TfL seem to have stalled on the decision to introduce a new northbound bus stop for High Barnet station on Barnet Hill, closer to the lower station access path. This is despite forming part of the 384 consultation and the stated decision to go ahead with everything in the consultation. Why is the only aspect of the consultation that would improve passenger journeys in Barnet now being sidelined?

The original consultation for the changes to route 384 included a proposal to move the northbound bus stop for High Barnet station further south on Barnet Hill, locating it closer to the southern access ramp to the station that has a less steep gradient. The stop is served by routes 34, 84, 107, 234, 263, 307, 326, 384, 389, 606, 634 and N20. Consultation feedback raised concerns about the relocation, citing longer walks uphill to access Queen Elizabeth Girls’ school and the southern end of the High Street, which further investigation showed would have a detrimental impact.

Therefore, the option for relocating the stop is no longer considered viable and Transport for London (TfL) is assessing the feasibility of installing an additional stop close to the southern access ramp. TfL will weigh the benefits of the additional stop against increased journey times for through passengers from having three stops within 380 metres of each another. TfL will keep you updated on this.