Steps to alleviate dangerous overcrowding at a Crouch End bus stop will be investigated after action was taken by local Liberal Democrats. Pedestrians walking past the bus stop on Crouch End Hill have to step out into the busy road due to the high number of people waiting for bus services. Concerned by reports from residents, local councillor Lyn Weber contacted Haringey Council and Transport for London to request action to improve safety.

Haringey Council has now confirmed they are looking into plans to move the bus stop backwards to give pedestrians more space.

Cllr Lyn Weber (Crouch End) commented:

“This bus stop is very congested at rush hour. It is a danger for pedestrians as they have to step out into the busy road to get past people waiting.

“It is fabulous that more and more people are taking to the bus services but it does mean that Haringey Council and London Buses need to be more vigilant to ensure that pedestrians are not put at risk and space is created for all users of the pavement.

“I am glad Haringey Council is finally listening to local residents and tackling this hazard speedily.”

Lynne Featherstone MP added:

“What is needed is a bit of common sense and joined up, responsive thinking.More bus users mean bigger queues and less space on the pavements – pedestrians should not be put at risk by a narrow bit of pavement.”

The bus stop is on Crouch End Hill, opposite the junction to Hornsey Lane and near Hannay Lane.