The Lib Dem prospective candidate in the Muswell Hill by-election is calling on Haringey Council to end years of inaction on the speeding problem on Muswell Hill. Gail Engert says that in the last couple of months there have been three accidents at the bottom of the hill, with vehicles entering front gardens and putting pedestrians in danger.

The Lib Dems say that to date Haringey has been slow to act, and has only agreed to some speeding signs on the route. Gail Engert says that more measures are needed.The Lib Dems want to see speed cameras on the busy road or, at the very least, interactive speed signs. The Lib Dems had also requested that bollards are installed at the narrow section where Park Road joins Muswell Hill and where the three accidents happened, to protect pedestrians and residents living nearby. This has been agreed by the Council.

Local Lib Dem councillor Lynne Featherstone has recently written to the Council stressing the seriousness of the situation, and has also asked for a site meeting. Gail Engert says she will make action a priority.

Gail Engert comments:

“The dangerous situation on Muswell Hill has gone on long enough. Traffic speeds down the hill, and this causes a serious hazard, especially near the junction at the foot of the hill. Measures must be taken to improve safety, and I will be working with Lynne Featherstone to press the Council to take the problem more seriously.”