More than 1,400 people have signed a petition warning that a proposed 24-hour bus lane on Romford Road will add to the “daily mayhem” they already face.
The petition, which gathered more than 1,200 signatures online and nearly 200 on paper, was presented to Newham Council. It raises significant concerns about the impact of the proposed round-the-clock bus lane with residents describing the chaos they already live with because of traffic congestion, cycle lanes and road narrowing.
Councillor Olly Roman, who presented the petition, said residents are not opposed to lanes themselves. Their concern is the combined effect of several traffic schemes and whether Romford Road still works for the people who live there. He said the current situation is causing “daily mayhem” for those living and working in the area.
In response, Councillor Masters, Cabinet Lead for Adults, Health and the Environment, acknowledged the importance of monitoring traffic schemes. She confirmed that a monitoring report detailing the impact of the scheme has been made available to the public. The petition will be referred to the relevant corporate director for attention and response. Acknowledgements are to be sent to the councillor who presented the petition within 10 working days.
The proposal for the 24-hour bus lane remains under consideration by the council.