Proposals for route SL2 mean that it would run alongside part of the existing route 123 between Walthamstow and Ilford, and would serve Barking and the eastern Royal Docks
Transport for London (TfL) is inviting people to have their say on proposals on its new ‘Superloop’ express bus route that would link Walthamstow Central to North Woolwich, and which would form part of the proposed ringed bus network.
The “Superloop”, which is a ring of express bus routes connecting outer London boroughs, was first announced in May.
Proposals for route SL2 mean that it would run alongside part of the existing route 123 between Walthamstow and Ilford, and would serve Barking and the eastern Royal Docks. The SL2 would run every 12 minutes on Monday to Saturday and every 15 minutes during evenings and Sundays. During Monday to Saturday day times there would be a combined frequency at the shared stops on the proposed SL2 and the 123 of buses of around 11 buses per hour.
A further X34 ‘Superloop’ bus route is set to run between North Finchley and Walthamstow. TfL published maps last month which include stops at Crooked Billet, Walthamstow Bell Corner and Walthamstow Market and its terminus Walthamstow Central.
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The “Superloop” is supported by funding provided by the Mayor of London, and his office says it could add more than four million additional kilometres to London’s bus network.
Proposals for route SL2 mean that it would run alongside part of the existing route 123 between Walthamstow and Ilford, and would serve Barking and the eastern Royal Docks which are expected to see busier transport services in the future
Mayor Sadiq Khan, said: “The proposed Superloop will be a gamechanger for travel around outer London, delivering quicker links to transport hubs, town centres, schools and hospitals. I am delighted that last week we launched the first Superloop buses, and now we’re asking Londoners to have their say on proposals for some of the new Superloop routes. I’m excited about the benefits these new services could bring by providing Londoners with more alternatives to private car use, and helping us to build a better, greener London for everyone. I encourage all Londoners to respond to the consultation.”
The consultation is now open at haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/sl2-superloop until 4 September.
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