There are 3 references to Wightman Road in the draft Local Implementation Plan (LIP):
- the junction with Turnpike Lane
- the Railway Bridge
- the possibility of a new bus route] and one reference to investment [bridge maintenance].
The first two consolidate the perception that it is Council policy, in contravention of two of the
Mayor's Transport Strategy Goals, to see and use Wightman Road as no more than a traffic pressure valve for Green Lanes, not as a significant residential component of the Harringay Ladder Neighbourhood.
This view is reinforced by the absence of representation from Wightman Road residents on bodies such as the
Green Lanes Strategy Group. There is no specific mention of measures to address residents' concerns in respect of environment or safety.
Notwithstanding these inadequacies, the LIP2 process provides an opportunity for a significant improvement in quality of life for Wightman Road residents through:
- Recognition and acknowledgement of impact of current and future council policy on Wightman Road and of issues which concern residents
- A stated shift in vision to recognise Wightman Road as a significant residential component of the Harringay Ladder/Green Lanes Neighbourhood.
- Planned proactive enforcement of current provisions in respect of vehicle speed and weight across the Harringay Ladder neighbourhood to improve safety and ensure success of 20mph zone
- Enhanced dialogue between residents, traders, Safer Neighbourhoods Team (Police), councillors and officers specifically addressing status and development of Wightman Road in the context of its neighbourhood
I attach some of the LIP2 documents and a discussion document addressing residents' concerns and the LIP2.
Tags for Forum Posts: LIP2, Road, Wightman, consultation, noise, pollution, transport, vibration
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