Mill Lane - Fortune Green Road - West End Lane Junction - Traffic Signal Removal - Consultation

Overview

Result due  31-Oct-2009

Why your views matter

Consultation seeking views on the proposal to remove the traffic signals at the junction of Mill Lane / Fortune Green Road / West End Lane and replace the signals with zebra crossings across both Mill Lane and Fortune Green Road. The junction was signalised in 2004/2005 as part of the School Travel Plan scheme for Emmanuel   C of E Primary School. The aim of the signals was to provide safer crossing facilities for school children and their parents/carers on their way to/from school located on Mill Lane. The installation of the signals has however lead to a number of complaints from residents commenting that the signals have increased traffic congestion and queuing which regularly extends past the entrance of the Fire Station. Although facilities enable the pedestrian phase to be extended, the school has commented that this is still not long enough to allow large groups to cross the junction effectively, i.e. when going on school trips or during emergency evacuations for the school.

In view of these issues, Ward Councillors for Fortune Green and West Hampstead have requested that the Council consult the public to find out their views on whether the signals should be retained, or removed and replaced with zebra crossings.