Sunday, November 11, 2007
Herne Hill Junction Update
Thanls to Jody who wrote in asked that this circular be published
HERNE HILL JUNCTION
Thanks to thos who have already written in.
To support the planning application we are seeking as many expressions of interest as possible..The deadline for formal comments to the planning officer Andrew Byrne has been extended to 12th November.
to-1
tjsmith@lambeth.gov.uk- chair of the planning committee
email is TJSMITH Clr Toren Smith
EMAILS TO CLLR SMITH CAN BE MADE AT ANY TIME UP TO THE
PLANNING MEETING DATE NOT YET FIXED
To- 2 ( please copy in hernehillforum@btinterenet.com)
Andrew Byrne planning officer abyrne@lambeth.gov.uk
This site has information on the application enter the
reference number 07/03341/RG3
LAST DATE FOR COMMENT TO PLANNING OFFICER Is
NOVEMBER. 12th.
Below is a summary of the scheme
What are the Project's main features?
* Pedestrian priority for the southern end of Railtonand closing it to through traffic.
An open space in the centre of the Junction linking Herne Hill and the Park, providing safer access to the Park and reducing the dominance of traffic in the junction.
Improvements to Brockwell Passage to make it safer, providing direct access to Dulwich Rd.
Removal of double decker buses from the narrow residential side streets.
Simplifying the junction to reduce excess vehiclemovements and providing more public space.
Light-controlled crossings of all roads and an additional pedestrian crossing in Milkwood Road.
Forward cycle stop-lines throughout and safer crossing points for cyclists.
Improvements to road junctions giving more pavement space and direct crossings.
A narrow slip road to improve traffic flow between Norwood Road and Dulwich Road.
Additional bus lanes and a northbound bus stop in Norwood Road.
Additional parking bays and more short-term parking for local shoppers.
High quality landscape throughout providing visual linkage between the streets and the park.
What are the main benefits?
It will bring a renewed economic and social vitalityto Herne Hill.
Significantly improved park entrance, with pleasanter and safer access to Brockwell Park.
Increased space and safety for pedestrians and cyclists in the junction and surrounding areas.
Environmental improvements which will make the area and park entrance more attractive.
Improved trading environment and encouragement for economic regeneration.
More bus lanes, fewer bus delays and more rational interchanges, reducing journey times.
Rerouting of double-decker buses away from narrow residential streets,
Less pollution, smoother traffic flows and fewer hold-ups.
Retention of the mature maple tree and more tree-planting in the junction and approach roads.
Improved disabled access to the station.
PLEASECOPY THE FORUM INTO TO ANY EMAIL SENT IN.
* Pedestrian priority for the southern end of Railtonand closing it to through traffic.
An open space in the centre of the Junction linking Herne Hill and the Park, providing safer access to the Park and reducing the dominance of traffic in the junction.
Improvements to Brockwell Passage to make it safer, providing direct access to Dulwich Rd.
Removal of double decker buses from the narrow residential side streets.
Simplifying the junction to reduce excess vehiclemovements and providing more public space.
Light-controlled crossings of all roads and an additional pedestrian crossing in Milkwood Road.
Forward cycle stop-lines throughout and safer crossing points for cyclists.
Improvements to road junctions giving more pavement space and direct crossings.
A narrow slip road to improve traffic flow between Norwood Road and Dulwich Road.
Additional bus lanes and a northbound bus stop in Norwood Road.
Additional parking bays and more short-term parking for local shoppers.
High quality landscape throughout providing visual linkage between the streets and the park.
What are the main benefits?
It will bring a renewed economic and social vitalityto Herne Hill.
Significantly improved park entrance, with pleasanter and safer access to Brockwell Park.
Increased space and safety for pedestrians and cyclists in the junction and surrounding areas.
Environmental improvements which will make the area and park entrance more attractive.
Improved trading environment and encouragement for economic regeneration.
More bus lanes, fewer bus delays and more rational interchanges, reducing journey times.
Rerouting of double-decker buses away from narrow residential streets,
Less pollution, smoother traffic flows and fewer hold-ups.
Retention of the mature maple tree and more tree-planting in the junction and approach roads.
Improved disabled access to the station.
PLEASECOPY THE FORUM INTO TO ANY EMAIL SENT IN.
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