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

The City will provide an overview of the study's purpose, the existing conditions, a technical analysis, and community feedback we've heard to date. We will also discuss potential solutions.

Date: January 26, 2026

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Vitali Student Lounge in Wemple at King's University College. 266 Epworth Ave.
The Vitali Student Lounge is located in the Wemple Building (with the flag poles). There is free parking in P1. Coming from the street side, walk up the stairs, and Vitali is located on the right as you enter the lobby. If you require an elevator, you can access one from the back of the building in P1. Park at the very back of the building, near the two large doors. From there, the elevator is right at the entrance, and you will need to go to the second floor. You will be taken to the lobby, where Vitali Lounge is on the right.

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.