RESIDENTS TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE

Your Guide to Transport Options from Clifton Mansions

Welcome

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Welcome to Clifton Mansions

Welcome to Clifton Mansions Travel Information site. This site is designed to assist in making your move as easy as possible.

It provides information on how to get around using public transport and other environmentally friendly methods to commute to work and school, or explore the area.

The Travel Guide Site

Clifton Mansions is situated within walking distance of local schools, shops, pubs, cafés, restaurants and public transport links.

The Travel Information Website is one of many measures included in the Travel Plan produced for Clifton Mansions and agreed with Brent Council.

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The Travel Plan

The Travel Plan is a document which contains a package of measures to encourage you to try sustainable alternatives to travelling by car.

The Travel Plan can offer real benefits not only to you, but also to the community that surrounds you. It can help to relieve local parking and congestion problems and improve public transport connections across the area.

WELCOME

WALKING

Walking

Walking is one of the cheapest, easiest, and simplest forms of transport, which is boosted by there being a range of shops and services accessible within a short walk from Clifton Mansions.

It also offers the greatest potential to replace short car and public transport trips, particularly those under a 2-kilometre distance. It provides a healthy alternative to the private car and typically forms a component of many journeys made by public transport or by car.

Clifton Mansions links directly to the pedestrian network of Willesden, with wide pavements provided in all directions from the site, which allows you to walk easily and safely to local facilities, schools, bus stops and Willesden Green Station.

A summary of the distance and walk times to many local facilities can be found on the map below, as found within a 30-minute walk from Clifton Mansions.

Local bus stops are also located within a 6-minute walk of Clifton Mansions.

For more information on walking in the local area, there is a wealth of information on promoted routes at the Visit Bristol website, visit:

Bristol Walks & Walking Routes - VisitBristol.co.uk

Benefits of Walking

Walking is a great form of exercise and can reduce the risk of heart disease;
Walking is a completely environmentally friendly activity; and
Walking is an important form of sustainable transport which costs nothing and offers a wide range of benefits to you and the community.

Local Facilities

Clifton Mansions is sustainably located within comfortable walking and cycling distances to local schools, shops, amenities and bus stops.

Education

Convent of Jesus and Mary Roman Catholic Infant School

200m/ 2 min Walk/ 1 min Cycle

Saint Mary Magdalen's Roman Catholic Junior School

250m/ 3 min Walk/ 1 min Cycle

St Andrew & St Francis C of E Primary School

850m/ 10 min Walk/ 2 min Cycle

College of North West London

1.2km/ 15 min Walk/ 5 min Cycle

Local Amenities

Willesden High Road amenities

240m/ 3 min Walk/ 1 min Cycle

Sainsbury’s Supermarket

350m/ 5 min Walk/ 2 min Cycle

Zip car space, St Pauls Avenue

350m/ 4 min Walk/ 1 min Cycle

Willesden Green Library

400m/ 6 min Walk/ 3 min Cycle

Spivack Chemists

400m/ 5 min Walk/ 3 min Cycle

Walm Lane Bus Stops

450m/ 6 min Walk/ 2 min Cycle

Willesden Lane Bus Stops

450m/ 6 min Walk/ 2 min Cycle

Willesden Green Station (London Underground)

500m/ 7 min Walk/ 2 min Cycle

Walm Lane Surgery

600m/ 8 min Walk/ 3 min Cycle

The Willesden Medical Centre

750m/ 9 min Walk/ 4 min Cycle

Nuffield Health Brondesbury Park Fitness Centre

800m/ 11 min Walk/ 4 min Cycle

Willesden Sports Centre

1.4km/ 18 min Walk/ 6 min Cycle

Cricklewood Station (National Rail)

1.7km/ 22 min Walk/ 7 min Cycle

A GREAT FORM OF EXERCISE

COMPLETELY ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

And can reduce the risk of heart disease

Costs nothing and benefits both you and the community

Cycling

Clifton Mansions and the surrounding area is a beautiful place to ride your bike with a wide variety of scenery, historic buildings and designated traffic-free routes.

Several local schools, shops, sports facilities, and employment areas are accessible within 15 minutes of Clifton Mansions. To help out, we have summarised the distance and cycle times several local amenities on page 16.

There are two cycle routes passing directly in front of the site, along Park Avenue and St Pauls Avenue. These comprise Route 48 and Quietway 3 (Q3). Route 48 connects Kilburn High Road in the east to Neasden and the North Circular Road in the west. The Q3 route connects to Regent’s Park in the east to Gladstone Park/Dollis Hill in the west.

Explore your local community by bike!

We are encouraging families to get more out of life – by getting on your bike and exploring the local community – either for an outing at the weekend, a trip to the local shops, part of the school run, or a daily commute.

For more information on cycling in the Brent Borough, there is a wealth of detail on promoted routes, health benefits and safety tips at the Brent Council website, visit:

http://www.brent.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/travel-and-transport/cycling

Lime Bikes

Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company, operate throughout London providing the opportunity to hire electric bikes and scooters across the city. This provides an opportunity for the residents of Clifton Mansions to utilise this service for trips around the local area, to places such as the supermarket, sports centre or to work. The locations of bikes and scooters available for hire can be found on the Lime app for smartphones. For more information on the service, please visit the Lime website: https://www.li.me/en-gb/ or download the app.

Benefits of Cycling

Cycling is sociable – it provides a fantastic way to share some time with friends and family;

Cycling is ‘green’ – you can feel good about doing your bit for the environment;

Cycling is quick – for short journeys under 5 miles cycling is usually the fastest way to get around – and you won’t get stuck in traffic;

Cycling is cheap – no bus, train or season tickets required;

Cycling is convenient – it gets you ‘door-to-door’, with a guaranteed arrival time; and

Cycling is fun – and helps you explore your local environment.

Your Local Bike Shops:

Kilburn Cycles, 173 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7HY.

Open: 9:30am-6:30pm, Monday to Saturday, 11:00am-5:30pm on Saturdays.

Website: www.kilburncycles.co.uk/

Sparks, Bank Buildings, 5 High Street, London, NW10 4LT

Open: 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday to Friday, 10am-5pm on Saturdays.

Website: Sparks

CYCLING

Public Transport

Why Public Transport?
Public Transport can be quicker, cheaper and more convenient than using your car and provides a significant environmental benefit. Using public transport can remove the stress of finding a car parking space, sitting in traffic and the costs of owning a car. Furthermore, you can travel to your destination while you relax with a newspaper or catch-up on social media.

Bus

Where are my nearest bus stops?

The bus stops closest to Clifton Mansions are located on Walm Lane, to the south-east of the site. These include bus stops A, B, C and D which are all within 450 metres walking distance (approximately 6-minute walk).

Additional services can be accessed from bus stops located on Willesden Lane, approximately 450 metres (6-minute walk) from the site.

To view the latest timetables, visit:

traveline.info

https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/buses/

260

The Number 260 service provides a bus from White City to Golders Green, via the Walm Lane bus stops.

460

The Number 460 service provides a bus approximately between Willesden and North Finchley via the Walm Lane bus stops.

266

The Number 266 service provides a bus between Acton and Brent Cross via the Walm Lane bus stops.

The Number 98 service provides a bus between Willesden and Holborn via the Willesden Lane bus stops.

N266

The Number N266 service provides a night bus ebetween Hammersmith and Brent Cross via the Walm Lane bus stops.

N98

The Number 98 service provides a night bus service between Willesden and Holborn via the Willesden Lane bus stops.

Train and Underground

Willseden Green Underground Station is located approximately 500m east of Clifton Mansions, and is accessible within a 7-minute walk.

The station is located along the Jubilee Line between Dollis Hill and Kilburn station, in addition to being location on the Metropolitan Line between Wembley Park and Finchley Road Station.

The station benefits from a service every 3-5 minutes, eastbound towards Wembley Park and on to Stanmore, and westbound towards Finchley Road and Stratford.

Cricklewood Railway Station is approximately 1.7km from the site (21-minute walk or 7-minute cycle) and is accessible via the 260 / 266 bus services. Cricklewood Railway Station is located between West Hampstead & Hendon, and is served by Thameslink.

The station provides frequent connections (4 trains per hour) between Sutton (Surrey) and Luton via Central London. The station provides a ticket office and machines, and step free access.

To check real time rail journey information from Cricklewood, visit:

https://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/CRI

For station facilities and ticketing queries, visit:

www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/CRI/details.aspx

www.thetrainline.com

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

CAR SHARING

Car Sharing & Car Clubs

Car Sharing

Travelling with other people by car is an easy way to cut your CO2 emissions and save money. By splitting costs with your fellow passengers you will save on fuel and parking fees.

Use your time as a passenger to read or catch up on work, and of course you won’t have to find a parking space.

For more information on local car share schemes visit:

liftshare.com/uk

blablacar.com

Some Safety Tips if Meeting a New Car Share Buddy

Avoid exchanging your full name or address before you've met someone.
You're never under obligation to take a lift. If you don't feel comfortable, don't go through with the lift - even if it's been agreed.
As with any activity that involves meeting new people, it's advisable to meet in a public place the first time. It's always a good idea to let friends and family know your plans too.

Benefits of Car Sharing

Reduces travel costs;

A commuter who car shares with one person typically saves around £1,000 a year.

Reduces wear and tear on your own vehicle;

Helps reduce congestion;

If half of UK motorists car shared one day a week, pollution would be reduced by 10% and traffic jams by 20%

Reduces stress levels related to driving; and
Expands social networks.

Car Clubs

Zip Car operates two car club spaces on St Pauls Avenue, within 350m of Clifton Mansions (approximately 4-minute walk).

Enterprise Car Club additionally offers a car club space within 700m (approximately 8-minute walk) of Clifton Mansions.

All spaces offer a sustainable alternative to car ownership and are within a suitable walking distance.

Residents at Clifton Mansions are entitled to a 2-year car club membership and £50 driving credit. Your Travel Plan Coordinator will be in touch with information on how to claim this.

For further details on how to sign up for your membership, please see the Zip Car and Enterprise Car Club Websites:

www.zipcar.com/en-gb

www.enterprisecarclub.co.uk/gb/en/home.html

Taxis

Taxis can form an important element of sustainable journeys and can be a helpful alternative to using your car.

You could share your journey by taxi with a friend or family member or use it as part of your journey by public transport, perhaps by getting a taxi to Cricklewood Station.

There are several private hire taxi operators in Willesden and the surrounding area, with whom you can pre-book taxis.

Willesden Green MiniCabs

Willesden Green MiniCabs is a taxi/minicab company that operates throughout London

Located on 74a Walm Lane.

02039519579.

Local Willesden MiniCabs

Local Willesden MiniCabs is a locally run taxi service, providing travel throughout Willesden and surrounding areas.

Located on 237b High Road.

02039519835.

Taxis

Home Deliveries

Several major supermarkets offer home delivery services to
Clifton Mansions, so why not save time, money and petrol and have your groceries delivered?

Sainsbury's

The nearest Sainsbury’s superstore is in Willesden and is open 8am – 10pm. A home delivery service is available here. High Road, Willesden, NW10 2TD.

www.sainsburys.co.uk/shop/gb/groceries

Ocado

An online only supermarket offering a wide range of fresh groceries, essentials, toys and more delivered to your door.

www.ocado.com

Asda

The nearest Asda superstore is in Wembley and is open 24 hours on weekdays. A home delivery service is available here.

Forty Ln, Wembley HA9 9EX.

www.asda.com

Did you know?

Car travel for food shopping account for about 40% of all UK shopping trips by car, or about 5% of all car use in the UK!

HOME DELIVERIES

Run Commute

If you’ve never heard of run commuting, then it’s exactly what it sounds like. People choose to run to and from work, rather than driving, getting the bus or using other modes.

It’s a trend that is growing in popularity too! In 2018, Strava recorded a 70% increase in run commutes compared to 2017, which itself was up 50% on 2016!

Running really is the perfect way to be more active – it’s free and you can start right outside your door! You can do it as little or as often as you like and, with run commuting you can fit it into your daily routine.

Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and they encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians.

Gladstone parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9:00 at Gladstone Park, Kendal Road, London, NW10 1JH, approximately 750m north of Clifton Mansions. For more information see: www.parkrun.org.uk/gladstone/

Tips for run commuting

Prepare the night before
Plan your route
Build up gradually to the full commute-hw about getting public transport half way and running the rest?
Buy a good backpack to carry everything
Invest in a good coat, reflective clothing and a light for the winter- be safe, be seen!
Pack light to save weight
If it is safe to do so listen to some music or a podcast to help the miles fly by
Figure out your shower situation at work beforehand
Find a goal to train for, or a running buddy to help you stay motivated.

Run Commute

HOME WORKING

Home Working

Reducing the need to travel to work or during working hours can save time and money whilst benefitting the environment.

If you work from home just once a fortnight you are reducing your
commute by 10%, which saves you both time and money.

Studies have shown that people who work from home generate lower carbon emissions, reduce air pollution, use less petrol / diesel, use less paper, use less plastic and have a better work life balance, so why not give it a go? You may even find you are more productive as you’re not being interrupted.

Remote and flexible working allows you to balance your work and
home life commitments and leave you feeling great!

The Flexible Working Regulations 2014 give any employee with at least 26 weeks’ service the right to request flexible working arrangements from their employer. This may include reducing your hours to work part-time, changing your start and finish time, having flexibility with your start and finish time (sometimes known as ‘flexitime’), doing your hours over fewer days (‘compressed hours’), working from home or elsewhere (‘remote working’) or sharing your job with someone else.

For more information on requesting flexible working, visit:

acas.org.uk/making-a-flexible-working-request

Sustainable Travel Events

You can get involved with sustainable travel events, which promote the opportunity to try out alternative and more sustainable modes of travel to your workplace or education centre.

For more information and how to stay up to date and sign up to events, please visit the websites below.