Over 1,000 back Terrace petition to reduce HGV traffic
More than 1,000 residents and businesses have backed a campaign to reduce heavy goods vehicle (HGV) traffic along Barnes High Street and The Terrace.
Led by the Travel Barnes Ponder team, the petition calls for the weight limit on these roads to be reduced from 18 tonnes to 7½ tonnes - bringing Barnes in line with neighbouring areas such as Richmond, Kew and Teddington.
The campaign has gained strong local support, with signatures not only from across the borough but also from neighbouring communities including Putney, Hammersmith and Chiswick.
On 16 March, Travel Barnes Chair Paul Hodson, supported by a delegation of members, formally presented the petition to the council’s Transport and Air Quality Committee.
The response from councillors was encouraging. The committee chair thanked the group for bringing the petition forward and confirmed that the council is now considering options to reduce the number of HGVs using the High Street and The Terrace. This includes exploring both revised weight limits and how any new restrictions could be effectively enforced.
The council has indicated that it hopes to consult with the community on potential options following the upcoming elections in May.
Interested in joining the Travel Barnes Ponder team? Email travel@barnes-ca.org to learn more.