Cycle lanes that sparked some objections during a trial could become a permanent feature.
Proposals have been put forward to keep the segregated cycle lanes introduced last year in Haverstock Hill and Rosslyn Hill, Belsize Park, for the long-term.
Initially the changes were implemented between the junction with Prince of Wales Road and Pond Street as an 18-month trial, but Camden Council says it now wants to keep many of the changes.
Businesses have previously voiced their concerns at the trial; Omar Nsour at Belsize Hair Salon slammed the lanes' “annoying” impact on parking.
The council has proposed to keep changes including the mandatory cycle lanes, the removal of traffic islands at crossings, pedestrian countdowns at crossings near Glenloch Road and Ornan Road and wider stop lines for cyclists at the junctions with England’s Lane and Pond Street.
It is also proposed that two paid-for parking bays are removed, with pavement removal at the junction with Belsize Grove, and two Haverstock Hill bus stops to be converted to allow a cycle path near the bus lane.
Along with the trial changes being kept permanent, Camden also proposes new changes such as green spaces along the route, new benches, raising the road level and widening the pavement outside Village Prep School.
A series of other improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and vehicles have also been listed by the council.
The public is being encouraged to share their thoughts on the new plans in a consultation launched until May 23.
The councils said: “The final decision on whether to go ahead with the proposals contained in this consultation will be made based on evidence including engagement and consultation responses, relevant policies, officer observations, and other data/information including monitoring information collected over the course of the trial.”
To see more details about the plans and to voice your opinion in the consultation, visit: https://consultations.wearecamden.org/supporting-communities/haverstock-hill-permanent/
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