Agenda and minutes

RESOLVED – that decision of the Sub-Committee meeting held on the 14 March 2012 were agreed.

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1.      Russell Lane N20

The Sub-Committee considered a representation from Mr Daniel Hope on the proposal for three crossing points the Council proposes to construct in Russell Lane N20.

Consultation letters have been sent to residents providing details on the proposed scheme.

Following discussion and consideration of this issue the Sub-Committee:

RESOLVED – That

1.   the consultation period is extended to the 20 July 212.

2.   the council ensure the consultation area is expanded to include those residents in neighbouring roads and Ward Councillors.

3.   the consultation is made readily accessible to residents via the council’s website.

4.   any decision on the proposed pedestrian crossings be made by the Sub-Committee.

5.   the results of the consultation and subsequent recommendations are reported to the to the next meeting of the Sub-Committee.

2.      Zebra crossing on Brunswick Park Road between Marshall Close and Darwin Close.

         The Sub-Committee  considered a representation from Ms Paola Dentamaro on the installation of traffic lights or a Zebra crossing on Brunswick Park Road between Marshall Close and Darwin Close.

Following discussion and consideration of this issue the Sub-Committee:

RESOLVED – that officers be instructed to further investigate the feasibility of installing traffic lights or a Zebra crossing on Brunswick Park Road between Marshalls Close and Darwin Close, including conducting further speed surveys and that a report on the outcome of the investigation and any appropriate  recommendations be brought to the next meeting of the Sub-Committee.

The Chairman raised the issue regarding the bagging of the pedestrian crossing lights at the Oakleigh Road North / Whetstone High Road junction.

The Sub-Committee discussed the impact of the trial at the crossing has had on pedestrians trying to cross and agreed that in the interest of pedestrian safety the bagging should be removed and the crossing lights reinstated.

The Highways Manager informed the Sub-Committee that TfL had been consulted on the feasibility of introducing some changes to the pedestrian crossing, including segregating from the Totteridge Lane link and introducing sensors. The potential cost of making such changes was anticipated to be between £10,000 - £15,000. The Highways Manager advised the Sub-Committee that as a large number of TfL resources were currently taken up by Olympics, it could take up to 6 months before confirmation on feasibility and cost was received from TfL.

RESOLVED – That;

1.   officers are instructed to remove the bagging and re-instate the pedestrian crossing lights at the Oakleigh Road North / Whetstone High Road junction with immediate effect.

   2.   a progress report is brought to the next appropriate meeting of the Sub-Committee on whether there have been any incidents since the bagging has been removed and what the impact has been on the flow of traffic.

3.   Officers make a request to TfL to provide firm costings on the potential changes and report these with appropriate recommendations to a future meeting.