Current Freight Issues Group
meeting notes
Date/Time: 16th February 2011 10:30 to 13:00
Venue: Chalk Suite Meeting Room 2, University of Westminster, 35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS
Notes of meeting held 16th February 2011
Present
Michael Browne (Chair) University of Westminster
Dennis Lynch CLFQP
Mike Bracey Brewery Logistics Group
Hugh Brennan London Borough of Westminster
Gordon Telling Freight Transport Association
Sally Crewe London Borough of Southwark
Jolyon Drury Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
Dan Johnson Transport for London
Michael Tamlin DHL
Roy Turner London Borough of Camden
Ian Wainwright Transport for London
Jerry Ward John Lewis Partnership
Amanda Francis AICES
Freddie Talberg PIE
Mike Hudson PIE
Tracy Cox London Borough of Westminster
Helen Fallon London Borough of Islington
Keith Abbott Clean Linen Services
David Silvey ODA
Gordon Sutherland Crossrail
Adrian Boughtflower Crossrail
Item 1
Welcome, introductions and apologies.
MB welcomed everyone and introductions were made.
Item 2
Notes of the last meeting (Current Freight Issues Group meeting of 5th October 2010.
The meeting notes were agreed. There were no outstanding items which were not covered in the current meeting agenda.
Item 3
Crossrail presentation by Gordon Sutherland and Adrian Boughtflower
Gordon and Adrian gave a current update on progress with Crossrail, relating to Central London. The main areas covered were:-
Sustainable transport
Lorry routes
Traffic Co-ordination Centre
Lorry Holding Areas
Lorry driver training
Freight Operators Recognition Scheme
Construction
A number of questions about the presentation were satisfactorily answered, and DL agreed to issue a link to Gordon for members who had more detailed questions. ([email protected])
Item 4
Delivery Servicing Plans (DSP) Presentation
Ian Wainwright gave a presentation on the work that TfL had done in this area. Ian confirmed that the benefits from a DSP implementation were as follows:-
Reducing congestion and local traffic impacts
Reduction in CO2
Reduction in road traffic casualties
Improvement in air quality
Better environment
One example given on DSP’s implementation was the TfL “Palestra” Building, where deliveries were reduced by 25%. It was confirmed that the most difficult part of a DSP implementation was finding the right person to champion the work/project.
Some discussion took place on the growth of LGVs (vans up to 3.5 tonnes) and HGVs (lorries), it was agreed this subject should be included on the next CLFQP agenda.
(link http://www.tfl.gov.uk/microsites/freight/documents/Delivery-and-Servicing-Plans.pdf)
Item 5
ODA update
David Silvey and Ian Wainwright updated the group on the current position with the Olympics.
There has been a change of responsibly and structure of the ODA relating to the “Delivery” aspects for Freight. With immediate effect TfL are responsible for:
1 Travel demand strategy
2 Travel demand work stream
3 Road Freight Management
Under these changes TfL will be responsible for delivery of the Olympic Route Network (ORN).
They hope to have the road maps out ASAP. Closely followed by the Road Event Plans. With local area traffic plans issued later.
Event testing will be carried out using the Mountain Bike event. David Silvey confirmed the Road Freight Working Group was working well and up to speed. The main contact for Freight will still be via David Silvey.
Members asked to be updated on Event timings. David agreed to inform DL on these.
Members were concerned that no fixed date for the issue of maps had been agreed, reminding everyone that these are important documents for the Freight industry to plan their operations during the Olympic Games.
Item 6
Cycling/Super Highways and TfL meeting update
Mike Bracey reported back on the meeting with Richard Shirley at TfL held on the 10 January.
Mike was concerned that the paper issued by Richard Shirley did not cover the concerns the CLFQP had raised on this subject., and thought no progress had been made from a Freight perspective. Mike also tabled a paper from the London Assembly Transport Committee on this subject. After a long discussion the general consensus was for support for the Cycle Hire Scheme but some reservation on the Superhighways. The main issues which were still outstanding are:
1 Changes to loading restrictions
2 Out of hour’s deliveries
3 TfL should be prepared to listen to our requirement/observations
4 How will drivers deal with the increase width of Superhighways
After the meeting MB & DL agreed to write/contact Richard Shirley asking for a formal reply or minutes to the meeting.
Item 7
Freight Consolidation Workshop 5th April 2011
DL outlined the half day workshop planned for 5th April this year. Confirming the venue would be in Regent Street and the proposal would be to have three formal presentations, followed by a discussion Workshop with an extended panel. This workshop is mainly for the benefit of the Boroughs as they have all put Freight Consolidation into their plans. Members were asked to consider who they should invite to this event.
DL agreed to prepare the necessary programme for this event.
Item 8
LIP/Transport Plan and the CLFQP
DL had analysed the Boroughs LIP’s/Transport plans and found these key areas which related to Freight.
1 Noise
2 Zero Emission/Electric Vehicles
3 Consolidation/Micro Consolidation
4 Reduction of “Heavy” vehicles on certain roads
5 Reduction of PCN’s
6 Reduced Congestion
7 Improving “Kerb Space”
MB agreed that the CLFQP would compile a response back to the Boroughs on their LIP and Transport Plans. Highlighting where the CLFQP could support Freight initiatives
Item 9
Members update / any other business
MB confirmed that David Prescott was preparing a short report on the successes of the CLFQP, its administration and structure. This paper will be completed in March.
Mike Hudson outlined his work with the route Planning software that PIE were developing, and asked the Boroughs to prioritise the data he requires to complete this project.
Hugh Brennan confirmed the Westminster Parking Review which was out for consultation. He thanked those members who had responded. He also updated the group on the work Emma Jane Kirtland had been undertaking on Electric Vehicles. Contact had been made with suppliers and users of Electric Vehicles, with the report expected some time in late February or early March.
Gordon Telling reminded members of the LTP3 conference that the FTA was holding in Manchester on April 12th.
(the web link is: www.fta.co.uk/events/funding_freight_solutions_through_ltp3_2011.html )
Ian Wainwright confirmed that TfL were updating the Freight Plan and invited members to speak to him if they had any comments or issues.
Mike Bracey raised the issue of the Royal Wedding, the route, the details and security. Ian Wainwright agreed to pass all information to DL as soon as they became available. Mike also confirmed the changes to the London Council Parking changes which will increase from the 1st April 2011.
Item 8
Date of next meeting
Thursday 16 June 2011 at 10.30am at Westminster University
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