Notes of meeting 4 December 2002
Present: 19 attending
Notes Action by
1. Introductions
Welcome to all new members.
2. Note of previous meeting
Agreed.
3. Pedal Power
New edition now out – looks good. Distribution session planned for 7-9am, Tuesday 10 December – volunteers needed. All
Chris Le Breton will approach the Leisure Centres, asking them to distribute. Chris
The next deadline for the production of PP is Xmas day. All
Next editions to include the WAP address Kate
4. Cycling Strategy
We’ve received a response saying that they won’t discuss the strategy with us until the Local Implementation Plan is produced, earliest April 2003. A report to the Association of London Government indicates that SE London Boroughs are failing to spend their allocations for the London Cycle Network.
We have written expressing our concern, but three weeks later, no response received.
Liz has spoken to the local press about and there was a photocall on Saturday with the News Shopper.
Agreed that we should lobby the council (January meeting?) Nick to establish most relevant date/committee. Nick
We should also work on our priorities for the LCN+ to bring back to next meeting and to present to committee. Nick, Julian, Anthony, Chris
5. Thames Path & Sustrans
Lewisham have done a group exercise to improve the signing and look at some maintenance of their stretch, Adrian is planning to do the same. Will need help – volunteers will be requested through the e-list. Adrian
Rushton is convening a meeting of a sub-group together to consider improvements to the route and straightening out some of the 90 degree turns. Rushton
6. Green Chain Management Plan
Greenwich Council is leading the consultation on the Green Chain Management plan for 2003-2008. There’s no mention of cycling in the document in spite of known conflict between cyclists and pedestrians, in some instances, and despite the potential for increasing use of the parks through cycling. Existing signing is confusing. We need to respond. Anthony volunteered to draft a response for circulation and discussion at next meeting. Anthony
7. Planning issues
Thamesmead-Beckton Bridge.
Consultation on the bridge starts early next year, though the Council seems to be supporting it already. Whilst we could possibly agree that segregated cycling provision should be made on the bridge, there is a question over whether we feel the bridge is necessary at all given the additional traffic it is likely to generate ad bring to the area. TfL’s estimates of the public transport use of the bridge seem unattainable. Crossrail through the Royal Docks would provide a public transport alternative.
Barry will invite the TfL team to our February meeting Barry
8. Rides
Volunteer needed to lead Easy going ride in March. Peter agreed to do it. Peter
9. Finances
Current balance £1500
10. Xmas Ceilidh
14 December at West Greenwich House. Tickets £12. 70 sold, 200 capacity maximum.
Volunteers also needed for late shift on Bike Park in half hour stints. Ten, Julian, Glyn
Everyone will be asked to help clear up at the end. all
Raffle tickets and sellotape needed for bike park Kate
Food will be served at the interval. Volunteers needed to carry food upstairs.
11. Any Other Business
Next meeting will be 8 January.