The gym is a bit of a red-herring. This is a dangerous crossing, and the parking area outside Sainsbury's is always congested with cars & vans. Somehow pedestrians are supposed to weave in and out of this mess, and as for bicycles - forgeddabout it. This terrible event illustrates yet again that Wandsworth and TfL need to move much, much faster in re-prioritising our roads for those on foot, and slowing down cars, vans, lorries, coaches and other traffic. There are very few crossing points for people in the Upper Richmond Road, and the islands with knocked-down bollards a warning to those who are brave enough to cross between lights. It should be possible (and surely desirable for a gym?) to prioritise foot and bicycle travel. Wandsworth are still stuck in the 80s, focusing on motor traffic & car parking, and making it almost impossible for local residents to engage & contribute constructively to measures to prioritise pedestrians. So disappointing, as quite a lot could be achieved at low cost and with no detriment to motorists.
Ruth Pates ● 2678d