Ealing is a well-connected borough, with great road and rail connections to London, Heathrow and beyond. But the way we travel - especially short car journeys - is causing congestion, air pollution, noise and carbon emissions. This affects the health and wellbeing of people who live, work and study in our borough.
If we want to keep Ealing green, healthy and safe for everyone, we need to work together to change the way we travel around the borough.
Why choosing active and sustainable transport matters
Active and sustainable modes of transport are convenient, improve our health, save us money and have a positive impact on the environment.
The more people who choose to walk, wheel, cycle, and use public transport, the safer Ealing's roads will be, with cleaner air, and easier to navigate for those who rely on motor vehicles for mobility or caring needs.
Active and sustainable modes of transport include walking, cycling, scooting, wheeling and running. Sustainable modes of transport include public transport and electric vehicles (cars, bikes and scooters).
What Ealing Council is doing to help
As well as working on a new transport strategy for the borough, we are investing in a programme that will repurpose and improve public spaces in your neighbourhoods to make it easier, safer and more enjoyable to choose active and sustainable modes of transport when possible.
1. Easier and safer cycling
- adding more cycle tracks and lanes across the borough:
- installing more cycle hangers on residential streets
- installing more safe cycle parking options near schools, business and high streets
- providing cycling training and bike maintenance for residents
2. Greener, safer and more pleasant streets:
- working with residents to make neighbourhoods greener and more enjoyable
- improving the wellbeing of the people of Southall with Get Southall Moving
- addressing road safety and pollution issues with Visions for Northolt
- making West Ealing more attractive and accessible
3. Safe, active and sustainable travel to school:
- limiting traffic near schools during school hours
- supporting schools to run activities to promote active and sustainable travel
4. Improving roads, street lighting and drainage