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Stanstead Road Brockley Rise A205 Stanstead Road Junction with Brockley Rise – Pedestrian crossing improvements Consultation report June 2016 Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1 2 The consultation ................................................................................................................. 2 3 About the respondents ....................................................................................................... 3 4 Overview of responses ....................................................................................................... 4 5 Summary and conclusion ................................................................................................... 6 Appendices Appendix A – List of stakeholders consulted ......................................................................... 7 Appendix B - Consultation material ....................................................................................... 9 Appendix C – Responses to issues commonly raised ......................................................... 14 1 Introduction We proposed changes on A205 Stanstead Road at two locations. One proposal was to introduce two new signalised ‘staggered’ pedestrian crossings at the junction of Brockley Rise / Cranston Road and the A205 Stanstead Road. The second proposal was to remove a loading bay from A205 Stanstead Road to Ravensbourne Road to help traffic flow better. We consulted stakeholders and the public on the proposals between 22 January and 29 February 2016. This document explains the processes, responses and outcomes of the consultation. 1.1 About the proposals We consulted on three proposals within the same area: Brockley Rise: We proposed to install a new signal-controlled ‘staggered’ crossing on Brockley Rise. To achieve this, we proposed to create a safer pedestrian waiting area by widening the central reservation, while maintaining the two lane approaches to the junction heading south along Brockley Rise. We proposed to improve the footway layout by providing a suitable gradient at the crossing for all users, particularly pushchairs and wheelchairs users. We also proposed to modify the loading and parking bays to allow for traffic to turn into Brockley Rise. The bay would be slightly shortened by 2.5m and moved north by 2.5m. Cranston Road: Similar to Brockley Rise, we proposed to install a new signal-controlled ‘staggered’ pedestrian crossing on Cranston Road. We would create a safer pedestrian waiting area by enlarging the central island. We would also improve the footway by providing a suitable gradient at the crossing for all users, particularly pushchairs and wheelchairs users. Stanstead Road/Ravensbourne Road: We proposed to remove the loading bay on the south side of Stanstead Road, opposite the junction with Ravensbourne Road. Surveys show that it is used very little. However, when a vehicle is stopped there, large vehicles cannot pass, especially as it is opposite the junction, resulting in traffic delays. We also proposed to reduce the length of both the parking bay and loading bay in front of the shops to the east of Blythe Hill Lane. Again, large vehicles in the parking bay block passing traffic as the road narrows at this point, meaning queues tailing back in the direction of Forest Hill. The parking bay would be reduced from about 17 metres to 10 metres and the loading bay from about 18 metres to 12 metres. We did not propose any changes to the parking and loading bays on Stanstead Road in front of the post office. 1 2 The consultation We asked three questions relating to different geographical areas of the proposals: A205 Stanstead Road junction with Brockley Rise – pedestrian crossing Stanstead Road / Ravensbourne Road – loading bay removal Cranston Road – pedestrian crossing. The consultation material was available at https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/roads/stanstead- road-brockley-rise. The consultation was designed to enable us to understand opinion about the proposed changes. The potential outcomes of the consultation are: We decide the consultation raises no issues that should prevent us from proceeding with the scheme as originally planned We modify the scheme in response to issues raised in consultation We abandon 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 proposal 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 2.1 Who we consulted and how We wanted to understand the views of those living and working near to where our proposals would be implemented. We sent a letter and map to approximately 4,306 properties and businesses in the area. The extent is shown in Appendix B. We also issued an email to stakeholders to inform them of our consultation. Those contacted included the London Borough of Lewisham, local politicians and emergency services. A list of external stakeholders contacted is shown in Appendix A. The consultation was published online on our consultation website between the 22 January 2016 and 29 February 2016. Copies of the letter and map we sent to residents and the email we sent to stakeholders are shown in Appendix B. 2 3 About the respondents 3.1 How respondents heard about the consultation How respondents heard about Number of consultation respondents Received an email from TfL 3 Received a letter from TfL 22 Read about in the press 0 Saw it on the TfL website 17 Social media 21 Other (please specify) 14 Not Answered 8 3.2 How respondents identified themselves The majority of respondents identified themselves as local residents or employed locally. How respondents identified Number of themselves respondents Local Resident 38 Business owner 5 Employed locally 8 Commuter to the area 15 Visitor to the area 10 Other (please specify) 7 Not Answered 2 Stakeholder 0 3 4 Overview of responses We received 85 responses. We asked three questions relating to the three different sections of the proposals. The following tables detail the responses to each question. Q.1 What do you think of the proposed changes to the pedestrian crossing improvements at A205 Stanstead Road junction with Brockley Rise? 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Strongly Strongly Not Agree Neutral Disagree Agree disagree answered Number of responses 39 26 5 6 6 3 Q.2 What do you think of our proposed changes to the pedestrian crossing for Cranston Road ? 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Strongly Strongly Not Agree Neutral Disagree Agree disagree answered Number of responses 37 26 6 6 4 6 4 Q.3 What do you think of our proposal for moving the loading bay to Ravensbourne Road? 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Strongly Strongly Not Agree Neutral Disagree Agree disagree answered Number of responses 30 24 20 3 2 6 Number of Main issues raised by respondents comments Generally support pedestrian crossing improvements 38 Generally support the proposed pedestrian crossing for Cranston Road 35 People asked if TfL could install a yellow box at Brockley Rise. 15 Agree with the reduction in length of the parking and loading bay on Stanstead Road 13 Welcome the proposed of safer crossings at the Brockley Rise / Stanstead Road junction. 8 ’Straight across’ pedestrian crossings better than staggered 7 Concern that the footway by the existing crossing is also too narrow 5 4.1 Responses from Stakeholders There were no responses from stakeholders. 5 5 Summary and conclusion We received 85 responses to consultation. The majority were supportive of the proposed new signalised crossings and the proposed changes to parking and loading bays. Having considered the responses to the consultation, we have decided to go ahead with scheme and plan to introduce the changes in August 2016. Our response to issues commonly raised in consultation is shown in Appendix C. 6 Appendix A – List of stakeholders consulted London TravelWatch Elected Members Caroline Pidgeon AM Chair of the GLA Transport Committee Valerie Shawcross AM Deputy Chair of the GLA Transport Committee Richard Tracey AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Navin Shah AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Dr Onkar Sahota AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Tom Copley AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Steve O'Connell AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Darren Johnson AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Jennette Arnold AM Member of the GLA Transport Committee Tony Arbour AM London Assembly Member Len Duvall AM Greenwich and Lewisham Jim Dowd MP Lewisham West and Penge Vicky Foxcroft MP Lewisham, Deptford Councillor John Paschoud Perry Vale ward Councillor Alan Till Perry Vale ward Councillor Susan Wise Perry Vale ward Councillor Chris Barnham Crofton Park Councillor Roy Kennedy Crofton Park Councillor Pauline Morrison Crofton Park Local Authorities London Borough of Lewisham Police & Health Authorities Metropolitan Police Hounslow Safer Transport Team London Ambulance Service London Fire Brigade Service Transport Groups AA Association of British Drivers Association of Car Fleet Operators British Motorcyclists Federation Freight Transport Association Green Flag Group Motorcycle Action Group Motorcycle Industry Association Road Haulage Association London Cab Ranks Committee (Secretary) London Fire and Emergency
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