Changes to Southwark Park Road junction with Jamaica Road Consultation Report & Response to Issues Raised July 2019 1 Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................... 4 1. About the proposals ............................................................................................ 5 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Purpose .......................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Detailed description ........................................................................................ 5 2. About the consultation ........................................................................................ 7 2.1 Purpose .......................................................................................................... 7 2.2 Potential outcomes ......................................................................................... 7 2.3 Consultation history ........................................................................................ 7 2.4 Who we consulted .......................................................................................... 9 2.5 Dates and duration ......................................................................................... 9 2.6 What we asked ............................................................................................. 10 2.7 Methods of responding ................................................................................. 10 2.8 Consultation materials and publicity ............................................................. 10 2.9 Equalities Impact Assessment ..................................................................... 10 2.10 Analysis of consultation responses ........................................................... 11 3. About the respondents ...................................................................................... 12 3.1 Number of respondents ................................................................................ 12 3.2 Methods of responding ................................................................................. 12 3.3 How respondents heard about the consultation ........................................... 13 3.4 Respondents by postcode ............................................................................ 13 3.5 Respondents’ connection to the scheme area ............................................. 14 3.6 Modes of travel ............................................................................................. 14 4. Summary of all consultation responses ............................................................ 16 4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................. 16 4.2 Overall support for proposals ....................................................................... 16 4.4 Issues raised ................................................................................................ 17 4.5 Quality of consultation .................................................................................. 20 4.6 Summary of stakeholder responses ............................................................. 21 4.7 Petitions and campaigns .............................................................................. 23 5. Responses to Issues Raised ............................................................................ 24 5.1 Overall proposals ............................................................................................. 24 5.10 Impact on cyclists ........................................................................................... 29 2 5.11 Impact on pedestrians (Crossings) ................................................................ 30 5.12 Other .............................................................................................................. 30 6. Conclusion and next steps ................................................................................ 32 Appendix A: Stakeholder List .................................................................................... 33 Appendix B: Copy of customer / resident letter ......................................................... 34 Appendix C: Letter distribution map .......................................................................... 36 Appendix D: Copy of stakeholder email .................................................................... 37 3 Executive Summary Between 27 February and 2 April 2019, we consulted on our revised proposals to improve pedestrian facilities and address safety and congestion concerns at the junction of Southwark Park Road with Jamaica Road. The proposals included banning the right turn out of Southwark Park Road for all traffic except buses, taxis and cyclists and were in response to feedback received during the autumn 2017 consultation on Cycleway 4. We received 312 direct responses from members of the public and local businesses and 2 responses from stakeholder groups to the consultation. We asked consultees if they supported our revised proposals for the junction of Southwark Park Road with Jamaica Road, of which 40 per cent supported the proposals, 57 per cent did not support them and 3 per cent said they neither supported nor opposed the proposals. Summary of issues raised during consultation Below is a summary of the main themes raised during the consultation. Concern that banning the right turn from Southwark Park Road will displace traffic on to other local roads Concern about the existing congestion at the junction and in the local area Support for proposals as it will be safer for road users than the current road layout Further information on the key issues raised and our response to each is detailed in section 5. A full list of all themes identified from consultation responses is included in Appendix D. Conclusion and next steps Having carefully considered all the responses to the consultation and the impact of banning the right turn on Southwark Park Road, we have decided to proceed with the proposals as outlined in the consultation. We recognise the concerns many respondents raised regarding the banning of the right turn out of Southwark Park Road and have published our response to these issues in section 5 of the report. We will ban the turn for an initial trial period of 12 months during which we will monitor traffic in the area before deciding on whether or not to make the banned turn permanent. Subject to our delivery programme for Cycleway 4 we expect the 12 month trial period for the banned turn to start in spring 2020. 4 1. About the proposals 1.1 Introduction In autumn 2017, we consulted on our proposals to transform roads in Southwark as part of Cycleway 4. The route is an important part of the Mayor’s Healthy Streets Approach, which aims to make London greener, healthier and more pleasant by prioritising walking, cycling and the use of public transport. We received over 3,200 direct responses and over 1,400 campaign responses. This feedback helped us improve our designs. To find out more, read our Consultation Report and Response to Issues Raised report at tfl.gov.uk/cs4. In response to feedback received during the Cycleway 4 consultation, we carried out a further consultation on the junction of Southwark Park Road with Jamaica Road. 1.2 Purpose We wanted to hear views on our revised proposals for the junction of Southwark Park Road with Jamaica Road as part of the improvements planned under Cycleway 4. The Cycleway 4 scheme contributes to the ambitious target in the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy for 80 per cent of journeys to be made using cycling, walking or public transport by 2041. 1.3 Detailed description Our revised proposals would improve pedestrian facilities and address safety and congestion concerns at this junction. Our proposals (as shown in the map below) include: Banning the right turn out of Southwark Park Road on to Jamaica Road for all traffic except buses, taxis and cyclists. This is in response to safety and congestion concerns raised regarding additional strategic traffic using Southwark Park Road to access Rotherhithe Tunnel. We would ban the turn for an initial trial period of 12 months during which we would monitor traffic in the area before deciding on the permanent conditions Permitting the ahead movement for all traffic from West Lane to improve local access Creating new straight across crossings for pedestrians on Southwark Park Road and West Lane as well as improving the desire line for the staggered crossing on Jamaica Road Providing new right turn pockets for cyclists to improve cycle access to the cycle track from Southwark Park Road and West Lane 5 6 2. About the consultation 2.1 Purpose The objectives of this 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 for or opposition to the proposals To understand any issues that might affect the proposals of which we were not previously aware To understand concerns and objections To allow respondents to make suggestions 2.2 Potential outcomes The potential outcomes of this consultation were: Following careful consideration of the consultation responses, we decide to proceed with the scheme for this junction as set out in this consultation Following