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Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth

Cycling and Traffic Management Partnership – 7th December 2015 (Noon ride)

Authors: Michael Barratt TfL and Francis Bernstein Southwark Cyclists

Attendees

Michael Barratt TfL Planned Interventions Jez Porter Ferovial Laing ORourke (FLO)

Andy Cawdell Southwark Cyclists Matt Donaldson Public Liaison Kier

Francis Bernstein Southwark Cyclists Kathryn McGuffick Public Liaison Kier

Charlie Holland Lambeth Cyclists

Eileen Goodway Living Streets

Simone Saviantoni Sustrans

Jeff Collins St Georges

Kaysar Alim Alandale Logistics

Jon Baughan TfL Inspections

Catherine Linney MET Police

Introduction

The partnership is made up of TfL, Southwark and Lambeth cycle and Pedestrian groups.

The objective of the exercise is to; on a regular basis cycle and walk through TfL

schemes during build and re-development areas to ensure where possible that the

traffic management implemented does not negatively impact on vulnerable road users.

By including the various project Managers, individuals get to see and experience some

of the issues around traffic management for vulnerable road users and raise awareness.

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Cycling Area

Working Group Zones

1.Waterloo Working Group major development Upper Ground and York Road

2. Vauxhall & Nine Elms Working Group (VNEB) Lambeth Palace Rd

3. VNEB TfL CS5 Vauxhall Bridge, Harleyford Rd

4.Kennington Environmental & Programme (EP) TfL Oval

Kennington Park Rd

5. Kennington EP NLE Kennington Rd

6. Elephant & Castle Working Group TfL Better Junction

Link Rd & Gyratory

7. Blackfriars Working Group TfL NSCH St George’s Circus & Blackfriars Rd

8. London Bridge Working Group Next ride TBC

9. Stockwell Stockwell Gyratory

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Minutes

Zone and location Item Comments Actions/Responses Zone 4. Oval

Advance warning signs poorly located, and visibility to road users blocked by street furniture over busy junction.

Suggest TfL provide checklist for contractors for selecting appropriate locations.

MB to inform resurfacing PM

TM management supporting re-surfacing at Oval poor at major junctions near Kennington Lane and Kennington Park Road.

MB (TfL) and Glenn Tobin (TfL) actioned review 27/11/2015

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Zone and location Item Comments Actions/Responses

Since resurfacing, the access into CSH off Brixton Road (into Kennington Park Road) is significantly constrained by cones due to trip hazard. At busy times, many cyclists seen to overspill into highway and attempt to join CSH at Magee Street “dropped curb”.

Drop curb at Magee Street left with a 2-3cm shear longitudinal step over the junction’s entrance.

Risk to cyclists significant (especially with small wheels, like commuter or younger cyclists) due to slight angle off carriageway into CSH. Remedial actions needed for access into CSH at both locations, and consistency in removing red line markings over side roads.

PM to discuss

Cycle track debris not being cleared. Some cleared on day by riders.

See General Comments.

Met Police also raised the issue. MB to discuss with PM what cleaning is being done during works programme.

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Reports of near misses to cyclists from vehicles not seeing (or stopping) at the “red” signal Southbound into Brixton Road.

General vehicle signal is obscured (red arrow) adding to visibility issues to traffic turning left (off middle lane) at near to junction. See red arrow, as filter left signal is obscured.

A mix of signal heads may confuse drivers. TfL to investigate.

Ride cyclists uncomfortable with riding CSH, and suggested cycle repeater signals half way, and use of blue paint over road.

Unclear if the “single pole” cycle signal is for nearside or offside cycle track as viewed by motorists.

Cyclists not expected to “look over their shoulder” to check for vehicles, places additional demands on safety at layout.

MB to ask question –“do the signals require louvres?”

Brixton Road TM location of traffic signals cannot be clearly seen when waiting in ASL before stop line by cyclists.

Can secondary signals be better located?

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Brixton Road Northbound, segregated cycle lane closed due to safety concerns before installation of revised signaling.

Cyclists regularly turn “right” using safety of traffic island (CNR into Brixton Road).

Request that extra attention to alert cyclists before removal of this island (on CNR), and significant extra safety marshaling needed to ensure new 2SR is safe and understood

Zone 5. Kennington

New pedestrian crossing required. Location is in conflict with preferred HGV holding area (after bus stop).

TM drawings to be circulated for further discussion.

MB confirms HGV holding area will not be in place.

TfL in discussion with residents to improve safety, reduce ambush points, improve lighting. Detailed 24hr noise monitoring, with reviews daily.

Corner narrow for safe access, and cyclists seen cycling on pavement around blind corner. Suggest small widening, but to avoid unwarranted rat running.

Review of Trixi mirrors.

Discussion already taking place with FLO. MB to discuss further with JP. MB has asked FLO to contact Sustrans re options of widening area, Planters etc?

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TM external barrier on corner of site to be extend to better protect pedestrians.

CCTV still not operating. To be escalated.

Zone 6. Elephant & Castle

Contractors running across E&C in morning peak between cars and cyclists. Full load of sand taken from inside to outside in week before new layout opening of

5th

December.

Actioned by MB (TfL) 3/12/15 to contractors.

Team photo E&C.

Many TfL street marshals in action on

1st

working day of scheme in AM peak.

In busy PM peak there were no marshals engaged in warning or supporting junction users at 7pm.

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Exit towards St Georges ASL requested to be considered.

Poor sighting of TM traffic signals (especially nearside). Secondary signal suggested.

Poor TM lane markings, drivers seen getting stuck driving into bus lane.

Poor advance “direction” signage

Why no “No Entry” at junction. Risk in light traffic for vehicles to attempt U-Turn or a mistaken turn (red arrow).

PM to investigate

Is TM optimal to reduce “left hook” risk from lorries?

PM to investigate

Entry from London Road: Increased congestion in London Road, combined with no yellow box (or Keep Clear), means cycle crossing regularly being blocked.

Can new phasing or other measures be considered?

MB to relay message to Bus Operations

Poor advance “direction” signage.

Can this additionally be placed more clearly to inform drivers?

Overhead gantry?

MB has already informed TfL team on issues.

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Wider ASL requested to be considered.

Significant bus, coach and lorry congestion mean may cyclists, P2W arrive at junction in offside location.

TfL to investigate. NC to be informed.

Vehicles regularly blocking crossing or cycle path.

MB to relay message to Bus Operations

Exit into London Road (from OKR)

As no clear waiting area, vehicles moving into London Road in conflict at the same time there’s a green signal from London Road into the

junction.

Delivery vans (local shops and services) regularly parking in CSH. No clear signage to warn drivers of danger or traffic offense, or risks of driving into a cycle track.

See General Comments.

MB and JB to discuss.

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Signage to pedestrians crossing informally over other half of formal crossing. Add “look left” “Look right”? Who has priority? Why not Zebra?

No clear signage to warn drivers of danger or traffic offense of driving into a cycle track out of side roads.

FB to confirm distance from junction that was investigated.

Zone 7 Blackfriars Rd

No clear signage or TM to warn drivers and cyclists of TM formal crossing.

Suggest TM white stop lines or other markings added.

PS to investigate

Single lane pinch point over wide junction poorly signed and TM.

Why no blue direction arrows? Should there be secondary signals on nearside or over junction?

PS to investigate

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Confusion over “closing” Upper Ground road. Some cyclists cycling down cycle track towards Westminster.

To be reviewed asap.

What is the “cycle track” status here?

These are Southwark council works.

Zone 9 Stockwell

Road resurfacing fencing left too close to highway and unsecured. Found knocked or blown into highway.

MB (TfL) resolved same day and informed contractors

Poor location of TM signs for cyclists who travel on nearside.

Improved TM guidance for contactors for major junctions in compromised sites.

Poor location of TM signs causing unnecessary lane pinch point on major A road with high cycle demands.

Instructions for removal given on day. MD to action.

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Confusion with signaled left filter lane into Stockwell Road, placing cyclists at risk.

For consideration, remove filter lane with TM, or blacken blue CSH and add clear left arrow in nearside lane.

MB and JB have met with PMs to discuss. Options:

Bag lights so all traffic leave at same time.

Remove blue marking and use further advanced signage.

TBC

Poor location of TM signs blocking bus access. Issue was reported to TfL in last cycle ride report.

MB (TfL) action on ride, and site operatives resolved promptly.

Pedestrian ramp too steep, risk of tripping. Elderly needed secure hand rails to walk safely up or down. Too steep for some wheelchair users.

Surface quality or ramp was good.

TfL to action. MD and AJ to confirm.

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Site operatives maintaining TM well, nicely lined.

Island requested to be removed for TM. At peak times cyclists not normally single file passed pinch point.

PM has been asked to investigate.

Dumper truck access through TM seen not marshaled properly. > Hand signals used instead of Stop/Go signs. >Two marshals needed to block pedestrians on both signs.

Concern many site vehicles still left on site without Heras fencing protection (or suitable protection close to busy highway). High risk of “dooring” approaching cyclists when a vehicle is accessed.

MB(TFL) informed Public Liason Officers on site to review with site operatives and update their “Tool Box” guidance.

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Clapham Road: Utility works hose pipe unprotected in highway. Combined works with parked site vehicles blocking footway.

MB(TFL) actioned on ride with site operatives and utility company.

General Comments

Cycle Track ongoing problems becoming more

significant

What Authority is responsible for cycle track cleaning, road surface, and gritting on TfL Red Routes once installation works completed?

Request clarification Lambeth are responsible. MB had similar discussion with The City. MB gave idea of bespoke rickshaw opportunity for gritting. TBC

What road or highways regulations and enforcements can apply to impede or penalise general vehicles and delivering vans from parking or waiting in segregated cycle tracks?

Request clarification. Could double yellow lines be installed where utility vehicles are expected to use wide tracks?

What “utility” vehicle are allowed to park and wait or cycle tracks, and for how long?

Request clarification, as different TPO may have varying standards.

JB to confirm what legislation is agreed.

What guidance for TPO should be used on cycle tracks and CSH sections?

Request clarification

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