Cyclists ‘incredibly disappointed’ as councilors vote to reopen previously infamous junction to taxis – despite casualties falling to ‘virtually zero’ seven years since restrictions were introduced following cyclist’s death

Cyclists “incredibly disappointed” as councillors vote to reopen formerly notorious junction to taxis – despite casualties dropping to “virtually nil” seven years since restrictions introduced after cyclist’s death

Cyclists in London say they are “incredibly disappointed” after councilors voted to allow taxi drivers access to the previously notoriously dangerous Bank Junction, where traffic restrictions have been in place for seven years restricting the intersection to cyclists, pedestrians and buses. In May 2017, the junction and surrounding streets, which are in the heart of … Read more

‘Prayers answered’ as parking restrictions were lifted in the car park

Shop owners who lost business when customers were no longer allowed to park in car parks say their “prayers have been answered” now that restrictions have been lifted. The stop along Faversham Road, Kennington, was previously shared by buses and customers wanting to use Savers Newsagents, Marino’s Fish Bar, Hall Hair and Ashford Dry Cleaners. … Read more