Figure 26: Challenges for pedestrians and cyclists
Object
Mitcham's Corner Development Framework SPD
Representation ID: 31209
Received: 06/09/2016
Respondent: Thomas Flannaghan
I agree with the challenges shown here. I would add that the junction with victoria avenue is especially dangerous when approaching mitcham's corner from victoria avenue when one wants to get onto the central island from the carriageway, or when one wants to turn into the right hand lane (e.g. to get to victoria road). In both cases, you need to cross from the on-road cycle path at the left of the lane to the right hand side of the lane, which is difficult and dangerous if there is a queue of traffic waiting and the lights change.
I agree with the challenges shown here. I would add that the junction with victoria avenue is especially dangerous when approaching mitcham's corner from victoria avenue when one wants to get onto the central island from the carriageway, or when one wants to turn into the right hand lane (e.g. to get to victoria road). In both cases, you need to cross from the on-road cycle path at the left of the lane to the right hand side of the lane, which is difficult and dangerous if there is a queue of traffic waiting and the lights change.
Object
Mitcham's Corner Development Framework SPD
Representation ID: 31253
Received: 20/09/2016
Respondent: Paul Robison
Diagram illustrates only about half of the difficulties and dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians. Those it does present are also accurate.
The diagram identifies some of the difficulties and dangers for cyclists and pedestrians but by no means all. For example: 1. approaching the left hand turn heading toward Victoria Road from M Cnr, drivers speed to overtake cyclists before the bend (so as to avoid being'stuck' behind them along the very narrow lanes on Victoria Road itself). The width of the road also allows drivers to cut in from the wrong lane. 2. the narrow traffic lane heading from road bridge toward junction near Staples is too narrow for drivers to overtake cyclists, but many drivers get very impatient if expected to wait behind cyclists who, correctly for their own safety, take the middle of the lane. The cyclists' alternative - positioning between two lanes of fast moving traffic and being overtaken on both sides - placates drivers but puts cyclists in great danger. 3. approaching M Cnr from Victoria Avenue places cyclists on LHS when the majority need to go straight on (to use the cut-through to get to Milton Road) or to get into RH lane (to go toward Victoria Road).
Object
Mitcham's Corner Development Framework SPD
Representation ID: 31310
Received: 04/10/2016
Respondent: Dr Rabia Dada-Oughton
I do not feel these papers fully reflect the extent of risk faced by pedestrians. One must make use of 3-4 crossings to get from the Westbrook Centre to Jesus Green, but you must also address that pedestrians are forced to cross on to cycle paths several times - this can be very dangerous when cyclists are coming at speed (entirely within their rights on a cycle path!) particularly if one is with pets and or small children. First and foremost it is vital that these streets are made safer and more welcoming for pedestrians and families.
I do not feel these papers fully reflect the extent of risk faced by pedestrians. One must make use of 3-4 crossings to get from the Westbrook Centre to Jesus Green, but you must also address that pedestrians are forced to cross on to cycle paths several times - this can be very dangerous when cyclists are coming at speed (entirely within their rights on a cycle path!) particularly if one is with pets and or small children. First and foremost it is vital that these streets are made safer and more welcoming for pedestrians and families.
Object
Mitcham's Corner Development Framework SPD
Representation ID: 31438
Received: 17/10/2016
Respondent: Mr Richard Taylor
This map should extend to Carlyle Road and show the challenges for pedestrians and cyclists at the Chesterton Road / Jesus Lock Bridge / Carlyle Road junction.
This map should extend to Carlyle Road and show the challenges for pedestrians and cyclists at the Chesterton Road / Jesus Lock Bridge / Carlyle Road junction.