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CRP are delighted to welcome two new interns to the team!

Anna and Ella join us from King’s College London and will be supporting CRP across our various projects including Data Analysis & Monitoring for Southbank BID and Heathy Streets Everyday II.

Anna is studying for an MSc in Environmental Science for Sustainability, and Ella an MSc in Sustainable Cities.

Of joining CRP, Anna said: “I am very excited to be joining the CRP team to contribute towards the delivery of their projects. Gaining work experience of report writing, data processing and collaborating with stakeholders is really valuable for me to begin my career in sustainability. I have felt very supported by the CRP team and look forward to working on their innovative projects.”

Ella added: “I am excited to contribute to sustainability initiatives happening in London and learn from the entire team. The work being done at CRP not only compliments my degree but also furthers my understanding of what a sustainable city can look like. I am eager to begin working and continue growing as a professional.”

Welcome to Cross River Partnership and we’re looking forward to working together over the next few months.

At the beginning of the year, the Department for Transport announced its first major road safety overhaul in more than a decade – the UK’s new Road Safety Strategy aims to reduce read deaths and serious injuries by 65% by 2035.

At the core of the strategy is a ‘Safe System’ approach that calls for safer street design, stronger enforcement, better training, and smarter use of data. But what does this mean for CRP’s partners?

For London Boroughs, the strategy aligns closely with existing TfL and borough-led initiatives, such as walking and cycling improvements and the Healthy Streets Everyday Approach. However, Boroughs can expect higher expectations on infrastructure upgrades with more rigorous performance monitoring and accelerated investment to make streets safer and more accessible.

For Business Improvement Districts, the strategy reinforces and elevates their role as safety and placemaking partners. Under the new strategy, BIDs could have new opportunities to support public realm upgrades, run safety campaigns, and collaborate on data driven innovations – all strengthening their mission to create vibrant, secure destinations for workers, residents, and visitors.

In summary, the new Road Safety Strategy provides even more impetus or CRP and its partners to deliver safer streets, healthier neighbourhoods, and more accessible spaces.

CRP has extensive experience in delivering placemaking schemes that are designed to improve road safety and accessibility. This is detailed in CRP’s  Towards Vision Zero guidance that translates national and international research into borough-level actions to reduce death and serious injury. This includes policy recommendations and practical borough-ready outputs and guidance.

If you are interested in understanding how CRP can support you, reach out to CRP Senior Programme Manager Fiona Coull or visit our consultancy webpage here.

In December, CRP was delighted to present at the CARICE Ageing and Long-Term Conditions Seminar hosted by The Centre of Ageing Resilience in a Changing Environment (CARICE) at King’s College London. At the seminar CRP Sustainable Transport Manager Ross Phillips and CRP Project Manager Katherine Fairfax shared insights on how designing everyday movement into the built environment can create healthier, more inclusive cities for people of all ages.

CRP are currently delivering a range of placemaking projects through our JUST STREETS and Healthy Streets Everyday II programmes encourage walking, cycling, and accessibility. By embedding active travel and green infrastructure, we cut emissions, boost health, and strengthen social connections for all ages.

The Centre for Ageing Resilience In a Changing Environment (CARICE) at King’s College London, led by Professor Claire Steves, is a research program dedicated to strengthening biological and social resilience in older adults against environmental, physical, and climate-related stressors. Established to address the dual challenges of an aging population and climate change, it focuses on four key areas: biological, lifestyle, and environmental resilience, alongside health policy impacts. 

If you’re interested in how CRP can support your organisation in designing active, sustainable environments, get in touch: CRP Consultancy Services.

Colindale Tube station has reopened following a major upgrade that places sustainability and future-ready design at its core, supporting greener travel and long-term growth in one of London’s fast-growing neighbourhoods.

The new station entrance features a timber-lined ticket hall and a blue-and-green roof designed to manage rainfall naturally, reduce surface water runoff and enhance local biodiversity. Wildflowers and planting have been introduced to create new habitats while improving the station’s environmental performance.

Alongside these improvements, the upgrade increases capacity to support the area’s rapid growth, with more than 11,000 new homes planned nearby. The project ensures the station can accommodate rising demand while contributing to wider environmental and placemaking objectives.

Accessibility has also been significantly improved, with step-free access now available from street to platform for the first time, helping make the station more inclusive and easier to use for everyone.

Delivered through a partnership between Government, Transport for London, Barnet Council and local developers, the scheme demonstrates how transport investment can deliver environmental benefits, support sustainable development and improve everyday journeys.

Further enhancements, including new cycle parking, signage and customer facilities, will be completed by 2026.

Image Credit: Transport for London

We are excited to share that Cross River Partnership’s website has recently had a mini update!

Recent changes include a latest news section, making it simpler to stay up to date with the most recent projects, articles and developments. Whether you are looking for the latest sustainable transport initiatives, London green news or updates on our projects you can now find the most recent in this section.

Latest News can be found here on the home page: Home – Cross River Partnership

We have also improved the way our projects are displayed. You can now sort them by legacy or current projects, as well as by strategic delivery or consultancy, helping you explore our work in a way that best suits your interests.

These filters can be used here on the projects page: Projects – Cross River Partnership

This not only makes it easier to stay up to date but also highlights the growing range of consultancy services CRP offers. By making it easier to filter and understand our consultancy work we’re ensuring stakeholders can quickly find the expertise most relevant to their needs.

The CRP Team would like to wish all of our CRP Members, Funders and Delivery Partners an extremely Merry Christmas!

It has been a challenging year, in so many ways, but as the saying goes, ‘Necessity is the Mother of Invention’.

Along with our partners, CRP has continued to:

Save Costs
Drive Efficiencies
Access New Funds
Grow Consultancy Services
Reach New Audiences
Embrace New Technologies
Cut Across Sectors, and most importantly of all,
INNOVATE!

CRP and its partners can look forward to a healthy 2026, with delivery on new and existing programmes continuing apace:

Waterloo Freight Hub funding and awards submissions
Healthy Streets Everyday II Year 2 completion
JUST STREETS finalisation of pilot interventions
Kick-starting new Horizon-funded Streets-15 programme
Setting up additional Micro Hub Trials
Refresh of South Bank BID data analysis consultancy reports

Thank you for all the support we have been afforded!

We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

CRP are delighted to have joined Transport Planning Society as a Public Sector Partner!

The Transport Planning Society (TPS) is a professional membership organisation that promotes best practice and innovation in transport planning.

As a public-private partnership committed to promoting sustainable and active travel, we are keen to deepen our engagement within the transport sector both at a local and national level.

We recognise the importance of collaboration, innovation, and shared learning in driving forward meaningful change in how people move through our communities. By joining this membership, we look forward to the opportunities to connect with like-minded organisations, contribute to sector-wide initiatives, and stay at the forefront of best practices in transport planning.

Interested in learning more about TPS or joining the partner programme? Find out more here.

The Department for Transport (DfT) has opened a public consultation on the Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3), and it’s a key moment for anyone interested in healthier, greener and more accessible travel across England.

The consultation is open now, and responses are encouraged from across the sector by 23:59 on Monday, 15^thDecember 2025.

CWIS3 sets out the Government’s proposed approach for supporting walking, wheeling and cycling over the coming years. It looks at everything from everyday local trips to longer-distance routes, aiming to make active travel a genuine, convenient choice for more people.

The consultation covers priorities such as improving infrastructure design, supporting local authorities to deliver high-quality routes, and ensuring that projects benefit a wide range of communities, including those who currently face barriers to active travel.

This is an important opportunity for councils, community groups, businesses, and residents to share real-world insight. Whether you’re a regular cyclist, someone who wants safer walking routes in your neighbourhood, or an organisation involved in transport planning, your views can help shape future investment and policy direction.

DfT is seeking feedback on proposed objectives, funding approaches, monitoring plans and how active travel can better support broader goals such as decarbonisation, public health and local economic vitality.

If you care about creating safer streets, cleaner air and more inclusive travel options, now’s the time to get involved and make your voice heard (link here)!

Cross River Partnership is proud to share details of the Grow London Local (GLL) Programme, an initiative by London & Partners designed to strengthen local businesses and provide BIDs and local authorities with resources to foster growth and resilience in their communities.

Grow London Local is a powerful resource hub for London’s business community, offering practical tools, networking, and expert guidance to help businesses to start and grow.

Businesses can benefit from a wide range of resources, including regular events, training courses, a free Business Success Check, as well as the offer of 1-2-1 consultation sessions with a GLL Business Support Manager.

The programme covers critical business themes, including Digital, Finance, Funding, Growth, International Trade, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing and Marketing.

CRP have collated this useful document, providing more information on the service as well as how to register as a provider.

Last month CRP’s Senior Programme Manager Fiona Coull attended The London Assembly Transport Committee to discuss the impact of freight in London and opportunities to encourage sustainability within the sector.

Cross River Partnership has delivered several sustainable freight projects involving river, rail and walking freight, as well as digital kerbside management technology and micro consolidation to support low-emission deliveries.

For example, CRP’s award winning Waterloo Freight Hub Trial involved retrofitting an arch in the under croft of Waterloo Station into a logistics hub. The trial proved that sustainable logistics operations can occur safely in station environments with 20,414 parcels delivered via cargo bikes over a 3-month period, shifting freight trips away from vans. You can see CRP’s full vision for the Waterloo Hub here.

Similarly, CRP’s Digital Kerbside Management Trial explored how dynamic use of the kerbside can enable more efficient deliveries by providing reliable, dedicated delivery space for couriers. The trial of 8 Virtual Loading Bays resulted in 636 km of vehicle milage being saved due to less missed deliveries and re-routing. You can see the full impacts of the trial here.

Consequently CRP’s insights and expertise formed a key part of the assembly’s discussion and we look forward to seeing the outcome of the investigation!

If you would like to understand how CRP can support you with innovative decarbonisation projects, email Fiona Coull or visit our website to see our full consultancy offer here.

Archives: News Articles

CRP Welcomes Two New Interns

What the New UK Road Safety Strategy Means for London’s Street

CRP Present at CARICE Kings College London

Colindale Tube Station Reopens with Major Sustainability Upgrades

CRP Website Updates

Merry Christmas & What’s Next for 2026

CRP Joins Transport Planning Society

Have Your Say: DfT Launches Consultation on the Third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy

Grow London Local: Empowering London’s Business Growth

CRP Advises the London Assembly Transport Committee