Planning
Southwark Cyclists strongly oppose plans for Camberwell Green
August 14, 2015 | Andy Cawdell
We 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 … Read More
Quietway 1: first junction modified
March 19, 2015 | Bruce Lynn
History 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 … Read More
Central Grid in Southwark – a progress report
February 22, 2015 | Bruce Lynn
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
Better Cycle Infrastructure in Southwark
January 25, 2015 | Bruce Lynn
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
January 8, 2015 | Bruce Lynn
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
December 2, 2014 | Bruce Lynn
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
November 17, 2014 | Bruce Lynn
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
October 21, 2014 | Bruce Lynn
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
September 28, 2014 | Bruce Lynn 1
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
August 16, 2014 | Bruce Lynn
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