Transport Strategy engagement 2024 - Phase 2

We asked

Between September and November 2024, we invited residents, stakeholders, and community groups to help shape a new Transport Strategy. We gathered views through a survey that received over 500 responses from all parts of the borough, community workshops and targeted engagement with transport experts and representatives.

You said

Your feedback highlighted key priorities and concerns:

Safety and Accessibility:

Safety was identified as a key priority in setting priorities for use of the kerbside. There was strong support for 20mph zones in places with more vulnerable road users – 88% agreed that schools should be 20mph zones, 70% around hospitals, 68% residential areas, and 61% care homes.

Walking and Wheeling (the equivalent to walking using wheelchairs and other mobility aids):

While 60% of respondents said they feel safe walking or wheeling around the borough, 28% reported that they do not. Particular issues face people with restricted mobility.

Cycling:

Only 10% agreed they felt safe cycling around the borough. When asked what would make people feel safer cycling, 42% said more cycle lanes, 33% said fewer cars on the road, and 17% said an increase in secure resident cycle parking facilities around the borough would encourage them to cycle more.

Public Transport:

Engagement showed that people felt public transport services should be more frequent, varied and better connected – especially East-West across the Borough.

Electric Vehicles (EVs):

42% of respondents said they would be more likely to use EVs if they were more affordable. 30% highlighted improved technology, such as longer battery life and faster charging, as a motivating factor to use EVs.

Sustainability:

70% of respondents expressed support for the Transport Strategy’s goal of contributing to Barnet’s Net Zero targets.

We did

Your feedback directly shaped the final Transport Strategy, based around a vision statement reflecting what you told us during the engagement:

“We want a Barnet where by 2042 transport works for everyone, and where sustainable options have a positive impact on our residents, businesses, and environment.”

We have taken what you told us to set four key themes to explain what we will do to deliver on what you have told us are your priorities:

safe, accessible and healthy transport for everyone
sustainable transport options for all through an integrated transport network
thriving people, neighbourhoods and communities in all parts of the borough
innovation in how transport is delivered in Barnet.

Click here to read the feedback in more detail and the actions we will be taking.

On 22 July 2025 the Cabinet approved the publication of the Transport Strategy, the Action Plan, and the Executive Summary. The link to the papers can be found here: Agenda for Cabinet on Tuesday 22nd July, 2025, 7.00 pm.

You can find the Transport Strategy 2025-2042 here: Appendix B - Transport Strategy.pdf.