Peckham Rye Gyratory reappears for 2 week consultation: little change, more disruption

[Rockets]

On 19/02/2026 at 22:26, malumbu said:

Anyway I'm still reflecting on £3 Billion pounds that road congestion apparently costs London.  This as said is compared to journey times should roads be running freely.

Unless you actually break down what causes congestion and what can be done throwing large numbers around seems pointless.  It needs to be delays that can be avoided and the reasons for these delays.

But these are numbers the London Assembly has "thrown around" so maybe speak to them. They used it as a catalyst to discuss what was causing the congestion in London and there is a whole thread on the output from that London Assembly meeting so maybe refer to that. 

[malumbu]

You are the first to say that politicians quote selectively.  Yet you do exactly the same.  Read my recent posts and reply to them rather than repeating yourself.  And reply to my earlier points.  That is the nature of debate.  

You refer to Yes Minister.  Perhaps Monty Python may be more relevant

 

[first mate]

On 15/02/2026 at 11:55, IainJ said:

Southwark has now extended the deadline for responses to the consultation by another week to Sunday 22 February. 

Hard to see the point of creating a  segregated cycle lane of just 250m on Peckham Rye East when cyclists then have to negotiate traffic on other roads for the rest of their journey. Moving the bus stops further up Peckham Rye West to a narrow part of the road means cyclists are put in more danger - trying to overtake stationary buses puts them in direct conflict with oncoming traffic and is already an accident spot. At the moment they can overtake safely at the lights where there is a bus lane. 

There are hardly any accidents reported on Peckham Rye East. The danger to cyclists outweighs any benefits, it's worse for all other road users, a waste of money and should be opposed. But great for Southwark Council for raking in fines.   Here's the link again:

https://engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/peckham-rye-gyratory-bus-improvements

I wonder how long it will be before we get the result? Before or after May?

[IainJ]

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On 23/02/2026 at 21:29, first mate said:

I wonder how long it will be before we get the result? Before or after May?

I've now heard from Cllr Portia Mwangangye (Goose Green) to say that 'This scheme has been put on pause I will demand that we review it in light of the comments that Goose Green residents have shared.'

I think that is helpful and makes it likely the decision will be put off until after the local elections. There are calls for another local meeting of the affected wards to discuss the issue as it became clear that  many local residents were unaware of it. 

[first mate]

It is helpful, but putting off until after the election is the likely motivation, I think!