Better Cycle Infrastructure in Southwark

Rik 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 … Read More

Safe Cycle Route and Junction Design

Open 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 … Read More

Brunel Bridge

The autumn infrastructure plan announced today (Dec 4th, 2014) is pretty depressing reading (https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/381884/2902895_NationalInfrastructurePlan2014_acc.pdf).  15 billion for roads, 114 million for the 8 “cycling cities”.  So cycling just 0.76% of … Read More

Deptford Creek Swing Bridge – Nearly ready

Recent pictures from Greenwich Cyclists and intelligence from Healthy Rider David Senior show the long-awaited bridge on National Route 4 swinging.  Cannot find a date for official opening, however.  (Photos … 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

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

Southwark’s Annual Monitoring Report

Annual Monitoring Report – a miixed bag says Jeremy …..

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/downloads/download/2873/annual_monitoring_prospectus

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