We Asked, You Said, We Did

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 Friern Barnet Lane 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 redesign of the Friern Barnet Lane with Goldsmith Road junction.

You said

We received 113 responses from approximately 1382 properties, which equates to an overall response rate of 8.17%.

Circa two thirds of respondents (60%) agreed that our proposals will improve road safety in the area.

Further feedback included:

• 67% of respondents supported us upgrading the existing pedestrian crossings along Friern Barnet Lane, between the junctions with St James Avenue and Friern Barnet Road
• 65% of respondents supported the proposed new uncontrolled crossing with a central refuge island on Friern Barnet Lane at the junction of Manor Drive
• 81% of respondents supported upgrading the existing zebra crossing on Friary Park
• 61% of respondents supported the proposed redesign of the Friern Barnet Lane junction with Goldsmith Road.
• 69% of respondents supported our proposal to introduce a 20 MPH speed limit in the area.
• 66% of respondents supported the introduction of new double yellow lines.
• 31% of respondents supported the reconfiguration of the parking layout to improve road safety.

We did

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

• Remove the proposal to introduce speed cushions within the existing 20-mph zone.
• Consider the possibility to incorporate additional no waiting and parking restrictions on critical locations (such as the bend between Goldsmith Road and Stanford Road).