Brunswick Park Road and Church Hill Road, road safety consultation

We asked…

We asked your views on our proposals to introduce a number of new road safety measures that will reduce the speed of vehicles and also aim to address concerns raised by residents in Brunswick Park Road, Church Hill Road and the surrounding area.

Amongst the measures proposed included a proposed 20 MPH zone, the introduction of new crossings, the upgrade of existing crossings, and the introduction of a southwest bound one-way system along Spencer Road.

You said…

We received 226 responses from approximately 1635 properties, which equates to an overall response rate of 13.82%.

54.26% agreed that our proposals will improve road safety in the area, with 32.29% disagreeing.

Further feedback included:

52% of respondents supported our proposal to introduce a 20 MPH speed limit in the area.
62% of respondents supported our proposal to introduce junction improvements and a new crossing at Rushdene Avenue to link with Oak Hill Park.
72% of respondents supported our proposed upgrade of the existing zebra crossing outside Church Hill school.
69% of respondents supported our proposed upgrade of the current crossing on Brunswick Park between Prevost Road and Osidge Lane junction.
71% of respondents supported our proposed upgrade of the crossing on Osidge Lane.
63% of respondents supported our proposal to upgrade the zebra crossing near Benfleet Way.
65% of respondents supported our proposed introduction of double yellow lines in the area.
24% of respondents supported our proposal to introduce a one-way system on Spencer Road, with 40% opposing.
50% of respondents opposed our proposal to introduce speed cushions.

We did…

Based on the results of the consultation, and taking into account all the comments received from residents, we are recommending introducing all proposed measures with the following amendments:

Alter the 20 MPH speed limit proposal to only include Church Hill Lane and exclude Brunswick Park Road.
1. The decision to progress with the 20 MPH speed limit proposal on Church Hill Lane is due to the presence of Church Hill School, Oak Hill School, St Mary’s East Barnet Church and Oak Hill Park, and to ensure safety for their vulnerable (children and the elderly) users.
Incorporate “except cyclist” within the one-way restrictions along the proposal.
Review the location and number of speed calming measures to maximise their effectiveness as complementary measures within the proposals.

We will also recommend a further review take place in the future for further measures highlighted by residents on Brunswick Avenue and Brunswick Gardens.