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Welcome to the Mollison Way Area 20mph Zone Scheme engagement page.

London Borough of Harrow's engagement on traffic calming measures in the Mollison Way area, Edgware will run for seven weeks from 28th July to 14th September 2023.

Background: 

London Borough of Harrow works closely with Transport for London (TfL) to improve road safety. This includes investigating road traffic collisions and making improvements to the road network where it is considered necessary. Unfortunately, several personal injury traffic collisions have occurred along Mollison Way, including an incident where a resident sadly died in March 2022.

Understandably, residents and Councillors have been very concerned. A meeting organised by residents was held on 3rd May this year, where Councillors, officers and Police attended to listen to residents and answer questions about issues in and around the area. A further meeting was held on 25th May, which enabled residents to again raise concerns with Councillors, officers and the Police, this time covering the general Edgware area.

The feedback from residents has been very clear – the risk of road danger needs to be reduced.

Residents have suggested speed cameras however, these are not currently being installed London-wide at the moment. The Police did arrange for a mobile camera to attend, and the local Safer Neighbourhood Team carried out some speed checks. Some residents asked the Council to act by introducing traffic calming measures, and we agreed to come up with some design options.

We have developed two similar schemes which would involve installing physical measures, aimed at slowing down traffic and reducing the speed limit to 20mph. Ward Councillors have reviewed the plans and we are now asking the public for their opinion.

The schemes have been designed with the aim of:

  • Reducing the risk of personal injury collisions by the reduction in vehicle speeds;
  • Improving pedestrian and cycle safety;
  • Encouraging walking and cycling; and,
  • Discourage rat-running through the area.

The roads affected by the schemes include Bridgewater Gardens, Chichester Court, Coombe Close, Lawrence Crescent, Mollison Way, Reynolds Drive, Shaldon Road, St Austell Close, Teignmouth Close, Tiverton Road, Turner Road, and Waltham Drive.

The aims of this consultation are to:

Inform the community and build awareness of the purpose and potential implications of implementing traffic calming measures in the Mollison Way area;

Undertake consultation in the Mollison Way area that is meaningful, inclusive and transparent to understand the community's views on potential traffic issues;

Use that feedback to inform any appropriate changes to the proposals;

To let the community know that we have listened and acted on the information they have provided.

Scheme Proposals:

The council is proposing to introduce a 20mph zone in your area and we are now seeking your views on these proposals. The two options with accompanying plans may be viewed below. In addition, other improvements within the scheme area were also identified during the meetings, which included:

  • Mollison Way – Introducing additional waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) and Vehicle Activated Signs; and,
  • Turner Road Roundabout – Improvements to aid lane discipline.

Option 1 - Speed Cushions:

  1. 20mph Roundels - These are a form of road marking symbol used to remind drivers of the speed limit. They are used where it is difficult to locate physical traffic calming measures.
  2. Speed Cushions - These are traffic calming features used to reduce the speed of vehicles. They are narrow enough to allow a wide wheel-based vehicle such as a fire engine or ambulance to pass relatively unhindered. A smaller wheelbase vehicle, such as a car, would have to have at least one set of wheels on some part of the cushion, thereby forcing the driver to reduce their speed.
  3. Raised Junction / Entry Treatment - These features are a raised section of road, with a ramp on both sides. This reduces traffic speed whilst providing a level area at the top of the ramp, where it is more convenient for pedestrians to cross the carriageway. 
  4. Traffic Island / Kerb Build Out - Traffic islands are being proposed at two locations on the approach to the roundabout at the junction of Turner Road and Mollison Way and are being proposed to help improve lane discipline on approach to the roundabout. A kerb build out is proposed on Mollison Way to provide additional protection to parked vehicles near its junction with Turner Road.
  5. Vehicle Activated Signage (VAS) - New Vehicle Activated Signs are proposed to be installed on Mollison Way, these signs provide illuminated warning sign and are activated by approaching vehicles that are detected travelling above the 20mph speed limit.

Option 2 - Sinusoidal Humps:

  1. 20mph Roundels - These are a form of road marking symbol used to remind drivers of the speed limit. They are used where it is difficult to locate physical traffic calming measures.
  2. Sinusoidal Humps - Sinusoidal speed humps are similar to traditional round top humps but have an initial shallower rise. These humps reduce traffic speeds in the same way that a traditional round top hump would, whilst reducing discomfort to cyclists and bus passengers. These type of humps span across the entire width of the carriageway.
  3. Raised Junction / Entry Treatment - These features are a raised section of road, with a ramp on both sides. This reduces traffic speed whilst providing a level area at the top of the ramp, where it is more convenient for pedestrians to cross the carriageway. 
  4. Traffic Island / Kerb Build Out - Traffic islands are being proposed at two locations on the approach to the roundabout at the junction of Turner Road and Mollison Way and are being proposed to help improve lane discipline on approach to the roundabout. A kerb build out is proposed on Mollison Way to provide additional protection to parked vehicles near its junction with Turner Road.
  5. Vehicle Activated Signage (VAS) - New Vehicle Activated Signs are proposed to be installed on Mollison Way, these signs provide illuminated warning sign and are activated by approaching vehicles that are detected travelling above the 20mph speed limit.

What about the emergency services – police, fire, ambulance etc.?

The emergency services, along with other interested parties, are consulted individually for their opinion and views on the proposals.

What happens next?

All the responses received will be analysed and presented firstly to the relevant local ward councillors for feedback, and then to the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Community Safety, who will make the final decision on the scheme. If appropriate, modifications may be made to the scheme proposals. If the scheme is approved, the construction works will start Winter 2023/Spring 2024, subject to contractor’s availability and weather conditions.

How to get involved

Let us know your views by filling out the Survey below.

If you require further clarification on the proposals, please email transportation@harrow.gov.uk

Welcome to the Mollison Way Area 20mph Zone Scheme engagement page.

London Borough of Harrow's engagement on traffic calming measures in the Mollison Way area, Edgware will run for seven weeks from 28th July to 14th September 2023.

Background: 

London Borough of Harrow works closely with Transport for London (TfL) to improve road safety. This includes investigating road traffic collisions and making improvements to the road network where it is considered necessary. Unfortunately, several personal injury traffic collisions have occurred along Mollison Way, including an incident where a resident sadly died in March 2022.

Understandably, residents and Councillors have been very concerned. A meeting organised by residents was held on 3rd May this year, where Councillors, officers and Police attended to listen to residents and answer questions about issues in and around the area. A further meeting was held on 25th May, which enabled residents to again raise concerns with Councillors, officers and the Police, this time covering the general Edgware area.

The feedback from residents has been very clear – the risk of road danger needs to be reduced.

Residents have suggested speed cameras however, these are not currently being installed London-wide at the moment. The Police did arrange for a mobile camera to attend, and the local Safer Neighbourhood Team carried out some speed checks. Some residents asked the Council to act by introducing traffic calming measures, and we agreed to come up with some design options.

We have developed two similar schemes which would involve installing physical measures, aimed at slowing down traffic and reducing the speed limit to 20mph. Ward Councillors have reviewed the plans and we are now asking the public for their opinion.

The schemes have been designed with the aim of:

  • Reducing the risk of personal injury collisions by the reduction in vehicle speeds;
  • Improving pedestrian and cycle safety;
  • Encouraging walking and cycling; and,
  • Discourage rat-running through the area.

The roads affected by the schemes include Bridgewater Gardens, Chichester Court, Coombe Close, Lawrence Crescent, Mollison Way, Reynolds Drive, Shaldon Road, St Austell Close, Teignmouth Close, Tiverton Road, Turner Road, and Waltham Drive.

The aims of this consultation are to:

Inform the community and build awareness of the purpose and potential implications of implementing traffic calming measures in the Mollison Way area;

Undertake consultation in the Mollison Way area that is meaningful, inclusive and transparent to understand the community's views on potential traffic issues;

Use that feedback to inform any appropriate changes to the proposals;

To let the community know that we have listened and acted on the information they have provided.

Scheme Proposals:

The council is proposing to introduce a 20mph zone in your area and we are now seeking your views on these proposals. The two options with accompanying plans may be viewed below. In addition, other improvements within the scheme area were also identified during the meetings, which included:

  • Mollison Way – Introducing additional waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) and Vehicle Activated Signs; and,
  • Turner Road Roundabout – Improvements to aid lane discipline.

Option 1 - Speed Cushions:

  1. 20mph Roundels - These are a form of road marking symbol used to remind drivers of the speed limit. They are used where it is difficult to locate physical traffic calming measures.
  2. Speed Cushions - These are traffic calming features used to reduce the speed of vehicles. They are narrow enough to allow a wide wheel-based vehicle such as a fire engine or ambulance to pass relatively unhindered. A smaller wheelbase vehicle, such as a car, would have to have at least one set of wheels on some part of the cushion, thereby forcing the driver to reduce their speed.
  3. Raised Junction / Entry Treatment - These features are a raised section of road, with a ramp on both sides. This reduces traffic speed whilst providing a level area at the top of the ramp, where it is more convenient for pedestrians to cross the carriageway. 
  4. Traffic Island / Kerb Build Out - Traffic islands are being proposed at two locations on the approach to the roundabout at the junction of Turner Road and Mollison Way and are being proposed to help improve lane discipline on approach to the roundabout. A kerb build out is proposed on Mollison Way to provide additional protection to parked vehicles near its junction with Turner Road.
  5. Vehicle Activated Signage (VAS) - New Vehicle Activated Signs are proposed to be installed on Mollison Way, these signs provide illuminated warning sign and are activated by approaching vehicles that are detected travelling above the 20mph speed limit.

Option 2 - Sinusoidal Humps:

  1. 20mph Roundels - These are a form of road marking symbol used to remind drivers of the speed limit. They are used where it is difficult to locate physical traffic calming measures.
  2. Sinusoidal Humps - Sinusoidal speed humps are similar to traditional round top humps but have an initial shallower rise. These humps reduce traffic speeds in the same way that a traditional round top hump would, whilst reducing discomfort to cyclists and bus passengers. These type of humps span across the entire width of the carriageway.
  3. Raised Junction / Entry Treatment - These features are a raised section of road, with a ramp on both sides. This reduces traffic speed whilst providing a level area at the top of the ramp, where it is more convenient for pedestrians to cross the carriageway. 
  4. Traffic Island / Kerb Build Out - Traffic islands are being proposed at two locations on the approach to the roundabout at the junction of Turner Road and Mollison Way and are being proposed to help improve lane discipline on approach to the roundabout. A kerb build out is proposed on Mollison Way to provide additional protection to parked vehicles near its junction with Turner Road.
  5. Vehicle Activated Signage (VAS) - New Vehicle Activated Signs are proposed to be installed on Mollison Way, these signs provide illuminated warning sign and are activated by approaching vehicles that are detected travelling above the 20mph speed limit.

What about the emergency services – police, fire, ambulance etc.?

The emergency services, along with other interested parties, are consulted individually for their opinion and views on the proposals.

What happens next?

All the responses received will be analysed and presented firstly to the relevant local ward councillors for feedback, and then to the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Community Safety, who will make the final decision on the scheme. If appropriate, modifications may be made to the scheme proposals. If the scheme is approved, the construction works will start Winter 2023/Spring 2024, subject to contractor’s availability and weather conditions.

How to get involved

Let us know your views by filling out the Survey below.

If you require further clarification on the proposals, please email transportation@harrow.gov.uk

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