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This consultation has closed.

Statutory Consultation

Based on the feedback received, we have amended our proposals and will proceed to a statutory consultation on 28 November 2024. You can view our new plans here: A1000 High Street Statutory Consultation Plan.

Letters have been sent to residents in the vicinity of the proposals informing them of the statutory consultation. You can view this letter and learn how to have your say on the statutory consultation here: Resident letter - A1000 Barnet High Street Statutory Consultation.

The statutory consultation closes on 19 December 2024.


Public Consultation (now closed)

Background

The aim

Statutory Consultation

Based on the feedback received, we have amended our proposals and will proceed to a statutory consultation on 28 November 2024. You can view our new plans here: A1000 High Street Statutory Consultation Plan.

Letters have been sent to residents in the vicinity of the proposals informing them of the statutory consultation. You can view this letter and learn how to have your say on the statutory consultation here: Resident letter - A1000 Barnet High Street Statutory Consultation.

The statutory consultation closes on 19 December 2024.


Public Consultation (now closed)

Background

The aim of the A1000 Barnet High Street scheme is to improve bus journey times for the 34, 84B, 107, 184, 234, 263, 307, 326, 383, 384, and 389 bus routes. Currently along Barnet High Street scheme area there are approximately 6,700 bus boarders/alighters per weekday with more travelling through.

We have reviewed bus journey time data which shows southbound and northbound there are delays for bus services. We have undertaken traffic modelling at the junctions and parking and loading surveys to make sure any proposals do not affect alternate modes too much.

Bus Lane proposal

The proposal is to implement a northbound bus lane between Meadway and Fitzjohn Avenue and a southbound bus lane between Wood Street and Normandy Avenue.

The bus lanes will be operational Monday to Saturday 7-10am and 4-7pm. This will mean parking/loading will be amended between Meadway and Victoria Lane northbound to “No loading Monday to Saturday 7-10am and 4-7pm”.

To accommodate buses to access the bus stop effectively we are considering altering the kerb alignment at Bus Stop Barnet Church (Stop K) and considering single yellow blips to be updated to double blips between 72 Barnet High Street and 64 Barnet High Street/ between Bedford Avenue and 7b High Street.

Furthermore, Bus Stop Barnet High Street Barnet Church (Stop H) is proposed to be relocated 7m south east.

The inset parking bays between 20-24 and 10-16 Barnet High Street will remain the same (Pay by Phone Mon-Sat, 8am-6.30pm). No parking loss will occur as part of this scheme. However 47 spaces will change their loading times to align outside of proposed bus lane operational hours.

We have provided some more information below:


How to have your say

We are keen to hear your views on this proposal. Please take the time to review the plans and give us your views by completing the online questionnaire. The closing date for this consultation is 17 September 2024.

Alternative formats of the engagement 

If you are unable to complete the questionnaire online and would like to request a paper copy or another format of the questionnaire, please email highwayscorrespondence@barnet.gov.uk or telephone the Traffic and Development Section on 020 8359 3555 and quote reference BC/2250-54. 

What happens after the engagement closes?

The findings from this consultation will help us determine if the scheme should be implemented, and if so what actions need to be taken to address any areas of concern. Once a decision has been made, we will update this page.

If you wish to have your say on another bus lane proposal, please return to the main engagement page.

This consultation has closed.

  • We asked, you said, we did - Statutory Consultation

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    We asked

    As part of the statutory process, we asked for your views on our A1000 Barnet High Street Bus Lane proposal. The statutory consultation ran from 28 November 2024 to 19 December 2024.

    You said

    Approximately 456 letters were sent to local residents and businesses. Notices were also placed on lamp columns throughout the area.

    We received 6 objections to the statutory consultation. Objections represent 1.32% of all those sent a letter. The main concerns identified were the following:

    • Increasing congestion (5)
    • Money would be better spent repairing potholes (1)
    • Do not like bus stand and concerns it is dangerous (3)

    We did

    Following the review of all comments received during both this statutory consultation and the previous public consultation, the Barnet High Street scheme will be made permanent.

    The concerns raised have been assessed and addressed below:

    • Traffic Modelling has been undertaken showing that there will be bus journey time benefits from the scheme. The modelling results suggest no significant increase in delays for general traffic.
    • The funding for this scheme is specifically for bus lane improvements however the road will be fully resurfaced and fully paid for by Transport for London.
    • The bus stand by Fitzjohn Avenue is for end of service for the 34 bus. There is no other space around the area for this service to stand. By delivering a bus lane alongside the stand it will be safer than the existing situation.

  • We asked, you said, we did - Public Consultation

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    We asked

    We asked for your views on proposals to implement bus lanes on A1000 Barnet High Street.

    You said

    We received 439 responses to our questionnaire which is a response rate of 58%, based on the number of letters we sent out.

    We asked how important elements were of the design. It showed:

    • 52% thought Northbound bus lane was important with 44% stating not important (3% don’t know)
    • 62% thought Southbound bus lane was important with 36% stating not important (2% don’t know).

    We also requested written thoughts on the proposals. The main themes mentioned within the public consultation can be found below:

    • Bus Lane is a good idea (7% of respondents)

    • Bus Lane should be longer / include a larger area / more hours (7% of respondents)

    • Bus Lane is dangerous for pedestrians / cyclists (3% of respondents)

    • Bus Lane will impact parking / loading negatively (1% of respondents)

    • No need for bus lane / poor use of council resources (9% of respondents)

    • Increased congestion (54% of respondents)

    We did

    Based on the feedback received, we have amended our proposals and will proceed to a statutory consultation on 28 November 2024. You can view our new plans here: A1000 High Street Statutory Consultation Plan.

    Letters have been sent to residents in the vicinity of the proposals informing them of the statutory consultation. You can view this letter and learn how to have your say on the statutory consultation here: Resident letter - A1000 Barnet High Street Statutory Consultation.