4. Assessment of impact and outcomes of the Stratford Gyratory Project This assessment looks at the impact of the project on the equality characteristics that it is most relevant to, and the recommendations that will be put in place to mitigate where there they may be any resulting adverse impact. The impact is assessed in terms of POSITIVE, NEGATIVE or NEUTRAL. EqIA Strand Age Disability Class or Socio-economic Disadvantage Recommendation Stratford High Street/Great Eastern Road/Broadway POSITIVE Enhancing the area near the High Street would provide better crossing facilities for people of all ages. POSITIVE Enhancing this section would provide better crossing facilities and improved footway surface for people with mobility issues. However there is potential conflict between cyclists and users at crossing points. POSITIVE Better public realm and improved crossing facilities for all. This area will provide better crossing facilities. The public realm will improve within this area, with cycle facilities to be implemented. Where there is interaction between cyclists and pedestrians measurements will be put in place to slow cyclists down. The public realm footway surfacing will be looked at as a part of a wider scheme. Great Eastern Road/Stratford Bus Station/Station Street POSITIVE Improved access, better crossing facilities, improved transport links to buses, taxis and Stratford Station. Better journey times. POSITIVE Improved access to buses i.e. better sited bus stops and taxi stops. Better journey times. Better crossing facilities and POSITIVE Accessibility improved, better transport links i.e. better sited bus stops and better crossing points. Better sited bus stops which will allow travelling to various locations easier. More bus stops will be installed as a part of the gyratory becoming a two-way working. Proposals are being considered to relocate taxis closer to the station entrance. Better and wider crossing facilities will be provided for all
and restaurants. Better footway space with less street clutter. Better transports links which will encourage people to come into the area. cluttered street environment Possible shared space conflict between cyclists and pedestrians. conflict when cyclists are shifted to the carriageway. Cycle facilities are better. Transport links improved. Improved public spaces to encourage communities to interact. will be clutter free. Footways were possible will be wider to allow pedestrians to move freely. Cyclists will be segregated in some sections so the interaction between cyclists and pedestrians will be minimal in certain areas. Where there is interaction between cyclists and pedestrians measurements will be put in place to slow cyclists down. Broadway/West Ham Lane POSITIVE All ages can access the area with improved public realm and transport links. Better layouts so all ages can gather to socialise. Area to be more inviting with less traffic. Places where markets can be accessed. POSITIVE Improved footway surfaces with less clutter for people with mobility issues. Area to socialise. Better transport links which can be accessed easily. Possible shared space conflict between cyclists and users. POSITIVE Areas to socialise which will be created as a part of improving the public realm. Reduce street clutter therefore more inviting for people to use the area. Create places for resting. Transport links will be improved with easier accessibility. This area will be shared space with limited access to vehicles for delivery/loading. Proposals are currently being looked at as a part of the design to enhance the public realm with soft landscaping. Where there is interaction between cyclists and pedestrians measurements will be put in place to slow cyclists down. Table 2 EqIA Assessment of the Stratford Gyratory Scheme Delivery