Conservatives Council signposts the way to clear congestion
Ealing Council has shortened, suspended or reduced
operating hours across the borough’s bus lanes to ease congestion and get
traffic moving.
The council has been reviewing all 45 sections of bus
lane in the borough and is trialling a series of measures to benefit residents.
As part of the improvements the council is introducing
electronic bus lane signs on sections of the bus lane along Church Road, Mandeville
Road and Petts Hill, between the Target Roundabout and Petts Hill Roundabout.
The signs will rotate on a timer system to advise motorists when the lanes can
be used.
Ealing Council Leader, Councillor Jason Stacey, said:
“Residents have been telling us that congestion remains a concern so we have
taken this on board and introduced the bus lane review programme to keep
traffic flowing. We will be monitoring the impact over the coming months before
deciding whether to make the changes permanent.
“People often avoid bus lanes altogether for fear of being in them
at the wrong times so we have introduced ways to make things easier for
motorists and avoid unnecessary queueing.”
Other measures the council has taken to improve traffic
flow include:
- Suspending the
northbound bus lane on South Road, Southall
- Shortening three
stretches of bus lane on Ruislip Road and Uxbridge Road
- Improving lane
markings and signage.
The council has also reduced bus lane operating hours.
There are now far fewer variations to make it easier to understand the signs.
However, drivers are being reminded to read the signs before driving in a bus
lane.
You can share your views on
the bus lane review by emailing transportplanningservice@ealing.gov.uk
