by jon_events » Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:54 pm
Thanks for all the comments so far, it is certainly generating a lot of interest. To clarify I'll briefly outline a little further the proposed route which may assist readers/posters to understand further which roads I've suggested could be used. The route would link the following green spaces / borough parks:
Wandsworth Park
Battersea Park
Clapham Common
Wandsworth Common
King Georges Park
From Wandsworth Park to Battersea Park I've suggested that the Thames Path could be used, which would mean that not many roads would be required. Latchmere road is the only main road (under my proposals) which would be blocked except for resident & bus access. People who are within the route, would still be able to drive inside and outside as per usual. Where the route crosses other main roads, then people would cross either using traffic signals or they would be managed by people.
Crossing Wandsworth Gyratory to return to Wandsworth Park, would again happen via the traffic signals. I've deliberately looked at a route which will link up the green spaces, limit conflict with bus routes, and still allow those who need to drive around that possibility.
I'm also only asking for a trial. That is to say 6 days next year, from April-September, one Sunday each of those months. I think a lot of people will really enjoy the ability to use the roads in a different fashion. However, I'm happy to be proved wrong, if the comments and fears expressed by some people turn out to be correct, but I think it is worth trying.
I don't believe that fears of the unknown or a change should stop us trying something new or different. Experiencing how it can work in practise and then passing judgement is a much better way to go. Leicester square in the centre of town used to be a roundabout, as did Trafalgar Square. I think few would argue today, that they should be turned back to how they were before.
If your reservations/fears mean that you aren't prepared to try anything different, then any changes to how we manage our streets, or try to improve our borough will be stopped. I'd hope that people would be ok with a trial.
If you search for Active Wandsworth Sunday Streets you'll be able to find the other online forum (bad form I think using this one to crosspost from another site). I do appreciate all the comments made, both in favour of and against the proposals.
Thanks for all the comments so far, it is certainly generating a lot of interest. To clarify I'll briefly outline a little further the proposed route which may assist readers/posters to understand further which roads I've suggested could be used. The route would link the following green spaces / borough parks:
Wandsworth Park
Battersea Park
Clapham Common
Wandsworth Common
King Georges Park
From Wandsworth Park to Battersea Park I've suggested that the Thames Path could be used, which would mean that not many roads would be required. Latchmere road is the only main road (under my proposals) which would be blocked except for resident & bus access. People who are within the route, would still be able to drive inside and outside as per usual. Where the route crosses other main roads, then people would cross either using traffic signals or they would be managed by people.
Crossing Wandsworth Gyratory to return to Wandsworth Park, would again happen via the traffic signals. I've deliberately looked at a route which will link up the green spaces, limit conflict with bus routes, and still allow those who need to drive around that possibility.
I'm also only asking for a trial. That is to say 6 days next year, from April-September, one Sunday each of those months. I think a lot of people will really enjoy the ability to use the roads in a different fashion. However, I'm happy to be proved wrong, if the comments and fears expressed by some people turn out to be correct, but I think it is worth trying.
I don't believe that fears of the unknown or a change should stop us trying something new or different. Experiencing how it can work in practise and then passing judgement is a much better way to go. Leicester square in the centre of town used to be a roundabout, as did Trafalgar Square. I think few would argue today, that they should be turned back to how they were before.
If your reservations/fears mean that you aren't prepared to try anything different, then any changes to how we manage our streets, or try to improve our borough will be stopped. I'd hope that people would be ok with a trial.
If you search for Active Wandsworth Sunday Streets you'll be able to find the other online forum (bad form I think using this one to crosspost from another site). I do appreciate all the comments made, both in favour of and against the proposals.