TRAFFIC & TRANSPORT
The benefits of extending the 271 route
1 . It would double the existing bus service on North Hill providing a far more convenient and extended service to St. Michael’s and Highgate Primary Schools, to the Highgate Group Practice Doctors’ Surgery, to the Highgate Private Hospital, and to Highgate School. It would greatly enhance the bus service to and from the Whittington Hospital and beyond.
2 . In addition, the route extension would have the 271 serving the same southbound bus stop as the 210 and 143 in Highgate High Street, eliminating the dangerous running across the road trying to catch the next southbound bus.
3 . The removal of the Bus Stand and buses turning in Highgate High Street would both improve the traffic flow, and allow for a re-design of the entrance to Pond Square to improve the amenity for pedestrians and vehicles alike.
4. The extended route would also connect with the northern end of the 214 bus to Kentish Town and with the end of the 234 to East Finchley and Fortis Green. The Society believes that this short extension of the 271 would have wide benefits which would also include TfL. The purpose of our petition is to help persuade TfL, Camden, and Haringey that this proposal should be adopted.
Other key issues under consideration by the Committee include
Controlled Parking Zones (CPZ's)
The CPZ's installed within Highgate by the boroughs of Haringey and Camden came into effect during April 2004l. In both areas these operate on weekdays only, 10.00 to 12.00. During these hours parking within the zone for those with permits must be at the appropriate designated parking places or at ‘pay and display' areas. Reviews of the impact of these CPZs are due after six months of operation – this will be in September 2004. Due to the large number of requests that have been received, Haringey is consulting in other areas currently outside its existing zone.
Islington is currently in consultation with the residents of the area bounded by Hornsey Lane, Hornsey Rise, Archway road and St. John's Way about the implementation of a CPZ.
Muswell Hill to Swiss Cottage Bus Service (603)
This trial service running two buses each morning and afternoon in both directions during school days will be reviewed in late summer 2004. Transport for London has agreed that it will continue to run if the review is delayed for any reason. If it is proved that the service has been successful it is expected that the service will be extended to run throughout the day.