Ealing council is working with Transport for London on the experimental removal of traffic signals, as part of a congestion-relief programme the borough is rolling out.
Traffic lights could be ‘bagged over’ at a number of junctions in the area, in order to increase traffic capacity and ease congestion. The local authority will also make other changes to signals, including alterations to timing and the installation of additional turning arrows.
Improvements to road markings and kerb works, changes to waiting or loading parking restrictions and pavement parking will also feature in the scheme, and the council will also make additional changes to bus lanes and bus stops at certain congestion hotspots.
Cllr David Millican, cabinet member for regeneration and transport, explained that many of the borough’s congestion problems were caused by the capacity of junctions rather than the roads themselves.
‘These works are part of the integrated programme to improve the overall flow of traffic in the borough. By first identifying where congestion is a major issue, we can now take a holistic approach by considering a wide range of options to improve each location,’ he added.
A TfL spokeswoman said: ‘Ealing council has indicated that it wishes to introduce a number of measures on its local roads aimed at easing congestion. TfL looks forward to working with the council as its proposals become clear.’
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