Fresh plans to deliver improvements for pedestrians and cyclists near Tottenham Hale Station have been proposed.
It comes after previous plans for a footbridge to connect the station with Hale Village were approved in 2014 but subsequently ditched in 2019.
In 2023, alternative plans for the removal of a barrier between pedestrians and cyclists along Ferry Lane was proposed but then rejected in 2024 by councillors who considered it “very dangerous” and not a “suitable replacement” for the footbridge.
However, a new planning application from Transport for London (TfL) now includes a direct pedestrian crossing to the station on Ferry Lane, more space for pedestrians and cyclists “reducing competition for space”, as well as a 20mph speed limit.
The railway station and adjacent bus station have historically created “pedestrian/cycle conflict” and proposals to widen an island have also been put forward. However, cyclists have asked for pedestrians and cyclists to have a separate crossing route.
Commenting on the crossing, Michael Poteliakhoff, a spokesperson for Haringey Cycling Campaign, said: “The mingling of cycles making two 90-degree turns with pedestrians on a main cycle route will continue to be a problem, encouraging unpredictable behaviour, such as staying on the wrong side of the road or cutting across the light.”
Michael also highlighted a need for signage to indicate all the new cycle routes.
However, TfL say the new application addresses “road safety” and “user conflict, particularly in relation to pedestrian safety and comfort”.
A decision is due to be taken on the application at the end of May.
More information on the scheme can be found via Haringey Council’s , using reference number HGY/2025/0818.