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Wandsworth and Tooting Common cycle tracks approved
After more than ten years of uncertainty, the cycle tracks across Tooting and Wandsworth Commons have been given the go-ahead by Transport Secretary, Alastair Darling. Until now, arcane legal arguments were employed by a small group of objectors, to keep these valuable green cycle links closed.
The route over Tooting Bec Common will be particularly welcome to people living and working in Croydon, since it will enable LCN route 5 to be made continuous and completed to a higher standard. LCN route 5 provides a direct cycling route between Norbury and Clapham, largely on back streets, and bypassing the busy A23 Streatham Hill dual carriageway.
Residents of south London can now look forward to safer, green travel in these traffic-choked areas. Simon Merrett, Chair of Wandsworth Cycling Campaign, thanked members for all their campaigning work over many years. Many thanks also to Rik Andrew and Anthony Gilmour who both worked for many years to make this happen. The Mayor and TfL helped by writing to the Government Office of London to make the case for approving the cycle tracks.
