FOI request detail

Cycle lanes on Markhouse Road, Walthamstow E17

Request ID: FOI-0713-1718
Date published: 15 August 2017

You asked
I am very concerned at the safety of alighting bus passengers in to the new cycle lanes along Markhouse Road in Walthamstow, E17. There is no warning given when the bus stops that passengers may encounter moving cycles as they alight. There are no markings on the cycle lane that cyclists need to yield to alighting bus passengers. This is an accident waiting to happen. Please can you share with me the risk assessment that must have been performed to allow this design and what measures should be in place to mitigate collisions between cyclists and bus passengers?

We answered

TfL Ref: FOI-0713-1718

 

Thank you for your email received on 19 June 20147 requesting information about the risk assessment for passengers alighting buses into active cycle lanes on Markhouse Road, Walthamstow E17.

 

Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our Information Access Policy. You asked:

 

Please can you share with me the risk assessment that must have been performed to allow this design and what measures should be in place to mitigate collisions between cyclists and bus passengers?

 

We do not hold this information as the risk assessment (or more likely the Road Safety Audit) is held by the London Borough of Waltham Forest as the Highway Authority responsible for the implementation of the scheme. You would therefore need to request the information from the borough: [email protected]

 

I am sorry we were unable to assist you further on this occasion.

 

Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Melissa Nichols

FOI Case Officer

 

FOI Case Management Team

General Counsel

Transport for London

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