Make Badger Farm Road Junctions Safe & Accessible for ALL

Here is another opportunity to raise our concerns about the junction. Only this month!

Please take part in Mini - Holland consultation for cycle and walking friendly schemes in Winchester and support this entry for redesigning Olivers Battery junction https://cyclefriendlywinchester.commonplace.is/contributions/user/5edbcc3233f71e353fd3adc0?cid=62cbe5ee8550cb0012faa433

You may also want to write your own or support other comments on the interactive map provided.

Interestingly, since handing in the petition, some local councillors have now asked about this. Unfortunately, the written response from Rob Humby was rather disappointing.
Full letter on our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/OliversBatteryJunction/posts/550242759722507
In contrasts to Cllr Rob Humby’s more optimistic words at handover, there was no mentioning that HCC has declared a climate emergency and how the Winchester Movement Strategy or the new Local Transport Plan would increase the urge for changes to the junctions.
Once again with similar explanations a speed limit was ruled out.
However, on the positive side I noticed that work done as part of the Winchester City LCWIP pretty much agrees with the ideas shared in our petition.
This should not be the end of our petition, but we should further try to engage in meaningful discussions with all councillors of relevant divisions, wards and parish councils to find solutions for improvements to Badger Farm Road junctions.

The time is ready to hand it in. You only have not much time left to sign.

Today I have 1 suggestion & 1 question for you:
HCC asks us how they could improve Active Travel. "The survey is all about understanding what it is like to walk, scoot, cycle or use a wheelchair, mobility scooter and/or pushchair in Hampshire. This is not just about Active Travel for pleasure but as a mode of day-to-day transport e.g. getting to work, the shops or school."
A great opportunity to tell them how we want them to improve our junction. You can attach a photo too. Feel free to include anything else that they should do to make your live easier when walking, cycling, or moving around on mobility scooters, wheelchairs etc.
Here is the link: https://hantscovidtravelmap.commonplace.is/news
But only until 21.9.2020

Now my question:
It is time to hand in our petition. Who likes to join me? Ideally, we should hand it in and invite media too, to get attention. What do you think?

Keep safe and stay in touch via email or FB: https://www.facebook.com/OliversBatteryJunction

Sorry for being quite for too long but it seems there is a great chance coming to get changes done for our junction.
The government is promoting cycling and walking as safe ways to travel as it allows social distancing during the Covid pandemic. However, there are problems, including the underpass at this junction, where it may be difficult to keep distance. HCC will be able to apply for funding to improve infrastructure at least in the short term if not for longer. HCC has started a new tool - the Hantscovidtravelmap. You can comment on any areas of concern.
It would be great if you could agree with the comment that I've registered for our junction. Or, if you prefer make your own. Here is the link:
https://hantscovidtravelmap.commonplace.is/comments/5edd1d9b01ba642680b35cf7/?utm_campaign=sharing-comments-on-facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0oW6-3Q2k_-A8nDq7BiqXPGNBSy6j6U14mQUFVt2RranscXwtRNSiISrE

Hurray, we are in the Hampshire Chronicle this week!
Councillor Rob Humby has taken note and promised that the council will investigate it further.
https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/17964583.something-needs-done-residents-call-accessibility-improvements-olivers-battery-road/?fbclid=IwAR2TjN8A-s_cMDnt2FxoiEwyEch9IA-owxp_yW0--MGOxjKj2VxeSId4JjE
To help this investigation I have started Oli B junction's own Facebook page to share any of the experiences that you have had with crossing it. Perhaps you'd like to take a photo or video on how you carry your bike or pushchair up and down the stairs?
Here it is: https://www.facebook.com/Olivers-Battery-Badgers-Farm-Road-Junction-110012767078844/
Please keep telling friends, family and colleagues about it and share via social media.

Many thanks all of you for signing this petition. It already starts to have an impact. The junction is much talked about in the community and I thank all of you who have given me some feedback already.

Just imagine how big the impact could be if we had 5 times as many signatures. Impossible? No, you only need to find 5 others to sign the petition.

Perhaps if you have more time over the holidays and run out of things to discuss, maybe you could talk about the junction?

Merry Christmas or Season Greatings! I hope you have a great time.

Max

Parish Chair Brian Mitchener and Vice Chair David Kirkby told me about discussions with HCC to improve Oli B / Badger F Rd junction. This summer, it is planned to widen the pavement in front of No 80 - welcomed by pedestrians. The removal of the traffic island and new markings will help cars to exit Oli B (www.oliversbattery.info/olivers-battery-road-junction).

Will it increase accessibility for wheelchairs or pushchairs? No. Neither will it support cyclists.

Traffic lights never materialised, perhaps due to reduced government funding to county councils. To my surprise, Steve Brine, our MP who usually supports cycling and local people, was not happy to sign this petition. Interestingly, more than £100m are planned for M3 projects to accommodate more traffic to the ports. Building work on the local stretch of the M3, planned in the very near future, will increase the traffic on Badger F Rd even more.

Therefore, we need to carry on. Please pass this petition on to others.

Many thanks for signing this petition online or on paper.
The success of this petition will depend a lot on how we are able to spread the word:
Please encourage others to sign - family, friends, colleagues, neighbours, cyclists, walkers, runners, scooter drivers, pushchairers...