I believe this issue has been discussed on your forum (http://theandersonshelter.blogspot.com/search?q=broad+street) and thought the following might be of interest.
Kind regards
Dan
Liverpool Street Crossrail works – clarification on traffic restrictions
John Mason, Director of London Taxi and Private Hire, said
“There has been quite a bit of speculation and misinformation about the restrictions that are in place around Liverpool Street station – as a result of long-term Crossrail works.
“I thought it would be useful to set the record straight and state clearly and categorically where taxis and private hire vehicles can and can’t go.
“The traffic restrictions do not apply to the whole of Old Broad Street. Taxis and private hire vehicles can in fact enter Old Broad Street up to Broad Street Avenue.
“These restrictions are likely to be in place for a significant length of time. We are working closely with colleagues from Crossrail and the City of London to ensure that the disruption is kept to a minimum. Further changes or removal of restrictions will be communicated to you in due course.”
Dan Maskell
Transport for London | TfL Press Office, 11th Floor, Windsor House, 42-50 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0TL.
Transport for London | TfL Press Office, 11th Floor, Windsor House, 42-50 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0TL.
Editorial Comment:
Dear Dan
Thank you for taking the trouble to contact the Anderson Shelter and for the advice to drivers.
However we have been given similar advice on other occasions and going from past experience drivers are very suspicious of the consequence of setting down past the parking restriction poles.
I myself had a battle with Westminster Council after being issued a ticket on the licensed Taxi rank outside Tiger Tiger after being told by PCO/TfL that I could legally rank outside the venue.
My appeal was turned down by the council and an appointment was made with the adjudicator. I was offered no help from the then PCO or TfL. The matter was only resolved after the intervention of Council leader Collin Barrow.
Our suggestion is that the poles need to be moved to the junction of Broad Street Avenue, that way there can be no issue with CoL parking Wardens.
James Thomas
Editor The Anderson Shelter Taxi Blog.
It's typical of TfL to tell you one thing and the local councils tells you another.
ReplyDeleteWhen the muck hits the fan they say oh sorry that's not our bailiwick you'll have to appeal to the council.
Until the poles are moved to correct location you have to be a mug to pass them!
Good advice Gerald.
ReplyDeleteThe AS would also give the same advice.
Better safe than sorry.
However if you do get caught out, please use the letters from Maskell and Mason in your appeal