Forum topic: Cycle Enfield: Consultations on four minor proposals

BURY STREET WEST JUNCTION WITH CHURCH STREET – JUNCTION IMPROVEMENTS
The measures being introduced at this junction include, reducing the width of the junction, building out the existing footway, a raised entry treatment and the continuation of the cycle track from the A105 major scheme. An informal pedestrian crossing with a central traffic island is also being introduced. The junction crossing distance will be reduced below 9m compared to the existing 30m. This will bring significant improvements for pedestrians.

CYCLE TRACK
A 2.5m wide two-way cycle track will continue on from the A105 major scheme at Church Street and take cyclists to and from Blakesware Gardens via a small area of shared footway at the corner of the junction.

PUBLIC REALM IMPROVEMENTS
As part of this scheme we intend to plant two new trees on the section of Church Street footway between Greggs and Lords DIY. We also intend to site a new bench in this area as well as some cycle parking stands.

SALMONS BROOK
The cycle route will then continue along Salmons Brook then across the A10 using a new toucan crossing, through Churchfield Recreation Ground and on to Edmonton Green.

RAIN GARDENS
Rain gardens are a type of Sustainable Drainage feature (or SuDS), which mimics natural drainage. They can provide additional benefits to conventional pipes and gullies such as: Biodiversity– plants can sustain a variety of wildlife such as butterflies and bees. Water quality– rainwater from the road currently drains into gullies and straight into Salmons Brook, rain gardens filter out pollutants from the road before rainwater enters the stream. Flood risk– the rain gardens help alleviate pressure on the existing piped system by allowing rain water to naturally soak into the ground. Air quality– plants are known to reduce the amount of pollution in the air. Aesthetic– plants can add more colour to the street.

Bike hangars

Bike hangars are designed to store cycles securely.  Users pay an annual fee to rent a space.  The hangars are bolted to the road and the roof open up towards the pavement.

The proposed locations are Tottenhall Road, Russell Road and Hazelwood Lane - all in the N13 postal district - and are a response to requests from residents.