Traffic and Parking
The Association often becomes involved with traffic and parking problems, either at the request of members or from direct discussion with Council officers. Ruislip is a very congested traffic area and there are severe limits on what improvements can be made. The number of dwellings in the wider area is increasing rapidly, which can only exacerbate the problem.
The Council have completed work on a Local Safety Scheme at the roundabout at the junction of Eastcote Road, Kings College Road and Windmill Hill, Ruislip.
The work, as shown on the attached drawing , included the following measures:-
• A new raised central dome with an outer ring of red surfacing to help improve
visibility of the roundabout
• New signs with yellow backing on all approaches to help improve visibility of the
roundabout
• Wider refuge islands to provide deflection and help moderate vehicle speeds
• Proposed footway resurfacing and tactile paving to improve pedestrian safety
Since completion we have received a number of comments, mostly adverse, which we will discuss with the Council.
The work, as shown on the attached drawing , included the following measures:-
• A new raised central dome with an outer ring of red surfacing to help improve
visibility of the roundabout
• New signs with yellow backing on all approaches to help improve visibility of the
roundabout
• Wider refuge islands to provide deflection and help moderate vehicle speeds
• Proposed footway resurfacing and tactile paving to improve pedestrian safety
Since completion we have received a number of comments, mostly adverse, which we will discuss with the Council.
First published on 10 November 2011. Last updated on 23 October 2012
The council has secured funding for improvements to a number of town centres, similar to the work done in Ruislip a few years ago. £400,000 has been earmarked for Ruislip Manor and proposals are being considered by the Council, Chamber of Commerce and the RRA. It is expected that this will include some road widening. See "Retail Areas - Ruislip Manor" for an update on this.
First published on 09 March 2011. Last updated on 11 November 2011
A consultation on traffic speeds has been completed in Park Avenue and Kings College Road. From 434 letters delivered to local residents, 255 replies were received, of which 48% were in favour of Option 1 and 69% were in support of some form of traffic calming. After discussion with Ward Councillors, the council have introduced measures which include four traffic speed tables, two in Park Avenue and two in Kings College Road and a new island by the pavilion.
First published on 09 March 2011. Last updated on 20 July 2011
The Pegasus crossing at the top of Ducks Hill will help both horses and pedestrians to cross a busy main road with poor visibility. Work started on the crossing in February and was completed early in November. Please let us have your comments.
First published on 09 March 2011. Last updated on 08 November 2011
The pedestrian crossing in Eastcote Road, at the junction of St. Martins Approach, has not been safe for some time, with vehicles continuing across with pedestrians in the middle of the road. In an effort to improve safety, the Zebrite system has been installed. The bright halo effect should have made the crossing more conspicuous, but there have still been a number of near misses. The Council is investigating.
First published on 09 March 2011. Last updated on 08 November 2011
