Harrow on the Hill Raised speed platform Any questions? 20mph zones Raised platforms are a form of fl at top road hump and are planned to be located within the If you have any comments or queries about the proposed scheme, please contact: 20mph Zone The main benefi t of a 20mph zone is lower traffi c speeds, which make walking and cycling zone. In addition, some of the existing traffi c calming features along the length of the High easier and safer within the zone. Lower speeds improve road safety and create a safer Street will be raised including the zebra crossings, the carriageway adjacent to the kerb Emma Browning - Project Engineer This is your opportunity to comment. Your views matter. environment for vulnerable road users such as children and the elderly. This is particularly build outs and pedestrian refuges. by telephone 020 7874 6338 or important for the school children in the area that make up most of the pedestrian traffi c email [email protected] or throughout the day. They will be raised up to 75mm high, close to level of the adjacent footways. The existing Accord MP zebra crossing near Grove Hill will be widened to accommodate the large numbers of school 307-317 Euston Road We are proposing to introduce a It is understood that for 20mph zones to be effective, self-enforcing traffi c calming children that cross here. This area will also be raised to reduce the speed of vehicles within London NW1 3AD 20mph zone in Harrow on the Hill measures must be provided in order to deter drivers from exceeding the 20mph speed the zone. Tel: 0207 874 6338 and are seeking your views on the limit. 20mph zones also reduce personal injury accidents by over half on average and proposed scheme. two thirds of those involving children, and prevent 9 out of 10 fatal or serious accidents. or Through traffi c can be discouraged as a result of introducing traffi c calming measures and Kerb build out We would be grateful if you could lower vehicle speeds. Barry Philips - Principal Engineer take the time to read this leafl et, fi ll Kerb build outs reduce the width of the carriageway and create a narrower environment At present there are six 20mph zones within the London Borough of Harrow, however, over by either telephone 020 8424 1649 or in the enclosed questionnaire and for vehicles. They also provide a wider footway for pedestrians and reduce the width of the the coming years the council is proposing to implement further zones in the borough where return it to us by Friday 14 December carriageway that pedestrians have to negotiate at crossing places. Harrow Council traffi c conditions particularly around schools could be improved by their introduction. Civic Centre 2007 using the pre-paid envelope. PO Box 57 The council therefore propose to introduce the zone in the roads surrounding and including What happens next? Station Road Harrow School, John Lyon School, Roxeth and Roxeth Mead Schools. Harrow HA1 2XF Please return your questionnaire by Friday 14 December 2007 If you have any queries about the scheme, please come along to one of the drop in sessions The scheme includes enhancing some of the existing safety features such as the priority kerb where a member of our team will be able to answer any questions you may have. The drop Background build outs, which were introduced three years ago. The carriageway will be raised at these in sessions will take place on: Thank you for replying to this consultation. locations to a maximum height of 75 mm. Outside John Lyon School fl at top road humps are Harrow Council is proposing to introduce a 20mph zone in your area. Funding for the project proposed. At the existing pedestrian crossings near to Harrow School it is estimated that at has been made available from Transport for London through the council’s annual borough Saturday 24 November 2007 least 1.5 million pedestrian movements occur annually. It is therefore proposed to raise and spending plan submission, which seeks funds for projects in line with the Mayor for London’s 10.00am – 4.00pm, and on widen the zebra crossing to provide more substantial crossing facilities. Road Transport Strategy. Monday 26 November 2007 4.00pm – 8.00pm 20mph zones play an important role in achieving the road safety strategy and casualty reduction Full details of the proposed scheme are shown on the enclosed drawing. Larger scale plans in the Library at The John Lyon School, Middle Road, Harrow on the Hill targets for 2010 set by the Mayor’s offi ce. The police, emergency services, transport operators, of the proposed scheme will be on display on the Middlesex fl oor in council’s Civic Centre the Harrow on the Hill Forum and other statutory bodies have been consulted on the proposals until Friday 14 December 2007. Everyone is welcome to attend and comment on the proposals. through regular meetings and general support for the scheme has been demonstrated. Come and have your say! The scheme has been designed to complement the historic character and environment of Raised Entry treatment Your views on the proposal are important to us and therefore ask you to fi ll in the enclosed Harrow on the Hill. The main aims of the 20mph zone are to: questionnaire and return it to us by Friday 14 December 2007 using the prepaid envelope. A raised entry treatment is a feature that highlights the entrance to the zone and the change ● Reduce vehicle speeds and make walking and cycling easier and safer within the zone, in the speed limit, and are usually located at a junction. The entry treatments will incorporate We will consider all the comments returned to us, and if appropriate, make changes to the ● Improve the safety of vulnerable pedestrian road users such as children and the elderly, the 20mph zone signs with “HARROW ON THE HILL” text and the surface will be raised proposed scheme. However, we will not be able to reply to individual submissions due to the ● Improve safety in the vicinity of the schools, 75mm. These measures will assist pedestrians to cross road junctions safely and reduce the large number of responses anticipated. ● Reduce the number of personal injury traffi c accidents, speed of vehicles entering the zone. ● Reduce the environmental impact of through traffi c. However, before proceeding further the council is keen to learn local resident’s views and comments about the scheme by fi lling out the enclosed questionnaire. 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