FAQs
What is the Harrow to Pinner Cycleway?
The London Borough of Harrow is working with Transport for London (TfL) to develop new walking and cycling routes in the borough. TfL’s cycleway funding has been secured to develop improvements between Harrow town centre and Pinner station as the initial project in this programme.
This is to advise you of revised proposals for the Pinner section, and to seek your views on the improvements. The aim is to make it easier, safer, and more enjoyable to walk and cycle between Harrow Town Centre, West Harrow, North Harrow and Pinner.
Why are you reconsulting on the Pinner section of the route?
The route was subject to public engagement in 2023/4 with proposals for sections 1-3 well received and approved for further development. Some stakeholders including local businesses had concerns with proposals for section 4. We have listened and are therefore proposing this revised design. This public engagement focuses on the Pinner section and the new design proposals only.
A summary report of the 2023/24 consultation is available to view in the Cabinet Report
What are the key changes in the revised scheme since the first round of consultation?
The changes from the original design are significant. There are no longer proposals to make changes to the service road in front of the shops on Jubilee Parade. The proposed cycle track has been moved to the eastern side of Marsh Road.
Has any car parking been lost through the revised proposals?
No. In fact whilst some restrictions have been included to ensure general traffic can move freely along Marsh Road, new car parking space is proposed on the eastern side of the road.
What arrangements are being put in place to support businesses along the route, particularly in the evenings?
One of the overall aims of the proposals is to enable more local journeys and we hope people take advantage of the new infrastructure to walk, wheel and cycle to our town centres and local businesses.
Outside of peak hours in the evenings, and where safe to do so, single yellow lines will be available for car drivers to use as additional car parking spaces in the vicinity of the shops on Marsh Road. New cycle parking is also proposed at locations along the route near local shops and businesses.
Does introducing a Cycleway make it more difficult for other road users?
In short no. In fact, in Harrow we’re trying to develop a separate network for people who cycle so people walking, cycling, wheeling, public transport users and motor vehicle users all find the network easier and safer to get around.
We also hope that by making it easier to walk, cycle and wheel people will choose these options more for short journeys, making it easier for other people to get around.
Whilst providing a higher level of provision for people walking and cycling, we are also providing benefits to other road users. Wherever feasible we are improving road safety for all. This includes through the introduction of speed reduction measures such as traffic calming, 20 mph speed limits and shorter crossing distances where people cross at junctions.
Raised entry treatments at junctions will also permit easier crossing for pedestrians at side roads as slopes are removed, of particular benefit to the physically impaired and those with buggies and wheelchair users.
Bus users will benefit from improved connectivity to bus stops and improved bus stop facilities. These improvements will in turn bring health benefits, reduce motor traffic, and bring associated improvements in air quality. In addition, proposals for on-road sections will include junction upgrades to make them safer for everyone provide safer crossings for people walking and cycling.
What are sinusoidal speed humps?
Sinusoidal humps are a curve shaped speed hump that are more forgiving shape than other traffic calming options but also effective deterrents to people driving travelling too fast.
When travelling at 20mph or lower the features provide those traveling over them in vehicles a comfortable ride. This includes those travelling on public transport. For those travelling faster the features are more impactful meaning they act as a suitable speed deterrent.
What are the next steps?
Responses received will be analysed and presented firstly to the relevant local ward councillors for feedback and then reported to the Portfolio Holder (PH) (senior councillor) who will decide how to proceed.
Where feedback can improve the scheme, we will make modifications so your proposals and so it reflects the needs of the local community. We will provide everyone who responded to the consultation a summary of results and explain the changes being made to proposals.
If the scheme is taken forward it will need a statutory consultation stage to introduce any restrictions that are part of proposals like parking bays, parking & speed restrictions and traffic calming. This is a further chance to make comments about specific proposals. Consideration of these is a legal requirement and will take place before a final decision by the Portfolio Holder on an actual scheme to be built.
What are the timescales for the implementation of the whole cycleway route?
If the proposals for Pinner are approved to proceed, they will be developed further then subject to statutory consultation. If the scheme receives further approval to proceed at this stage then the cycleway is planned to be constructed between the second half of 2025 and 2027.