CAE’s Crossing London project aimed to improve access and inclusion in the pedestrian environment on five of London’s most iconic bridges.
The project was created for London’s biggest charity funder, City Bridge Foundation, which looks after Blackfriars Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Southwark Bridge, London Bridge and Tower Bridge.
Participants took park in the Crossing London project by,
- Completing an online survey
- Joining an informal Digital Walks workshop.
Whether people regularly used the bridges, used them occasionally, avoided certain bridges, or avoided crossing by bridge altogether, we wanted to hear about their experience.
We were also interested in whether accessibility should include how the history and importance of the bridges are shared and experienced.
Survey and workshop responses will contribute to a report for City Bridge Foundation and help shape future plans for the bridges.
Online survey
Participants told us about their experience of crossing and using the bridges by filling out the survey.
Digital Walks workshops
Some participants joined CAE online for a workshop conversation about accessibility on Blackfriars Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Southwark Bridge, London Bridge and Tower Bridge.
During the workshop, we traveled virtually, using digital maps, across each of the bridges whilst discussing:
- How people felt in certain parts of the bridge
- Any barriers to access, memories and stories
- Ideas for improvements.
We heard from bridge and non-bridges users during these informal drop in sessions, which ran from 23 to 25 September.
For further information please contact CAE by email at consultancy@cae.org.uk.