News on EX-TRA Redbridge

Thank you all for sharing your comments, on the South Woodford Mobility Hub, and on local street space in South Woodford and Wanstead!

We really appreciate you taking part in the EX-TRA research project.

For those who have signed up to email updates, but not yet responded, we hope you might find some time this weekend. The survey about the Mobility Hub takes less than 10 minutes, and the map-based survey about the local area about 3 minutes. Please email us for any questions: extraproject@westminster.ac.uk.

Here's a couple of updates from the University of Westminster team:

Meet our interviewers at George Lane on Thursdays

Our interviewers from charity Living Streets will be standing outside the Mobility Hub on Thursdays, chatting to local people. If you're passing through George Lane, why not pass by Tipi Coffee café and tell them more about what you think about the Hub? You might also have seen our colourful blue leaflet in local shops.

If you've responded, verify your email address, to make sure your comment counts

A few people have not clicked 'Confirm comment' in the email sent by Commonplace, after you have completed the survey. Unfortunately according to Commonplace rules, you need to verify your email address this way. The email sent by Commonplace is titled 'Please confirm your comment for EX-TRA Redbrige' - please use this to search your email inbox.

Check out the conversation on Facebook 'Woodford, South Woodford and Wanstead Memories and Life Group'

After we posted on Facebook about the research, there's been a lively discussion about the pros and cons of the South Woodford Mobility Hub. Have a read: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Woodfordwansteadlife/permalink/923969148294042/ . Do share with friends and family to see what they think!

What is a Mobility Hub? What is a parklet? Some examples

Redbridge Council calls the South Woodford structure a Mobility Hub because it provides access to multiple transport options in one place, including an EV car-sharing vehicle bay and bicycle parking stand. You can read more about the Hub concept here: https://www.meristemdesign.co.uk/news/2021/7/5/meristems-parklets-awarded-uks-1st-accredited-mobility-hub

A kerbside seating area repurposed from car parking spaces, like the one on George Lane, is often called a 'parklet'. There are manydifferent types in the UK right now, with large and small seating areas, with EV charging and without. In the future, they could accommodate e-scooter and bike-share access. See some examples and pictures here: https://www.meristemdesign.co.uk/news/2021/7/5/meristems-parklets-awarded-uks-1st-accredited-mobility-hub