Planning
St Thomas St consultation – we say “strongly disagree” because eastbound cycling not allowed.
April 11, 2018 | Bruce LynnSouthwark 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
Old Kent Road Area Action Plan further consultation
February 20, 2018 | Bruce LynnTHIS 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
Elephant and Castle Audit
April 13, 2017 | Bruce LynnVerdict – Better Overall
Cyclists overall think the new peninsula layout is an improvement. The A3 route, the one with the highest cycle flows, is clearly safer now and more cyclists are using it. The route to St George’s Circus … Read More
London Bridge/Tooley St: GO SLOW!!
May 6, 2016 | Bruce LynnWe 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
Creating the best people environment around London Bridge Station
November 4, 2015 | Bruce LynnLondon 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
Southwark Cyclists strongly oppose plans for Camberwell Green
August 14, 2015 | Andy CawdellWe recently blogged about the council’s proposals for Camberwell Green and surrounding area. The plans are a throwback to the 1980s, with no safe space for cycling, even though the Council’s own Strategy is committed to it. Instead, we’ve got several … Read More
Quietway 1: first junction modified
March 19, 2015 | Bruce LynnHistory was made last week in Southwark. OK – its not quite on the scale of the signing of Magna Carta. But it is important for cycling in London.
The first junction on one of the Quietways promised in the … Read More
Central Grid in Southwark – a progress report
February 22, 2015 | Bruce LynnWhere 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 2016 we should have all the E-W grid routes, and … Read More
Better Cycle Infrastructure in Southwark
January 25, 2015 | Bruce LynnRik Andrew was invited to lead a discussion of cycling infrastructure at the meeting on Jan 14th 2015. Favourite quotes: “One major hazard on a route will deter 98% of potential users”; Regarding the proposed Central Grid, … Read More
Safe Cycle Route and Junction Design
January 8, 2015 | Bruce LynnOpen session of Southwark Cyclists to start the next regular Wednesday meeting. Starts 6.30pm at Better Bankside on Wednesday January 14th 2015.
Rik Andrew, Co-Chair of the LCC Infrastructure Review Group will present his views and lead a discussion on … Read More