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Media Transport Hub – Bloomsbury

Media Transport Hub – Bloomsbury . Ingunn Tilleraas– LOCOG Lead Bus Systems Manager. 26 th October 2011. Media Bus Service Overview Media Transport Hub Overview Media Transport Hub Operations. LOCOG Media Bus Service. Approximately 17,500 Broadcasters + 5,800 Press

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Media Transport Hub – Bloomsbury

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  1. Media Transport Hub – Bloomsbury Ingunn Tilleraas– LOCOG Lead Bus Systems Manager 26th October 2011

  2. Media Bus Service Overview Media Transport Hub Overview Media Transport Hub Operations

  3. LOCOG Media Bus Service Approximately 17,500 Broadcasters + 5,800 Press Serviced from LOCOG Depot at Royals Business Park Onward service from Media Bus Mall and Media Transport Hub • Non-secure service Utilises a mixture of vehicles, approximately 691across the UK Olympic Games13July-15 August & Paralympic Games 26 August-12September 2012 • No service currently scoped during transition period • 24-hour services during operational times

  4. LOCOG Media Bus Service Overview

  5. LOCOG Media Bus Service Overview

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  7. LOCOG Media Bus Service Overview

  8. Media Transport Hub – Overview Located on roadways around Russell Square Gardens Strategically placed to service Media Accommodation Peak service - Up to 120 buses and coaches Servicing the Press, estimated at 5,000 16th July-15th August 2012, 24-hour services • Media hotels to the Hub on foot or by taxi • Hub onwards by bus or coach to the venues, and IBC/MPC • Hub to IBC/MPC is the only 24hr service • Peak hours will be 06:00 -10:00 & 18:00 – 22:00 Proposed pre-loading areas on Montague St, Malet St Cardington St and Euston Station Planning Application agreed

  9. Operations 15 of 48 hotels within 10 minute walk • Javelin Services to all competition venues except Lee Valley White Water Centre and Hadleigh Farm 30-minute frequencies Service to each venue begins 3 days prior to competition and runs service runs -3/+4 hrs Venue Load Zones Operations Area Accommodation Load Zones Accommodation and Venue Drop Area

  10. Operations Reviewed with Camden Reviewed with ORN Team IBIS hotel, Cardington Street will be used as the driver break location

  11. Operations Indicative Bus/Coach routing to/from Break Area and Media Transport Hub

  12. Access during the operation of the hub Pedestrian access largely as normal Exception is north and west sides of square, where it will be managed to allow frontage access, and encourage alternative routes where possible No permitting for pedestrian access Vehicle access within restricted area by permitting system Allows access for those who require it, whilst minimising background traffic Detail of permitting being worked through with LB Camden Deliveries will be granted access into the restricted area where necessary We will communicate with local residents and businesses about the best times of the day to access the restricted area for deliveries etc. At peak times there may be a delay to wait for congestion to clear There will be some other changes to the road network around Russell Square, to enable the ORN to operate. Southampton Row/ Woburn Place and Euston Road will be open to all traffic, but they will have a Games Lane and some other restrictions such as no right turns and stopping restrictions. More details at www.tfl.gov.uk/ORN

  13. Thank You

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