Agenda item

Residents of Camberwell Grove to present a deputation regarding traffic levels on the road and the safety of school children who use it.

RESOLVED:

That a deputation from the residents of Camberwell Grove regarding high volumes of traffic on the road to be heard.

Residents said that Camberwell Grove was a mixed residential road at the heart of the Camberwell Grove conservation area. It had developed into a major “rat-run” for traffic with about 12,000 vehicles per day using it. Due to the intensity of traffic the road was dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists. The existing traffic-calming was inadequate and the 20mph speed limit was frequently ignored. There were no safe crossing points for pedestrians and it was particularly dangerous at school run times. Residents wanted effective traffic calming measures to reduce “rat-running” and to improve the quality of life for residents and road users.

RESOLVED:

That the cabinet member for transport, environment and recycling along with and relevant traffic and planning officers be asked for a report to the July meeting of Camberwell Community Council which would look at the broader transport issues and plans for the Camberwell area. Further that the concerns raised in the deputation feed into the current work being done by Transport for London in Camberwell.

The chair thanked the members of the deputation for attending.