Agenda and draft minutes

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There were no items of urgent business.

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The Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment, and Transport and Deputy leader of the Council considered a report for proposed road safety improvements. As part of the approved S106 agreement for the highway development works on 500 White Hart Lane, Haringey Council proposed to introduce road safety and pedestrian accessibility improvements for White Hart Lane N17, as set out on the plan in Appendix A. This detailed plans of a provision of a new zebra crossing outside 550 White Hart Lane, installation of a raised table on Devonshire Gardens at its junction with White Hart Lane, a footway widening on Devonshire Gardens at its junction with White Hart Lane and permit parking removal and waiting and loading amendments. The total cost of the scheme is £125k, and funding was provided by the developer at 500 White Hart Lane as part of a S106 agreement contribution. If and when the Council were to install protected lanes on White Hart Lane the scheme could be modified, if necessary.

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 proposal to introduce a zebra crossing outside 550 White Hart Lane.

2.          To grant approval of the installation of a raised table on Devonshire Gardens at its junction with White Hart Lane.

3.          To grant approval of the footway widening on Devonshire Gardens at its junction with White Hart Lane, including permit parking removal and waiting and loading amendments, 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 are aimed at improving road safety and

pedestrian accessibility.

Proposed Option

• To install a new raised zebra crossing and associated zig-zag markings on White Hart Lane N17 (outside no. 550), on which vehicles would be prohibited from stopping at all times. These will be placed on the carriageway either side of the crossing, no more than 17 metres in both directions. The centre of the crossing will be located at the existing refuge outside no. 550 west of the junction with Fenton Road.

• To remove 11.5 metres of permit parking outside no.498 & 496 Devonshire Gardens and extend the adjacent ‘double yellow’ lines to accommodate widening of the footway.

• To remove 42.6 metres of ‘double yellow’ line on both sides of White Hart Lane N17 outside No.550.

• To install a raised table on the western side of Devonshire Gardens N17 at its junction with White Hart Lane outside property no.498.

Alternative options considered

None

The Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment, and Transport and Deputy leader of the Council considered a report regarding proposed road safety improvements on Cranley Gardens. The council has investigated the 36 months' collision data to January 2023, along

Cranley Gardens and can confirm that there have been ten recorded Personal Injury

Accidents (PIA), nine were slight and one was serious. Four of the PIA’s involved pedal

cyclists and three involved motor cyclists. A speed survey was conducted on Cranley Gardens, east of Ellington Road over a 7-day period in June 2022. The eastbound average speed was 24.2mph and the westbound average speed was 23.3mph. A second speed survey was also conducted on Cranley Gardens, east of Wood Vale over a 7-day period in June 2022. The eastbound average speed was 22mph and the westbound average speed was 22.2mph. Following concerns from the local community about speeding traffic, as part of this year’s Road Danger Reduction Investment Plan, the council is proposing to introduce speed reducing measures on Cranley Gardens, N10.The total cost of the scheme is £87,514 and funding is assigned through the agreed capital programme.

Councillor Connor attended this cabinet signing, questions were raised regarding other ways of speed reduction as opposed to speed bumps; cars on Cranley Gardens would have to park on these bumps. Officers clarified sinusoidal humps will be used and not speed cushions. They underlined that sinusoidal are the default. There were also concerns raised around surrounding roads and dangerous driving. Councillor Connor noted that she regularly received letters from residents regarding this and sought clarification on why action is being took specifically on Cranley Gardens. Officers explained that there were a high number of casualties on this street, however this would continue to be monitored alongside other adjacent roads. A future site visit would be arranged, and clear communication with more information would be put out so residents would have a better understanding of the issue and resolution. Councillor Connor had concerns around road closures and questioned why works on the street could not be completed at the same time. Officers explained there had already been one road closure for resurfacing. This had been completed. However, the road will be re-closed for these works. Completing both of these works at the same time was not technically possible, so for both operations there would have had to be separate road closures. It was noted by officers that it was unwise to delay these works, it would be most practical to do these works in the summer window as opposed to busier times in the year. Cllr Hakata confirmed a decision to measure the traffic on Etheldene Avenue and Wood Vale pre and post the speed humps being installed on Cranley Gardens. This was due to raised concerns from residents that these roads would become even busier with traffic using them to avoid slowing down on Cranley Gardens.

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

RESOLVED  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

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.

The Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment, and Transport and Deputy leader of the Council considered a report which proposed a zebra crossing on Wolseley Road. Following requests from the local community, as part of this year’s Road Danger

Reduction Investment Plan, the Council has proposed to introduce a zebra crossing on Wolseley Road near the junction with Park Road. Officers have investigated the latest 36 months' collision data (01/12/19 – 30/11/22) on Wolseley Road at its junction with Park Road and have confirmed that there have been 7 recorded personal injury accidents (PIA), of which 2 were serious and 5 were slight. Five of the PIAs involved pedestrians and one involved a cyclist.

The proposed zebra crossing on Wolseley Road junction with Park Road would provide a clearly defined crossing point where pedestrians are 'expected' to cross the road and will give pedestrians the right of way over traffic, enabling them to cross the road safely, which would assist in reducing PIAs. To accommodate this, the existing zebra crossing on Park Road would be relocated south eastwards by approximately 8 metres, which would improve the visibility between drivers approaching and pedestrians waiting to cross, thus improving pedestrian accessibility and road safety by the junction. The total cost of the scheme is £137K, and funding is assigned through the agreed capital programme.

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 proposal to introduce a zebra crossing on Wolseley Road near the junction of Park Road.

2.          To grant approval of the relocation of the existing zebra crossing on Park Road near the junction with Wolseley Road N8, 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 proposals, prior to proceeding

to implementation. The proposals consulted upon are aimed at improving pedestrian accessibility and road safety.

Proposed Option

• To remove the double yellow lines on both sides of Wolseley Road from its junction with Park Road, southwest for 30 metres to outside flats 4-6.

• To remove the double yellow lines and double kerb blips on Park Road N8 across the car park access to Coulsdon Court.

• To remove and relocate or install new a small tree located at the proposed crossing point to facilitate the introduction of the zebra crossing.

• To introduce a zebra crossing on Wolseley Road N8 approximately 7 metres
• southwest of its junction with Park Road. To accommodate this, the existing zebra crossing on Park Road N8 will be relocated south eastwards by approximately 8 metres. The crossing is currently located outside no.70 (the Maynard Arms public house) but is to be relocated outside 68a (Traynor & Company).

• The crossings will be supported with associated zig-zag markings, on which

vehicles would be prohibited from stopping at all times. These will be placed

on the carriageway either side of the crossings,  ...  view the full minutes text for item 9.

There were no new items of urgent business.