Finchley and Golders Green MP Rudi Vis hopes residents and authorities can work together to find a solution to problems at Henlys Corner.

Last year, after another wave of fatalities at Henlys Corner, residents launched a petition urging Transport for London (TfL) to construct an overhead pedestrian bridge to connect the north and south areas of the North Circular Road.

I have always voiced my worries about safety at this very dangerous junction and, after meetings with London's deputy mayor Nicky Gavron, TfL has now come up with a safety scheme for pedestrians and drivers.

One option is to provide an automatic signal- controlled crossing which meets the mayor's policy to make London a pedestrian-friendly city. Providing street level crossings wherever possible makes spaces more accessible and safer for walkers and cyclists.

London surveys show that, in general, people will not use footbridges and prefer to cross at road level if they have the opportunity.

The "green man" will show when the vehicles are stopped, making the best use of the time available at the junction. It does not introduce additional braking or accelerating time for vehicles as they would normally be at a standstill to allow the opposing traffic to move.

The proposals are based on results from site surveys of pedestrians and cyclists, which were undertaken by TfL in 2007. Residents attending the local synagogue were also consulted and the results, according to TfL, showed the majority opted for signal-controlled crossings instead of a footbridge.

Any option to resolve the safety issues at Henlys Corner will need to go out to statutory consultation - a process that takes time.

While TfL is now in discussions with Barnet Council to finalise the proposals, everyone needs to work together to get a solution delivered as soon as possible. Although funding comes from TfL, final consent for the project lies with Barnet Council. Providing consent is given, the scheme should be implemented towards the end of 2009/10.

We all know the issues are complex. However, I know TfL has looked carefully at the options. It's now imperative the council works constructively with TfL to deliver the best solution.