Cycle Super-Highways

[BentMikey]

Are you the real Clarion?

 

[clarion]

Yes, but that's not actually CS7, whih disappears up a fartoonarrow side alley before meandering round the houses before that point.

 

[Origamist]

Yes, but that's not actually CS7, whih disappears up a fartoonarrow side alley before meandering round the houses before that point.

But could well be part of CS6 (unless they're using the Churchyard Row route for this too):

From:Penge To:City Via: Elephant & Castle

 

[clarion]

That'd be good.

 

[Origamist]

Report by the Director of Technical Services on the latest position regarding the Mayor of London’s Cycle Superhighways initiative.

http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/modern...8/$PaperNo10384CycleSuperHighways.docA.ps.pdf

( Trial areas of blue surfacing on the A24 road corridor at the junction of
Tooting High Street/Longley Road/Blackshaw Road, SW17
(Graveney) and at the junction of Upper Tooting Road/Balham High
Road/Trinity Road//Tooting Bec Road, SW17 (Nightingale and
Bedford) were laid in February 2010. A recent visual inspection of the
blue surfacing indicated that the colour has faded noticeably and is less
intrusive than immediately after laying. Where the new surfacing has been more heavily trafficked it is also evident that the colour contrast with the main carriageway is even less conspicuous. As the ‘new’ colour becomes familiar to regular road users it is likely that any impact and benefit to cyclists may quickly diminish. ​

(c) The Department for Transport has approved the use of ‘TRIXI’ mirrors
at various locations along Route 7;​

(d) The launch of Route 7 is planned for 19th July 2010. The key
publicity message will be: ‘Fast, direct, easy’. A possible launch event
is proposed, which will take place on green space adjacent to the route,
possibly Clapham Common. The Mayor of London will attend and it
is intended to invite local dignitaries and local Members TfL will be
concentrating their publicity for Route 7 within two ‘hubs’: one in
Wandsworth Town Centre; and the other in the Balham/Tooting/St
George’s Hospital area. Publicity will comprise posters on bus shelters
and lamp columns. CSH branded goods will also be produced and
distributed following the launch. A ‘face-to-face’ promotion is also
planned in the Balham area.​

(e) Following the launch in July 2010, led cycle rides for commuters along

sections of the route will take place inbound, in the morning peak
period. Additionally, ‘feeder’ led rides will be organised from
Wandsworth Town Centre to Clapham Common, via Clapham
Junction on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for eight weeks after the launch;​

Conclusion. ​

Following concerns expressed by the Council with the overall Route 7 project timescale and the consequent insufficient and inadequate Borough consultation period, TfL have extended the turnaround period for comments. In addition, the overall programme for Route 8 should allow sufficient time to respond comprehensively to the proposals, as well as to enter into the necessary legal agreement(s) with TfL.​

 

[gaz]

Good update there, i like seeing that they have taken note of the faded surface.

On launch day, i might take slightly longer to see if i can get to talk to boris or anyone from the TFL about it. Might be worth it.

 

[HJ]

This is worth a read http://rdrf.org.uk/2010/06/boris-and-the-ass-question-part-3-wheres-the-money/

 

[Origamist]

Revealed: new look for Elephant & Castle southern junction

http://www.london-se1.co.uk/news/view/4584

TFL email-shot:

http://www.tfl.gov.uk/assets/downloads/corporate/Elephant-and-castle-southern-roundabout.pdf

No mention of CSs...

 

[gaz]

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69FXiDHDRrE

Bus lanes widened means you can get around stopped buses without changing lanes.

 

[clarion]

Ah yes. Meant to mention that. That is a big improvement.

 

[Origamist]

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69FXiDHDRrE

Bus lanes widened means you can get around stopped buses without changing lanes.

The widening of the lanes along Ken Park Road and Clapham Road is helpful if you need to pass a stationary bus, but the downside is that the wider lane (4m or so) makes it easier for bus drivers to pass cyclists who hug the gutter as they now no longer need to leave the bus lane.

My real fear is Hackney Carriages though (bus drivers are usually considerate), as taking primary will now be more problematic as taxis will expect you to ride to the far left in order for them to pass. If you adopt a secondary position (approx 1m from the kerb) a cab will not be able to give you sufficient clearance if it chooses not to leave the bus lane...

 

[gaz]

My real fear is Hackney Carriages though (bus drivers are usually considerate), as taking primary will now be more problematic as taxis will expect you to ride to the far left in order for them to pass. If you adopt a secondary position (approx 1m from the kerb) a cab will not be able to give you sufficient clearance if it chooses not to leave the bus lane...

Already had that problem when i was with a colleague from work who was a lot slower than me. Holding the lane position when going 13mph is not easy!

 

[Riding in Circles]

Slapping a bit of paint on the road does not a "cycle super highway" make.

 

[Origamist]

The lanes are advisory at present, but TFL will be reviewing this. Interestingly, there is going to be some initial reseach posted on the CS pages in the next few weeks about the effect of the blue lanes through junctions.

For the first time, broken white lines have now been put on a few of the CS lanes between Colliers Wood and Balham.

 

[gaz]

I might have the oppertunity to meet with the person that heads up the cycle superhighways program, and possibly ride with them on a section of the route. not 100% confirmed yet.