision available across London. Other providers wishing to obtain the MCA quality mark will be invited to apply to do so later in the year.
A £7.2 million capital funding programme for quality-marked providers has been created to ensure that equipment and facilities keep pace with changing technology.

Also building on the above progress, a £1.7 million programme of delivery is in development to expand successful hubs and create new ones in areas not yet served by a hub.

For further information on the MCA click here >>

The GLA, working with the partners including the National Park City Foundation, want to make London the world’s first National Park City. To reach this milestone they will be running their National Park City Festival from 20-28 July 2019, London’s largest free celebration of the outdoors, aimed at people of all ages. There will be a diverse range of fun activities from culture and health and fitness to wildlife, the environment and more. They will also be encouraging Londoners to discover new spaces and find fresh ways to get in touch with nature. As they want to give all Londoners, organisations and businesses the opportunity to take part, find our more information here.

Cleaning up our air on the longest day of the year #cleanairday

CRP is a proud supporter of Clean Air Day, a nationwide day of action raising awareness of air pollution and the ways to it reduce pollutions and improve health. Clean Air Day is co-ordinated by the environmental charity Global Action Plan.

Here’s how you could get involved…

choose Click & Collect for online shopping to consolidate and redirect delivery vans
encourage your workplace to review how they recieve freight and deliveries at www.deliverBEST.london
find a clean air route at www.cleanairroutes.london to avoid the most polluted streets.

The 10th International Public Markets Conference takes place between June 6th-8th 2019. Bringing together over 300 public market leaders, advocates, and representatives from throughout the world, attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience first-hand the character and striking diversity of London’s market scene! The conference, hosted by the Mayor of London and Project for Public Spaces, will focus on inclusion, innovation, and the social and economic impacts of public markets. For more information, please visit: https://publicmarkets.pps.org/

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CLSRTP in May

CRP is recruiting!

The EV Charging Infrastructure Challenge

CamdenAbility Case Study

National Walking Month

Global Good Awards Judging

London Mayor’s Construction Academy 2

National Park City Festival

Clean Air Day – 20 June 2019

10th International Public Markets Conference