Boris Johnson has this week stated that vital improvements to a junction in south Catford might now go ahead after years of delays.
Responding to a question from Liberal Democrat Assembly Member Caroline Pidgeon, the Mayor stated that Transport for London will start a consultation process for improvements at the junction of Bromley Road and Whitefoot Lane in Spring 2009. At present the junction only has pedestrian lights at two of the four sides of the junction, leaving many pedestrians in a very vulnerable position.
Whitefoot councillor Dan Houghton said:
"For many years TfL have been aware how dangerous this junction is, especially for children. Due to their dithering their own research and modelling for the junction became out of date and they were forced to repeat their investigations, causing further delays. Both pedestrians and the taxpayer have paid a high price for Transport for London's dithering over this junction."
Caroline Pidgeon added:
"The Whitefoot Liberal Democrat councillors have campaigned long and hard for improvements to this junction as they know how important it is ensure that children and adults can safely cross at this junction. The delays to this junction seem totally unacceptable. Working with the Whitefoot councillors I will continue to chase Transport for London to ensure that at long last this crossing is made safe for pedestrians."