The Anonymous Widower

Pedestrian Unfriendly Walthamstow Central

As I said earlier, last night I went to Walthamstow Central.

From the station I needed to go towards Walthamstow Village.

To cross the road there must have taken me nearly ten minutes, as first I had to cross from the station over Selborne Road. This is not easy if you don’t know the light phasing, especially as a lot of those turning off Hoe Street into Selborne Road, seem to do it at full speed and even if the lights are red.

Once over Selborne Road, I needed to cross Hoe Street, which is a double crossing with two sets of lights and a wait in the middle. To make matters worse a bus blocked the first time I had a green light, so it actually took me three goes.

I hope it’s easier if you use the junction regularly, as you may get used to the phasing. To get where I want it may actually be easier to go to Wood Street station and walk down the hill.

September 2, 2011 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Trains, Walking, Walthamstow Central Station