Travel in London Report
A lack of a clearly defined, well planned cycling network is hindering the growth of cycling in London.
limited to the area of Camden Cyclists:
4 issues found for 'cycling':
Created by Simon Parker // 1 thread
A lack of a clearly defined, well planned cycling network is hindering the growth of cycling in London.
Created by Simon Munk // 1 thread
London Assembly says:
Our investigation
What different approaches could TfL and London boroughs take to improve junctions and increase walking and cycling in Outer London?
Small pockets of improvement don’t change the fact that most London streets are dominated by traffic and noise. They are hostile places even to step out into for a pint of milk.
On behalf of the London Assembly Transport Committee, Caroline Russell AM is investigating how our streets and junctions can become more people-friendly.
Get involved
There are a number of specific questions the Committee is seeking to answer. Please address any questions where you have relevant views and information to share, and feel free to cover any other issues you would like the Committee to consider.
Are there lessons to be learned from previous junction improvements?
How can we enable more people to walk and cycle?
How can we make our streets and junctions less hostile to people getting around by bike and on foot?
How do you get all road users on board?
Please email transportcommittee@london.gov.uk by August 11 and share the investigation on Twitter using #OuterLondonJunctions
Key Facts
The Mayor and TfL are promoting walking and cycling as a form of active travel and a way to reduce health inequalities - however, currently, over 40 percent of Londoners fall short of the recommended 150 minutes of activity per week.
TfL research has found that people who live in Outer London tend to walk less than those who live in Inner London. Public transport coverage is lower and car ownership is higher in Outer London, with cars making up a larger share of journeys. In particular, people who live in Outer London are less likely to walk children to school, walk to see friends or relatives, and walk to pubs, restaurants and cinemas.
In 2015:
53 percent of Inner Londoners walked at least five journeys a week, compared to 35 percent of Outer Londoners
47 percent of Inner Londoners walked as part of longer journeys on other forms of transport at least five times a week, compared to 41 percent of Outer Londoners
Created by Jean Dollimore // 1 thread
This issue is about our priorities for two way cycling in a pair of one way streets, the first north and the second south of the canal at Camden Lock:
- Hawley Road runs one way eastbound between Chalk farm Road and Kentish Town road.
- Hawley Crescent runs one way westbound from Kentish Town Road to Camden High Street
Both of these roads are on our list of permeability issues but we are being asked to say which we would like to see tackled first.
Created by Jean Dollimore // 5 threads
Camden Council proposes major improvements to Cobden junction – the junction of Camden High Street with Crowndale Road and Hampstead Road at its southern end.
They propose the following measures:
- eliminate the unnecessary northbound road on the east side of the island
- gain extra footway space on the east side of the road (uses to include cycle parking, trees, seating)
- widen the footway outside Mornington Crescent Station
- safer, quicker and simpler pedestrian crossings
- improved link for cyclists to the Mornington Crescent quiet route (from Arlington Road).
- new ASL boxes with lead-in lanes on the approach to the junction from Eversholt Street, Crowndale Road and Hampstead Road.
- re-site the statue of Richard Cobden and the war memorial
Proposal for contraflow cycling on Crowndale Road:
A few months ago, we were shown designs for a contraflow on Crowndale Road between Hampstead Road and Bayham Street with some junction changes at the latter to accommodate it. Unfortunately, this was rejected by TfL on the grounds that it would delay buses. This consultation notes that the layout has been designed to accommodate the contraflow at a future date.
This consultation also says that in addition, alternative options for providing a west to east link are being explored at both Delancey Street / Pratt Street and Oakley Square. We need to encourage Camden to pursue these essential links. In the case of the latter, there is an urgent need to allow cyclists to make right turn right into Hampstead road from the southern end of Mornington Crescent.
See consultation on Camden Council website:
https://consultations.wearecamden.org/culture-environment/cobdenjunction
26 threads found for 'cycling':
A discussion on issue
A users first approach to cycle infrastructure design.
Jonny Camp
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Cycle Ipswich
A discussion on issue
Consultation: Suffolk Design: Streets Guide
Shaun McDonald
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A discussion on issue
Vision Zero Partnership
Jim Chisholm
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A discussion on issue
Mapping out Cycling Infrastructure Proposals for Hammersmith and Fulham
Casey
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Islington
A discussion on issue
Winton Primary School Streets Consultation
David Lincoln
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Islington
A discussion on issue
Hugh Myddelton School Streets Consultation
David Lincoln
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Richmond Cycling Campaign
A discussion on issue
Strafford Road Consultation
Simon Still
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A discussion on issue
Walthamstow Town Centre. Hoe Street
Dan Kelly
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A discussion on issue
Walthamstow Town Centre. Hoe Street
Simon Still
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A discussion on issue
London Assembly investigation: Walking & Cycling at Outer London Junctions
Simon Munk
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Hackney Cycling Campaign
A discussion on issue
Wick Road Improvement Scheme
Natalie G
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A discussion on issue
Thames bridges counter-terrorism barriers
RichmondTransits.blogpost.com
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A discussion on issue
Quietway Initial Consultation - Bushy Park to Richmond Park
RichmondTransits.blogpost.com
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A discussion on issue
Right turn into Scotland Road
David Lally
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A discussion on issue
Nelson Road Consultation
Simon Munk
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Hackney Cycling Campaign
A discussion on issue
Curtain Road and Rivington Street junction consultation
Simon Munk
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A discussion on issue
Central London Cycling Grid Borough High Street/Newcomen Street junction
Simon Munk
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A discussion on issue
Bristol's Strategic Cycling Network
Simon Parker
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A discussion on issue
Hawley Crescent vs Hawley Road
Andrea Casalotti
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Camden Cyclists
A discussion on issue
Consultation on Cobden Junction
Jean Dollimore
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Camden Cyclists
A discussion on issue
Consultation on Cobden Junction
Mixhael
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A discussion on issue
Healthy Hospitals need to consider Cyclists
James Avery
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4 library items found for 'cycling':
No planning applications found for 'cycling'.