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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe deadline for the consultation is Monday 5 June 2023<\/em><\/span> . You can Lewisham Cyclists’ full response to the consultation here<\/a> . It’s quite long and detailed but covers a lot of the good bits and a lot of the issues with the scheme. In summary, we think it’s a big step forwards, but also missing a number of key issues which we talk about below. You may want to raise them in your own response. Scroll down for more. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s really important to get as many responses as possible to the council. The TfL consultation is here<\/a>. You can respond by logging on the portal (you’ll need to register) or email your comments to haveyoursay@tfl.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n TfL are also holding a number of engagement events, details here<\/a> and below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 25 May 2023. Public drop-in event, St George’s Church<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 16:00 – 19:30 St George\u2019s Church, Vancouver Road, London SE23 2AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n 03 June 2023. Public drop-in event, Catford Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 11:00 – 15:00 Catford Library, Catford Centre, Winslade Way, London SE6 4JU<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first few questions in the survey relate to your reasons for visiting Catford Town Centre and how you travel there. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably walked, cycled or used public transport there at some point if not driven through it. This is how we suggest you respond to the key questions that follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you support our response you can also say. <\/p>\n\n\n\n “I support the response from Lewisham Cyclists as found here <\/em>https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/Catford-Gyratory<\/a>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n We welcome the overall principle of removing the gyratory which is hostile to cyclists, but have strong reservations about aspects of the new design. This is a once in a generation project and there are many examples of bike lanes stopping prematurely leaving people on bicycles stranded without segregated space. We believe these gaps need to be eradicated enabling people on bicycles to move throughout the junction\u2019s footprint safely. Considering a number of newer junction designs have superseded this type, we do think a lot of questions remain unanswered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our other main concern is that the planned cantilevered bridge to provide safe space for cycling opposite the two stations should be provided as a first phase of the project and not designated as a second phase subject to further funding, which is the proposal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A proposed refurbishment of the current underpass we feel is likely to be inadequate as a potential replacement for the cantilevered bridge and to us seems to relegate cyclists to a very poor experience. We\u2019ve heard an estimate of the cost of works between \u00a355 million and \u00a360million and are convinced the new bridge should be funded from that budget. We also believe the A21 should have fully protected cycle lanes for it’s whole length between Lewisham and Downham. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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? 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