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Quietway 5 – Waterloo to Norbury Consultation

London Borough of Lambeth – Baylis Road/Hercules Road 20 November to 20 December 2015

July 2017

Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...... 3 1 BACKGROUND ...... 6 1.1 About Quietways 6

1.2 London Borough of Lambeth and Transport for London 7

1.3 Schemes in this consultation series 7

2 INTRODUCTION ...... 8 2.1 Purpose of the four schemes 8

2.2 Description of four scheme proposals 8

2.3 Q5 Route map 9

3 THE CONSULTATION ...... 10 3.1 Who Lambeth Council consulted 10

3.2 Consultation material, distribution and publicity 11

3.3 Meetings 11

3.4 Consultation questions 12

4 OVERVIEW OF CONSULTATION RESPONSES ...... 13 4.1 Baylis Road-Waterloo/Lower Marsh responses received by public/stakeholders 13

4.2 Baylis Road-Waterloo/Lower Marsh-analysis of consultation responses 14

4.3 Baylis Road-Waterloo/Lower Marsh - summary of stakeholder responses 16

From 4.4 to 4.12 responses received for schemes two to four replicated as above 17

4.13 Comments received about the Quietway 5 cycle route 27

4.14 Comments received about the quality of the Baylis/Hercules consultation 27

4.15 How did you hear about these consultations? 29

5 CONCLUSION AND NEXT STEPS (FOR FOUR SCHEMES) ...... 30 APPENDIX A – RESPONSES TO ISSUES RAISED – FOR FOUR SCHEMES ..... 33 APPENDIX B – CONSULTATION LETTER AND FOUR DESIGNS ...... 45 APPENDIX C – NEW DESIGNS FOR TWO LOCATIONS ...... 52 APPENDIX D – LETTER DISTRIBUTION AREA (THREE SECTIONS)...... 52

APPENDIX F – EMAIL SENT TO STAKEHOLDERS ...... 64

Executive Summary

Between 20 November and 20 December 2015, Lambeth Council, together with Transport for London (TfL), consulted on proposals for four schemes in the area of Baylis Road and Hercules Road on the Quietway 5 route – Waterloo to Norbury.

In this document you will find an overview of consultation responses, Lambeth Council’s response to issued raised, conclusion and anticipated construction dates for the schemes.

Four schemes with their abridged scheme summaries:

1. Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh – install ‘light segregation’ for cyclists and a new yellow box at the junction of Spur Road / Baylis Road.

2. Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road – widen existing cycle lanes and install ‘light segregation’ for cyclists, install bus stop bypasses; remove and relocate bus stand

3. Hercules Road – near Cosser Street – stop through-traffic using Hercules Road by implementing a road closure to the south of Cosser Street; access to residencies and businesses maintained

4. Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road – relocate five parking bays, and position parking in ‘echelons’ to ensure no net reduction in parking.

¹ ‘Light segregation’ includes: flexible plastic bollards, and intermittent rubber cycle kerb lines

Overview of planned next steps for four schemes:

Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh

Having considered all responses to the consultation and reviewed the proposals, officers have amended the scheme in response to the main concerns raised by respondents. The main changes include:

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Road and get into an appropriate position to turn left, travel straight ahead or turn right.  The retention of the bus stand on Baylis Road  The replacement of the proposed yellow box marking at the junction of Baylis Road / Spur Road with Keep Clear markings.

A plan of the revised scheme layout at the junction is included in Appendix C.

The council recommendation is to proceed with the implementation of the revised scheme, subject to traffic modelling, detailed design and statutory consultation. Construction is planned to begin in Winter 2017.

Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road

Having considered all responses to the consultation and reviewed the proposals, the council is proposing to proceed with the scheme, subject to detailed design and statutory consultation. Construction is planned to begin in Winter 2017

Hercules Road – near Cosser Street

Lambeth Council has given careful consideration to all respondents’ comments ahead of finalising any design proposals.

Having considered the responses to consultation, the council will progress with the proposed design as set out in the public consultation.

The council acknowledges and understands the concerns raised and suggestions made by some respondents. However, having reviewed the issues raised, it considers that the designs consulted on remain the best way of improving provision for cyclists and pedestrians without having a disproportionate impact on other road users. The Council’s response to issues commonly raised is contained in Appendix A.

Construction is planned to begin on the schemes during Winter 2017

Hercules Road near Lambeth Road

Having considered the responses to consultation and reviewed the proposals; the council recommendation is not to proceed with the scheme, in the event that the Hercules Road closure is implemented following statutory consultation.

The filtered permeability proposals that are proposed on Hercules Road will negate the need for the further changes on the southern section of the road that were subject of this consultation.

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Summary results for each scheme:

1. Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh

There were 66 responses to the proposals for this scheme of which: 27 (41 per cent) supported or partially supported the proposals, 37 (56 per cent) did not support the proposals, and two (three per cent) had no opinion.

Main issues raised in consultation a. Safety, and in particular the potential for a ‘left hook’ risk at the junction of Baylis Road with Waterloo Road b. Conflict at the junction of Spur Road with Baylis Road, due to vehicles ignoring the proposed yellow box and blocking the junction

2. Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road

There were 65 responses to the proposals for this scheme of which: 37 (57 per cent) supported or partially supported the proposals, 27 (42 per cent) did not support the proposals, and one (one per cent) had no opinion.

Main issues raised in consultation a. Safety, and in particular the potential for a ‘left hook’ risk at the junction of Baylis Road with Westminster Bridge Road b. Issues associated with possible conflict between pedestrians and cyclists at the bus stop bypasses.

3. Hercules Road – near Cosser Street

There were 67 responses to the proposals for this scheme of which: 32 (48 per cent) supported or partially supported the proposals, 34 (51 per cent) did not support the proposals, and one (one per cent) had no opinion.

Main issues raised in consultation

a. Increase in vehicular traffic on Cosser Street due to the filtered permeability proposal on Hercules Road b. Increase in vehicle traffic on Kennington Road due to the filtered permeability proposal on Hercules Road

4. Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road

There were 65 responses to the proposals for this scheme of which: 29 (45 per cent) supported of partially supported the proposals, 34 (52 per cent) did not support the proposals, one (one per cent) was unsure, and two (three per cent) had no opinion.

Main issues raised in consultation

a. Concerns associated with the retention of the parking bay on the northbound side of Hercules Road

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b. Concern about the echelon parking proposals and the potential impact on the safety of cyclists 1 Background

1.1 About Quietways

Quietways are a network of high quality, well signed cycle routes throughout London, mostly using the backstreets. The routes will link key destinations and are designed to appeal to new and existing cyclists who want to use quieter, low-traffic routes. Quietways will complement other cycling initiatives in London, such as the Cycle Superhighways.

Quietways are more than just cycle routes. They also provide the opportunity to make streets and neighbourhoods safer and more pleasant for everyone by reducing the speed and dominance of motor traffic, improving air quality and investing in the urban realm.

Transport for London (TfL) is working in partnership with the London boroughs and managing authorities to deliver seven Quietways routes by the end of 2018. The first seven routes, boroughs and partners, are:

 Q1 – Waterloo to Greenwich (Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich)  Q2 – Bloomsbury to Walthamstow (phase 1 – Islington to Mare Street) (Camden, Islington, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Lea Valley Regional Park)  Q3 – Regents Park to Gladstone Park (Dollis Hill) (City of Westminster, Camden, Brent)  Q4 – Clapham Common to Wimbledon (Lambeth, Wandsworth, Merton)  Q5 – Waterloo to Norbury (via Clapham Common) (Lambeth, Wandsworth)  Q6 – Aldgate to Hainault (phase 1 – Mile End to Barkingside) (Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham, Redbridge, and the London Legacy Development Corporation)  Q7 – Elephant & Castle to Crystal Palace (Lambeth, Southwark)

The first route (Q1 Waterloo to Greenwich) was launched on 14 June 2016, and the second route (Q2 Bloomsbury to Walthamstow –phase 1 Islington to Mare Street) is due to be complete in mid 2017.

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1.2 London Borough of Lambeth and Transport for London

The consultation for the Baylis Road/Hercules Road proposals was led by Lambeth Council and all decisions on the scope, scale and process of the consultation were determined by the borough.

Given Lambeth Council’s limited resources and the scale of the programme of consultations, TfL hosted and reported on the consultations on the Council’s behalf on sections of two Quietway routes Q5 (Waterloo to Croydon) and Q7 (Elephant & Castle to Crystal Palace) in order to keep the delivery and launch of the routes on schedule.

This consultation is part of a series of five on Quietway 5 in the Lambeth Council area, with the other areas as state below:

Quietway 5

• 8 Sept to 4 Oct – Ingram/Larkhall/St Leonards/Streatham south (13 schemes) • 22 Oct to 19 Nov – Clapham Common area (five schemes + TfL) • 20 Nov to 20 Dec – Baylis/Hercules Road (four schemes) • 10 Feb to 10 Mar – Cavendish Road (four sections) • 10 Feb to 10 Mar – Estreham Road (one scheme)

1.3 Schemes in this consultation series

In November 2015 Lambeth conducted consultation on four schemes in this area:

1. Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh

2. Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road

3. Hercules Road – near Cosser Street

4. Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road

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2 Introduction

2.1 Purpose of the schemes

As part of the Quietway 5 route (Q5), Lambeth Council is developing proposals to enhance facilities primarily for people that cycle, but also for other road users including pedestrians. Improvements are being proposed for on Q5 through investment in traffic calming measures, and new pedestrian crossings providing the route with safety features for all road users.

The Lambeth Council section of the Q5 route starts at Baylis Road through to Tooting Bec Common, and extends to the border of London Borough of Croydon. Wandsworth and Croydon Councils have consulted on proposals for their sections of Q5.

2.2 Description of the four scheme proposals

Baylis Road (two schemes)

1. Waterloo Road to Lower Marsh  Improve the existing layout by installing ‘light segregation’¹ to prevent motor vehicles from crossing the cycle lane leading up to the traffic lights.  Install new yellow box at the junction of Spur Road / Baylis Road to prevent motor vehicles blocking the junction.

2. Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road  Widen existing cycle lanes and install ‘light segregation’ cycle lanes  Install bus stop bypasses to improve safety for people on bikes  Remove existing bus stand and relocate to alternative location

¹ ‘Light segregation’ includes: flexible plastic bollards and intermittent rubber cycle kerb lines (see Appendix B).

Hercules Road (two schemes)

3. Hercules Road near Cosser Street  Stop through-traffic using Hercules Road by installing a road closure just south of Cosser Street, in order to facilitate pedestrian and cycle improvements and assist with wider regeneration proposals for the area. See wbrproject.co.uk for more details. Access to residences and business would be maintained.

4. Hercules Road near Lambeth Road  Relocate five parking bays from near the junction with Lambeth Road to a location opposite Carlisle Lane and position parking in ‘echelons’ so that there is no net reduction in parking.

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2.3 Q5 Route map (as at 20 November 2015)

NOTE: The Cavendish Road pedestrian crossing was a TfL scheme

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3 The Consultation

The Baylis Road/Hercules Road consultation ran from 20 November to 20 December 2015. It was intended to enable Lambeth Council to understand opinion about the proposed scheme changes.

The potential outcomes of the consultation are:

 Lambeth Council decide the consultation raises no issues that should prevent it from proceeding with the scheme as originally planned  Lambeth Council modifies the scheme in response to issues raised in consultation  Lambeth Council abandons the scheme as a result of issues raised in the consultation

The objectives of the consultation were:

 To give stakeholders and the public easily-understandable information about the proposals and allow them to respond  To understand the level of support or opposition for the change  To understand any issues that might affect the proposal of which we were not previously aware  To understand concerns and objections  To allow respondents to make suggestions

3.1 Who Lambeth Council consulted

The public consultation intended to seek the views of people most likely to use the scheme location, such as those who live close or those who travel through the area regularly. Stakeholder groups were also consulted, including the neighbouring borough councils, traffic police, London TravelWatch, Members of Parliament, Assembly Members, road users, and local interest groups.

A list of the stakeholders consulted is shown in Appendix E.

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3.2 Consultation material, distribution and publicity

The consultation material was available at http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/consultations/proposed-changes-to-quietway-5- cycle-route-waterloo-to-croydon-series-3

The consultation was also publicised via letter drop to the public and email to the stakeholder groups and individuals. Materials included an overview letter, along with a detailed drawing of the schemes showing the proposals, and a route map of Quietway 5 showing the consultations and schemes in context. The public were invited to respond via an online survey on the TfL website, by letter, mail via [email protected]

Consultation was promoted through multiple channels:

Letter: We distributed the consultation letter (2609 copies), along with designs and route plan to each of the two respective areas of Baylis Road and Hercules Road. For the central area on Waterloo Road, we delivered all four designs with the letter and route map to residents and businesses within a catchment area for the consultation.

 Baylis Road letter drop – 816  Hercules Road letter drop – 1,259  Waterloo Road (central area Westminster Bridge map) letter drop – 534

A copy of the letter is shown in Appendix B and the letter drop areas are shown in Appendix D.

Email: We sent emails to 285 stakeholder individuals and groups. A list of these stakeholders is shown in Appendix E of this report, and a copy of the email is available in Appendix F.

3.3 Meetings

Lambeth Council liaised with local Ward Councillors along the route via correspondence and also via a quarterly cycling councillor forum at Lambeth Council Town Hall on the following dates:

• Wednesday 8th July 2015 • Thursday 3rd September 2015

At these meetings it was agreed that a FAQ (frequently asked questions) would be produced and shared with councillors, and that consultation material would be shared with councillors before the launch of the public consultation.

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The forum members are in favour of the principle of Quietways and are set to delivering many of the 10 Headings from Lambeth Council Council’s Cycling Strategy (2013).

3.4 Consultation questions

The consultation asked for each scheme; do you support the scheme? Space was provided for the respondent to comment. The second question asked was, do you support the overall proposals for the Quietway 5 cycle route in Lambeth?

The options to choose to reply from were:

 Yes  Partially  Not sure  No  No opinion

The results for the above questions from the public and stakeholder groups for each scheme begin on the next page.

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4 Overview of consultation responses

We have reported on each of the four schemes below in this section, and have provided a response to issues raised for each scheme in Appendix A.

1. Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh (design on page 46) 2. Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road (design on page 48) 3. Hercules Road – near Cosser Street (design on page 49) 4. Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road (design on page 50)

4.1 Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh – responses received by public and stakeholders

Of the 66 responses 62 (94 per cent) were received from the public and four (six per cent) from stakeholder groups. 36 respondents provided comments.

Fig. 1 Response to- Do you support the proposed changes?

Fig.2 Consultation responses by respondent type:

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4.2 Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh – analysis of consultation responses

a. Safety

17 respondents provided different safety concerns, including:

 13 respondents had concerns about the junction of Waterloo Road/ Baylis Road. It was stated that there could still be a left hook risk at the junction for cyclists. Several of these comments also suggested that there could be further conflict at the junction with Spur Road, and the introduction of a yellow box might not be enough to stop vehicles blocking the cycle lane.  Two respondents suggested that creating Bus stop bypasses could cause potential conflict between cyclists and pedestrians within the bus stop bypass lanes. This is due to the fact pedestrians would have to cross the bypass lane to access the bus stop. One of these comments also stated that the cycle lane would be too narrow at the point where pedestrians cross to the bus waiting area and cause conflict between cyclists jostling for space  One respondent raised concerns that a central feeder (cycle) lane at the junction with Waterloo Road for cycling eastbound was dangerous and confusing.

b. Traffic impact on motorists

Five respondents were received on this topic, including:

 One respondent was concerned that taxis would have no place to pick up or set down passengers, particularly those which are disabled.  One respondent was concerned that bus and HGV movement would be made more difficult by the scheme.  One respondent suggested that the scheme would create more congestion in the area.  One respondent was concerned that the traffic would not be able to cope with the proposed changes  One respondent stated that taxi’s entering Baylis Road from Spur Road would not be able to move freely during busy periods

c. Unnecessary proposal or a waste of resources

Five respondents were received on this topic, including:

 Four respondents stated that the scheme was an unnecessary proposal or waste of resources. This is in reference to the scheme as a whole, or elements of the scheme

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 One respondent suggested that the funding for the scheme would be better spent on improving other unsafe junctions  One respondent suggested that light segregation was unnecessary for this scheme.  One respondent stated that the current road layout supports bicycles and motor vehicles, thus the scheme was unnecessary  One respondent stated that the scheme was unnecessary as the area is a congestion zone d. General support

Four respondents offered support for the scheme

 One respondent stated that the scheme was a more efficient use of the road space, and removed pinch points  One respondent suggested that the scheme would rectify bus/bike conflicts  One respondent stated that the segregation of cyclists and motor vehicles was a good idea  One respondent expressed strong support for the scheme, without providing details e. Alternative suggestions

17 alternative suggestions were made by respondents to the scheme at Waterloo to Lower Marsh. Some respondents made more than one suggestion

Closure of Spur Road

 11 respondents called for the closure of Spur Road, either to all through traffic or just to taxis. f. Other

17 suggestions were regarded as ‘other’ and these included:

 Five respondents recommended that the cycle lane continued along the left hand side of Baylis Road, to the junction with Waterloo Road  Four respondents suggested that the junction with Waterloo Road should be more cycle friendly, with separate phasing for vehicles and cyclists  Three respondents called for left turns to be banned at the junction with Waterloo Road, except for buses and cyclists. It was suggested that this would reduce left hook risks.

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 Two respondents suggested that at minor junctions, road markings should emphasise the fact the cycle lane has priority over vehicles entering and exiting Baylis Road  One respondent suggested narrowing the central hatched area to allow more space for cycle and vehicle manoeuvres  One respondent suggested creating a raised central median for cyclists along Baylis Road  One respondent suggested using kerb or wand segregation instead of markers.

4.3 Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh – summary of stakeholder responses

There were four responses from stakeholder organisations, summarised below.

Stakeholder group Summary of response

Lambeth Cyclists The organisation was partially in favour of the scheme. It was suggested that Spur Road should be closed to prevent taxi dominance over cyclists at the junction with Baylis Road. Recommendation was also made

that the cycle lane along Baylis Road should continue

on the left hand side to the junction with Waterloo

Road, and that left hand turns could be for buses only. London Cycling Campaign The organisation was unsupportive of the scheme. It

was concerned that the junction with Waterloo Road

still presented a hook risk to cyclists. It was suggested

that a left hand segregated lane should continue for

the full extent of Baylis Road. It was also stated that the current taxi arrangement for Waterloo station was problematic; it suggested that Spur Road should remove through traffic to reduce conflict on Baylis Road.

Wheels for Wellbeing The organisation was unsupportive of the scheme, and had duplicated the Lambeth Cyclists comments.

Witteveen & Bos UK Ltd The organisation was generally supportive of the

scheme. However, it was stated that light segregation

was potentially unnecessary for Baylis Road. A suggestion to narrow the hatched area in the centre of the carriageway was made, with the aim of reducing conflict between cyclists and vehicles making turns.

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4.4 Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road – responses received by public and stakeholders

Of the 65 responses 61 (94 per cent) were received from the public and four (six per cent) from stakeholder groups. 30 respondents provided comments.

Fig. 1 Response to- Do you support the proposed changes?

Fig.2 Consultation responses by respondent type:

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4.5 Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road – analysis of consultation responses

a. Safety

There were 13 comments about different concerns, including:

 Six respondents were concerned that the positioning of the cycle lane at the junction with Westminster Bridge Road forced cyclists into the path of traffic, and retained a left hook risk.  One respondent suggested that the bus stop bypass lanes created a pinch point for cyclists.  One respondent suggested that the ‘arc’ crossing near to Murphy Street created confusion and potential danger.  One respondent suggested that the removal of existing islands could pose a danger to pedestrians, as they fall on desire lines to some amenities.  One respondent was concerned that the northbound bicycle lane on Baylis Road phased in too gradually, it was stated that this had the potential to cause collisions between vehicles and cyclists.  One respondent suggested that there was potential for conflict between cyclists and pedestrians trying to access the Bus stop bypasses.  One respondent was concerned that there was the potential for conflict to occur between pedestrians standing or walking in the bicycle lane and cyclists.

b. General support

Comments offering support were raised four times

 One respondent suggested that the scheme would make cycling a more attractive option.  One respondent suggested that the scheme would improve safety, cycling conditions and convenience.  One respondent offered strong support for the scheme, without providing details.  One respondent suggested that the scheme was positive as it prevents rat-running along Frazier Street.

c. Unnecessary proposal or waste of resources

Four comments were received on this topic

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 Two respondents suggested the scheme was an unnecessary proposal or waste of money.  One respondent recommended that the funding should be used on improving other unsafe junctions.  One respondent suggested that making cyclists journeys more convenient did not make sense when the area is already a congestion zone.

d. Traffic impacts on motorists

 One respondent raised this issue. This comment was concerned that the introduction of lightly segregated cycle lanes would mean that there would be no place for taxis to pick up or set down less ambulant passengers.

e. Alternative suggestions

12 Alternative suggestions were made regarding the scheme at the junction of Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road.

 Five respondents calling for advanced signals to be provided for cyclists at the junction of Baylis Road/Westminster Bridge Road.  Two respondents recommended extending the cycle lane and associated segregation to be as close to side junctions as possible. It was suggested that this would reduce the speed of cyclist-vehicle interactions.  Two respondents suggested banning right turns from Frazier Street into Baylis Road, in addition to banning left turns from Baylis Road into Westminster Bridge Road.  One respondent suggested the removal of the bus stop adjacent to Tesco.  One respondent called for the cycle lane to be wider, and segregated from motor vehicle traffic.  One respondent suggested that kerb or wand segregation be used instead of markers.  One respondent recommended that the northbound cycle lane along Baylis Road starts as close to the junction of Westminster Bridge Road as possible.

4.6 Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road – summary of stakeholder responses

There were four responses from stakeholder organisations, summarised below.

Stakeholder Summary of response group

Lambeth Cyclists The organisation was strongly supportive of the scheme. It was suggested however that the right turn from Frazier Street

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into Baylis Road be banned to prevent rat-running. Similarly, it also suggested that left turns from Baylis Road into Westminster Bridge Road be banned to prevent a left hook risk to cyclists.

London Cycling The organisation was partially supportive of the scheme. Campaign Suggestions were made that segregation of the cycle lane continues as close to junctions as possible, to reduce the speed of vehicle-cyclist interactions. Further suggestions were also made that the northbound cycle lane should extend to the junction with Westminster Bridge Road. Similarly, it was suggested that the junction of Baylis Road with Westminster Bridge Road should give priority to cyclists.

Wheels for The organisation was partially supportive of the scheme. Its Wellbeing comments however were duplicated from Lambeth Cyclists’ response.

Witteveen & Bos The organisation was partially supportive of the scheme. UK Ltd Suggestions were made however that the junctions with Frazier Street and Murphy Street be ‘blended’. It was also suggested that the distance between the main carriageway and the junctions off Baylis Road create the illusion of a wider junction and therefore increase vehicle speed. It was therefore suggested that the geometry of these turns should be tightened.

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4.7 Hercules Road – near Cosser Street – responses received by public and stakeholders

Of the 67 responses 62 (93 per cent) were received from the public and five (seven per cent) from stakeholder groups. 26 respondents provided comments.

Fig. 1 Response to- Do you support the proposed changes?

Near Cosser Street: Do you support the proposed changes? (1) 1%

Yes Partially (27) 40% Not Sure (34) 51% No No Opinion

(5) 7% (0) 0%

Fig. 2 Consultation responses by respondent type:

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4.8 Hercules Road – near Cosser Street – analysis of consultation responses

a. General support

12 respondents gave general support, with some respondents providing more than one positive remark;

 10 respondents were strongly supportive of the planned closure and filtering of Hercules Road.  Two respondents suggested that the closure of Hercules Road would improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.  One respondent suggested that the scheme would reduce rat-running in the area.  One respondent gave strong support for the scheme, without providing details.  One respondent suggested the scheme would make cycling and walking a more attractive prospect.

b. Traffic impacts on motorists

There were seven comments regarding this issue, including

 Four respondents were concerned that Cosser Street may have higher volumes of traffic travelling along it due to the closure of Hercules Road.  One respondent expressed that Hercules Road is needed as a through route when traffic is heavy on major routes.  One respondent was concerned that the closure of Hercules Road would likely increase congestion along Kennington Road.  One respondent expressed that Hercules Road was a critical route for taxis.

c. Safety

Two respondents outlined safety concerns with the scheme.

 One respondent was concerned that there was no safe space to cross for those who are visually impaired.  One respondent stated that the scheme was greatly increasing the risk of an accident, as traffic would likely use Cosser Street as an alternative.

d. Unnecessary proposal or waste of resources

 One respondent suggested that the scheme was an unnecessary proposal or waste of resources. It was stated that the funds from the scheme would be better used on improving the safety of other junctions for cyclists.

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e. Alternative suggestions

Eight alternative suggestions were made in respect of the scheme near Cosser Street, these include:

 Two respondents suggesting additional controls are implemented to prevent rat-running within the area.  Two respondents suggested the road closure would be better placed on Cosser Street, close to the junction with McAuley Close.  One respondent calling for the installation of a lowered kerb crossing at the point where Hercules Road is closed to through traffic.  One respondent recommending that the proposed modal filter is accessible to emergency vehicles.  One respondent suggesting that central lines along Hercules Road be removed.  One respondent recommending that the proposed modal filter be placed at the junction with Kennington Road.

4.9 Hercules Road – near Cosser Street – summary of stakeholder responses

There were five responses from stakeholder organisations, summarised below:

Stakeholder group Summary of response

Lambeth Cyclists The organisation expressed strong support for the scheme. It was suggested however that additional controls be implemented to prevent rat-running within the cell bounded by A roads. Further suggestions were made that Cosser Street should be made two-way for cyclists.

London Cycling The organisation was supportive of the scheme, particularly Campaign in respect of modal filtering. It was suggested however that modal filters should be implemented on a cell-wide basis to remove the risk of through traffic being funnelled onto other residential streets.

WeAreWaterloo The organisation expressed support for the scheme, but did not provide further comments.

Wheels for The organisation was partially supportive of the scheme. Wellbeing Their response was duplicated from Lambeth Cyclists.

Witteveen & Bos UK The organisation was strongly supportive of the scheme. It Ltd stated that filtering through traffic would make cycling more convenient, whilst delivering safety and environment improvements.

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4.10 Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road – responses received by public and stakeholders

There were 65 responses to the proposals for this scheme of which: 29 (45 per cent) supported of partially supported the proposals, 33 (51 per cent) did not support the proposals, one (one per cent was not sure) and two (three per cent) had no opinion.

Of the 65 responses 61 (94 per cent) were received from the public and four (six per cent) from stakeholder groups. 26 respondents provided comments.

Fig. 1 Response to- Do you support the proposed changes?

Fig. 2 Consultation responses by respondent type:

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4.11 Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road – analysis of consultation responses

a. General support

Seven respondents expressed support of the scheme, including:

 Five of these respondents expressed that the removal of parking from the southern end of Hercules Road was a welcome proposal, particularly as a means of improving access to the junction with Lambeth Road.  One respondent suggested that the introduction of echelon parking was positive as it reduces the risk of dooring.  One comment offered strong support for the scheme, without providing details.

b. Safety

Seven responses were received regarding safety concerns, including:

 Three respondents were concerned that the retention of the parking bay on the northbound side of Hercules Road would force cyclists into the path of traffic when passing.  Two respondents were concerned that echelon parking posed a danger to cyclists. In particular, one comment raised the concern that motor vehicles may not always see cyclists approaching as they exit a parking bay.  One respondents suggested that the junction with Lambeth Road was potentially dangerous. Cyclists looking to access the protected cycle lane on Lambeth Road would need to stay in the path of traffic (right).

c. Unnecessary proposal or waste of resources

There were four comments received on this topic, including:

 One respondent suggested that the scheme would not make considerable improvements over the current situation.  One respondent suggested that the changes may not be necessary as the closure of Hercules Road further north would reduce traffic volume.  One respondent suggested the funding would be better spent on improving the safety of other junctions for cyclists.  One respondent suggested that the scheme was unnecessary as the area is already a congestion zone.

d. Alternative suggestions

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Eight suggestions were made regarding the schemes near Lambeth Road. A number of these respondents made more than one remark, and these included:

 Three respondents recommended that the advanced stopping line (ASL) be removed.  Two suggestions were made to remove/move the parking bay from the northbound side of Hercules Road.  Two respondents recommended that a parking bay be implemented opposite the junction with Sidford Place.  One respondent suggested that the angle of the Echelon bays be altered.  One suggestion for advanced signal phasing for cyclists at the junction with Lambeth Road  One recommendation for the cycle lane at the junction with Lambeth Road to be aligned for the most likely direction of travel (right into Lambeth Road).  One suggestion for the overall number of parking spaces to be reduced on Hercules Road.

4.12 Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road – summary of stakeholder responses

There were four responses from stakeholder organisations, summarised below:

Stakeholder group Summary of response

Lambeth Cyclists The organisation was partially supportive of the scheme. It was questioned whether parking changes are needed in respect of the proposed road closure near Cosser Street. There was also concern with the ASL at the junction with Lambeth Road, as some motor traffic will be turning left into Lambeth Road. Suggestions were made that there should be parking provided opposite Sidford Place, to maintain a primary position for cyclists towards the modal filter close to Cosser Street.

WeAreWaterloo The organisation was supportive of the proposed changes, however it did not provide a direct comment to the scheme.

Wheels for Wellbeing The organisation did not support the proposed changes. Their comment was duplicated from Lambeth Cyclists response.

Witteveen & Bos UK The organisation was partially supportive of the scheme. Ltd Concern was raised regarding the ASL, as a potential risk is created by left turning motor vehicles. Suggestions were made that the ASL should be removed, or a mandatory or stepped track be implemented. Further suggestions were

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made that the echelon parking bays be angled in the opposite direction.

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4.13 Responses received about the Quietway 5 route in the Baylis/Hercules area

In the Baylis Road/Hercules Road consultation (four schemes), there were a total of 69 responses to the question ‘Do you support the overall proposals for the Quietway 5 cycle route in Lambeth?’ The responses include public and stakeholder group comments.

There were 69 responses received: 37 (54 per cent) supported or partially supported proposals for Q5 in this area, 32 (46 per cent) said they did not support the proposals.

Responses to the overall proposals for Q5

(21) 31%

(32) 46% Yes Partially No

(16) 23%

4.14 Comments received about the quality of the Baylis/Hercules consultation

There were 29 comments (from 22 respondents) in response to the question: “Please tell us what you think about the quality of this consultation.”

a. Supportive

13 positive remarks were made about the quality of the consultation, including:

 Eight respondents were generally positive about the quality of the consultation, without providing further details  Two respondents stated that the clarity of the online material was good  Two respondents stated that the clarity of the maps provided was good  One respondent stated that the consultation was carried out very professionally, and that they could not fault the presentation material and its clarity.

b. Opposed

Seven negative remarks were made about the quality of the consultation.

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 One respondent stated that the consultation and proposals had not been publicised enough.  One respondent stated that the relevant information was difficult to find, in addition to where to respond to the consultation.  One respondent stated that the materials provided were not practical for residents.  One respondent suggested that the Hercules Road diagram was unclear.  One respondent stated that the consultation timings could have been better, concern was raised that the consultations had come about too late.  One respondent stated that there should have been better explanation of relevant terms, such as “hybrid cycle track” and “rubberised kerb”.  One respondent stated that the consultation was complicated, without providing other details. c. Other comments/suggestions

Nine responses were made offering other comments or suggestions in response to the quality of the consultation.

 One respondent was concerned that specific terms such as “segregation” were not explained thoroughly enough, therefore some respondents may have not been able to respond accurately.  One respondent suggested that a better way of referencing the design plans needs to be found, such as having the designs before or after questions on the consultation form.  One respondent suggested that it would be useful to have a design manual as part of the consultation, referenced with detailed specifications and photographs.  One respondent suggested that it would be useful to have a glossary of terms within the consultation.  One respondent stated that the design plans could have been easier to read.  One respondent stated that the consultation should give options for respondents to express preference other than support or not.  One respondent stated that the consultation should have provided explanation as to why the changes are being made.  One respondent suggested that the consultation should offer more detailed diagrams.  One respondent stated that there needed to be explanation of why certain elements of the proposals had not been chosen.

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were suggestions that the Quietway scheme should be more focused on the overall needs of road users, rather than catering for cyclists.

4.15 How did you hear about this consultation? (Public and Stakeholder Groups)

70 respondents answered this question.

How did you hear about this consultation? 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Social Saw on TfL Received an Received a Read about Other media website email from letter from in the press TfL TfL

NOTE: Respondents above would have received a letter in a TfL branded envelope, and for the email respondents they would have been sent an email from TfL’s consultation team.

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5 Conclusion and next steps

We have provided a consultation conclusion for each of the four schemes below in this section, presented in this order.

1. Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh 2. Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road 3. Hercules Road – near Cosser Street 4. Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road

1. Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh

Planned next steps

Having considered all responses to the consultation and reviewed the proposals, officers have amended the scheme in response to the main concerns raised by respondents. The main changes include:

 The removal of the existing feeder cycle lane at the junction of Baylis Road with Waterloo Road, located between the left turn lane and the ‘straight ahead and right’ lane  The provision of a new cycle lane on the nearside carriageway that will have its own separate cycle signal at the junction with Waterloo Road, enabling cyclists to get proceed ahead of the northbound traffic on Baylis Road and get into an appropriate position to turn left, travel straight ahead or turn right.  The retention of keep clear markings at the junction of Baylis Road / Spur Road rather than introducing yellow box markings.

A plan of the revised scheme layout at the junction is included in Appendix C.

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2. Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road

Main issues raised in consultation c. Safety, and in particular the potential for a ‘left hook’ risk at the junction of Baylis Road with Westminster Bridge Road d. Issues associated with possible conflict between pedestrians and cyclists at the bus stop bypasses.

Planned next steps

3. Hercules Road – near Cosser Street

Main issues raised in consultation

c. Increase in vehicular traffic on Cosser Street due to the filtered permeability proposal on Hercules Road d. Increase in vehicle traffic on Kennington Road due to the filtered permeability proposal on Hercules Road

Planned next steps

Lambeth Council has given careful consideration to all respondents’ comments ahead of finalising any design proposals.

Having considered the responses to consultation, the council will progress with the proposed design as set out in the public consultation.

The Council acknowledges and understands the concerns raised and suggestions made by some respondents. However, having reviewed the issues raised, it considers that the designs consulted on remain the best way of improving provision for cyclists and pedestrians without having a disproportionate impact on other road

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users. The Council’s response to issues commonly raised is contained in Appendix A.

Construction is planned to begin on the schemes during Winter 2017.

4. Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road

Main issues raised in consultation

c. Concerns associated with the retention of the parking bay on the northbound side of Hercules Road d. Concern about the echelon parking proposals and the potential impact on the safety of cyclists

Planned next steps Having considered the responses to consultation and reviewed the proposals; the council recommendation is not to proceed with the scheme, in the event that the Hercules Road closure is implemented following statutory consultation.

The filtered permeability proposals that are proposed on Hercules Road will negate the need for the further changes on the southern section of the road that were subject of this consultation.

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Appendix A – Response to issues raised

We have provided a response to issues raised for each of the four schemes below in this section, presented in this order

1. Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh 2. Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road 3. Hercules Road – near Cosser Street 4. Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road

1. Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh – response to issues raised

a. Safety

The most contentious issue on this proposal pertains to safety. In total there were 17 comments about different elements of safety.

Left hook Most of the respondents who commented on safety highlighted that they believe the proposed junction with Waterloo Road poses a left hook risk to those on bikes. Lambeth Council notes the concerns raised in relation to the presence of a ‘left hook’ risk at the junction with Waterloo Road. The design has been amended to mitigate the highlighted risk to provide a nearside cycle lane which would hold those on bikes, by means of a cycle signal, while vehicles are making ‘left turns’ (see appendix C)

Conflict at Spur Road Several of these comments also suggested that there could be further conflict at the junction with Spur Road due to a perception that users of vehicles may ignore the yellow box and block the junction.

However, due to concerns relating to entrapment, due to the close vicinity of the zebra crossing to the proposed yellow box on Spur Road, Keep Clear markings will now be retained in this location. The design proposals will be subject to Safety Audit and detailed design consideration.

Bus stop bypasses Bus stop bypasses are now a common feature on cycle routes around London. Studies conducted by TfL on Bus stop bypasses show that those on bikes and bus passengers look out for each other to help prevent incidents. TfL’s studies found that 77% of cyclists said that they slowed down and are aware of pedestrians crossing to/from the bus stop, and a further 15% of cyclists stop completely to allow pedestrians to cross. 91% of bus users wait for cyclists to pass before crossing Bus passengers can access the bus waiting area by crossing the cycle track using a raised,

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marked crossing point or by walking across the cycle track to access the bus waiting are at any time.

Narrow cycle track One respondent commented that the cycle lane was too narrow at the point where pedestrians cross to the bus waiting area. The cycle track on the approach to and across the raised crossing area of the floating bus stop has been designed to be narrower than the rest of the cycle track to encourage those on bikes to approach the floating bus stop without ‘jostling for space’ and attempting to overtake at this point.

Central (cycle) feeder lane Lambeth Council have taken these comments on board and have updated the design accordingly (Appendix C). b. Traffic impact to motorists

Concerns were raised five times in relation to the traffic impact on motorists.

Lack of pick up/set down areas for taxis The provision of semi-segregated cycle lanes will reduce the ability for informal setting down / picking up on sections of Baylis Road. This issue will be given further consideration as part of the detailed design.

Congestion and movement of HGVs and vehicles Some respondents raised concerns about increased congestion due to the proposals and the perceived lack of ability of larger vehicles to navigate through the proposed scheme. It is worth noting that Baylis Road currently has one lane of carriageway in each direction and as part of the proposals one lane of traffic in each direct will be retained. Therefore congestion along Baylis Road and the ability of buses and HGV to navigate through and around the area should not be adversely affected by the proposals.

Ability of Taxis to exit Spur Road Taxis exiting Spur Road onto Baylis Road should have a clear exit due to the presence of keep clear markings at the mouth Spur Road entrance. Yellow box markings have been considered, but due to the close presence of a zebra crossing on Spur Road there is a concern that vehicles may, at times, have no option but to stop in the yellow box junction leading to vehicle entrapment. Please see ‘Conflict at Spur Road’ above. c. Unnecessary proposal/waste of resources

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implications for other road users to create better places for everyone and we will continue to do this through the development of detailed design for this project. d. General support

Lambeth Council welcomes the support for the development of this scheme and strives to provide a better environment for all users. e. Alternative suggestions

Lambeth Council welcomes the time and effort that respondents have put into suggesting alternative proposals and elements of these suggestions have been included in the updated design.

17 alternative suggestions were made by respondents in reference to the scheme at Waterloo to Lower Marsh. Some respondents made more than one suggestion:

Closure of Spur Road 11 suggestions called for the closure of Spur Road, either to all through traffic or just to taxis.

Filtered permeability was considered as part of the early proposals for this junction. However Spur Road is an important route for those that access Waterloo station and it was decided not to pursue the filtering of traffic on Spur Road. f. Other: 17 suggestions were regarded as ‘other’ and these included:

Cycle lane to continue Five comments recommending that the cycle lane continued along the left hand side of Baylis Road, to the junction with Waterloo Road.

These comments have been noted and addressed in the updated design (Appendix C).

Cycle-friendly junction Four comments suggesting that the junction with Waterloo Road should be more cycle friendly, with separate phasing for vehicles and cyclists

These comments have been noted and addressed in the updated design (Appendix C).

Left turns to be banned at the junction Three comments called for left turns to be banned at the junction with Waterloo Road, except for buses and cyclists. It was suggested that this would reduce left hook risks.

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These comments have been noted and the updated design (Appendix C) is designed to reduce the issues with ‘left hooks’ at the junction.

Narrowing of central hatched area One comment suggested narrowing the central hatched area to allow more space for cycle and vehicle manoeuvres

The central hatched area opposite Spur Road and Lower Marsh is unable to be removed as it provides a right turning pockets for vehicles entering each road.

2. Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road – response to issues raised

a. Safety

There were 13 comments about different concerns in relation to safety. The majority of concerns raised by respondents to the proposals were in relation to perceived safety issues. There were 13 concerns raised in relation to safety.

Left hook at Westminster Bridge Road

Six comments were concerned that the positioning of the cycle lane at the junction with Westminster Bridge Road forced cyclists into the path of traffic, and retained a left hook risk.

The junction of Baylis Road / Westminster Bridge Road forms part of a separate major regeneration project being undertaken on Westminster Bridge Road between Lambeth North Station and Upper Marsh. This scheme will look to address the concerns with respect to the ‘left hook’ risk for cyclists as part of the detailed design for this scheme. Further information is available via the following website: www.wbrproject.co.uk

Bus stop bypasses pinch point

One respondent stated that the bus stop bypass lanes created a pinch point for those on bikes. The bus stop bypasses are an effective design that ensures that those on bikes are not in conflict with buses at bus stops and eliminates the need for those on bikes to re-join the carriageway at bus stops.

Removal of existing islands

One respondent was concerned about the removal of the existing islands from desire lines. The removal of the islands is a necessary component of this scheme. The proposed removal of the bus stand from the carriageway

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will improve sightlines for pedestrians attempting to informally cross Baylis Road.

Cycle lane at Junction with Westminster Bridge Road

One respondent was concerned that the northbound bicycle lane on Baylis Road phased in too gradually. The northbound cycle lane is proposed to be phased in as shown in the consultation drawings to allow for vehicles turning movements from Westminster Bridge Road. The design has taken into account the results of swept path analysis of the turning movements of vehicles from Westminster Bridge Road. Such issues will also be assessed via a Safety Audit and the detailed design process.

Conflict at bus stop bypasses

One respondent stated that there may be a conflict between bus users and those on bikes at the bus stop bypasses. Bus stop bypasses are now a common feature on cycle routes around London. Studies conducted by TfL on Bus stop bypasses show that those on bikes and bus passengers look out for each other to help prevent incidents. TfL’s studies found that 77% of cyclists said that they slowed down and are aware of pedestrians crossing to/from the bus stop, and a further 15% of cyclists stop completely to allow pedestrians to cross. 91% of bus users wait for cyclists to pass before crossing Bus passengers can access the bus waiting area by crossing the cycle track using a raised, marked crossing point or by walking across the cycle track to access the bus waiting are at any time.

Pedestrians walking in cycle lane

One respondent stated that there was potential for conflict to occur if pedestrians chose to walk in the cycle lane. The proposed cycle lane is an upgrade of the existing cycle lane along Baylis Road. The cycle lane will have cycle symbols along the length to emphasise that the lane is a cycle lane. b. General support

Four respondents provided support.

Lambeth Council welcomes the support for the development of this scheme and strives to provide a better environment for all users. c. Waste of resources

Two comments were made in relation to the scheme being a waste of resources.

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consider not only the needs of people on bikes but also the potential implications for other road users to create better places for everyone and we will continue to do this through the development of detailed design for this project. d. Traffic impacts on motorists

One comment raised an issue in relation to traffic impact on motorists.

Taxi set down and pick up This one respondent was concerned that that the introduction of lightly segregated cycle lanes would mean that there would be no place for taxis to pick up or set down passengers.

The provision of semi-segregated cycle lanes will reduce the ability for informal setting down/picking up on sections of Baylis Road. This issue will be given further consideration as part of the detailed design. e. Alternative suggestions

A total of 12 alternative suggestions were made regarding the scheme at Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road.

Lambeth council appreciates the time and effort respondents have put into providing alternative suggestions.

Cycle signals Five comments requested for advanced cycle signals to be installed as part of the proposals. Changes at this junction are being taken forward as part of the Westminster Bridge Road Regeneration Project www.wbrproject.co.uk

Cycle lanes near side junctions Two comments recommended extending the cycle lanes as close to the side junctions as possible. The proposed cycle lanes across the various side junctions along Baylis Road have been designed in accordance with the London Cycle Design Standards (LCDS). Chapter 4 (Cycle lanes and tracks) of the LCDS considers specific infrastructure for those on bikes on links and how to achieve consistency and coherence across the network.

Ban turns from Frazier Street Lambeth Council is unsure as to which Frazier Street (west side or east side) the respondent wish to enforce a right turn ban from. The corner radius of the left turn from Baylis into Westminster is tight which means that vehicles making this left turn have to do so very slowly.

Removal of bus stop near Tesco

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Lambeth Council does not wish to propose to reduce the number of bus stops on Baylis Road.

Wider Segregated cycle lanes The proposed cycle lanes along Baylis Road have been designed in accordance with the London Cycle Design Standards (LCDS). Chapter 4 (Cycle lanes and tracks) of the LCDS considers specific infrastructure for those on bikes on links and how to achieve consistency and coherence across the network.

Use of wands instead of markers ‘orcas’ as segregation Lambeth Council will review the method of segregation of the cycle lanes as part of the Safety Audit and detailed design process. There are general concerns with the longer-term durability of wands over orcas and the possible conflict with cyclists’ handlebars.

Location of cycle lane close to Westminster Bridge Road Swept path analysis of the junction with Westminster Bridge Road showed that any further extension of the cycle lane towards the junction would reduce the ability for vehicles to turn into Baylis road from Westminster Bridge Road.

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3. Hercules Road – near Cosser Street – response to issues raised a. General support

The majority of the comments towards the proposal were positive. However, most of the negative concerns with the scheme were in relation to traffic management. b. Traffic impacts on motorists

There were seven comments regarding this issue, including

Potential increase of traffic volumes on Cosser Street It is anticipated that Cosser Street will experience a rise in volumes in the period immediately after the proposed scheme is installed while users adjust to the new layout. However it is expected that after a short period of acclimatisation those users will readjust their travel patterns around the area.

Traffic counts will be undertaken before and after the implementation of the scheme to assess the impact of the scheme on surrounding roads.

Hercules Road as a through route Lambeth Council is actively seeking to address this use of Hercules road by removing the ability of vehicles to use Hercules Road in this manner.

Potentially increased congestion on Kennington Road Hercules Road is an unclassified road on Lambeth’s network and is not designed to accommodate large volumes of traffic. The majority of existing traffic that uses Hercules Road is expected to be redistributed to the main highway network in the area, including Kennington Road.

Traffic counts will be undertaken before and after the implementation of the scheme to assess the impact of the scheme on surrounding roads.

Suggested critical taxi route The removal of the through route along Hercules Road will eliminate rat running by all vehicles that currently use Hercules Road as a short cut. All vehicles will be able to navigate around the area using the existing road network.

c. Safety

Two comments outlined safety concerns with the scheme.

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The majority of the movements on Hercules Road are vehicles using Hercules Road as a short cut from Kennington Road to Lambeth Road. Based on traffic data the southbound movements along the road are close to double the northbound movements. The closure of Hercules Road below the junction of Cosser Street will remove the ability of northbound vehicles using the route via Cosser Street as a short-cut. d. Unnecessary proposal or waste of resources

Quietways are identified as an important part of this vision and this route has been prioritised as one of the first seven routes to be delivered in London. In developing these routes it is essential that Lambeth Council consider not only the needs of people on bikes but also the potential implications for other road users to create better places for everyone and we will continue to do this through the development of detailed design for this project. e. Alternative suggestions

Eight alternative suggestions were made in respect of the scheme near Cosser Street, these include:

Further controls to prevent rat-running Lambeth Council is looking at additional traffic changes / restrictions as part of the ‘Westminster Bridge Road’ project.

Suggestions to close road on Cosser Street A closure at this location would offer limited benefits to Hercules Road.

Request to install lower kerb crossing A request to install a lowered kerb crossing at the point where Hercules Road is closed to through traffic, has been noted and will be considered during the detailed design process.

Proposal to fit a modal filter for emergency vehicles The proposed modal filter will be consulted upon with emergency vehicles.

Request to remove centre line on Hercules Road This will be considered as part of the detailed design.

Request for modal filter at junction of Kennington Road The location of the modal filter south of Cosser Street will have a great effect on reducing vehicle numbers along Hercules Road.

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4. Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road – response to issues raised a. General support

The majority of respondents welcomed the proposals. However the majority of those who raised concerns in relation to the proposals were in relation to highway safety. b. Safety

Seven comments were received regarding safety concerns, including:

Position of those on bikes As part of the proposals vehicular traffic is filtered further north along Hercules Road (near the junction with Cosser Street) therefore traffic volumes in the vicinity of the existing parking bay and along Hercules Road in general will be reduced.

Echelon parking Two comments were concerned that echelon parking posed a danger to those on bikes. Whilst this concern is a valid concern in regards to echelon parking Lambeth Council feel that due to the traffic filter to the north of the proposed echelon parking bays and the width of the carriageway in the area around the bays the risk of a conflict between those on bikes and reversing vehicles is minimal.

Potential left hook risk One comment suggested that there was a potential left-hook risk to cyclists looking to turn right onto Lambeth Road. The proposals for a traffic filter further north on Hercules Road will significantly reduce the number of vehicles using the junction with Lambeth Road. Those on bikes are currently catered for at the junction with an Advanced Stop Line and ‘elephant footprints’ to lead those on bikes into the protected lane on the opposite side of Lambeth Road.

Unnecessary proposal or waste of resources Quietways are identified as an important part of this vision and this route has been prioritised as one of the first seven routes to be delivered in London. In developing these routes it is essential that Lambeth Council consider not only the needs of people on bikes but also the potential implications for other road users to create better places for everyone and we will continue to do this through the development of detailed design for this project

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c. Alternative suggestions

Eight suggestions were made regarding the schemes near Lambeth Road.

Advance stop lines (ASL) Lambeth Council will not be removing the ASL from this junction. Chapter 5 of the LCDS ‘junctions and crossings’ states that advanced stop lines (ASLs) can help cyclists move away from a safer, more advantageous position at a signal-controlled junction at the start of a stage, and so, selectively, can assist cycle movements through a junction. ASLs can help cyclists to position themselves in drivers’ line of sight, avoid conflict with left turning vehicles (when arriving on a red light), wait away from direct exhaust fumes, and enjoy a head start over motorised traffic.

Removal of parking bay (northbound side of Hercules Road) The proposed closure near the junction with Cosser Street will significantly reduce traffic volumes on Hercules Road therefore Lambeth Council is not proposing to remove the parking bays on the northbound lane.

Recommendation of parking bay opposition Sidford Place

The proposed closure near the junction with Cosser Street will significantly reduce traffic volumes on Hercules Road therefore Lambeth Council is not proposing to increase the numbers of parking spaces available in the area.

Angle of Echelon bays to be altered One comment suggesting that the angle of the Echelon bays be altered. As this element of the scheme is not being progressed, this issue will not be taken forward for further consideration

Advanced signal phasing for cyclists The proposed closure near the junction with Cosser Street will significantly reduce traffic volumes on Hercules Road therefore Lambeth Council feels that those on bikes are adequately protected at the junction with Lambeth Road.

Suggestion of parking spaces to be reduced on Hercules Road There are no plans to reduce the overall number of parking spaces on Hercules Road as part of the proposals.

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Appendix B – Consultation letter and designs

Baylis Road/Hercules Road – four schemes

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1. Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh location design (original)

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Light segregation explained as proposed in the Waterloo Road to Lower Marsh design

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2. Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road design (original)

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3. Hercules Road – near Cosser Street location design

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4. Hercules Road – near Lambeth Road location design

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Appendix C – Two new location designs (June 2017) 1. Baylis Road – Waterloo to Lower Marsh location design (June 2017)

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2. Baylis Road – Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road design (June 2017)

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Appendix D – Letter distribution areas Baylis Road – 816 addresses

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Hercules Road – 1,259 addresses

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Waterloo Road (central area Westminster Bridge map) – 534 addresses

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Appendix E – List of 285 stakeholder groups consulted AA DriveTech AA Motoring Trust Abbeville Kitchen Abbeville Road Artisans' Market Action for Blind People Action on Hearing Loss (RNID) Addison Lee Age Concern London Age UK London All Party Parliamentary Cycling Group Alzheimer's Society Ambulance Services Angel AIM Asian Peoples Disabilities Alliance Association of Bikeability Schemes Association of British Drivers Association of Car Fleet Operators Association of Disabled Professionals Association of Town Centre Management Association of Waterloo Groups Automobile Association Motoring Trust Bangladeshi Community Group (BCG) BID - Brixton bikeworks bikeXcite Bonneville Primary School Borough Cycling Officers Group (BCOG) British Cycling British Dyslexia Association British Hospitality Association (BHA) British Motorcyclists' Federation British Retail Association British School of Cycling Campaign for Better Transport Campaign for Clean Air in London Canal River Trust CCG Wandsworth Central London Cab Trade Section Central London Connexions Central London CTC Central London Forward (City of London) Central London Freight Quality Partnership Central London NHS Trust

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Centre for Accessible Environments Centre for Cities Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) Chauffeur and Executive Association Church of the Holy Spirit Churches Together in Clapham City Hall City of London Access Forum City Year London Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) Clapham & Stockwell Faith Forum Clapham Alert on Traffic Clapham and Stockwell Town Centre Board Clapham Business Partnership Clapham Manor Primary School Children's Centre Clapham Picture House Clapham Society Clapham Transport Users Group Coin Street Community Builders Coin Street Secondary Housing Co-operative Limited Collingwood Court Nursing Home Computer Cab Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Confederation of Passenger Transport UK Construction Youth Trust Cotswold Trust At Lambeth College Council for Disabled Children County Hall Owners and Residents Association Creative St John's, Waterloo Crossrail Ltd CTC ‘Right to Ride’ Network CTC, the National Cycling Charity Cycle Confidence Cycle Experience Cycle Training UK (CTUK) Cycling Embassy of Great Britain Cycling Instructor Ltd cycling4all Cyclists in the City Department for Transport (DfT) Department for Transport (Director General, Roads and General) Dharmadhatu Dial-a-Cab Disability Alliance

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Disability Rights UK Disabled Motoring UK Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee Domestic Violence Intervention Project (DVIP) Dr Ala's Surgery (GMS) East and South East London Thames Gateway Transport Partnership End of list for emailing - 20.10.15 English Heritage Evolution Cycle Training Express Networks Forum Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) First Protocol Freight Transport Association (FTA) Friends of Archbishops Park Friends of Clapham Common Friends of Jubilee Gardens Friends of Lambeth Walk Friends Of St John's Churchyard Friends Of St Thomas' Hospital Friends of the Earth Garden Museum Girlguiding UK GLA Strategy Access Panel members Goldstein Ween Architects Good Vibrations Great Lakes African Women's Network Greater London Authority (GLA) Greater London Forum for Older People Greater London Forum for the Elderly Green Flag Group Guide Dogs Guide Dogs for the Blind Association Heathbrook Parent Teacher Association Holy Spirit Church of England House of Commons HS2 Ltd Hub Youth - Oasis Waterloo Hurley Clinic ICE -London Imperial War Museum Inclusion London Independent Disability Advisory Group Independent Disability Advisory Group (IDAG) Joint Committee on Mobility of Blind and Partially Sighted People (JCMBPS)

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Joint Mobility Unit Lambeth Academy Lambeth City Learning Centre Lambeth College Lambeth Council Lambeth Cruse Lambeth Safer Transport Team Lambeth Traffic and Transport Working Group Latin American Housing Co-op Licenced Private Hire Car Association Licensed Taxi Drivers Association Living Streets London London Ambulance Service London and Partners London Bike Hub London Borough of Lambeth London Borough of Wandsworth London Cab Drivers Club London Central Cab Section London Chamber of Commerce London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) London Councils London Cycling Campaign London Cycling Campaign (Lambeth) London Cycling Campaign (Lewisham) London Cycling Campaign (Wandsworth) London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority London Fire Brigade London First London Nautical School London Older People's Strategy Group London Parks and Green Spaces Forum London Parks Friendly Group London Private Hire Board London Shambhala Mediation Centre London Strategic Health Authority London Tourist Coach Operators Association (LTCOA) London TravelWatch London Underground London Visual Impairment Forum (LVIF) London Youth Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership Macaulay CE Primary School MENCAP Mental Wellbeing NHS Lambeth

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Metrobus Ltd Metroline Ltd Metropolitan Housing Trust Metropolitan Police (Clapham Common Safer Neighbourhood Team) Metropolitan Police Traffic Management Metropolitan Support Trust MIND Mode Transport Morley College Motorcycle Action Group Motorcycle Industry Association Mottingham Playing Fields Multiple Sclerosis Society Muscular Dystrophy Campaign National Autistic Society National Children's Bureau National Express Ltd National Grid National Motorcycle Council National Theatre National Trust - London Natural England NHS Lambeth North Lambeth Methodist Circuit Oasis Church Waterloo OCS Group Limited Old Vic Theatre On Your Bike Cycle Training Organisation of Blind Afro Caribbean’s (OBAC) Park Hill Housing Co-Operative Ltd Parsons Brinckerhoff Peabody Trust Pearman Street Residents Association Peter Pendleton & Associates Ltd RAC Foundation Radio Taxis Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Rank and Highways Representative for Unite RMT Union RNIB RNID (Royal National Institute for Deaf People) Road Danger Reduction Forum Road Haulage Association (RHA) Roadpeace Roots and Shoots

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Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Royal London Society for Blind People Royal London Society for the Blind (RLSB) Royal Mail Royal Mail Parcel Force Royal National Theatre Royal Parks Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) SCOPE Sealife London Aquarium Sense Sixty Plus South Bank Board South Bank Employers’ Group Southbank Centre Southwark Cyclists Spread the Word St John & St Andre's Church St John's Waterloo St Mary's Roman Catholic Church St Mungo’s Hostel St Patrick's RC Church St Paul's Church St. Mary's RC Primary School Steel & Shamash Sustrans Tanwell Estate Tenants' and Residents' Association Taxi and Private hire Testimonial Ministries Thames Festival Trust Transport Focus Transport for All Transport for London Unions Together Unite The Union Unite the Union (taxis) Uprising Vauxhall Gardens Estate Tenants & Residents Association Vauxhall One BID Walnut Tree Walk Primary School Walnut Tree Walk School Wandle Housing Association Wandsworth Access Association Wandsworth Cycling Campaign Wandsworth Living Streets

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Wandsworth Safer Transport Team Waterloo Action Group Waterloo Christian Centre Waterloo Community Coalition Waterloo Community Development Group Waterloo Health Centre Waterloo Parents & Carers Network Waterloo Parish Charity For The Poor We are Waterloo Waterloo Quarter Business Improvement District West Indian Ex-Servicemen's & Ex- Servicewomen's Association Wheels for Wellbeing Whizz-Kidz Woollard Smith & Associates WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff YMCA England Young Minds Young Vic Theatre

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Appendix F – Email sent to stakeholders

This email was sent to the stakeholder database on Friday 20 November 2015.

Dear Stakeholder,

Transport for London is working with its partners the London Borough of Lambeth and Sustrans on Quietway 5 – a cycle route between Waterloo and Croydon. The Lambeth Council section of the route runs between Baylis Road and extends to the border with the London Borough of Croydon.

Lambeth Council is currently consulting on proposals for the route in this location, which include:

Baylis Road (two schemes) Waterloo Road to Lower Marsh  Improve the existing layout by installing ‘light segregation’¹ to prevent motor vehicles from crossing the cycle lane leading up to the traffic lights  Install new yellow box junction to prevent motor vehicles blocking the junction

Lower Marsh to Westminster Bridge Road  Widen existing cycle lanes and install ‘light segregation’ cycle lanes  Install bus stop bypasses to improve safety for people on bikes  Remove existing bus stand and relocate to Waterloo Road

Hercules Road (two schemes) Hercules Road near Cosser Street  Stop through-traffic using Hercules Road by installing bollards just south of Cosser Street in order to facilitate pedestrian and cycle improvements at the Lambeth North junction. See http://www.wbrproject.co.uk/ for more details. Access to residences and business would be maintained

Hercules Road near Lambeth Road  Relocate five parking bays from near the junction with Lambeth Road to a location opposite Carlisle Lane and position parking in ‘echelons’ so that there is no net reduction in parking

¹ ‘Light segregation’ includes: flexible plastic bollards, and intermittent rubber cycle kerb lines, see web link below for images and more information.

Find out more and have your say To view all the proposed design changes, see the Quietways 5 route map, and to have your say, please go to the London Borough of Lambeth’s website. The consultation closes on Sunday 20 December 2015.

For details of other borough-led consultations on Quietways and Mini Hollands schemes, please visit this page on our consultation website.

Yours faithfully,

Julie Vindis Consultation Team Transport for London End of consultation report

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