Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Environment, Transport and the Climate Emergency considered the report which reported on the feedback of the statutory consultation carried out from 20 October to 10 November 2021 on proposals to improve protection for cyclists using the northbound and southbound cycle lanes along a section of High Road from the junction with Bounds Green Road to the junction with Station Road. The report also sought approval to proceed to implementation, having considered objections received to the statutory consultation.

The Cabinet Member RESOLVED

To approve the implementation of the High Road, N22 cycling improvement

scheme, which includes:

(i)            Converting the majority of the existing southbound advisory cycle lanes on High Road from the junction with Bounds Green Road to the junction with Station Road to mandatory cycle lanes and the single kerb blip restrictions to double blips.

(ii)          Adding protection for cyclists by replacing the existing wand and mini orcas with longer and additional poles installed inside the markings of the new mandatory cycle lane (except the section where the bus alighting point has been provided).

(iii)         Converting the existing two number ‘Car Club’ bays on Cranbrook Park to loading bays. Two new ‘Car Club’ bays will be provided opposite No.3 Cranbrook Park.

Reasons for decision

The Council is required to consider the feedback received during the statutory notification period, in particular any objections to proposals, prior to proceeding to implementation. The proposed changes will make it safer for cyclists using these lanes as motor vehicles will not be allowed to enter the mandatory cycle lanes.

Alternative options considered

None.