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Cross River Tram: a glimpse of the future
24 April 2007
Life-size tram carriage shows transport future at the Elephant
Hundreds of people dropped into a recent exhibition showing the importance of the Cross River Tram project to the major regeneration schemes at the Elephant and Castle and the Aylesbury Estate. The joint event with TfL gathered local views on the benefits and impact of the tram. A life sized tram carriage was winched into place on Thurlow Road and created quite a stir, as it provided a glimpse of the future.
Cllr Nick Stanton, leader of Southwark Council, said: We have shown how the Cross River Tram supports regeneration by improving the image of an area and making it easier to get to, while also supporting the long-term future by introducing permanent fixed transport links."The trams green credentials also make it an attractive option. Fewer cars means less pollution; the Croydon Tramlink has reduced the number of car journeys by four million trips each year.
TfL received a high degree of support from Southwark businesses and residents during the formal route option consultation in 2006. Some of their comments were presented for the first time at the event and included:
It would be great if this route could improve the park by increasing visitors and lighting.
We need to sort out depot first.
I am sure it will be a wonderful experience crossing Burgess Park every day. It is a great open space for us all.
Please, bring the tram to Peckham.
The full analysis of over 5,000 responses TfL received will be available on www.connectingsouthwark.com in early June 2007.
For background information on the tram see: http://www.connectingsouthwark.com
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