Space for cycling
St Thomas St consultation – we say “strongly disagree” because eastbound cycling not allowed.
April 11, 2018 | Bruce Lynn
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 … Read More
Dunton Road Crossing – first new signalised crossing on a Quietway
November 28, 2015 | Bruce Lynn
The photo shows the new crossing lights at the Dunton Rd/Willow Walk/Lynton Rd intersection. Photo taken on Healthy Ride on Nov 28th 2015. Crossing lights due to go live on … Read More
Look – No Bollards! Work on Quietway 1 gets underway
February 13, 2015 | Bruce Lynn
Work on the eastern sections of Quietway 1 has started. Photo shows the link between Oxley Close and Chaucer Drive. This is where the “Forest of Bollards” used to be. … 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
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
Quietway 2
July 7, 2014 | Bruce Lynn
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
Parking on CS7 – a common problem
June 23, 2014 | Bruce Lynn
Nice example of inconsiderate, illegal parking. While we were having our Bike Week Breakfast at the Isalnd Cafe on Southwark Park Road (see post below), a large articulated truck stopped … Read More
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April 8, 2014 | Andy Cawdell
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