Intelligent Space Partnership was commissioned to analyse pedestrian flows and crossing behaviour in the area surrounding Angel Tube station. The aim of this project was to provide the evidence to support an informed assessment of the needs of all road and space users in the area. This followed the work ISP undertook in partnership with Alsop Architects on the “A1 rethinking the road” project in 2004. The study comprised the following:

• Analysis of pedestrian flows in the area provided evidence on the patterns of movement and footway crowding.
• The current functioning of crossing facilities for pedestrians was assessed using analysis of formal and 'informal' road crossing activity by pedestrians.
• The locations of pedestrian accidents and comparison with pedestrian crossing routes.

The analysis is being used to inform the design of streetscape improvements in the area.

Poor crossing facilities near Angel Underground Station