The Pedestrian

The trouble is, Southwark is against buses too. Just check out their policies. You wouldn't want to be old, have heavy shopping, a walking stick, a wheelchair, a buggy, not feel like cycling in Southwark hey!

Totally agree! sign the petition! https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-cycle-quietway-7-from-elephant-and-castle-to-crystal-palace-re-think-the-route-for-all?recruiter=520725569&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

Yes- you've got it! so, time to sign and share the petition! Stop the Quietway! It won't work for anyone! https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-cycle-quietway-7-from-elephant-and-castle-to-crystal-palace-re-think-the-route-for-all?recruiter=520725569&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

It is not just about the 'Quietway' route itself but all surrounding roads. The aim of the 'Quietway' is to allow the free flow, safe passage of cyclists along it and to (theoretically)encourage less confident people to get on their bikes. This sounds commendable I know, and it's how the scheme is being sold...BUT... the free flow of other traffic, not just on the route but all around will be affected as car, van, lorry drivers all around try to avoid the 'pinchpoints', altered traffic priorities at junctions and new turn blocks put in place on the 'Quietway' As for buses, it is Southwark's stated policy to decrease bus use and increase foot and cycle use. They have stated that the 'Quietway' supports this policy (Ask them if you don't believe me). As the buses become entangled in the traffic jams it will become less viable to use them, so you will walk or cycle instead. That's the idea! Sounds great, I know, but longer term, this will mean less buses! And hopefully you're not an older or disabled person, or someone with a buggy or some heavy shopping, or even a sore foot- goodness knows what you will do then!

Actually, It will affect East Dulwich because it will have a major impact on roads for miles around. Two examples: when a bridge on Turney road was being fixed and Turney was closed, there was a huge increase in traffic at Herne Hill, Dulwich Village and Gallery Road. When Loughborough junction was shut down, traffic moved from Vauxhall Bridge to Battersea Bridge. No study of the impact on traffic movement has been carried out, even with the vast budget, because the aim is to ignore motor vehicles until they are forced off the road. East Dulwich won't know what has hit it this time next year if this scheme goes ahead!

If you know about the proposed (and imminant!) so called Cycle 'QUIETWAY' and you DISAGREE WITH IT, sign the petition below and share. If you don't know, it's time to find out about it. It WILL affect you- you can't avoid it. It's called a 'Quietway' to lull you into a sense of calm. Don't be deceived. If you like catching the bus- well Southwark's stated aim is to decrease buses and make you walk and cycle instead. Is that OK with you? Or would you prefer to choose for yourself how you keep fit? You can probably think of much more constructive ways to decrease traffic and improve travel and the environment for everyone without effectively creating a huge cycle lane. If so, add your ideas to the comments. Do you know the scale of the budget for this scheme? If not, find out. I guarantee you will be shocked. As a pedestrian, car driver, van driver, bus user, train and tube user, shouldn't you have your say on the route too? Only Sustrans, representing cyclists had a say. Do they have your concerns and interests in mind? Does Southwark Council? Have you thought about how you will store your family bikes? It's time to now, or SIGN THE PETITION ! https://www.change.org/p/matthew-hill-southwark-gov-uk-stop-the-cycle-quietway-from-elephant-and-castle-to-crystal-palace?recruiter=521000459&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

https://www.change.org/p/matthew-hill-southwark-gov-uk-stop-the-cycle-quietway-from-elephant-and-castle-to-crystal-palace?recruiter=521000459&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

Yeah I know what you mean Spider69 but here's hoping...and signing the petition and sharing anyway. I think if more people knew about this they'd be up in arms. Let people know. Share the petition. https://www.change.org/p/matthew-hill-southwark-gov-uk-stop-the-cycle-quietway-from-elephant-and-castle-to-crystal-palace?recruiter=521000459&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink

Have just signed a petition to try and oppose this 'Quietway'. I attended the last Community Council meeting. It could just go through on a nod really soon. It needs a total re-think and proper consultation about the route and not just the details, which will add up to a disaster! https://www.change.org/p/matthew-hill-southwark-gov-uk-stop-the-cycle-quietway-from-elephant-and-castle-to-crystal-palace?recruiter=520725569&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive

Have just signed a petition trying to put a stop to Quietway 7- Elephant and Castle to Crystal Palace. I have followed this closely- attended all meetings and 'consultations' etc. I have concluded that the only way to get a major re-think on this badly thought out scheme is sign a petition to put a stop to it, as the deputation at the last Community Council proposed. Petition below. https://www.change.org/p/matthew-hill-southwark-gov-uk-stop-the-cycle-quietway-from-elephant-and-castle-to-crystal-palace/c/427096409