P5 Extension Consultation

[routew15]

Further details on the extension of the P5 are currently being consulted on Consultation page
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The plan is to start construction in 2020/2021 (subject to consultation).

Consultation closes Sunday 20 August 2017 (4 public exhibitions are taking place)

[snoggle]

Jun 26, 2017 23:31:24 GMT routew15 said:

Further details on the extension of the P5 are currently being consulted on
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Consultation page

I assume they are consulting 3-4 years in advance because they know the loss of parking spaces that is proposed will be hugely controversial and will mire the proposal in a never ending row. Alternatively there may be no money for expansion until after 2020? Given how short the proposed extension is I wonder why they're bothering. Pity the local road layout is so abysmal that other options are not available.

[vjaska]

Jun 26, 2017 23:31:24 GMT routew15 said:

Further details on the extension of the P5 are currently being consulted on Consultation page
^{image source TfL consultation page}

The plan is to start construction in 2020/2021 (subject to consultation).

Consultation closes Sunday 20 August 2017 (4 public exhibitions are taking place)

Finally, this idea has popped up as a consultation - gets my full support. I wonder if longer buses (10.2m/10.4m) would be introduced if they're expecting extra demand?

[routew15]

Jun 26, 2017 23:43:00 GMT snoggle said:

I assume they are consulting 3-4 years in advance because they know the loss of parking spaces that is proposed will be hugely controversial and will mire the proposal in a never ending row. Alternatively there may be no money for expansion until after 2020? Given how short the proposed extension is I wonder why they're bothering. Pity the local road layout is so abysmal that other options are not available.

It would be interesting to know the cost : benefit ratio of this scheme on such a short extension.

Jun 27, 2017 0:07:39 GMT vjaska said:

Finally, this idea has popped up as a consultation - gets my full support. I wonder if longer buses (10.2m/10.4m) would be introduced if they're expecting extra demand?

I too support this extension as i think it will encourage those that live in areas like Brixton, Clapham and Stockwell to seek employment in Battersea development.

I think the new Battersea station could be a big draw to the Patmore Estate residents thus boosting P5 extension usage. Hopefully the road layout allows good interchange to the trains.

I don't think the introduction of the 10.2/4m SDs will come before the next tender 2021/23.

[sid]

I also agree with this one, a short but very useful extension.

[snoggle]

TfL have put the proposal for the extension "on hold" due to a near 50/50 split of for and against responses.

Between 26 June and 20 August 2017 we consulted on proposals to extend route P5 to Battersea Power Station.

We received 195 responses to the consultation of which 48 percent strongly or partially supported and 49 per cent opposed or partially opposed the proposal to extend the P5 bus route. We also received a number of responses directly from stakeholders which have been taken into consideration.

After considering all of the responses, we have decided to put the proposals to extend the P5 bus route on hold. We will continue to discuss possible solutions with the London Borough of Wandsworth.

Consultation Report

Responses to issues raised

[RandomBusesGirl]

Wow that's rare, more people say "no" than "yes" and TfL actually listens!

Then again let's watch them use the same tactics as with 13/82 (this time I'm for it though)

[SILENCED]

Mar 19, 2018 13:06:53 GMT RandomBusesGirl said:

Wow that's rare, more people say "no" than "yes" and TfL actually listens!

Then again let's watch them use the same tactics as with 13/82 (this time I'm for it though)

Think it is more a case of doing something here costs them money ... so if there is not a majority in favour why bother.

13/82 saved TfL money ... it was always going through with a slight twerk here or there.

[southlondonbus]

I was going to say the same thing. The 315 also was an extension not a reduction to the service so again if not much interest in it why spend more on the route.

[vjaska]

Shame to hear given it’s actually a very good idea, would like to know who is against the proposal and who is for it.

[snoggle]

Mar 19, 2018 13:23:29 GMT SILENCED said:

Mar 19, 2018 13:06:53 GMT RandomBusesGirl said:

Wow that's rare, more people say "no" than "yes" and TfL actually listens!

Then again let's watch them use the same tactics as with 13/82 (this time I'm for it though)

Think it is more a case of doing something here costs them money ... so if there is not a majority in favour why bother.

13/82 saved TfL money ... it was always going through with a slight twerk here or there.

I've not looked at the reports yet but I suspect the impact on local parking spaces and reopening a link road were significant issues for those living nearby. It is also worth noting that proposals to alter Battersea Park Road and add cycle lanes ran in parallel with this change. TfL are intending to go ahead with the other highway changes but not until 2020/21 (assuming some money lands in the budget by then).