Liberal Democrat campaigners have launched a new campaign for a safe crossing on the busy A5 near Staples Corner. Currently Dollis Hill residents have no safe place to cross the dangerous trunk route between the Staples Corner footbridges and the traffic lights at Dollis Hill Lane, despite a record of accidents along that stretch of road.
"I often see residents dodging traffic as they try to reach the bus stop on the other side of the road," said local Dollis Hill councillor Alison Hopkins, whose brainchild the campaign is.
Councillor Hopkins has already discussed the project with council officers and is now hoping to secure the formal support of Brent Council, Barnet Council and Transport for London, which is responsible for the A5.
Alison was joined for the launch of the campaign by Caroline Pidgeon AM, Chair of the London Assembly's influential Transport Committee and local Brent Central MP, Sarah Teather.
Caroline Pidgeon AM said:
"I know how hard Alison, Sarah and the rest of the local Lib Dem team work for Brent residents. I was concerned to see for myself the difficulty in crossing such a busy road and will raise the need for a safe crossing on the A5 with TfL bosses."
Sarah Teather MP said:
"Anyone who walks or drives along the A5 knows how fast traffic travels when coming off the flyover. A crossing here will encourage vehicles to slow down and help residents get to their destinations safely without dodging fast traffic."
For copies of Alison Hopkins's petition call her on 07917 717797 or sign the petition online here.