Decision details

To seek approval to proceed with delivery of the A105 Wood Green Red Route subject to the outcome of statutory consultation

The proposals in this report which were subject to public consultation will make Wood Green High Street safer and more enjoyable for pedestrians, alongside improving public transport journey times, encouraging sustainable travel choices and improving the Councils ability to reduce obstructive and illegal parking on A105 Wood Green High Road.

One alternative considered was not to proceed to statutory consultation to establish a Red Route along A105 Wood Green High Road. However, this option is not recommended.
While public engagement indicated that a majority of respondents did not support the introduction of this measure, there remains a critical need to address movement and accessibility challenges. Ensuring clear access for two-way traffic, public transport (buses), and emergency services is essential on this A-class road, which facilitates vital north-south movements within the borough. At present, clear access is hindered by illegal or poor parking practices, leading to congestion, and raising safety concerns for pedestrians where vehicles obstruct the footway.

The introduction of these changes will contribute to Haringey Council achieving objectives set out in policies and strategies, such as:
• reducing car ownership,
• improving access to green travel options,
• reducing carbon dependency

Whilst also meeting the Councils responsibilities as the highway authority, to ensure clear access and movement for all vehicles on the public highway and safeguarding pedestrian safety.

The decision to progress with the proposed Red Route control is supported by the Haringey’s Parking Schemes and Resident Engagement Policy and UK‘s Traffic Management Act. This sets out the Council has a duty as the local Highway Authority to manage congestion and road safety even if proposed changes are not supported by the local community.