Campaigns
New Southwark Plan (our response)
March 5, 2018 | SallyEvaWhen even the author of an opinion thinks it might not be rivetingly exciting you know that it could well be very dull indeed.
However, stuff can appear dull and be very important. Among our members is a guy who … Read More
Old Kent Road Area Action Plan further consultation
February 20, 2018 | Bruce Lynn
THIS IS IMPORTANT – PLEASE HAVE YOUR SAY Consultation deadline is March 21st Introduction
Southwark Council are consulting on their updated area action plan for the Old Kent Rd Area. This area runs from the Lewisham border to Harper Rd … Read More
Hostile Streets – new report from GLA Transport Committee
December 22, 2017 | Bruce Lynn
This month (December 2017) a new report lambasts TfL for not implementing the Mayor’s Healthy Streets agenda. It also proposed a serious look at Chris Boardman’s proposal to change the priority at junctions so that turning traffic gives way to … Read More
Mythbusting
December 6, 2017 | SallyEvaExperts shmexberts don’t you just hate’em. Southwark council can’t stand the idea of segregated cycle lanes through Bermondsey — causing congestion, making the air dirty, killing local shops and making little children’s hair turn green.
Well……………cyclists don’t know anything about … Read More
Patrol – Highbury Corner Sept 2017 – late report
November 20, 2017 | Andy Cawdell
We had a look around the proposed works – in need of work!
Patrol – Highbury Corner Sept 2017 MB2 FB1
New Southwark Spine proposals – are they up to much? (spoiler: they are not)
November 19, 2017 | Lucia Quenya
A simple test for good cycling infrastructure: if you can’t take your less confident non-cycling loved one on it then it isn’t up to par. If conditions mean it is uncomfortable to hold a leisurely chat, then that’s also a … Read More
Camberwell Grove closure: but what about…?
October 21, 2017 | Elizabeth Eden
We want Camberwell Grove bridge kept as a cycling / walking bridge only:
https://membership.lcc.org.uk/take-action-keep-camberwell-grove-bridge-closed
Since some people have concerns about keeping motor traffic off the bridge, we hope this post will help. Read More
Cycle to Work Day Sept 13th – Lots of Prizes!
September 8, 2017 | Bruce Lynn
Take the Bike Train and you can enter a national prize draw. Details at https://www.cycletoworkday.org/ In fact you do not even have to use the Bike Train – anyone pledging to cycle to work on the 13th can enter. So … Read More
Active Travel in Southwark 2017 – The health economic impact of walking and cycling
September 6, 2017 | Bruce Lynn
This is a Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) and was presented at a meeting at Tooley St on August 17th 2017 by Melinda Chau, Public Health Policy Officer, Southwark Council.
The report gives a summary of the health benefits of … Read More
Bishopsgate (A10) junction with Wormwood Street
September 1, 2017 | Andy Cawdell
The UKPN traffic management proposals involved a southbound closure to all traffic to facilitate utility connections for 100 Bishopsgate.
TfL and UKPN investigated a cycle way through the works to mitigate the approx. 800 commuters during the morning peak. Due … Read More