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Southwark Cyclists position on cycle paths/lanes:

Submitted by alex
on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 9:09pm

Southwark Cyclists wants bicycling to be a safe and attractive transport option for everyone in Southwark.

We do not think this can be achieved unless more road space on the main roads is dedicated to cycling, especially at junctions.

Southwark Cyclists is therefore keen for wide, protected cycle lanes to be factored into the Council's Transport Plan wherever they are needed and appropriate to give cyclists safety and to give new cyclists, as well as people who want to start cycling, reassurance.

Southwark Cyclists fully supports the London Cycling Campaign’s call for safer cycling throughout London.

Southwark Cyclists are involved with TfL and LCC's Junction Review Process which began in March 2012.

Although many of the main roads in Southwark are not managed by Southwark Council, we encourage the Council to join us in applying pressure on Transport for London to improve conditions on these roads.

On all the other roads in Southwark, we plan to work closely with the Council to generate an unbroken network of safe, navigable and attractive routes throughout the borough. This can be achieved:

  • by allowing cycle access through many of the routes where motoring is (or can be) restricted - sometimes called ‘filtered permeability’ (Trinity Street a good example in a residential area);
  • with sensitive design of routes through quiet roads, some parks and green spaces where appropriate, making safe and attractive ‘green links’ for both cyclists and pedestrians;
  • through installation of good quality cycle lanes which are at least 2 metres wide, on some roads where this is necessary (recent changes on Southwark Park Road a good example); and,
  • through application and enforcement of 20 mph speed limits in all residential areas. When properly enforced, a 20 mph speed limit significantly reduces the need for separate cycle lanes (Trinity Street and surrounds an excellent example of good practice).

In all its relations with the Council, Southwark Cyclists works in partnership with Southwark Living Streets, aiming to ensure that cycle provision is designed to avoid conflict with pedestrians and is never at their expense.
 

Developed collaboratively by Southwark Cyclists, March 2012

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Southwark Cyclists guiding principles and objectives for cycling in Southwark:

Submitted by alex
on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 8:56pm
  1. Safe cycling on main roads, whether Transport for London’s roads or borough roads, by wherever possible, segregated and protected cycle lanes which are at least 2 metres wide (or wider); where not possible, because of road widths or other factors, maximum traffic speeds of 20 mph, well enforced by speed cameras or otherwise, or other safety features endorsed by a reliable road safety audit; and bicycle friendly junctions - the northern roundabout at the Elephant & Castle has no place in a civilised society. As example, we support continental style designs for roundabouts and tight radii at other junctions.
  2. A safe, convenient and continuous network of traffic-free or lightly trafficked routes which make use of green routes, filtered permeability and well enforced 20 mph maximum speed limits.
  3. Strong action against danger from all motor vehicles, especially heavy goods vehicles, by the Council incorporating binding conditions on HGV safety and driver training in supply contracts and planning consents, and major businesses doing the same for supply contracts.
  4. Adequate cycle parking throughout the borough, including secure residential parking on estates and increased availability around local shops. Distance between stands: at least 1200mm recommended for two sided parking but 1000mm acceptable where space is limited.
  5. Campaign with RoadPeace for improved traffic law enforcement, collision investigation and criminal prosecution.
  6. Build and develop constructive relationships with Southwark Council and Transport for London while standing up strongly for cyclists’ interests.
  7. Promotion of responsible cycling, cycle training and theft prevention.
  8. Respect the needs of pedestrians and work closely with Southwark Living Streets.
  9. Support London Cycling Campaign’s campaigns and priorities alongside our own.
  10. Open, honest and democratic communication, internally and externally.


Developed collaboratively by Southwark Cyclists, March 2012

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Southwark Cyclists Vision: February 2012

Submitted by alex
on Mon, 05/03/2012 - 8:54pm

Researched and written by Jeremy Leach for Southwark Cyclists meeting with Peter John, Des Waters, Cllr Barrie Hargrove, Sally Crewe and other key Councillors on 26 Jan 2012.

This document sets out crucial facts and fgures regarding cycling (and walking) in the borough as well as Southwark Cyclists' goals for the next five years and beyond.

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SC-V4C-PRESENTATION-26Jan12.pdf
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Privacy Policy

Submitted by concrete
on Tue, 28/06/2011 - 6:44pm

Southwark Cyclists recognise that privacy is important.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States . Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Please also refer to the eGroup Privacy Policy on Yahoo.

Members of Southwark Cyclists who are also members of the LCC should also refer to the LCC Terms and Conditions.

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Environmental Policy

Submitted by concrete
on Tue, 28/06/2011 - 6:44pm

Southwark Cyclists is committed to minimising the impact of its activities on the environment.
The key points of its strategy to achieve this are:

  • Minimise waste by ensuring its operations are as efficient as possible
  • Minimise toxic emissions through the use of human-powered vehicles whenever possible.
  • Actively promote recycling both internally and amongst its customers and
    suppliers
  • Meet or exceed all the environmental legislation that relates to Southwark Cyclists
  • Work with like minded individuals and organisations to promote and encourage environmentally responsible actions

This policy will be reviewed at each Annual Meeting.

Southwark Cyclists March 2009

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Quality Management Policy

Submitted by concrete
on Tue, 28/06/2011 - 6:44pm

Southwark Cyclists works hard to be a high quality organisation that
gives all its members, users and other contacts a high quality service
and response.

We are all volunteers and we have no employees and so time for projects,
rides, events etc is necessarily limited. So we try and get it right
first time and every time, to save time.

We are committed to continual improvement and listen to feedback from
our users and our email list. When we organise training classes, for
example, we use feedback forms to evolve and improve what we deliver.

We work hard to promote cycling and are very aware that we are
ambassadors. That means we have a responsibility to ensure the high
quality of all we do.

We will review this policy formally once a year at our Annual Meeting.

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Equal Opportunities Statement and Policy

Submitted by concrete
on Tue, 28/06/2011 - 6:44pm

Key Statement

Southwark Cyclists is committed to ensuring that it provides equal
opportunities in all areas of its activities. The group fully supports
all relevant legislation. We consider that access is of major importance
in the implementation of this policy. By this we mean that we are committed
to ensuring that in all our services, activities, policy and management
committee decisions we will make sure that every aspect of access is
addressed.

Our commitment to opposing all discrimination must be evident in all
aspects of our activities. We undertake to ensure that people providing
services on behalf of this organisation will actively support this policy.
Southwark Cyclists strategy lists the activities and targets being pursued.
These activities and targets should support this policy.

Southwark Cyclists group aims

  • More People on Bikes
  • Better conditions for cyclists
  • Raised Profile of cycling

Policy Aim

The aim of this policy is to ensure equal opportunities for all, irrespective
of age, class, employment status, ethnic or national origins, impaired
abilities, marital status, medical conditions, race, religious beliefs,
responsibilities for children or dependants, sex, sexual orientation,
or unrelated criminal convictions.

Policy Statements

Southwark Cyclists, through its work and activities, will not tolerate
discrimination against people belonging to the above groups. Southwark
Cyclists recognises that discrimination against people from the above
groups is prevalent throughout society.

Southwark Cyclists members, the management committee and the London
Cycling Campaign, which Southwark Cyclists are affiliated to, fully
support this policy. In general, all members have a responsibility to
comply with this policy to ensure equality for all.

  1. Southwark Cyclists openly welcomes all residents, employees and
    other users of the London Borough of Southwark.
  2. Southwark Cyclists aims to provide a volunteering environment in
    which all persons feel equally valued.
  3. Southwark Cyclists recognises that in planning and implementing
    an event, activity or training, it should, take action to ensure equal
    access in line with this policy.
  4. Southwark Cyclists will strive to achieve a membership whose composition
    reflects that of the wider community.
  5. Southwark Cyclists will strive to ensure that all its activities
    attract people from all sectors of the community, and that its activities,
    wherever possible do not discriminate against any group or groups.
  6. Southwark Cyclists will strive to ensure in order to attract people
    from the wider community, appropriate media resources are used.
  7. Southwark Cyclists will regularly update the Southwark Cyclist
    strategy to set specific goals to move Southwark Cyclists to meet
    our Equal Opportunities aims.

Closing Statement

Southwark Cyclists are firmly committed to equal opportunities and
actively seeks to promote it in all aspects of our activities. We believe
that equal opportunities are not a static issue but one that is constantly
changing and evolving. It is our intention to be sensitive to requirements
and adapt to meet the needs of our members and the wider community of
the Borough of Southwark.

Agreed 20th September 1999

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