Hampden Way, N14 - road safety consultation

Overview

We are looking to introduce a number of new road safety measures that will reduce the speed of vehicles and also aim to address concerns of speeding, lack of safe crossing points, safe parking issues and poor visibility at junctions raised by residents of Hampden Way and the surrounding area.

We have carried out a feasibility study for this area (including collision data gathering, speed and pedestrian surveys, site investigations, review of junction layouts). Based on the results of the study, proposals were presented and discussed with ward councillors, and it was agreed to proceed with the proposals shown below.

What we are proposing

We are proposing to introduce the following key traffic safety improvement measures:

1. A new 20mph speed limit on the entire length of Hampden Way
2. Installation of a new zebra crossing where the existing bus stop outside numbers 6 and 8 Hampden Way is situated
3. Relocation of the existing bus stop from outside property numbers 6 and 8 Hampden Way to near the junction of Osidge Lane
4. Installing a new zebra crossing on Hampden Way, near the junction of Waterfall Road
5. Uncontrolled crossing points at side roads to provide safer crossing for pedestrians, including introduction of tactile pavements to aid safe crossing for all users.
6. Introduction of speed cushions between Whitehouse Way and Waterfall Road to reduce vehicle speeds
7. Introduction of double yellow lines (no waiting at any time) on localised sections of the roads, with the aim of improving visibility especially for vulnerable road users, by removing obstructions
8. Introduction of double height kerbs and knee rail in selected locations to minimise vehicle overrun and associated damage to the grass verges.

You can view our full proposals in the below drawings:

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Your views are important to us

We want to hear your views on our proposals. We want to hear from residents, businesses and other properties in the local area.

We have written to all properties in the roads affected by the measures explaining our proposals in full and inviting them to take part in this consultation. You can view the letter sent out here.

Public notices will also be published in the local papers and The London Gazette on 8 August 2024 and site notices will be displayed in the affected streets.

If you live, have a business or have an organisation in the affected roads and have not received a letter, please contact us using the contact details below, quoting reference number SCR577. 

How to have your say:

Please take the time to read our details proposals above and then complete our online questionnaire below.

If you would like to request a paper questionnaire or another format please contact us, quoting reference number SCR577, by:

• emailing HighwaysCorrespondence@Barnet.gov.uk
• telephoning the Highways Service on 020 8359 3555
• writing to Highway Road Safety Team, 3^rd Floor Highways, L B Barnet, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW

If you would like someone to help you complete the questionnaire or need more information, please contact us using one of the above methods.

The closing date for submitting your views on the scheme measures is 5 September 2024.

What happens after the consultation closes?

The council will use the consultation findings to inform our final decision.

We will publish the results of the consultation, our decision and how we are acting on the results of the consultation on this web page on 26 September 2024.