| Topic: | Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Re:Major New Local TfL Project You May Be Unaware Of | |
| Posted by: | Paul Corcoran | |
| Date/Time: | 08/05/19 09:54:00 |
| I don't think residents should have the right to block schemes that will contribute to the greater good. But also it should not be the case that bad schemes proceed simply because they have majority support from those who respond to the consultation. TfL know there is a built in majority for almost any cycling infrastructure scheme they propose because cycling campaign groups will mobilise support. They are not doing anything wrong when they do this - it's what they are set up to do. The problem arises because TfL are now presenting these consultations as mini-referenda as they know the outcome will be favourable. It has become an exercise in giving the project team a mandate to succeed not, as it should be, in identifying potential issues and improvements to a plan. As with CS9 most people who respond in favour will just do so on the basis that they are supporting the project in principle even though they are unaware of the specifics. The 'problem' with residents is that, even if they do agree with the concept of segregated cycling lanes, they are much likely to come up with reservations about a proposal which is the last thing that TfL wants. Therefore the fewer residents being aware of the plan the better as far as TfL is concerned. CS9 attracted a lot of press coverage locally and the resulting discussion does seem to have resulted in some of the major design flaws being removed. It seems unlikely with this Wood Lane/Notting Hill scheme that there will be much local response because there won't be the level of coverage and the first many residents will know about it will be when construction starts. |