Transport

Walking and safety

• Most people either walk or travel by bus at night in Wandsworth
• You want better walking facilities in the night time with more wayfinding and signage
• Underpasses, side roads and quiet areas feel unsafe
• Back alleyways are unlit and attract crime
• Better lighting is needed across Town and Local Centres
• Transport hubs and interchanges between bus stops and stations can feel unsafe at night
• Women shift workers feel unsafe at night at bus stops and walking home
• LGBTQI+ community feel unsafe after dark, especially in quiet areas
• Some businesses do not allow their younger staff to work at night
• Some youth clubs walk their young people home

Cycling

• Bike stands are often located in dark and uninviting places and there is a fear of crime when using the stands, as well as bikes being stolen 
• Need more Santander cycle docks

Public transport

• Public transport needs to be safer, especially for those with protected characteristics such as young people, women and the LGBTQI+ community
• Need to improve accessibility across the borough as it is hard to reach some parts by public transport
• Concerns around the loss of some bus routes and the frequency of night busses 
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Taxis / private transport

• Not everyone can afford taxis, artists for example performing at venues often cannot afford taxis to go home at night
• Some businesses have budgets to pay for women and vulnerable staff to travel home at night by taxi, but not all can afford this
• Free parking may not serve sustainability interests but helps with safety at night for some people

Public Transport 

• Work with TfL, National Rail and other transport providers to create safe, vibrant environments at transport hubs and bus stops at night
• Interventions to improve the experience at busy interchanges and transport hubs, such as public artwork, calming music, seating and sustainable greening
• Council to consider licencing and later opening hours decisions to support a safe environment at transport hubs
• Links between bus stops, train and tube stations should be well lit and easy to find at night, including for people with accessibility needs
• Information campaign to let passengers know how to seek help if concerning situations arise i.e notifying bus driver if something unsettling happens on their bus
• Engage with TfL and rail companies about affordability of transport and experiences of transport for night workers, especially for women and ethnic Review frequency and routes of evening and late-night services to see if current availability is fit-for-purpose, especially in areas underserved by public transport

Walking and wayfinding

• TfL’s Legible London signs placed in all town and local centres
• Strive to remove street clutter, litter and enforce fly-tipping
• Clear wayfinding interventions and safer crossings, including through creative lighting with women’s safety in mind, that are accessible and inclusive for all
• Implement the Council’s Walking and Cycling Strategy

Cycling

• As proposed in the Wandsworth Walking and Cycling Strategy, use the London Cycling Design Standards to ensure all new cycle tracks in the borough meet Cycleway standards
• Place new bike stands in safe and well-lit areas near late opening venues and outside active frontages
• Engage with TfL, e-bike operators and other providers on existing bike stands and new placements in safe and convenient places like stations, for flexible travel options at night
• Introduce night-time confidence building cycle sessions to encourage people to use active travel at night and educate on cycle safety such as lighting and high-vis accessories at night
• Encourage young people to take up cycling at night through incentives in schools and youth clubs

Private transport

• Council to work with TfL, Police and taxi providers to help ensure the safety of taxi users
• More car club bays to be introduced
• Review accessible parking availability in town centres and increase spaces if needed

Deliveries

• Provision for delivery drivers of all types recognising them as night workers, such as designated parking spaces for HGV and delivery drivers waiting for jobs, with a view to also minimising disruption to residents and pedestrians
• Incentivise businesses to use more sustainable forms of transport at night, such as e-cargo bikes, particularly for doorstep / last mile deliveries