Forum topic: Initial analysis of Cycle Enfield A105 consultation responses
Initial analysis of Cycle Enfield A105 consultation responses
PGC Webmaster
18 Nov 2015 16:04 #1822
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Enfield Council has published some initial analysis of the responses from members of the public to the A105 Cycle Enfield Scheme (see the box below).
The analysis is very broad-brush, but one interesting fact that stands out is that respondents' highest priorities were pedestrian safety and air quality. "Convenient car parking" was one of the lowest priorities.
A fuller report will be issued in due course, which will include responses to points raised by the public. Some changes will be made to the scheme as a result of the public responses, but there are no indications as yet what they might comprise.
An email sent to interested members of the public includes the following statement:
A105 (Palmers Green – Enfield Town) Consultation
This consultation closed on the 9th October and during the 12-weeks it was open we received extensive feedback on the scheme. Following a number of questions about the results, we decided to release an early results summary sheet.
We’re continuing to work on the full consultation report, which will consider and respond to the range of feedback that we received. We are listening to what you have said and in the full report we will explain the changes we are making to the designs as a result of the consultation. The final A105 scheme report will also include key information, such as economic and air quality assessments and additional feedback received outside of the formal consultation process.
Once this full report is complete, a final scheme will be determined.
The box below has text and graphics taken from the summary sheet.
A105 Summary of Consultation
Overall support
From 17th July to 9th October 2015 people were asked to share their feedback about the plans for the A105. One of the key questions we asked was whether they supported the overall plans for the A105 Cycle Enfield scheme. 1,646 people told us what they thought:
The majority of people who had their say lived directly on, or very near to, the proposed route (NB the full report will provide more details). Out of the total who responded, 1,386 had an Enfield postcode.
Key highlights
- Many welcomed improvements to make cycling safer along Green Lanes
- Many thought that the scheme would encourage more people to cycle
- Better air quality and improving the health and wellbeing of the community were seen as significant benefits
- Many wanted reassurances that the final designs will reflect the needs of local businesses, particularly in maintaining deliveries and provision for customer parking
- Concerns were raised about any possible congestion and traffic diverting down alternative routes
- The needs of everyone, especially the elderly, disabled and those with young children, have to be fully considered
- How did we tell people about the consultation?
We used a variety of means to tell people about the consultation process including:
- Sending over 14,000 letters to homes and businesses along the route, and a further 60,000 leaflets to homes in the surrounding area
- Hosting a 3-day exhibition at The Fox Pub in Palmers Green
- Displaying posters in the high street, on buses and in public buildings
- Secured 64 notices to lampposts along the entire route
- Advertising in local papers and community magazines
- Presenting draft designs at the Palmers Green Festival and Enfield Town Show
- Attending ward forums and visiting local venues, such as the Ruth Winston Centre
What people thought of the consultation
What would you like from the scheme?
We asked you to tell us what you thought was important when we were considering the scheme:
Who participated
What happens next?
We are listening and the feedback we have received will help to shape the design of the final scheme. These changes will be shared in the concluding report.
The report will include key information, such as economic and air quality assessments and comments received outside of the formal consultation process.
For full details of all the proposed routes and to have your say in any open consultations for the other schemes visit www.cycleenfield.co.uk.
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Initial analysis of Cycle Enfield A105 consultation responses
Karl Brown
30 Nov 2015 16:55 #1823
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In Enfield it identifies 3,237 schoolchildren and 18,982 workers affected by “filthy air” which scientists say risks shortening lives. For those of us in Enfield Southgate there is the potential for a mixed reaction to this for, “In outer London, the air was dirtier in some more deprived communities than affluent neighbourhoods.”
But more generally the report identifies, “The case for tackling air pollution in London is clear. London’s air is unhealthy to breathe. Children are particularly vulnerable to unsafe levels of air pollution.” and emphasises the “very clear moral case” for tackling air pollution.
On the brighter side the report highlights states “that if current and planned policies are implemented by the Mayor and Government then the average life expectancy in London could increase by six months”.
London Plan Policy 6.9 is central to much of this and so realistically includes this “moral case”. Let’s hope we now see some moral leadership in this space from all political parties:
"The Mayor will work with all relevant partners to bring about a significant increase in cycling in London, so that it accounts for at least 5 per cent of modal share by 2026. He will: fund the transformation of up to four outer London borough town centres into cycle friendly ‘mini- Hollands’.
The Mayor is committed to delivering a step-change in cycling provision that will support the growing numbers of cyclists in central London as well as encourage growth in cycling across all of London. The Mayor’s aim to increase the mode share for cycling to 5% across Greater London will require significant increases in particular areas and for particular trip purposes – e.g. Central, Inner and mini-Hollands.
It goes on to include:-
transformation of up to four outer London boroughs into ‘Mini- Hollands’, with substantial funding concentrated in relatively small areas to achieve the greatest possible impact and make them as cycle friendly as their Dutch counterparts
The quality and safety of London’s street environment should be improved to make the experience of cycling more pleasant and an increasingly viable alternative to the private car. By providing safe and attractive routes that are easy to navigate people may be encouraged to cycle more, which will have health benefits for them and also help tackle climate change."
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