Transport for London has set out the next steps for its walking and cycling improvements in West London which include a new 7km cycle route and new pedestrian crossings.
These improvements plans connect neighbourhoods between Kensington Olympia and Brentford Town Centre. They will transform safety for people walking and cycling, enabling thousands more people to make every day journeys on foot and by bike.
The plans were outlined in a public consultation and were supported by a majority of people. And feedback from the consultation has been used to make further changes to the design at the Duke Road and Duke’s Avenue junctions with Chiswick High Road. This includes reducing the cycle track width from 3m to 2.5m outside Our Lady of Grace and St Edward’s church to provide space for two traffic lanes as well as introducing weight restrictions on the exit movement from Duke’s Avenue to Chiswick High Road.
Construction work is proposed to begin later in 2019. TfL is also working with Hammersmith and Fulham Council on their proposals for a new cycle route along part of the A4.
“Getting more people walking and cycling as part of their everyday routine has huge benefits for our health and wellbeing, and we know there is a high demand for more cycling in this part of west London,” said London’s walking and cycling commissioner Will Norman.
TfL director of investment delivery planning David Hughes added: “Our plans will create safer and healthier streets, as well as improving the environment and making it more attractive for residents and visitors.”
