Barnet (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Mays Lane residents are invited to share feedback on plans to include their road in a Chipping Barnet controlled parking zone (CPZ) amid traffic concerns.
On whether Mays Lane should be included in a Chipping Barnet controlled parking zone (CPZ), locals have been urged to express their opinions.
Mays Lane should be included in the Chipping Barnet (D) CPZ, which is open Monday through Friday from 2 to 3 p.m., according to the Barnet Council.
The inclusion of Mays Lane, a “busy bus route,” will “reduce non-residential parking, enhance road safety, and ease congestion,” according to the council.
The council conducted stress surveys and parking engagement in the region in 2023.
The council regarded the 24 residents that replied to the engagement as having a “low response rate” out of the 143 houses in Mays Lane that were consulted.
Four residents supported the proposal, four were unsure, and only sixteen residents said they would not be in favor of Mays Lane being included in the CPZ.
The council stated that the implementation of a CPZ had “less of an impact” on the “high volume of residents” on Mays Lane who had access to off-street parking, such as driveways.
Additionally, the council stated that the single yellow lines along Mays Lane needed to be “reviewed” and that it was thinking of adding double yellow lines to intersections and bends to “enhance road safety.”
Residents can submit written, phone, or email comments during the consultation, which ends on Thursday, August 14.
What are the key highlights of the consultation?
Controlled parking zones limit parking to permit holders during designated hours, aiming to discourage commuter and non-resident parking, which can overwhelm local spaces.
Residents are often surveyed or invited to submit feedback on whether they support or oppose CPZ extension to their street. The council may provide information on current parking pressures, proposed permit costs, hours of operation, and exemption rules.
Residents can express concerns or support relating to parking availability, visitor access, mobility for elderly or disabled residents, loading/unloading needs, and impacts on local businesses or schools.
After collecting resident views, the council usually reviews feedback, may adjust proposals, and decides whether to implement the CPZ extension. Further consultations or information sessions may follow before final decisions