At a recent full council meeting, deputy leader Clyde Loakes revealed transport improvements plans for this financial year
At least three areas of the borough can expect to see more “traffic reduction” measures soon, Waltham Forest Council recently revealed.
At a full council meeting last week, deputy leader Clyde Loakes was asked how the council plans to spend £3.4million in funding from Transport for London.
Noting that this was “one of the largest” chunks of funding given to a London borough by the transport body this financial year, Cllr Loakes provided a list of projects it would be used to fund.
While many of the projects focus on improving the borough’s bus, cycling and pedestrian routes, the council previously announced it plans to introduce new “low traffic neighbourhoods” in the coming years.
Cllr Loakes said: “Waltham Forest has been allocated one of the largest borough settlements[…] I’m in no doubt this is partly a reflection on our strong reputation and ability to deliver schemes.
“Our approach includes delivering low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) and, with nearly 50% of residential properties sitting in LTNs in Waltham Forest, we have the 3rd highest coverage in London.”
Funding for traffic restrictions in this financial year will be allocated to South Leytonstone, the Lloyd Park and Higham Hill area and the Essex Road area in E10.
Around Essex Road, the money will fund an “investigation into a potential area-based traffic reduction scheme” in the area near the Whipps Cross Hospital site. The possible scheme will focus on the “predominantly residential area between Lea Bridge Road, Whipps Cross Road, High Road Leyton and Hainault Road”.
In Lloyd Park and Higham Hill, the council will deliver “prioritised walking, cycling [and] public realm” improvements, as well as “traffic reduction measures” throughout the area.
Finally, in South Leytonstone, the funding will allow the council to “continue development and delivery” of the area’s existing LTN, introduced as a trial in 2020.
Other significant changes include introducing 20mph speed limits along “main road corridors” in Chingford and work to make Chingford Mount Road and Station Road safer from crashes.
Chingford buses that currently operate on a “hail and ride” basis will have their routes reviewed and possibly redesigned to incorporate new, fixed stops.
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