17 August 2022
Your request & our response
Please provide the relevant information in respect of the following:-
1. Total number of PCN’s issued for each of the last 5 years plus number issued in the current year to date.
|
Financial Year |
Number of PCNs Issued |
|
2017/18 |
196,007 |
|
2018/19 |
222,747 |
|
2019/20 |
255,433 |
|
2020/21 |
275,321 |
|
2021/22 |
400,172 |
|
2022/23 (01.04.22-09.08.22) |
127,08 |
2. What, if any improvements or alterations have been made to signage, road markings, layout to the bus lane or junction in the last 5 years
Resurfacing works and associated renewal and updates to lines and signs was undertaken in March 2021. Additional 20 mph roundels and cycle and 'SLOW' markings and a line separating the two lanes were installed. A superfluous give way marking was removed at the junction. No changes were made to the bus lane markings.
3. What is the width of the bus lane
The bus lane is approximately 4m wide.
4. What is the width of the 2 lanes for all other traffic where one lane becomes 2 lanes on approach to the junction.
Approximately 6m overall at this location.
5. What is the reduced width of these 2 lanes where an area is marked out for cyclists.
Approximately 2.75m each at this location.
6. What is the relevance of the of the cycle road marking adjacent to the bus lane.
Cycle markings are used to indicate the path to be taken by cyclists, an area reserved for cyclists, and to alert other road users to the presence of cyclists.
7. What distance from the lead taper to the bus lane is the advanced warning sign sited and what is the clear visibility distance
30m, clear visibility is over 50m.
8. What is the measurement of the broken line taper leading into the bus lane.
30m.
9. What is the distance from the ground to the lower edge of the advanced bus lane sign and the bus lane enforcement camera sign
Height of CCTV sign from ground to bottom edge of sign is 240cm (2m 40cm)
10. How many deflection arrows are there prior to the start of the bus lane and what size are they.
Two 4.5m long arrows, in accordance with the Traffic Signs and Regulations and General Directions, diagram 1014.
11. Given that the signals controlling the bus lane show a left turn Green arrow, do you not think that this may cause confusion to drivers wishing to turn left as the bus lane sign below the green arrow and end of bus lane sign are not visible or at least legible when viewed from a position before the traffic island.
No information available at the present time. We have flagged this to Transport Strategy colleagues to monitor and review.
12. What is the purpose of the blank bollard sign positioned on the island between the bus lane and left hand traffic lane given that there is no actual traffic warning or directional sign
The plain or opal faced bollard indicates the presence of the traffic island. No sign faces would be appropriate for a bollard at this location.
13. Why have the council not deemed it necessary to colour the bus lane surface in order to make the demarcation more emphatic.
There is no requirement to use a red surface for bus lanes and the standard approach on new works is for bus lanes to remain as is. This is also beneficial in terms of juxtaposition caused by utilities opening up the road and ongoing costs for continued highways maintenance.
14. Given that the council have stated on numerous occasions that the junction is reviewed on a regular basis, when was the last review carried out and what conclusions reached.
Please note that major junction reviews are carried out by Transport for London as part of their signal timing review, therefore Lambeth Council does not hold this information
15. How many buses per hour per day use this stretch of bus lane.
Please contact Transport for London as the Council does not hold this information.
16. Given that the introduction of bus lanes is primarily to avoid delays to public service vehicles. What evidence has the council obtained to prove that this 70 metre bus lane has succeeded in reducing delays.
Please contact Transport for London as the Council does not hold this information.
17. What is the normal or average volume of traffic turning left at this junction.
Lambeth Council does not hold this data
18. Whilst the council has stated on numerous occasions that signage etc meets all the necessary requirements, do you honestly believe that there is not a fundamental problem at this junction, and that no further improvements could made particularly in view of the level and number of PCN’s issued.
We will keep this junction under review and incorporate feedback into our upcoming Road Danger Reduction Strategy