Torrington Park and surrounding area road safety consultation

Overview

We are looking to introduce a number of new road safety measures that will reduce the speed of vehicles and also aim to address concerns raised via various petitions and requests by residents in Torrington Park and the surrounding area.

We have carried out a feasibility study for this area (including collisions, speed, traffic, origin-destination and pedestrian surveys, site investigations, review of junction layouts). Based on the results of the study, proposals were presented and discussed with ward councillors and it was agreed to proceed with the proposal that involves the least disturbance for residents.

What we are proposing

We are proposing to introduce the following key traffic safety improvement proposals:

1. A new 20mph zone in the area covering these roads
2. Introduction of speed cushions on various local roads with the aim to reduce vehicle speeds.
3. Introduction of raised speed tables, build outs and carriageway narrowing in places to reduce vehicle speed
4. Uncontrolled crossing points at side roads to provide a safer crossing point for pedestrians
5. Introduction of horizontal deflections, carriageway narrowing and surface colour/texture treatment on Torrington Park to reduce vehicle speeds and is suitable for a bus route
6. Introduction of double yellow lines (no waiting at any time) on localised sections of the roads. This aims to reduce parking obstruction and improve visibility especially for vulnerable road users.

You can view our full proposals in the below drawings:

• RSE021: Torrington Park_SC_100-01
• RSE021: Torrington Park_SC_100-02
• RSE021: Torrington Park_SC_100-03
• RSE021: Torrington Park_SC_100-04
• RSE021: Torrington Park_SC_100-05

Your views are important to us

We want to hear your views on our proposals. We want to hear from residents, businesses and other properties in the local area.

We have written to all properties in the roads affected by the measures explaining our proposals in full and inviting them to take part in this consultation. You can view the resident letter that has been sent out.

Public notices will also be published in the local papers and The London Gazette on 23 May 2024 and site notices will be displayed in the affected streets.

If you live, have a business or have an organisation in the affected roads and have not received a letter, please contact us using the contact details below, quoting reference number RSE021. 

How to have your say:

Please take the time to read our detailed proposals above and then complete our online questionnaire.

If you would like to request a paper questionnaire or another format please:

• email HighwaysCorrespondence@Barnet.gov.uk
• write to Highway Road Safety Team, 3^rd Floor Highways, 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London, NW9 4EW
• telephone the Highways Service on 020 8359 3555

If you would like someone to help you complete the questionnaire or need more information, please contact us using one of the above methods.

The closing date for receiving your views on the scheme measures is 20 June 2024. 

What happens after the consultation closes?

The council will use the consultation findings to inform our final decision. We will publish the results of the consultation, our decision and how we are acting on the results of the consultation on this web page on 1 September 2024.