The City is conducting a traffic management study in Central North London to respond to community concerns about traffic safety, speeding, and cut-through traffic.
The goal is to make local streets safer and more comfortable for everyone, especially families, pedestrians, and cyclists, by identifying problem areas and developing practical, long-term solutions.
Engagement Opportunity
On January 26, 2026, the City provided an overview of the study's purpose, the existing conditions, a technical analysis, and community feedback we've heard to date. Please take a look at the boards below that were on display. They are in PDF format and can be viewed by clicking on the file below. You can provide feedback in the form below.
Please answer the following questions in the comment box below:
- Which roadways or intersections within the study area are of concern? Why?
- What areas of concern should be prioritized (i.e. cut-through traffic, speeding, stop sign compliance, cyclist and pedestrian safety, etc.)?
- What types of traffic calming measures would you most like to see? Where?
We appreciate your feedback! This form will be open until February 28, 2026.
Why the study is happening
During a town hall meeting on July 23 organized by Councillor Trosow, residents shared concerns about speeding drivers, high traffic volumes, and unsafe conditions for people walking or cycling.
Following that meeting, and after receiving additional feedback from the community, the City has initiated a formal study to take a holistic look at the area and create a plan to improve safety for all road users.
To help with this work, the City has hired a qualified traffic consulting firm, CIMA, to collect and analyze data, assess existing conditions, and recommend effective traffic calming measures, in consultation with the community and other interested parties and public in the area.
Study area
The study area is bounded by Richmond Street (west), Oxford Street (south), the Thames River (north), and Adelaide Street (east). The project and its limits were established to address inter-related traffic calming investigations that were active through the first half of 2025 and to coordinate recommendations on adjacent local streets.
What the study will accomplish
The study will take a data-driven and community-informed approach to improving traffic safety in Central North London. It will:
- Assess current traffic patterns, including speeding, cut-through traffic, and other safety concerns.
- Identify key areas of concern, particularly around schools, parks, and pedestrian routes.
- Explore and evaluate traffic calming options such as speed cushions/humps, curb extensions, or signage improvements, etc.
- Develop a neighbourhood-wide traffic calming plan with recommendations that balance safety, accessibility, and mobility for all road users.
- Engage with residents to ensure solutions reflect community safety.
Next steps
The City will continue to update residents as the study moves forward and provide opportunities for public input before any recommendations are finalized. Please subscribe for email updates on this webpage and we will share updates about community meetings and new feedback opportunities as the study progresses.
