Cycling and the OKRAAP

OKRAAP =Old Kent Road Area Action Plan

Southwark Cyclists were invited to make a short presentation at the latest Forum session on July 27th organised by Southwark Council as part … Read More

Central Grid in Southwark – a progress report

Where we are at Feb 20th 2015 – report compiled by Bruce Lynn

Summary

• As the map shows, in Southwark we are not doing badly.
• By the end of … Read More

Crystal Palace Parade – a personal view

Southwark Council is holding a consultation regarding proposals to significantly improve the Crystal Palace Parade / Westwood Hill / Sydenham Hill and Fountain Drive road junctions.

Note this post is … Read More

North South Cycle Superhighway – St Georges Circus

Key conclusions

1. Most southbound cyclists will exit the NS CSH for London Rd; TfL’s plans probably will be adequate for this – but may not be.

2. It is … Read More

Loughborough Junction Revamp

Lambeth have an ambitious scheme for Loughborough Junction out to consultation until Oct 22nd.  Aim is to improve the area for residents, cyclists and pedestrians by reducing traffic – actually … Read More

Quietway 2 – First consultation responses

Quietway 2, specifically the large part running through Southwark, is the first to reach the public consultation stage.  Southwark Cyclists had a good look at the plans at the last … Read More

Quietway 2

TfLs new Cycling Quietways programme gets underway this year and one of the first 2 routes, Quietway 2 (Q2), runs across the north of Southwark (Route is shown at … Read More

Central Grid – more comments please

Central Grid Comments.

Have received some good comments, but would like more.  So here are some specific points.

Priorities.  LCC is keen to promote a “core grid” for fast implementation.  … Read More

Improvements planned for NR4 near Blackfriars Bridge

Many of you will have cycled National Route 4 parallel to the river.  The section from Tate Modern to Upper Ground has always been a problem as it involves a … Read More