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London Road, Burpham - Active Travel Scheme

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Update 27 february 2024, way forward agreed for walking and cycling route in burpham.

Proposals to improve walking and cycling on the A3100 between Burpham and Guildford, have today been given the go-ahead.

Improvements will take place to and around the Boxgrove Roundabout – a key junction linking the A3, Guildford Town Centre, the Spectrum Leisure Centre and local schools. The junction will be redesigned to modern standards, prioritising pedestrians and cyclists, to help make travelling in the area safer.

Having carefully considered feedback from a three-month public engagement exercise, the council will not be taking forward the proposed further active travel interventions on London Road between Boxgrove Roundabout and York Road. Instead, other improvements including safer crossing points, will be installed at the junction of Nightingale Road and London Road and between Winterhill Way and London Road in Burpham.

More information is available in the press release .

Update 19 December 2023

The engagement for the Burpham to Guildford active travel scheme has now ended and we would like to thank everyone who took part and visited the drop in sessions.

A summary report is being collated by the consultation institute which will consider both the quantitative and qualitative data we have collated.

This report will be presented along with a report summarising this data for a decision paper which will be presented in February.

We will publish the date of the decision meeting as well as associated papers on this website.

Update 10 November 2023

Surrey County Council are aware that a survey is being circulated within the Burpham area asking residents to respond to a set of questions about the Burpham to Guildford Active Travel Scheme. The council need to stress that this survey has not been created or distributed by Surrey County Council, indeed it's not clear who has done so.

We would also like to point out that the survey contains a number of statements relating to value for money, accident rates, parking, emissions, junctions, the proposed Dutch Roundabout, and journey times which are either incorrect or misleading. These statements have been made in the past and we have publicly corrected these.

Surrey County Council welcome views on the scheme in any form that respondents feel enables them to have their say.

Burpham to Guildford Active Travel Scheme engagement information

We will of course review all submissions to ensure the source can be verified.

Update 13 October 2023

At the start of the engagement period on 18 September for 8 weeks, we informed you that the modelling information had been unexpectedly delayed.

The modelling report is now available Due to the unavoidable 4 week delay in releasing this information, we are extending the engagement period by 4 weeks to give residents and stakeholders the opportunity to review this information as part of the survey responses. We are also holding 2 further drop-in sessions, details below.

We are grateful to all those who have responded to the survey. If you have already completed the survey, you may add additional comments, which will be amalgamated with your previous survey submission.

The new end date for the engagement is Friday 15 December 2023.

We will shortly be writing to all residents in the local area inform them of the extension to the engagement period and the additional drop in sessions.

Update 6 October 2023

We have updated information on various sections of the website, including costs and funding, local impact, and safety and security.

Update 3 October 2023

We are aware of reports from some residents that they did not receive our letter for which we apologise. We engaged an external company to deliver the letter, who following spot checks have confirmed the delivery of the letter to all postcodes. We are aware of difficulties with some properties and so we have re-issued the letter via Royal Mail to affected properties and so you should receive your letter shortly.

Due to these issues, we are proposing to extend the engagement period by 2 weeks to accommodate those residents as well as an additional drop in session, which will be announced shortly.

If you are yet to receive your letter, please find a copy on the Files Available to Download page.

Update 29 September 2023

We are aware that some local residents have not received the letter which was recently posted. We have contacted the delivery company who are in the process of rectifying this error.

Update 20 September 2023

The engagement period started on the 18 September.

Please complete our Burpham to Guildford Active Travel Scheme online survey to send us your feedback.

Your views are important to us, and your input would be greatly appreciated.

Update 8 September 2023

During the 8 week engagement period starting on the 18 September, there will be a number of different ways for you to tell us your views on the Active Travel scheme from New Inn Lane to York Road, along the London Road (A3100), including Boxgrove Roundabout.

The 4 drop-in sessions will be held locally, at the following venues:

Previous updates

Update 23 august 2023.

The public engagement for London Road Active Travel Scheme will start on the 18 September for an 8-week period.

We have been working with the community, stakeholders and equality groups to develop materials which explain the full Active Travel scheme and to develop a survey to enable us to better understand people's views.

We will be writing a letter to all households and businesses in the area.

The engagement will include 4 in person drop in sessions held locally, further details will be published on this page.

During the engagement period, there will be a number of different ways for you to tell us your views on the Active Travel scheme from New Inn Lane to York Road, along the London Road (A3100), including Boxgrove Roundabout.

There will be no day time road closures or traffic lights proposed, allowing traffic to flow as normal. Full details will be advised as part of the engagement.

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Update 31 July 2023

Following on from the stakeholder group meeting held on the 26 July, we are now in the summer holiday period. During this time the development of the full engagement questionnaire based on the themes and prioritisation developed by the Stakeholder group will be finalised.

Our engagement with the whole community will begin in September when everyone who wants to tell us their views on the Active Travel scheme from New Inn Lane to York Road along the A3100, including Boxgrove Roundabout is able to do so, by a variety of methods.

During this 8 week period, information about the scheme will be available via a number of outlets. These include a survey via an interactive website, letters to all households and a series of drop in sessions at local locations within communities.

We will advise dates, times and locations for the drop in sessions nearer the start of the engagement period.

We wish to reiterate again that we are no longer planning a 5 month road closure , instead we do not propose any road closures or traffic lights along the London Road during the day. There will be some night time closures, whilst still allowing access for residents. Further detail will be available as part of the engagement.

Update 21 July 2023

We have continued to hold stakeholder group meetings in July with representatives from the community helping us shape our community engagement which we plan to start in early September running for 8 weeks.

Within the engagement period we will be providing information and a survey via an interactive website, we will be writing to all households in the affected areas and will be holding a series of drop in sessions within the affected communities showing our plans for the scheme, its potential benefits as well as our proposed short term traffic management, as we build the scheme.

We have shared our scheme plans with the stakeholder group and our traffic management plans to understand the best way to share these with the local communities.

We wish to reiterate that we are no longer planning a 5 month road closure and intend to carry out most of the works at night, ensuring that traffic flows freely without road closure or traffic lights as a key principle.

We are also continuing to meet with groups identified through our Equalities Impact Assessment including the local school heads network to understand best ways to involve children and young people in the design and delivery of the scheme and are planning a session with sixth form students from Guildford High and George Abbot schools to understand the lived experience of children and young people moving around the community.

We have held discussions with the Surrey Collation of Disabled people as well as Surrey Network of older people to gain their views on the scheme to understand their lived experiences. We have similar plans to engage with Carers groups.

We also plan to engage with local businesses with premises located along the corridor.

We have asked stakeholders to help us to develop the questions which will be central to the public engagement process starting in September and we will have a further Stakeholder Reference Group in July dedicated to designing the engagement process.

The next stakeholder group meeting will be held on Wednesday 26 July 2023.

Update 30 June 2023

You said, we did - and what we still plane to do to involve residents

Following the public meeting in January, where the council pledged to undertake further public engagement and involvement, we have;

Refreshed the stakeholder mapping and analysis and established a Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) to advise and co-produce public involvement
Convened two SRG meetings to ensure involvement plans and survey questions are co-produced
Commissioned a refresh of the Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) to be received by the SRG for review
Continued to involve our statutory consultees and reported back on their feedback to the SRG
Undertaken group meetings with the Surrey Coalition of Disabled People (SCDP) to understand their lived experience of moving around the community
Undertaken a group meeting with our Older People Network to understand their lived experience of moving around the community.

Our plans for the future include:

A meeting with local school heads network to understand best ways to involve children and young people in the design and delivery of the scheme
A session with sixth form students from Guildford High and George Abbot schools to understand their lived experience of moving around the community
Finalise involvement plan with the SRG. This to include a start and end date for the public involvement work, dates and venues for public drop-ins the Surrey Says involvement platform and finalise questions to be asked of the public and stakeholders
Agree date and venue for design and delivery co-production workshops during the involvement period.

Update 15 June 2023

The next stakeholder group meeting will be held on Wednesday 21 June 2023. We are working with the group to help advise us on the best way to engage with the community.

Update 20 April 2023

The timeline of our public/stakeholder engagement plan has been amended slightly to allow time for the stakeholders to co-produce an engagement plan and to consider the revised design and proposed delivery. Dates have been amended in the table below.

Update 4 April 2023

Further to the first stakeholder group meeting held on the 29 March, we will be working with the group to reset the engagement with the community to ensure that everyone that wishes to tell us their views is able to. We will be publishing further details about the work of the stakeholder group and the timeline for community engagement in due course.

Update 8 March 2023

Following careful consideration, the Council has decided to extend the consultation on the Burpham scheme to a consultation on the Council's proposals for the full active travel corridor for this area, of which the Burpham scheme is the first of three phases. This reflects the concern that a number of residents have raised about wanting to understand how the Burpham scheme fits into the later phases of this programme, including the proposed Boxgrove Roundabout scheme and the scheme from Boxgrove roundabout to York Road.

We plan to launch this consultation in the early May running for approximately 8 weeks.

In order to shape this consultation, we have previously committed to forming a stakeholder group who represent the community to make sure that we are reaching as much of the community as possible and in a way that residents can engage with effectively. The stakeholder group will consist of key representatives from the community including schools, businesses, local members and others who can offer views on "how" we engage with a diverse community.

They do not replace public consultation, which will allow and invite all members of the community to give their views, but rather they will be asked to advise on best methods to reach the wider public at relevant points in time for any scheme, for example use of drop in sessions, print or digital communications or one to one conversations. The stakeholder group will help us to bring together those that can give us a view from people with protected characteristics, democratically elected representatives, businesses, residents associations, schools, transport operators, Guildford Borough Council and cycling groups who are best placed to represent the community.

Below is a table outlining the timeframe of our public/stakeholder engagement plan

Update february 2023.

We have removed the previous plans as we are working on new designs and traffic management options. Once this has been completed the webpage will be updated.

The consultation and the results are now available to view. Please find this information under the files available to download page.

We are working with the Consultation Institute to map key stakeholders and the broader engagement with residents. We will ensure that all interested communities are able to share their views on the proposed scheme and will share our plans shortly

On Thursday 5 January, we had the opportunity to listen to residents' concerns about the London Road, Burpham, Active Travel Scheme. We also heard the views of those who are in favour.

We plan to further engage with residents and are working with the Consultation Institute to build a robust model for how to do this now and in the future.

We will look at design options as well as the construction and delivery of the scheme.

We are building a list of stakeholders to help us shape the consultation. This will help us consider options in a more collaborative way. The list includes the London Road Action Group, residents' associations, disabled groups, business representatives, other community groups as well as cycling groups such as G Bug to ensure we hear from all aspects of the community. We will be consulting with Local Councillors and Guildford Borough Council too. The first meeting will take place before the end of February.

We are planning drop-in sessions and other engagement with residents in March/April.

We will provide regular updates on progress. Subscribe for alerts when there are updates on this website . Unsubscribe any time by emailing us on the address below. You can also use this email address to send enquiries or feedback [email protected]

What's happening and why?

What's happening.

Installing one-way dedicated cycle paths on both sides of London Road
Upgrading the existing roundabouts to provide safer crossings for cyclists and pedestrians
Creating new crossing points
Making improvements to existing junctions
Upgrading bus stops

Why are we doing this?

We want to ensure our roads are safer and more accessible for children, pedestrians and cyclists travelling around Guildford, for now and in the future.

We are committed to making Guildford a greener place to live by reducing carbon emissions and deliver on our county's net zero ambition by 2050 .

What is the case for linking Burpham to Guildford with a sustainable travel route?

Over the last couple of years, we have been working towards our goal of building a network of sustainable travel routes around Guildford for cyclists and pedestrians. Sustainable travel routes are designed to minimise car traffic and promote low impact ways to travel that are less harmful to the environment, such as walking and cycling. Each of the following reports identifies the A3100 as a key route for improvement as part of a wider network:

Guildford Cycling Plan (Surrey County Council, 2015)
Guildford Borough Transport Strategy (Guildford Borough Council, 2017)
Guildford Cycle Routes Assessments report (Guildford Borough Council, 2020)

The route from Burpham to Guildford has been prioritised because of current demand and the potential to encourage residents in Burpham and the surrounding area to cycle or walk to key destinations in Guildford.

Our goal is to create sustainable travel links to existing cycle routes along Clay Lane and Ladymead.

Costs and funding

How is the scheme funded.

The scheme is funded by central government through Active Travel .

What are the costs?

Following the conclusion of the engagement, the County Council will make a decision on if the scheme is to be built or not. If the decision is made to build, we will then talk to our contractor about the method of building and the costs associated. We will make the final costs public.

Why can't the money be spent on repairing potholes instead?

This money is ring-fenced for walking and cycling schemes. It cannot be spent on the maintenance of existing roads. The government wants to encourage more people to choose alternatives to public transport, making healthier habits easier and helping ensure the road, bus and rail networks are ready to respond to future increases in demand.

How long will the work last?

We currently anticipate that each of the three sections will take approximately 20 weeks to construct, but this is an estimation.

Please see: Burpham to Guildford Active Travel Scheme, for further detail on the traffic management proposals.

Will the work clash with GCSEs and A Levels?

As part of our further engagement process, we plan to talk to residents and local schools and listen to their concerns about disruption during external exams.

Local impact

How do you propose to build the scheme.

We will keep the road open without closures or traffic lights during the day and propose night closures between 8pm and 5am. We will do this in consultation with affected residents and the approval of Guildford Borough Council Environmental Services

Click here for further detail on the traffic management proposals.

Will late evening shoppers and diners, as well as residents, be permitted access during closures?

We will ensure that residents and those wishing to access businesses during the closures will be afforded access.

What percentage of the "Burpham stretch" is shared track for both pedestrians and cyclists?

Approximately 45% of the Burpham stretch is shared use. This includes the bus stops and signalised crossing points.

How many parking spaces will be removed beside Stoke Park?

We propose to reduce the number of parking spaces beside Stoke Park from the current 57 (in 4 zones) to 48. This equates to a reduction in parking bay length of 45m. The results parking surveys we have undertaken also indicate that there is adequate excess parking spaces available in the immediate vicinity to accommodate any parking displaced from the parking spaces beside Stoke Park.

Not everyone is able to walk or cycle and some people may not want to

We accept that not all residents are in favour of improving walking and cycling facilities. However, we are committed to reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality and most importantly, reducing accidents for pedestrians and cyclists.

Safety and security

What are the design standards used to create the london road scheme.

We have followed the guidance with Local transport note 1/20 and have ensured that we comply with required standards. We will also undertake safety audits to ensure that the scheme complies with safety standards and best practice.

Is the 1.5metres separation of the Highway Code (for vehicles passing cyclists) applicable to cycle tracks?

While LTN1/20 recommends a minimum 0.5 metres separation between cycle paths and the carriageway in a 30mph urban zone (refer to Table 6-1 on page 54). It also recommends an absolute minimum horizontal separation of zero (0) m and our design meets this standard

Is a Dutch style roundabout safe?

The only other Dutch style roundabout is in Cambridge and although in the media it has been reported that accidents have risen, this does not take into account that usage has increased by almost 50 per cent, equally, pedestrian usage has also risen by about 30 per cent.

What will the width of the road be once the works have finished?

The table below provides the widths we are proposing over the 1.245km length of the Burpham scheme. It shows that we are proposing widths in excess of 6.5m for 71% of the length of the scheme with a minimum carriageway width of 6.3m being proposed for 16% of the scheme length.

Road widths for the A3100 London Road, from Boxgrove Roundabout to York Road section.

Did you consult the emergency services?

We are in constant communication with the emergency services about proposals for the scheme and to discuss specific concerns. Whenever we apply for a traffic order to close a road, we consult with them as a requirement.

How will emergency services get through traffic at peak times with the proposed carriageway widths?

We have spoken to all the emergency services, and none have raised concerns about getting through traffic.

How many accidents have taken place on this stretch of road?

The tables below show total accidents and casualties over the last ten years. The first table shows data for the entire stretch of road, the second table shows the data excluding the Boxgrove Roundabout and the Woodruff Roundabout. Please note, due to a recording error, this information differs from details shared at the public meeting on Thursday 5 January. We apologise for any misunderstanding this may have caused.

Table to show accidents and casualties on A3100 London Road, Burpham, including the Boxgrove Roundabout and the New Inn Roundabout, from 2012 to 2022 inclusive.

Table to show accidents and casualties on A3100 London Road, Burpham, excluding the Boxgrove Roundabout and the New Inn Roundabout, from 2012 to 2022 inclusive.

Are 'Floating Bus Stops' safe for visually impaired and disabled bus users?

At a Floating Bus Stop, cyclists are channelled behind people waiting for and getting on or off buses. Following feedback, we are reviewing some elements of the design of the scheme. When we have more details about the plan for Floating Bus Stops, we will share them here.

Will there be investment in bike security?

We plan to look at the issue of bike security in Guildford. When we have more details, we will share them here.

Carbon emissions

How will this scheme help towards surrey county council's target of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

We are committed to making Guildford a greener place to live by reducing carbon emissions and deliver on our county's net zero ambition by 2050. This scheme will help us achieve our goals by offering more cycling and walking routes so residents can choose low carbon travel and rely less on cars and buses.

Will this scheme result in traffic gridlock and raise carbon emissions?

We aim to minimise disruption to residents and road users with the most effective traffic management plans while work takes place. We are currently reviewing some elements of the design of the scheme and when we have more details, we will share them here.

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Files available to download

London Road stakeholders minutes 29 March 2023 (PDF) These are the minutes from the London Road Stakeholders meeting held on the 29 March 2023.
London Road stakeholders minutes 21 June 2023 (PDF) These are the minutes from the London Road Stakeholders meeting held on the 21 June 2023.
London Road Stakeholder Group discussion timeline (PDF) A timeline showing the development of the engagement discussions of the London Road Stakeholder Group from July to September 2023.
London Road Stakeholders Minutes 19 July 2023 (PDF) These minutes are from the London Road, Burpham Stakeholders’ meeting held on the 19 July 2023.
London Road Stakeholders Minutes 26 July 2023 (PDF) These are the minutes from the London Road Stakeholders meeting held on the 26 July 2023.
London Road resident letter September 2023 (PDF) A copy of the letter which was sent in September 2023 to Burpham residents regarding the London Road Active Travel Scheme
London Road Stakeholders Minutes 13 September 2023 (PDF) These minutes are from the London Road Stakeholders meeting held on the 13 September 2023.
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Update 27 February 2024

Way forward agreed for walking and cycling route in burpham.

Proposals to improve walking and cycling on the A3100 between Burpham and Guildford, have today been given the go-ahead.

More information is available in the press release .

Posted on 28th February 2024

by Louise Doherty-Harwood

Now Available: Cross Section Designs of the Scheme's Roads

Are you wondering how wide the road will be at different sections of the new Burpham to Guildford Active Travel Scheme? Perhaps you're curious about how cycle paths, walkways, and traffic - and their respective dimensions - will be arranged around the Boxgrove Roundabout (Section No. 2)?

Cross Section Designs are now available that provide answers to these questions and more .

Posted on 21st September 2023

by Peter O'Reilly

Just Released: New Computer Generated Animations of the Active Travel Scheme

To enhance residents' experience and participation during the engagement process we've just added new computer generated animations of the scheme. These provide residents with a 'fly through' of the route as it is today, an opportunity to travel the route with the new upgrades in place, and a side by side comparison.

Navigate to this platform's "Start the journey here" section to see more .

Monday (18th Sept) Launch of the Engagement Platform

The new Burpham to Guildford Active Travel Scheme engagement platform launched on Monday (18/09-2023). This initiated the engagement period which will run between 18 September and 13th November (2023). The engagement platform hosts a range of information resources about active travel, the scheme's designs and time management plans, as well as news and frequently asked questions (FAQs). We are very keen, and look forward, to hearing about your views and thoughts via our online questionnaire .

Posted on 20th September 2023

Update 8 September 2023

The 4 drop-in sessions will be held locally, at the following venues:

Your views are important to us, and your input would be greatly appreciated.

Posted on 11th September 2023

Update 23 August 2023

The public engagement for London Road Active Travel Scheme will start on the 18 September for an 8-week period.

We will be writing a letter to all households and businesses in the area.

The engagement will include 4 in person drop in sessions held locally, further details will be published on this page.

There will be no day time road closures or traffic lights proposed, allowing traffic to flow as normal. Full details will be advised as part of the engagement.

Subscribe for alerts when there are updates on this website .

Update 31 July 2023

We will advise dates, times and locations for the drop in sessions nearer the start of the engagement period.

Update 21 July 2023

We have shared our scheme plans with the stakeholder group and our traffic management plans to understand the best way to share these with the local communities.

We also plan to engage with local businesses with premises located along the corridor.

The next stakeholder group meeting will be held on Wednesday 26 July 2023.

Update 30 June 2023

You said, we did - and what we still plan to do to involve residents

Following the public meeting in January, where the council pledged to undertake further public engagement and involvement, we have;

Refreshed the stakeholder mapping and analysis and established a Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG) to advise and co-produce public involvement.
Convened two SRG meetings to ensure involvement plans and survey questions are co-produced.
Commissioned a refresh of the Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) to be received by the SRG for review.
Continued to involve our statutory consultees and reported back on their feedback to the SRG.
Undertaken group meetings with the Surrey Coalition of Disabled People (SCDP) to understand their lived experience of moving around the community.
Undertaken a group meeting with our Older People Network to understand their lived experience of moving around the community.

Our plans for the future include:

A meeting with local school heads network to understand best ways to involve children and young people in the design and delivery of the scheme.
A session with sixth form students from Guildford High and George Abbot schools to understand their lived experience of moving around the community.
Finalise involvement plan with the SRG. This to include a start and end date for the public involvement work, dates and venues for public drop-ins the Surrey Says involvement platform and finalise questions to be asked of the public and stakeholders.
Agree date and venue for design and delivery co-production workshops during the involvement period.

Update 15 June 2023

The next stakeholder group meeting will be held on Wednesday 21 June 2023. We are working with the group to help advise us on the best way to engage with the community.

Update 20 April 2023

Update 4 April 2023

Update 8 March 2023

We plan to launch this consultation in the early May running for approximately 8 weeks.

Below is a table outlining the timeframe of our Public/Stakeholder engagement plan:

Update February 2023

We have removed the previous plans as we are working on new designs and traffic management options. Once this has been completed the webpage will be updated.

The consultation and the results are now available to view. Please find this information under the files available to download page.

On Thursday 5 January, we had the opportunity to listen to residents' concerns about the London Road, Burpham, Active Travel Scheme. We also heard the views of those who are in favour.

We plan to further engage with residents and are working with the Consultation Institute to build a robust model for how to do this now and in the future.

We will look at design options as well as the construction and delivery of the scheme.

We are planning drop-in sessions and other engagement with residents in March/April.

We will provide regular updates on progress. Subscribe for alerts when there are updates on this website. Unsubscribe any time by emailing us on the address below. You can also use this email address to send enquiries or feedback [email protected].

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London Road Active Travel Scheme Decision Confirmed

Published on: 27 feb, 2024 updated on: 28 feb, 2024.

Map showing sections of the London Road scheme Apple maps

Proposals to improve walking and cycling on the A3100 between Burpham and Guildford, have today been given the go-ahead.

See also: Two-thirds of London Road Cycle Scheme Deferred or Cancelled

SCC is also expected to continue progressing the delivery of a controlled crossing near Winterhill Way and a zebra crossing on the junction of Nightingale Road and London Road.

But the controversial redesign of the stretches of the London Road between Burpham and the Boxgrove Roundabout (Section 1 on the map) and the Boxgrove Roundabout to York Road (Section 3) will not now proceed, at least in the short-term.

Tim Oliver, leader of Surrey County Council said, “I am pleased to be taking forward a scheme that will deliver a step change in the local transport system to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists, in line with our active travel policies and ambitions for Surrey.

Cllr Tim Oliver

“We have listened extensively to all views from the local community, including much support for various elements of the scheme but also legitimate concerns.

“I know some people will be happy that the London Road proposals will not be implemented in full, while others will have wanted us to go even further.

“Focusing on the Boxgrove Roundabout initially will see this key junction linking the A3, Guildford Town Centre, the Spectrum Leisure Centre and local schools, redesigned to modern standards to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists and help make all forms of travelling safer.

“Section 1 of the proposed scheme will be subject to further review and decision at a later date, to ensure the needs of all road users have been considered. New safer crossing points will be installed at the junction of Nightingale Road and London Road and between Winterhill Way and London Road in Burpham.

“I am confident that this work will see more people walking and cycling with confidence in this area of Guildford, and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed their views on this scheme.”

“With the announcement of SCC’s decisions, its work is thus complete … for the time being. Regular news updates are no longer necessary, though the Group will continue to monitor progress towards the final decision on Section 1, and design revisions for Section 2.”

Cllr Howard Smith

Guildford Borough Councillor Howard Smith (Labour, Westborough), who has been a strong advocate for active travel in Guildford said: “I am disappointed that the scheme will not at this time be implemented in full as it has much support among local residents, many organisations including GBC, The Guildford Society, bike groups, plus all the major political parties and most importantly the schools along the route.

“However, I am pleased that section 2 (Boxgrove roundabout) has been given the go ahead and I am optimistic that following the review we will see section 1 (Aldi to Boxgrove roundabout) come forward in some form.

“Once these are in place and the benefits realised then further active travel schemes will come forward, I’m sure. I would especially like to see a scheme connecting my ward of Westborough to the town centre. It’s imperative we act to improve peak hour congestion, air quality, and encourage more active lifestyles where we can. I see this as a first small step in the right direction.”

Other reactions to the news are being sought. Please check back.

More information is available at https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/activetravelburpham

Responses to London Road Active Travel Scheme Decision Confirmed

Anthony Mallard Reply

February 27, 2024 at 4:39 pm

I am sure that the proposed modernisation of the Boxgrove Roundabout will be welcome by all road users. The slip from the A25 Parkway to the A3100 is especially dangerous. The fact that there are no safe pedestrian crossing points, as highlighted by Mr Sam Neatrour’s daughter Juliette’s experience, is also in need of urgent attention. It is pleasing to note that this will be a priority.

Whilst there may be individuals or organisations who may regret the decision to postpone other aspects of the scheme, I am confident that wise heads will prevail and that safer cycling and pedestrian ways will eventually be found that do not compromise the safety of proposed diversionary routes in residential areas. There was the potential for an increase in pollution to all road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists because of the congestion that may have arisen had the scheme been implemented.

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London Road Active Travel Scheme - update

On the morning of 27th February, Surrey County Council announced their decisions on the proposed active travel scheme on London Road.

Part 1 of the scheme, from New Inn Lane to the Boxgrove Roundabout, will be subject to a further design review as concerns have been raised both about the width of the carriageway, which is regularly used by buses and HGVs.

Part 2, relating to improvements to the Boxgrove Roundabout, will go ahead with an adapted design based on community engagement. The County Council have said this will not be a ‘Dutch-style’ roundabout as previously mooted, but will still contain improvements for pedestrians and cyclists.

Part 3, between the Boxgrove Roundabout and York Road, will not proceed due to design concerns and the existing routes through Stoke Park.

Whilst I appreciate there will both be those that welcome the decision as there will be those who are disappointed, it is important that we work together to implement changes that reduce disruption on the community and improve road safety. I welcome the new pedestrian crossings which will be installed at Nightingale Road and Winterhill Way, which I know has been asked for by residents.

This process has demonstrated the importance of engaging with the community at an early stage and what can happen when residents do not feel consulted. The second consultation has provided a wide opportunity for engagement and I would like to thank all the local groups, such as G-Bug, the London Road Action Group, the London Road Active Travel Survey Group, local schools, businesses and residents for making their views heard throughout this process.

I would like to thank the Leader of Surrey County Council, Cllr Tim Oliver, for his continued hands-on engagement and for being considerate of the views of all residents. This decision was always going to be complex, given the local strength of feeling.

Over the last year, I have engaged closely with Surrey County Council and Cllr Oliver personally, facilitating discussions with residents and groups. I have also been regularly listening to local views when out knocking on doors in Burpham, hearing from constituents by email and by attending local residents’ meetings, such as the one at George Abbot School in January 2023.

Residents can be rightly assured that I will continue to follow this matter closely and pay close attention to the changes made to Parts 1 and 2.

Should any resident wish to share their views with me, they are always welcome to contact me at [email protected]

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London Road Cycle Way - Consultation Extended

Consultation on proposed cycle way.

The proposals to revise London Road to provide a cycle way along to road from York Road to the Lidl Store in Merrow have provoked much debate, in part caused by a flawed consultation conducted by Surrey County Council. Main roads in Guildford are the responsibility of Surrey County Council NOT Guildford Borough Council. The consutation has been extended partly due the late publication of the traffic survey attached at the foot of this post.

We Need Cycleways.

Guildford is a car dependent town with a cars being used for a large number of short journeys within the town. Although the town is hilly, modern e-bikes (See “e-bikes are coming” below) remove this as a barrier for most people. Improving our cycle network is to be encouraged.

Quality of Cycleways

Creating Cycleways to proper standards is a difficult task in existing conurbations. Good standards of separation of Cyclists and Pedestrians and Vehicles are necessary to encourage cycling. The government has published a comprehensive guide to design of cycling infrastructure to guide local authorities.

Too many of our cycleways are just white paint on roads with cyclists forced into traffic due to rough road edges and gutters, or use pavements which are inadequately maintained, with overhanging branches a particular hazard.

Scheme Details

The London Road Scheme will provide:

Installing one-way dedicated cycle paths on both sides of London Road – includes some shared pathways at three pinch points ; Kingpost Parade, outside the Emporia, at the Guildford High School
Upgrading the existing roundabouts to provide safer crossings for cyclists and pedestrians, includes a “dutch” style roundabout at Boxgrove / Stoke Park junction
Creating 5 x new traffic light controlled pedestrian crossing points – with parallel (tiger) crossings for cyclists at other junctions
Making improvements to existing junctions
Upgrading bus stops

It is expected that the London Road Scheme will also ultimately provide a link through to the proposed development at Gosden Hill Farm to provide Active Travel links to the Town Centre.

See the Surrey County Council flythrough of the proposed scheme below.

It is your chance to see the proposals in detail at three public events

8 th November Guildford High School London Road 18:30 to 21:00hrs
18th November Geroge Abbot School 10:00 to 14:00hrs
6th December Gerorge Abbot School 18:00 to 20:00hrs

The engagement period started on the 18 September and will close after an extension on the 15th December 2023 there will be a number of different ways for you to tell us your views on the Active Travel scheme from New Inn Lane to York Road, along the London Road (A3100), including Boxgrove Roundabout, see the consultation website link below.

You can also access the Surrey County Council Consultation Website via this link.

e-bikes are coming

Surrey County Council are tendering for an operator to operate a Guildford E-bike hire scheme. Surrey County Council are working collaboration with Guildford Borough Council (GBC) and the University of Surrey.

The three organisations wish to promote cycling as an attractive, accessible, and practical mode of transport. The e-bike concession, which will operate in and around Guildford town centre, supports the following strategy and policies:

• To promote active travel and the Local Transport Plan (LTP4) to all residents and visitors to Guildford.

• To reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality through a reduction in local journeys currently made by car and associated congestion in and around Guildford town centre.

• To generate revenue without risk and support a sustainable self-sustaining e-bike scheme.

• The contract will be awarded as a concession contract, with permitted rights to operate a public hire scheme in and around Guildford town centre and on the University of Surrey campus.

The Society View

The Society which has yet to examine the proposals in detail; we will be examining the scheme to see if it provides a quality cycling route mitigating impacts on pedestrians and traffic. Ultimately the scheme will be trade-off between various modes of travel and what is feasible within the constraints of the existing urban area.

Changing the mind set towards using cycles for short journeys is difficult and the use of cycles could be set back years by poor qulity cycle lanes.

The proposed E-Bike scheme is also be supported in principle, however again is the cycling infrastructure up to the potential use patterns. A concern is how cyclists will be encouraged whilst at the same time as avoiding the Gyratory System in the town centre.

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Pressures for development are increasing. Planning rules are being eased. The Society’s commitment to standing up for Guildford is needed more than ever.

Getting involved allows the society to continue its work. We welcome new members, from every age and background. Membership provides an opportunity for you to contribute to the continued health of the town and surrounding area, and to meet other people who care about Guildford.

London Road Active Travel improvements

The issue  .

London Road between Cemetery Junction and Sidmouth Street is a busy road. The road is a route to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and a campus of the university.   

It is difficult for cyclists to use because it can mean moving across 3 lanes of traffic to make a turn. The wide pavements include provision for cyclists but will not be a good solution for encouraging more people to walk and cycle.

The scheme 

Enhancements to walking and cycling in this scheme include: 

Enhanced cycle lanes in each direction
Improved cycle provision at all junctions 
New and improved crossings
Links to the wider cycle network

The outcome 

Improved accessibility for all users 
Increased access to the Royal Berkshire Hospital and the London Road campus of the University of Reading
Increased cycling levels, leading to less car travel and therefore better air quality 
Safety enhancements for cyclists
Congestion and air quality improvements

Buntingford Town Council - Serving the Community

13th April 2024

Serving the people of Buntingford

London Road Active Travel Fund Scheme - update.

The current phase of works is scheduled to be paused on 3rd December 2022.

London Road/Station Road will then re-open to through-traffic in both directions between 4th December 2022 and 2nd January 2023.

Phase A of construction will resume on 3rd January 2023. While good progress has been made, including most of the shared path having been constructed and the installation of the kerbs for the new bus stops, operational challenges on-site mean that HCC need to complete the phase in the New Year. The road closure will be reinstated from 3rd January so through traffic will need to follow the signed diversion route. More details on upcoming works phases can be found below.

The project, which will make travelling around Buntingford safer and easier, will provide a shared path, new pedestrian and cyclist crossing points, and lower speed limits in the area. New bus stops will be introduced to help serve the upcoming new First School on the southern end of Buntingford. The improvements are funded by the Department for Transport's Active Travel Fund.

Please continue to allow more time for your journey through the area and plan ahead to avoid disruption.

Traffic management

Works are being completed in phases to help keep disruption to a minimum and will continue to involve a 24/7 road closure in sections along London Road/Station Road, with no through route available for the entire construction period (scheduled until summer 2023).

The remaining phases consist of:

A10 roundabout – Stearn Way

Ongoing to 3 December 2022, then resuming

3 January to late January 2023

Stearn Way - Windmill Hill

Late January to mid-February 2023

Windmill Hill - Owles Lane

Mid-February to March 2023

Owles Lane - Plashes Drive

March to April 2023

Plashes Drive – High Street

April to late summer 2023

*dates are subject to weather and construction conditions

Further details on these phases will be available nearer to the time of construction at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/activetravelfund

Diversion routes

There will be a signed diversion route in place on the A10 Buntingford Bypass and Baldock Road during construction.

During Phase A (Ongoing to 3 December 2022, resuming 3 January to late January 2023):

· There will be no access for vehicles between the A10 roundabout and London Road/Station Road in either direction.

· The BP garage will remain open and accessible from the A10 roundabout.

· Access to Stearn Way will be maintained via London Road/Station Road through Buntingford and the signed diversion route. Temporary traffic lights will be in place to manage access.

During Phase B (Late January to mid-February 2023):

· The section of road between the Stearn Way and Windmill Hill junctions will be closed in both directions.

· Access to Stearn Way will be possible from the southern end of London Road via the A10 roundabout.

· Access to Windmill Hill and Olvega Drive will be maintained via London Road/Station Road through Buntingford and the signed diversion route. Temporary traffic lights will be in place to manage access.

During Phase C (Mid-February to March 2023):

· Phase B will re-open and the section of road between the Windmill Hill and Owles Lane junctions will be closed in both directions.

· Access to Stearn Way, Olvega Drive, and Windmill Hil will be possible from the southern end of London Road via the A10 roundabout.

· Construction workers will facilitate access to St Francis Close through the works area

· Access to Owles Lane and Crouch Gardens will be maintained via London Road/Station Road through Buntingford and the signed diversion route. Temporary traffic lights will be in place to manage access.

During Phase D (March to April 2023):

· Phase C will re-open and the section of road between the Owles Lane and Plashes Drive junctions will be closed in both directions.

· Access to Stearn Way, Olvega Drive, Windmill Hill, St Francis Close, Crouch Gardens and Owles Lane will be possible from the southern end of London Road via the A10 roundabout.

· Resident access to Plashes Drive will be maintained via London Road/Station Road through Buntingford and the signed diversion route. Temporary traffic lights will be in place to manage access.

We will be in touch with more information on later phases nearer the time. Information on construction and diversion maps, is available online at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/activetravelfund

Bus services

Bus services will resume normal routes during the Christmas period, between 4 December 2022 and 2 January 2023. From 3 January, the current diversion routes will be reinstated and the HertsLynx demand responsive service will continue to serve London Road/Station Road.

Further information is available on the Intalink website: https://www.intalink.org.uk . Details will also be displayed on notices at all relevant bus stops.

Pedestrian and cycle access

Access will be maintained for pedestrians on the western footpath throughout the works.

Within the works area, pedestrians may have to wait to be escorted to/from properties by site workers. Cyclists will need to dismount and share the footway with care.

Working hours

To complete the improvements as quickly as possible, phase B works will continue seven days a week between 8am to 11pm. Noisier works will be completed before 8pm, where possible. From Phase C onwards, works will take place between 8am – 8pm.

Temporary parking suspensions and waiting restrictions

To help keep traffic moving along the diversion route, the parking suspension along Baldock Road between Buntingford Post Office and Linden Court will remain in place. In addition, vehicles are prohibited from waiting at any time on both sides of Baldock Road (High Street to A10 roundabout) whilst works continue.

Alternative parking is available at Bowling Green Lane Car Park, where residents can park free of charge between the hours of 3pm and 9am. Residents will also be able to park in Bowling Green Lane Car Park for free for 1 ½ hours at other times.

Construction updated

To stay up to date on subsequent phases of work, please visit www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/activetravelfund . You can also sign up for email updates via www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/updateme

We appreciate your patience while HCC complete these works.

Enquiries about the works on site can be directed to Hertfordshire County Council's Contact Centre on 0300 123 4040 or emailed to our dedicated email address ATFConsultation@hertfordshire.gov.uk

More information: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/roadworks-and-road-closures/major-roadwork-projects/active-travel-fund.aspx

Posted: Thu, 1 Dec 2022

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring, Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya. Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya. This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war. The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station, and change onto the 3/Blue line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya. Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar. One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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In my previous article, Prioritization Methods and Techniques - Part 1: Why Prioritize and the Kano Model , I talked about the need to prioritize and the Kano model as a prioritization method. In this second article in the series on prioritization methods and techniques, I will discuss the MoSCoW method.

The MoSCoW method is a highly widespread prioritization method which was popularized by Dynamic Systems Development Method (DSDM). The term MoSCoW has nothing to do with the capital of Russia. It is an acronym derived from the first letter of each of four prioritization categories – Must have, Should have, Could have and Won’t have.[1] The two “O” are added to make the word pronounceable.

Must have: This category contains requirements or features that are absolutely mandatory. Those are fundamental to the system (being a product or a service). If any of them are neglected, the system will certainly not work or will have no value for the customer.

Should have: These features are important, ideally, we should have them for the system to work correctly. If they are not there, a workaround may be possible, but it can be costly or cumbersome. Yet, they are not mandatory and therefore do not have the highest priority. Simply put, they don’t have much impact on delivery success right now, though they must be implemented soon enough (after the “must-haves”).

Could have: These are useful additions (often small-scale improvements) that add tangible value. These are “nice-to-have” requests. In general, they do not take considerable resources, but they are not essential to implement either. Their absence won’t affect almost anything, or at least wouldn’t impact the release negatively.

Won’t have (sometimes also known as “would like to have, but not this time”): These items are not worth the investment (of time, money, energy) and are unlikely to make the cut (at least not in the near future). These requirements are of the lowest importance and can be easily omitted (definitely considered out of scope for the first release) or rescheduled for future releases.

When prioritizing requirements in a project, DSDM recommends no more than 60% effort for “must-haves” requirements and a sensible pool of “could-haves”, usually around 20% effort (see Figure 1 below). Anything that is higher than 60% effort for the “must-haves” poses a risk to the success and predictability of the project, unless the environment and the used technology are well understood, there are minimal external risks/dependencies and the team is experienced and well established. Note that we are talking about a balance based on estimated effort of requirements (i.e. the expected time it takes to implement the prioritized features) and not total number of requirements. When calculating effort for a specific timeframe (e.g. first release), “won’t haves” are excluded, as they are considered out of scope for this timeframe.[2]

Figure 1: Balancing priorities using the MoSCoW prioritization technique (recommendation by DSDM[2])

Practical example

Let’s take a simple practical example. How can you categorize the features required to manufacture a child’s bicycle?

Must have: two wheels ; a frame

Should have: brakes for safe stopping; pedals; ability to adjust the saddle to accommodate growth; safety cover for the chain; stabilizers or the ability to fit them when needed (the last two features can also be classified as “could-haves” depending how essential they are for the child/parents)

Could have: bell or horn to alert others in proximity; attractive color of the bike; front suspension; Presta valves for inflating tires

Won’t have: valve caps to cover the tires valve; Bluetooth bike speaker

Even though it may seem strange not to have the pedals and the brakes in the “must have” category, in reality they are not mandatory for a child’s bike. By definition a bike is two-wheeled transportation device, so it must certainly have two wheels and a frame to link the wheels together, but everything else is subject to discussion and negotiation. For example, small kids can learn to ride a bike by simply using their feet, so no pedals and brakes are really needed. This simple example also shows that there is often a disconnect between expectations and requirements. People often have high level of expectations, but high expectations are different from must-have requirements which are mandatory and non-negotiable.

Let’s now look at the advantages and disadvantages of the MoSCoW method.

Pros of MoSCoW

Simplicity. The MoSCoW method is one of the simplest prioritization techniques. It does not require searching for detailed data or making complicated calculations. So, it is easy to master and use because it is based on simple principles. Using this prioritization scheme in a product management context promotes mutual understanding between product people (product managers and product owners) and stakeholders. It is also a great method to resolve conflicts and to bring stakeholders to consensus. Prioritizing work using MoSCoW is fast and transparent.
Agility for flexible scheduling and implementation. Since this prioritization method has no strict time limits for the implementation, except for the “must-have” category (items there should always go first and be implemented as soon as possible), it allows for flexible implementation timeframes per feature. Therefore, a team can easily adjust feature deliveries or releases on favorable terms based on agreement with customers/stakeholders.

Cons of MoSCoW

The MoSCoW technique is very simple, but such simplicity comes with some pitfalls.

The technique lacks a clear consistency of implementation and lacks specific planning per feature. Even though priorities can be easily and quickly set, the MoSCoW method prioritizes the backlog items in four categories (in a similar fashion to the Kano model, covered in my previous article, which also prioritizes features in different categories), so it does not introduce any sequencing of features/backlog items and lacks specific planning. This makes it quite challenging for product people to decide on the exact priority of a feature compared to another one within the same category. At the end of the day, this drawback might put the entire release at risk.
MoSCoW classification rules can be subjective and this creates imbalance between the absolutely required (must have or mandatory) and slightly desirable. Often, the blurred lines between categories make it hard to decide in which category a feature should go into, specifically when we talk about “must-have” and “should-have” lists. But it is sometimes also the case between “should-haves” and could-haves”. This happens due to the subjectivity of requirements. Therefore, features or stories allocated to the different categories should be approached with great thought and care and the chosen categorization should be agreed with (or well explained to) all stakeholders.

When to use the MoSCoW method

The MoSCoW method is probably the simplest and most widespread prioritization scheme for new product development, and more specifically for small products. But as we saw above, this technique also has its disadvantages and is not always effective. For instance, if you have a complicated backlog with many time-sensitive releases, consider choosing other prioritization method or complementing MoSCoW with another more accurate or comprehensive technique.

On the other hand, it is quite reasonable to use MoSCoW when prioritizing work for small (and not too complex) products, which does not have many technical limitations. The MoSCoW requirements help product people and teams take a strategic, orderly approach to prioritization. This method is great for avoiding wasted time, arguments and misdirection.

In my next article I will talk about the Eisenhower matrix. Meanwhile, if you want to know more about prioritizing using the MoSCoW method, please feel free to contact me.

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References:

[1] Griffiths, M. (2012). PMI-ACP Exam Prep (2nd ed.). RMC Publications Inc.

[2] Agile Business Consoritum (n.d.). Chapter 10: MoSCoW Prioritisation. Retrieved from https://www.agilebusiness.org/page/ProjectFramework_10_MoSCoWPrioritisation

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