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Hammersmith Broadway
Surface level crossings
A new Southern Plaza for Hammersmith
The Talgarth rd / A4 presents a barrier between the Broadway Centre and the area to the south, including the Apollo, Riverside Studios, the river, the hospital and offices along the riverside.
To cross the A4 you have to go down a subway. Soon new offices will be built along the river. To add to any congestion cyclists will soon be encouraged to wheel their bikes through the subway under the Fulham Palace rd.
Surface level crossings have been very successful on the north side of the gyratory. They are possible on the south side.
They could enhance the whole area, bringing the town centre back to the people.
Buses
There is news of a possible change to bus station operations. If in the future buses did not leave by the southern exit it would make surface level crossings far more satisfactory. It would have a great impact.
Planning decisions concerning bus operations should consider the effect upon future surface level crossings. The effects of alternative proposals on the whole gyratory should be considered.
Below* are set out two options on how surface level crossings could be designed, The second option has no buses leaving the bus station by the southern exit. It is far superior.
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