Yesterday was topped and tailed by two road traffic accidents at either end of West End Lane. In the morning there was a collision involving a police car at the junction with Dynham Road (right by where the fatal car … Continue reading →
A little over a year ago proposals came forward to allow more contraflow cycling in South Hampstead. Some people thought this was madness, but it went ahead anyway. One thing that seemed clear was that for it to work safely, … Continue reading →
Navigating between the three West Hampstead stations is already challenging, with narrow pavements, crowds of people and at least one road to cross whichever change you’re making. Now imagine that you’re not so good at walking – or can’t walk … Continue reading →
[original post Nov 11th 10am][updated Nov 11th 11.30am][updated Nov 11th 4pm] [updated Nov 12th 4pm][updated Nov 13th 8.30am] [updated Nov 13th 1.15pm][new article: http://www.westhampsteadlife.com/2012/11/west-end-lane-crash-details-emerging.html] [new article: http://www.westhampsteadlife.com/2012/11/west-end-lane-crash-can-we-help.html] Just after 8.30pm on Saturday, the 83-year-old driver of an old Mercedes on West End … Continue reading →
Camden’s proposed 20mph speed limit on all its roads certainly got ample press coverage when it was announced a couple of weeks ago. [update: you can see Camden’s presentation on the issue] It’s not a new idea, it was actually … Continue reading →
Tonight, Camden council is holding a public meeting about transport issues in the borough. Isabel Dedring, London’s Deputy Mayor for Transport, and Councillor Phil Jones, Camden’s Cabinet Member for Sustainability will discuss residents’ ideas for improving transport. Officers from Camden … Continue reading →
Back in October last year, Camden asked locals what they thought of some changes to our streets. The most controversial was the provision of “cycle permeability“. In other words, allowing cyclists to pedal the wrong way up one-way streets. Not … Continue reading →
I’ve had my whinge about TfL’s model not showing West Hampstead as a hotspot. Now for some more practical advice about travel during the Games. If you are going to an event, I’m sure you’ve already worked out your strategy. … Continue reading →
Wembley and Finchley Rd as hotspots on Sunday July 29 (from GetAheadOfTheGames) We’ve known for quite some time that TfL hasn’t deemed West Hampstead to be a hotspot during the Olympic Games, but will the narrow pavements of the interchange … Continue reading →
When the new West Hampstead Thameslink station opened in December last year, the broad consensus seemed to be positive. Photo: Peter Cook The “modest yet thoughtfully designed” (according to Architecture Today) modern glass structure made a statement but there weren’t … Continue reading →
