Emergency services
The ambulance service told the Council not to put in hard barriers at junctions. Why did you ignore them?
In general emergency services colleagues prefer restrictions that apply to general traffic but not to vehicles running under blue light operations. Such approaches rely on camera enforcement arrangements, rather than through the use of ‘hard’ barriers. As a consequence, the council has sought to apply a blend of schemes.
Whilst the council does not need the approval of Emergency Services prior to implementing changes, we have committed to work with them to address any concerns they may have as far as practicable.
The council is also working with TfL and a pan-London forum of Emergency Services representatives to understand general concerns with temporary road space changes and opportunities to mitigate these.
We will reconsult with the Emergency Services as part of the Final Reviews before any decision is taken to make a scheme permanent.
What consideration has there been for emergency services and public transport during these road changes in Chiswick? Please give relevant data from your research.
The council consults with both emergency services colleagues and bus operators prior to making any changes to the network, and will reconsult as part of the Final Reviews before any decision is taken to make a scheme permanent.
