Lambeth Council is consulting on the following proposed changes in the Kennington area. All of these are extremely sensible in my view but may meet resistance from people objecting, for example, to protect 'their' car parking spaces. So please take a moment now to drop a quick email of support, giving your own rationale if appropriate (e.g.with Tyers Street to be able to return home from Vauxhall City Farm without using Kennington Lane), to Genstacia Bull at the council - gbull@lambeth.gov.uk
Bicycles are already allowed into Cardigan Street from Kennington Lane, but parking spaces immediately in front of the access point make things dangerous and difficult for cyclists. The Council proposes to remove two parking bays so that cyclists can continue through.
Tyers Street
The Council proposes to allow two-way cycling on Tyers Street. Infrastructure changes will be minimal, involving small changes to signs and road markings. Motor vehicles will still only be able to travel one way.
Sancroft Street
The Council proposes to allow two-way cycling on Sancroft Street. Infrastructure changes will be minimal, involving small changes to signs and road markings. Motor vehicles will still only be able to travel one way. It is also proposed to remove two parking bays at the junction with Vauxhall Street to improve visibility and safety. If budgets permit, the section of Sancroft Street between Cardigan Street and Kennington Road will be resurfaced.
Wincott Street
The Council proposes to allow two-way cycling on Wincott Street. Infrastructure changes will be minimal, involving small changes to signs and road markings. Motor vehicles will still only be able to travel one way. It also proposes to remove a parking bay at the corner of Wincott Street and Kempsford Road and replace it with a built-out kerb to improve visibility for cyclists and pedestrians.
