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Author: Alex Raha. Pictures: Alex Raha, Tim Collingridge, Work on Cycleway 4 (C4) between Deptford, Surrey Quays and Rotherhithe has finally been completed since our last update, in spite of some concerns surrounding the financial uncertainty with Transport for London (TfL). If you’ve missed our earlier blogs on C4 then you can find them here. We thought it would be good to provide a round up as we move forward.… Read More »Cycleway 4 is finally complete
At our most recent Annual meeting, we set out our 2022 campaign priorities going into the local elections. 2024 is now about making sure we get Mayor and Cabinet to deliver on what was promised. In the coming weeks we will be writing to the Mayor of Lewisham and all ward councillors, highlighting what we think needs to be done in light of the climate emergency the council has declared… Read More »Our 2024 Campaign objectives
our suggestions for your consultation response (DEADLINE is midday on Tuesday 2 January 2024) The link to respond to the consultation is here A plan at last for segregated cycle lanes on Deptford Church Street (DCS), shown here by Lewisham Council . If you’re short on time to read what’s below, you can find our group consultation response here. We’ve already seen kids cycling to school on Jamaica Road (the… Read More »Deptford Church Street Consultation Guide
So after years of speculation, meetings, announcements and campaigning, a plan to get rid of the infamous A205 Catford Gyratory is finally here for public consultation. What is it? Transport for London (TfL) are consulting on a new junction layout in Catford Town Centre, which in addition to removing the gyratory by re-routing it through the Laurence house car park, also includes a new protected 2 way cycle track on parts… Read More »Catford Town Centre Consultation
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This month’s story features Naheeda Maharasingam, Head Teacher at Rathfern Primary School in Catford. She tells us how and when she decided to get on two wheels. “I decided to start cycling to school to arrive quicker and more reliably than driving or taking public transport. Although my commute is under two miles the journey by any other means could take up to an hour which I felt was a… Read More »Why I Cycle – Naheeda
The following newsletter was sent to all Lewisham Cyclists members.