Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment, and Transport and Deputy leader of the Council considered a report following concerns from the local community about speeding traffic. As part of this year’s Road Danger Reduction Investment Plan, the Council has proposed to extend the existing 20mph zone to include Durnsford Road. The proposed 20mph zone would be self-enforcing thereby reducing vehicle speeds and improving road safety for all road users. The total cost of the scheme is £156,225.76 and funding is assigned through the agreed Council capital programme.

Councillor Hakata noted the objection from HCC (Haringey Cycling Campaign) regarding the cycle route. He flagged the need to future proof this route for cyclists and cited the need for additional signage approaching traffic islands which would signal cyclist priority over drivers. Officers would explore this option further. Councillor Hakata also sought views in relation to LTN’s and whether the proposed measures would increase congestion. Officers clarified that vertical measures have little impact on traffic. If there were to be any impact on drivers’ behaviour it would likely be drivers avoiding the route.

The Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment, and Transport and Deputy leader of the Council,

RESOLVED

1.          To grant approval of the implementation of the proposed 20mph zone on Durnsford Road between Albert Road and Bounds Green Road.

2.          To grant approval of the raised speed tables along Durnsford Road.

3.          To grant approval of the proposal to raise the existing zebra crossing outside No.57 and to raise the existing zebra crossing near No.147 and to remove the central island/extend zig zag markings, as set out on the plan in Appendix A.

Reasons for decision

The Council is required to consider the feedback received during the statutory notification period, in particular any objections to the proposals, prior to proceeding to implementation. The proposals consulted upon will improve road safety and pedestrian accessibility.

Proposed Option

To replace the 20mph speed limit with a 20mph zone inclusive of raised speed tables detailed below on Durnsford Road N11 from a point 28 metres south-west of its junction with Bounds Green Road (outside No.8 St Gabriels Court) to its junction with Albert Road.

To introduce raised speed tables outside the following properties (unless otherwise stated) on Durnsford Road N11; No.2, No.24/23, No.57 (existing zebra crossing will be raised), No.77, No.84/82, adjacent to 1 to 14 Maya Place, No.121/123, No.147 (existing zebra crossing will be raised), adjacent to the grassed area at Durnsford Road/Albert Road junction.

Alternative options considered:

The Council could replace the 20mph speed limit with a 20mph zone with fewer raised speed tables, but this would be less effective than the comprehensive approach being

pursued and so that option has been rejected.