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CRP is excited to announce the launch of its latest report which explores effective
technological solutions to monitoring delivery-related neighbourhood noise and air pollution, aiding landowners, freight operators and local authorities to test best practice when retiming of deliveries is being considered to counter peak-time congestion in London.

To celebrate the launch, EMSOL, Cadogan and CRP recorded a discussion of the findings from the study and give their views of how new monitoring technology could benefit communities affected by noise and air pollution, and what the next steps should be. Watch the event!

The study was commissioned on behalf of the Central London Sub-Regional Transport Partnership (CLSRTP) with air and noise quality consultant, EMSOL, undertaking the research between 5th August – 14th December 2020. CRP partner Cadogan were the hosts of the site chosen for the data collection, which was the popular Pavilion Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

24 location tags were issued to participating business vehicles which made deliveries to Pavillion Road throughout the research period. Noise and air quality monitors were then set up in the delivery drop-off location.

Key findings from the study showed that:

The loudest parts of the day were typically 10am till 2pm.
Night time (11pm – 7am) noise levels did not drop below 50dB, which is considered as a moderate annoyance in the WHO guidelines.
Friday represented the noisiest day of the week, while Sunday was the quietest.
Some correlation was observed between vehicle visits and noise level on the site.
The PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations at the site were relatively high. To identify if there were specific vehicles coming on site that are especially polluting, it would be required to tag more vehicles.
The project was able to show that a combination of noise monitoring and vehicle tracking technology can be used to measure the impact of delivery activity on noise levels.

CRP is currently working with the CLSRTP on new research to develop a Vision for Central London’s Street Space, which is expected to be later this summer!

For more information about the ‘Freight Noise Management in Urban Environments’ study or the CLSRTP, please contact CRP Senior Project Officer Laura Jacklin.

This week’s focus is on CRP BID partner Central District Alliance. We heard from Debbie Akehurst about the BID’s recent rebrand.

Previously known as Midtown BID, Central District Alliance (CDA) is the new name for the Business Improvement District for Holborn, Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Bloomsbury and St Giles. CDA is one of the largest BIDS under the Primera portfolio and is known for its mix of heritage, culture, and creativity as well as housing one of the most celebrated design hubs – Clerkenwell.

CDA prides itself on being instrumental in developing the area as a thriving place to work, live and visit, it plays a defining part in influencing and implementing environmental and social changes including public realms and public place-making. Our Grey to Green initiative will see a range of planting across the area to welcome people back into London. We know that safe, inclusive and sustainable public spaces have a significant positive impact on the economic life of urban centres, which is essential for the success of any regeneration strategy.

CDA is a proud partner of Clean Air Villages 4 (CAV4) and it’s work towards building back better by implementing solutions that will result in fewer polluting emissions. The pandemic has highlighted now more than ever there is a greater need to look after ourselves and our environment and CAV4 is one avenue that will allow us to do that.

On 14th July 2021, the Department for Transport has released its new strategy for Decarbonising Transport to set out the UK’s plan to achieve net zero transport by 2050.

The plan sets out key commitments that link to CRPs projects such as Clean Air Villages 4, Healthy Streets Everyday, Clean Air Thames and CLSTRP, with actions around:

Creating a world class walking and cycling network by 2040 in England, including investing £2 billion over the next 5 years so that half of all journeys in cities and towns can be walked or cycled by 2030
Increasing the provision of zero and ultra-low emission public transport infrastructure across the UK on our trains and buses
Improving rail journey connectivity for walking and cycling to create multi-modal journeys
Increasing zero emission vehicles across the UK
Support and encourage modal shift of freight from road to more sustainable alternatives, such as rail, cargo bike and inland waterways

Photo credit: Port of London Authority

An exciting refurbishment as part of Clean Air Thames will see the Port of London Authority‘s river maintenance vessel Drfitwood II fitted out with equipment to reduce its pollution emissions! Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology will reduce nitrogen oxides emitted from the vessel’s exhaust.

CRP is excited to be working with the Mayor of London to continue to improve air quality along the Thames. More information on future vessel retrofits will be announced later in the summer so stay tuned!

It has been a busy month for the Healthy Streets Everyday (HSE) project at CRP, with the launch of 3 case studies and a mural competition for schools. The case studies have been showing some of the excellent work our partner boroughs have been doing using their Healthy Streets Everyday funding.

Our first case study looks at a brilliant new parklet on Overstone Road in Hammersmith BID, which HSE has helped to fund to provide outdoor seating and space for social distancing outside the Dartmouth Castle pub.

The second case study explores how the London Borough of Lambeth and the Royal Borough of Greenwich have been implementing Dr Bike sessions to support safe cycling and bike maintenance, with 58 sessions held in the boroughs.

Thirdly, the London Borough of Richmond has purchased 26 wearable air quality monitoring devices to help support evidence-based decision making and inform officers of the pollutant challenges in specific, local areas. You can read more here.

We have also recently launched a new competition for schools to participate in for Car Free Day 2021. Children at schools across partner boroughs in London can win a mural for their school by submitting a drawing on the theme of ‘Creating Clean Air for our Future’. So get creative and get drawing! For more information, please see the HSE webpage, terms and conditions or contact CRP Project Manager Fiona Coull.

CRP has been busy for Plastic Free July over on Instagram, showcasing businesses on the CRP Clean Air Villages Directory. who offer both zero emission and zero waste/plastic free deliveries.

The CRP team have also been getting involved during the month – from using shampoo bars to bathroom product refills!

Take a look at CRP’s Instagram page for more information and to get involved with the last few days of #PlasticFreeJuly.

CRP’s new Clean Air Tool helps you calculate and visualise your annual emissions reduction by switching from a diesel van to a cleaner mode of transport, i.e. an electric van, a cargo bike, or walking. The tool is one of the first to tackle visualising the impacts of particulate matter emissions and nitrogen oxides.

Take a look at the emissions you could be saving and share your results using #CleanAirTool!

For more information, please contact CRP Project Manager Sefinat Otaru.

CRP has held the first Steering Group meeting for the Defra-funded Clean Air Villages 4 (CAV4) project, attended by all of the 26 Local Authority, Business Improvement District, Landowner and Strategic Agency partners. Thank you for everyone’s contribution.

The slides of the meeting are here. CRP’s CAV4 project is helping all of the project partners make improvements to air quality via innovative freight solutions that address Consolidation, Distribution, Mode, Technology and Policy issues.

CAV4 already has underway:

An interactive map of sites available for micro logistics hubs
A range of cargo bike trials to support businesses of all sizes on their sustainability journeys
Shared electric vehicle schemes
Free dongles to help businesses gather vehicle data that will drive informed decision-making
Focus group research on walking freight possibilities
A river freight trial and feasibility study on the potential of Thames piers for freight alongside passengers
A full programme of Lunchtime Launch online events
Improvements to the measureBEST air quality quantification tool
Updates to the CRP Clean Air Villages Directory
Materials to promote air quality policies to different audiences e.g. the Mayor’s ULEZ expansion
CRP’s Instagram account

CRP’s CAV4 project follows on from our hugely successful CAV3 project. Please see the Executive Summary that showcases all of the main achievements of CAV3.

For any CAV4 related queries please contact CRP’s Project Manager Kate Fenton.

Sign up for CRP’s next Lunchtime Launch event ‘Railway Infrastructure: Dawn of a New Era?‘, Thursday 29th July, 1:15pm – 2pm, to discuss the potential future of urban rail freight and additional uses for railway infrastructure. We will be joined by Camden Town Unlimited and Better Bankside to explore both the Camden Highline and the Low Line!

Hasanul Hoque, Operations Director at Camden Town Unlimited, will be presenting on the BID’s sustainable green development project – the Camden Highline. The route is 1.2km long, around 8 metres above ground and will bring new local green space to 20,000 people.

Val Beirne, Bankside Urban Forest Manager at Better Bankside, will be presenting on the BID’s Low Line, an urban regeneration project along the railways viaducts in South London, from Bankside to Bermondsey. Like the Highline, Better Bankside are opening up stretches for walking and cycling and bringing forward green spaces, as well as launching the Green Logistics Centre, a freight reduction pilot.

CRP will also be sharing findings on rail freight from the Defra-funded Clean Air Villages 4 (CAV4) programme. Whether it’s taking vehicles off the roads or transporting goods in a more efficient way, rail freight deliveries can provide a faster, greener, safer and more efficient way of transporting goods than via road.

For more information about CRP’s Lunchtime Launches, please contact CRP Project Officer Rachael Aldridge or CRP Director Susannah Wilks.

We are recruiting for a Project Officer to join our Team to work on a range of exciting projects. If you are an experienced Project Officer with an interest in making a valuable contribution to improving air quality for residents, visitors and businesses in Central London then please see here for further details.

Archives: News Articles

New report launched ‘Freight Noise Management in Urban Environments’

CRP’s Spotlight On: Central District Alliance

Decarbonising Transport: A Better, Greener Britain

Retrofit for the Future

Healthy Streets Everyday update

CRP Celebrates Plastic Free July

Calculating and Visualising Travel Emissions

Clean Air Villages 4 Steering Group Meeting

CRP’s Next Lunchtime Launch Event Railway Infrastructure: Dawn of a New Era?

CRP is Recruiting!