Traffic Congestion
Councils are addressing resident concerns about new traffic schemes impacting congestion and considering safety improvements at high-casualty junctions.
Newham Council received a petition in November 2026, signed by over 1,400 people, raising concerns about a proposed 24-hour bus lane on Romford Road. Residents stated that the scheme would add to existing traffic congestion and the "daily mayhem" they already experience. Separately, in Kingston upon Thames, the New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee recommended in November 2026 that the council fund a new zebra crossing at Fountain Roundabout.
This recommendation for the zebra crossing followed 24 collisions at the Fountain Roundabout between 2020 and 2024, which resulted in 25 casualties, including one fatality. The committee understood that Transport for London would not be funding the scheme. Traffic congestion is a condition where road traffic volume exceeds capacity, leading to slower speeds and longer journey times.
Key facts
- Over 1,400 people signed a petition presented to Newham Council in November 2026 regarding a proposed 24-hour bus lane on Romford Road. Source
- In November 2026, the New and Old Malden Neighbourhood Committee recommended a zebra crossing for New Malden’s Fountain Roundabout. Source
- New Malden’s Fountain Roundabout had 25 casualties, including one fatality, from 24 collisions between 2020 and 2024. Source
- The recommendation for the zebra crossing was made on the understanding that Transport for London would not fund the scheme. Source
- Residents expressed concerns about the combined effect of several traffic schemes on Romford Road. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 10 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.