Wanted: cycling contra-flow on St Thomas St

Well this is embarrassing. TfL “engaged” with its public about making St Thomas St one-way. The public hated the idea. Key concerns by this public included “the lack of two-way cycling provision along the length of this street”. Help, someone, what … Read More

St Thomas St consultation – we say “strongly disagree” because eastbound cycling not allowed.

Southwark Cyclists have responded negatively to the plans for St Thomas St.  The proposal does reduce motor traffic levels and speeds (if enforced).  But crucially it does not allow cycling in both directions and does not allow cyclists to get … Read More

St Thomas Street (London Bridge) clear

St Thomas St is clear.  This is the road that runs on the south side of London Bridge Station from Bermondsey St to Borough High St.  It is resurfaced and has east pointing crossing lights (not active).  So the plan … Read More

London Bridge/Tooley St: GO SLOW!!

We have had 4 working days with the new one way+contraflow scheme on Duke St HIll and Tooley St. There have been occasional difficulties due to the high numbers of pedestrians crossing from the station.  Pedestrians are often crossing on … Read More

Take Care passing London Bridge Station on Tooley St

Take home message:  the new layout with only west-bound motor traffic, but 2-way cycling will work.  But there are certain to be teething problems. In particular there is a high chance that pedestrians will obstruct the contraflow cycle lane.  Please … Read More

Southwark Cyclists / TFL Road works ride 18th November 2015

Another useful ride picking up all sorts of issues

See here for our report ………….Cycle Run 18 Nov 2015 v0.3s

Thanks as ever to Francis and Michael for their hard work in completing this report

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Creating the best people environment around London Bridge Station

London Bridge Station is being transformed. This provides the opportunity to look at the area around the station and ask: “How can we make this better for pedestrians and cyclists?”  A Cycle Superhighway along Tooley Street and crossing London Bridge … Read More