This consultation has now ended.
The consultation
Ealing Council are committed to improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians along the A4020 Uxbridge Road through the borough. Improvements have already been delivered at Ealing Common and in Acton. The council now proposes to introduce measures on the largely dual-carriageway section between Hanwell and Southall, passing Ealing hospital.
The aim is to separate cyclists from all other traffic, including buses and pedestrians, by introducing segregated cycle lanes protected by ‘wands’ – flexible posts fixed to the road. Cycling will feel safer with this protection. Existing bus stops will remain but will be repositioned (floated) in the carriageway, allowing cyclists to pass stopped buses easily, and without having to share space with general motor traffic or with pedestrians. Full details are included in the consultation document.
In general, there will be one fewer lane for general motor traffic than there is now. This is not expected to cause significant delays, as the limiting factor on road capacity is Southall and Hanwell town centres, with traffic relatively free-flowing in between. However, with 80% of all trips along the corridor carried out by bus, it is important that these journey times are protected. This impact will be monitored, and changes will be made if bus journey times get significantly longer.
The proposals have been developed in consultation with TfL and will be implemented on a trial basis. Monitoring of the scheme will be carried out jointly by Ealing and TfL and depending on the outcomes of the monitoring a decision will then be made on making the scheme permanent or removing it.
The proposed measures are in line with the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy and the Healthy Streets guidelines, which aim to encourage walking, cycling and public transport use, and make London greener, healthier and more pleasant. The proposals also help to deliver the Mayor’s Walking and Cycling Action Plans. These complementary plans set out how all London boroughs will work to increase the number of people walking and cycling, helping to address poor air quality and congestion, while improving infrastructure to make active modes of travel even easier, safer and more accessible for everyone.
Your views
The council would like to know your views on the proposed measures. Please read the full consultation document carefully, as it details the proposals in full, before completing a short survey to have your say.
This consultation will close on 1 August 2021.
What happens next?
All responses to this consultation will be considered carefully, after which a decision will be made on whether or not to proceed with the proposals, or if any changes are to be made in response to the comments received. If the proposals are implemented, construction should be complete by late Autumn 2021.
Further information
If you need more information about this consultation, or do not have access to the internet and would like to ask for a paper questionnaire, please contact us in Highway Services:
Uxbridge Road | Walking & cycling improvements
Email: highwayservices@ealing.gov.uk
Post: Highway Services, Perceval House, 14-16 Uxbridge Road, Ealing W5 2HL
Telephone: 020 8825 5000