Hanworth Road Zebra Crossing and Street Enhancements

Overview

Richmond Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to relocate a zebra crossing and enhance the streetscape on Hanworth Road in Hampton. 

Proposed relocation of zebra crossing on Hanworth Road

Following a request from Hampton School, we are proposing to relocate the zebra crossing and raised table from outside 137 Hanworth Road to outside 129 Hanworth Road. Due to the position of nearby bus stops in relation to the school, students often cross the road away from the existing crossing, which poses a safety risk. Recent pedestrian surveys support this observation from the school.

Proposal to introduce planters and cycle parking

The Council has also received numerous complaints about vehicles being illegally parked on the wide footway near 129–131 Hanworth Road, which has led to damage to the paving slabs.

To prevent this type of parking from occurring, we are proposing to install a series of low-level brick planters and cycle parking within the footway. These proposed changes would be implemented from outside 137 Hanworth Road to the junction with Nightingale Road. In addition to preventing illegal parking, the introduction of cycle parking would be beneficial during school events, as well as contributing to a more attractive streetscape.

Please note that the proposals within the package complement each other and will only be introduced as a single package.

Funding for the proposed relocation of the zebra crossing and introduction of planters and cycle parking has been secured from a combination of Transport for London funding and Richmond Council's capital funding for highway improvements.

The outlined proposals can be seen on the drawing here. Should the proposals progress, the design may be subject to further refinement.

Have your say

If you are unable to complete the survey online and you would like a hard copy of the questionnaire, please call (020) 8891 7822 leaving your name and address including the postcode and quoting ‘HANWORTH ROAD AND PLANTERS’ and one will be posted out to you.

What happens next

All comments received will be discussed with your ward councillors prior to a decision being made and local residents will be notified of the outcome of this consultation in due course.