Hammersmith Road cycleway gains council backing
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Cabinet has agreed to support the implementation of Transport for London's (TfL) Permanent Cycleway 9 (C9) scheme on Hammersmith Road.
The decision, made at a Cabinet meeting on Monday, October 12, 2026, signifies council backing for the scheme, which aims to improve walking, wheeling, and cycling infrastructure in the borough. The council will enter into a Section 8 Agreement with TfL to facilitate the scheme's delivery.
TfL will fund and deliver the project, representing an investment of approximately £20 million in Hammersmith and Fulham. The scheme is part of TfL's strategic cycling network, designed to create a continuous, segregated route linking Kensington Olympia, Hammersmith, Chiswick, and Brentford.
Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency and Travel, Councillor Nicole Trehy, highlighted the scheme's potential to deliver benefits in relation to sustainable transport, safety, accessibility, connectivity, and the public realm.
The Permanent Cycleway 9 scheme aims to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians. Specifically, it includes improvements to pedestrian crossings, footway environments, and accessibility arrangements along the route, intended to support safer and more convenient movement for pedestrians and wheelchair users. For cyclists, the scheme is designed to improve separation between cyclists and motor traffic and reduce potential conflict points along the corridor, with improvements to junction layouts and crossing facilities also contributing to a safer environment for all road users. The scheme also supports the Council's objective of encouraging modal shift towards walking, wheeling, and cycling as alternatives to private car use.
Provisions are being made to ensure accessibility for all users. TfL has engaged with accessibility groups, and the Council has engaged with its Disabled Residents Team (DRT) and Active Travel Working Group (ATWG). Concerns raised by disabled people and representative groups regarding bus stop bypasses, crossing arrangements, and cyclist-pedestrian interaction have been considered. TfL has advised that accessibility measures such as tactile paving, raised crossing points, zebra crossings at bus stop bypasses, and enhanced pedestrian facilities are incorporated. The Council will continue to work with TfL to monitor accessibility impacts and user experiences following implementation.
Discussions between TfL and the council are ongoing regarding maintenance responsibilities and funding contributions. Officers are continuing discussions with TfL regarding maintenance obligations, commuted sums, and any funding contributions to support the future management of the infrastructure. It is expected that the Council, as Highway Authority, will assume responsibility for the maintenance and management of the highway assets delivered through the scheme following handover from TfL. The Section 8 Agreement will seek to provide clarity regarding asset ownership, handover arrangements, maintenance responsibilities, and any associated funding provisions.
TfL has advised that the Permanent Cycleway 9 scheme remains subject to its internal governance and funding approval processes. Council support is required at this stage to enable the scheme to progress through those processes.
The agreement will establish the respective roles and responsibilities of both TfL and the council in relation to design development, construction delivery, governance, maintenance, risk management, and future operation of the infrastructure. The council will continue working closely with TfL to establish appropriate governance arrangements throughout implementation.
The scheme is expected to encourage a modal shift away from private car use for local journeys, contributing to the council's objectives in relation to the Climate and Ecological Emergency.
