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Waterloo Evaluation Report Launch

28th January 2026 / Posted by Ross Phillips

Cross River Partnership have now launched the evaluation report for our award-winning Waterloo Freight Hub trial that took place from March to July 2025. 

The project involved cross-sector collaboration led by CRP, alongside Network Rail, the London Borough of Lambeth, the Department for Transport, London and Continental Railways, Delivery Mates, Steer, Intermodality and Waterloo Station. Funding for the development of the project has come from  Defra, through CRP’s Air Quality Funded programme, Smarter Greener Logistics, and, Impact on Urban Health. 

This transformative project has demonstrated how we can make London cleaner, safer, and more sustainable by creatively retrofitting space for low emission deliveries.  

By replacing polluting van journeys with electrically-assisted cargo bikes, the hub has: 

  • Delivered 20,000+ parcels across central London 
  • Saved 2,500 kg of CO₂ emissions 
  • Reduced Road danger and congestion 
  • Created new green jobs in the logistics sector 

The project shines a light on how public-private collaborations can foster innovation, create new opportunities and shape freight for the future, and create cleaner, smarter and greener logistics.  

For more information on the Waterloo Freight Hub, please email Ross Phillips.

London: Your Streets, Your Voice

28th January 2026 / Posted by Sefinat Otaru

The Just Streets Road Safety and Health Perception survey is still open, and London’s perspective is vital to the research taking place across all participating cities. 

If you spend any part of your day on London’s streets walking, cycling, driving, or using public transport your experience can help shape safer, healthier journeys for everyone. London is dynamic and constantly changing, but that also means street experiences vary widely. Your insight helps capture that reality. 

Share your experience in just 5 minutes 

🔗 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/pt1UFTGTD7 

The survey is anonymous, confidential and purely for research. If you use the city’s streets in multiple ways, you’re welcome to complete it from each perspective. 

Why your voice matters 

Your input helps highlight what feels safe, what doesn’t, and where improvements could make a meaningful difference. This research supports work aimed at cleaner air, more accessible public spaces, and better conditions for all road users. 

Spread the word 

Please share the survey with colleagues, neighbours, community groups, and anyone who travels through London. A broader response will strengthen the evidence and help ensure London is fully represented in the findings. 

CRP Welcomes Two New Interns

28th January 2026 / Posted by Katie Smith

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.

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

28th January 2026 / Posted by Fiona Coull

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.  

CRP Present at CARICE Kings College London

28th January 2026 / Posted by Katie Smith

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 Reopens with Major Sustainability Upgrades

28th January 2026 / Posted by Isidora Rivera Vollmer

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

CRP Website Updates

28th January 2026 / Posted by Katie Smith

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. 

Merry Christmas & What’s Next for 2026

8th December 2025 / Posted by Susannah Wilks

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:

Thank you for all the support we have been afforded!

We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

CRP Joins Transport Planning Society

8th December 2025 / Posted by Katie Smith

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.

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

8th December 2025 / Posted by Isidora Rivera Vollmer

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, 15thDecember 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)!

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