Records of timings of Kingsbury traffic lights under TFL control
Request ID: FOI-1043-2324 Date published: 24 July 2023
You asked
For how long has TFL known that the traffic lights located at the roundabout at Kingsbury and the start of Fryent Way (nearest address: 3 Fryent Way, Kingsbury Circle, London NW9 9ER) not been included on https://streetcare.tfl.gov.uk meaning customers cannot report issues with those traffic lights using that website tool?
For the traffic lights located at the roundabout at Kingsbury and the start of Fryent Way (nearest address: 3 Fryent Way, Kingsbury Circle, London NW9 9ER), what is the maximum amount of time that they will remain green for vehicle traffic if the button is constantly/frequently pressed (every 30 seconds) by a pedestrian to request a crossing?
For the traffic lights located at the roundabout at Kingsbury and the start of Fryent Way (nearest address: 3 Fryent Way, Kingsbury Circle, London NW9 9ER), can you provide details of all timings and adjustments since the installation of the lights, including maximum pedestrian waiting time and vehicle traffic red and green light timings?
For the traffic lights located at the roundabout at Kingsbury and the start of Fryent Way (nearest address: 3 Fryent Way, Kingsbury Circle, London NW9 9ER), can you provide any reports and documents explaining the rationale for the installation and operation of the traffic lights?
We answered
TfL Ref: FOI-1043-2324
Thank you for your request received by Transport for London (TfL) on 3rd July 2023 asking for information about the traffic lights located at the roundabout at Kingsbury and the start of Fryent Way.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy.
I can confirm that we hold some of the information you require. Your questions are answered in turn below:
Question 1: For how long has TFL known that the traffic lights located at the roundabout at Kingsbury and the start of Fryent Way (nearest address: 3 Fryent Way, Kingsbury Circle, London NW9 9ER) not been included on https://streetcare.tfl.gov.uk meaning customers cannot report issues with those traffic lights using that website tool?
Answer: TfL was not aware that these lights were not on the Streetcare system until the receipt of your request. The Streetcare platform is due to be updated after August of this year, when all assets will be refreshed. If at any time the Streetcare system does not meet a customer’s needs, note that all TfL service issues can be reported through the TfL Customer Services Centre on 0343 222 1234 or by visiting: https://tfl.gov.uk/help-and-contact/
Question 2: For the traffic lights located at the roundabout at Kingsbury and the start of Fryent Way (nearest address: 3 Fryent Way, Kingsbury Circle, London NW9 9ER), what is the maximum amount of time that they will remain green for vehicle traffic if the button is constantly/frequently pressed (every 30 seconds) by a pedestrian to request a crossing?
Answer: The crossing situated on Fryent Way with Kingsbury Roundabout will run a maximum vehicle green of 20 seconds if the pedestrian button is constantly pushed.
Question 3: For the traffic lights located at the roundabout at Kingsbury and the start of Fryent Way (nearest address: 3 Fryent Way, Kingsbury Circle, London NW9 9ER), can you provide details of all timings and adjustments since the installation of the lights, including maximum pedestrian waiting time and vehicle traffic red and green light timings?
Answer: The crossing was newly installed in 2021 and no subsequent timing changes have been made. When there is constant pedestrian demand for the crossing, the maximum time the signals will remain on green for traffic is 20 seconds. This is followed by a safety clearance time of 5 seconds, followed by a 6 second invitation to cross to allow pedestrians to establish themselves on the crossing. There is then a 13 second safety clearance period for pedestrians to get across the carriageway before it reverts back to green for traffic. The wait time for pedestrians can vary depending on when they push the button. Assuming there is a constant demand, the maximum waiting time for pedestrians would be 38 seconds.
Question 4: For the traffic lights located at the roundabout at Kingsbury and the start of Fryent Way (nearest address: 3 Fryent Way, Kingsbury Circle, London NW9 9ER), can you provide any reports and documents explaining the rationale for the installation and operation of the traffic lights?
Answer: TfL does not hold the requested information. The London Borough of Brent is the traffic and highway authority at this location, and it made the decision for installing this crossing. TfL received a request to convert the previous zebra crossing to a signal crossing from Brent in late 2019 and completed these works in July 2021. Should you wish to put the request directly to the London Borough of Brent you can do so at: [email protected]
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David Wells FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
