TMO 877 Received 20 April 2007
Introduction of short stay parking bays. The proposal is to put in short stay bays on almost all of the north side of Windmill Drive restricting parking to a maximum of three hours between 9 am and 6 pm Monday to Friday. There are also waiting restrictions proposed for the Trader's bay.
Currently free parking is allowed all day and appear to be used by commuters travelling on into central London. This substantially narrows the road which is part of a LCN+ route and results in very poor conditions for cyclists resulting from drivers of motor vehicles attempting to squeeze past cyclists. The proposals have the potential to limit parking to those using the common, and so may improve the situation.
WCC will most likely welcome these proposals with the proviso that the situation be reviewed within one year with further measures being implemented if necessary.
Deadline for comments: 3 May 2007
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I agree with your comment that restricting parking may help make Windmill Drive safer and easier for cycling. As well as lying on LCN+, the common is used by parents with young children learning to ride bikes. This road separates 2 parts and should be made safe for all ages. It would be better if the road were to be restricted to through motor traffic and only used by motor vehicles for access to parking. Your idea of a review after one year may help with this aim.
ReplyDeleteGood points, maryann.
ReplyDeleteAs it happens, I believe that the London Cycle Network Route Implementation Plan (CRISP) for Windmill Drives proposes blocking it to through motor traffic. The blockage will be in the part of the Road that is in Lambeth, and so isn't mentioned here. WCC will, of course, be strongly supporting Lambeth Cycling Campaign to make sure this goes ahead.