Community feedback results in new Battersea Thames Pathway safety improvements

We have heard feedback from residents in the area, as well as the Sight Loss Council, which has resulted in a range of improvement works being installed from 13 May.

The pathway is a key transport link for both pedestrians and cyclists, as well as being a popular leisure destination. By making these pedestrian priority changes to improve the safety for everyone, the path will become more attractive.

Clear pedestrian priority improvements on this very well used stretch of the Thames Pathway will assist in reducing the speed at which cyclists can travel along the path, to help ensure everyone can use the space safely.

Jenny Yates, Cabinet Member for Transport said: “We’ve been listening to residents who are concerned cyclists are going too fast on this stretch of the Thames Pathway, so we’re doing something about it.

“People in Wandsworth should be able to enjoy safely the fantastic spaces and transport links we have on offer, especially those by the Thames.

“As a council, we love working with our community to make Wandsworth a better place and these safety improvements, which are community driven, are a great example of this.

“We will continue to be a listening council and one that is always looking to work with local people to implement improvements such as these safety measures.”

Marsha de Cordova, MP for Battersea, said: "I am delighted that these changes are being made to the Thames Pathway in Battersea.

The Council has listened to feedback from local residents and the Sight Loss Council to agree improvements which will create a much safer environment, not only for blind and partially sighted people, but for everyone who uses this shared route."

Improvements to the path include:

• More visible signage as reminders of pedestrian priority
• Large paving slabs to signal pedestrian priority
• Three separate locations of planter box arrangements, designed to slow bicycle speeds
• 10 locations of rumble strips to slow bicycle speeds
• Measures to help with blind corners.
• E-bike hire companies have introduced a go-slow zone to limit speeds in this area and parking of e-bikes is not permitted on the river path

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