Agenda item

Links View Road Safety / Member’s Item-Ongoing traffic issues at Dollis Road, N3-Councillor Houston

 

The lead petitioner Mr Jones presented his petition to the Committee. Mr Jones outlined the issues with signage, speed of cars traveling on Dollis road and the visibility issues of cars in Links View.

 

He requested that a site visit be arranged with officers and residents in order for discussions to take place

 

The Chairman, Councillor Graham Old proposed that a site visit take place with all relevant parties. He also mentioned the speed of traffic in Dollis Road which is linked to Councillor Ross Houston’s Member Item.

 

The Chairman invited Councillor Ross Houston to introduce his Member’s Item.

 

Councillor Houston presented his Member’s item which concerns Dollis Road (item 17). He mentioned that there are no traffic calming measures in place and as a result cars tend to drive fast on that road.  He also raised concerns regarding road safety for all users of the road and crossing issues and requested that the Committee give consideration to his item.

 

The Chairman proposed that in addition to the funding remaining from Crescent Road issues, up to £5,000 for a feasibility study to take place to address three issues. The three issues are safety of traffic emerging from Links View Road, speeding in Dollis Road and the need for a crossing in Dollis Road near its junction with Crescent Road.

 

The Committee unanimously agreed that:

 

 

1.    The Commissioning Director for Environment instruct Officers to visit Links View Road and update Members of the Committee

2.    That the Committee agreed in addition to the funding remaining from Crescent Road issues, up to £5,000 for a feasibility study to take place to address three issues. The three issues are safety of traffic emerging from Links View Road, speeding in Dollis Road and the need for a crossing in Dollis Road near its junction with Crescent Road, and report findings back to a future committee meeting

 

Ingram Road, East Finchley

 

 

Mr McGrath presented the petition around Ingram Road on behalf of the lead petitioner Mr Bock.

 

Councillor Mittra requested that a Community Roadwatch study is undertaken in regards to Ingram road and that information is distributed to Members via email. 

 

The Committee unanimously agreed and RESOLVED:

 

 

1.    That the Committee requests that a Community Roadwatch study is undertaken regarding Ingram Road and that information is distributed to Members via email. 

 

 

 

 

The Hocrofts, NW2-request for a vehicle weight restriction

 

Mr Linger the lead petitioner presented the petition on Hocrofts.

Councillor Peter Zinkin expressed his support and requested that the Committee commits an amount to allow this issue to progress.

 

Following discussion it was agreed that up to £2,500 should be allocated from the budget for a consultation around the introduction of a 5 tonne weight restriction.

 

The Committee unanimously agreed the proposal and it was therefore RESOLVED:

 

That the Committee approved up to £2,500 from the Area Committee budget for a feasibility studyto take place for the introduction of a 5 tonne weight restriction in Farm avenue, Hocroft Avenue, Hocroft Road, Lyndale and Ranuff Road, NW2, and report the findings back to a future meeting of this Committee

 

Granville Road

 

 

Ms Maimaris the lead petitioner introduced the petition which related to Granville Road and requested a consultation to view the safety issues and proposed safety measures.

 

Councillor Alan Schneiderman who requested to speak, outlined the road safety issue and requested Officers submit a report back to the Committee with possible options for Granville Road.

 

Councillor Geoff Cooke endorsed the issues around communication and safety issues.

Councillor Graham Old proposed that the Committee consider agreeing up to  £5,000 from the budget to explore options around safety issues and that the issue around tarmac is referred to the Environment Committee to reconsider whether they are prepared to consider other options for pavements and review the communications associated with the implementation of the current policy.

 

The Committee unanimously agreed the proposal and it was therefore RESOLVED:

 

1.    That the Committee approved up to £5,000 from the Area Committee budget to explore options around safety issues in Granville Road and report the findings back to a future meeting of this Committee

 

2.    That the Committee referred the issue around tarmac to the Environment Committee to reconsider whether there are any other options for pavements and to review the communications associated with the implementation of the current policy.  

 

 

 

Leslie and Leopold Roads

 

Mr Milson the lead petitioner presented the petition around Leslie and Leopold Roads.

 

Councillor Arjun Mittra requested for a consultation with residents and for a report to come back to a future Committee meeting.

 

Councillor Graham Old proposed that Officers outline the cost of a consultation for a one way system and a 20mph restriction and bring this to the attention of the Committee.

 

 

The Committee unanimously agreed the proposal and it was therefore RESOLVED:

 

1.    That the Commissioning Director for Environment be instructed to note the request and consider the request in light of the responses to the CPZ consultation which was recently carried out, with a view to referring to this request within the report which is due to be reported to this Committee about the CPZ consultation.

 

 

Erskine Hill CPZ

 

Ms Atkin, the lead petitioner presented the petition regarding Erskine Hill.

 

Councillor Rohit Grover proposed to defer the decision on the Erskine Hill petition for consideration with item 13. 

 

The Committee unanimously agreed the proposal and it was therefore RESOLVED:

 

1.    That the Committee deferred the decision on Erskine Hill petition for consideration with item 13.