march46

It took less than a minute to do a Google search to double-check the things I remembered reading from the consultation docs awhile ago. This isn’t hard.

There was never a plan for a new cycle lane.

There are no new cycle lanes. The pavements on each of the 4 corners are being widened and pedestrian countdown timers are being added. It should be much better for the heavy footfall that junction gets.

Is this thread still a discussion about the South Circular roadworks?

It’s around the edge of the cafe seating. Brilliant we now have one locally!

The latest design is arguably an improvement on the previous design in terms of disabled parking outside the parade of shops - now: two disabled bays outside Megan’s, with sloped kerb with wheelchair accessibility before: one disabled bay outside Megan’s If you go back even further there was no disabled parking bay outside the shops until local campaigners, Clean Air Dulwich, highlighted the need for one. https://x.com/cleanairdulwich/status/1435918240828559367?s=46&t=cUvwfh8eXSgRnyQIZ_cO2w

There are two disabled bays outside Megan’s and the council have amended the previous kerb so it now slopes, improving accessibility for anyone parking a car there who has a wheelchair.

There's car parking outside the chemist and the chemist offers a prescription delivery service - helpful for anyone having difficulty walking. There's also now cycle parking for people with disabilities outside the chemist - a great addition as for some people their cycle is their mobility aid.

Presumably you're aware that people with blue badges aren't limited to only parking in blue badge bays? See below from Southwark Council's website. The new CPZ in Dulwich Village has provided many shared use bays and pay-by-phone bays that are free to use with a valid blue badge.

If you read the documents you'd know that the council did lots of work to ensure the square is inclusive and accessible for everyone. Transport for All and Wheels for Wellbeing did site visits and provided accessibility audit reports. Worth noting, no comments were received about the need for blue badge holders to drive through the junction.

I don't think these drivers were contributing much to footfall!

The latest update on the council's website states the opposite, presumably this is based on their VivaCity data.

I regularly see people with disabilities benefitting from the inclusive, car-free space. Last week there was a group of young adults with disabilities with their teachers, reading books and enjoying the sunshine on the benches. On Tuesday a group of people with disabilities from the charity Wheels for Well-being were cycling through on one of their inclusive rides. Everyday I see children and elderly people with disabilities travelling through the space more easily and safely than they would have before when it was filled with cars.

3 people having difficulties with the online form does not equal a conspiracy theory.

An interesting piece on the proliferation of SUVs on our streets and the worrying impacts, particularly on road safety. https://voice.cymru/an-epidemic-how-the-car-industry-flooded-our-streets-with-suvs/

When I travel on the bus with my children we count the number of cyclists and frame it positively. So many people are travelling whilst doing exercise, freeing up road space for those who perhaps can’t. All without causing pollution. Saying that, it is hard when you’re travelling by bus not to notice the high level of drivers distracted by their mobile phones. I always think it would be a good way for the police to do some targeted enforcement.

The proposals free the space up for customer parking. Space which at the moment can be blocked all day.

Lordship Lane is excluded from the proposals. Can’t see the businesses there being against proposals that offer additional customer parking at the end of every road adjoining Lordship Lane. Would be a bit short-sighted if so.

No, that’s not what the map is suggesting. Parking is retained, suggest you have a more detailed look at the plans.

With a legal e-bike it is.

Let’s not turn this into another anti-cycling thread.

5 new pedestrian crossings is a pretty awesome win for pedestrians.

Worth reporting to Lime, they’re very quick to respond.

This looks great. Southwark seems to be on a roll, especially when it comes to adding new zebra crossings - five proposed in this scheme alone! Improved bus journey times and public realm improvements by the school. A lot to like.

Ha ha I’m clutching at straws, you’re the one still fighting against a scheme that was made permanent years ago 😜