Transport throughout London will be under considerable pressure during the Olympic period. With so much going on in the borough there will inevitably be an impact on both local roads and public transport.
How might it affect your business?
Deliveries, collections and servicing
Due to temporary changes to the roads during the local events, many businesses such as shops, pubs, hotels and restaurants will need to consider the implications for deliveries. Go to: www.tfl.gov.uk/2012
An online freight journey planner will be launched this spring to help navigate yourway around the various events, congestion and banned turns. Transport for London
has also produced a practical guide on how to minimise noise from out-of-hours deliveries. Visit www.tfl.gov.uk/2012outofhoursdeliveries
Staff travel
Journeys will be affected across London. To find out more about how roads and public transport will be affected, visit GetAheadoftheGames.com, follow the Twitter feed @GAOTG, or email getaheadofthegames@tfl.gov.uk.
Waste and recycling
Please check with your commercial waste contractor if they will continue service as usual during The Games. Road closures and congestion may mean collection times. will need to be changed, particularly during the period 24 July -1 August. Go to: www.richmond.gov.uk/richmond_upon_thames_2012 or call 08456 122660
Local briefings
The Games is likely to affect staff, deliveries and customers particularly in the borough. To help you prepare, TfL and the Council are hosting a series of workshops:
Breakfast briefing – Friday 30 March 2012 at 8am - 9am
Evening briefing – Friday 30 March 2012 at 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Both events are in the Clarendon Hall, York House, Twickenham, TW1 3AA
To rsvp for one of these events email: Olympics@richmond.gov.uk
There are also a series of briefings specifically for businesses in Twickenham, Ham, Teddington, Hampton Wick, Richmond and St Margaret’s. To see dates and further information, go to: www.richmond.gov.uk/richmond_upon_thames_2012
