TfL Proposes Bus Route Changes in North London
Plans include altering the 149 terminus and withdrawing the 67 route.
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Transport for London (TfL) announced proposals on July 24 to alter bus services in North London. The plans include changing the northern terminus of the 149 bus route from Edmonton Green to Wood Green. London Bridge will remain the southern terminus for the 149.
Additionally, TfL has proposed withdrawing the 67 bus route, which currently runs between Dalston and Wood Green. Weekday peak frequencies for the 149 bus are also slated for reduction, from a service every seven minutes to one every eight minutes.
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Opposition to Proposed Changes
A petition opposing these changes has been initiated by Denzel's World. The group highlights that many residents in the affected North London areas rely heavily on bus services due to a lack of London Underground connections.
The petition states that the 149 route is one of London's busiest, carrying approximately 12 million passengers annually. It is described as the only bus route in the Enfield borough connecting Edmonton Green to London Bridge.
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Campaigners argue that losing this link will force passengers to make multiple changes for journeys, particularly as the 349 route is also reportedly being withdrawn. This would leave the 259 and 279 routes as the primary services along the A1010 corridor.
TfL's Rationale
TfL stated that some services along the A10 and A1010 corridors, specifically between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill, are underused and have surplus capacity. The transport authority indicated that the proposed changes aim to address this.
Residents affected by the proposed changes have until Sunday, September 20, to submit their feedback to TfL's consultation.
Questions this report answers
+What exactly is changing with the 149 bus route?
The 149 bus route’s northern terminus will move from Edmonton Green to Wood Green. London Bridge will stay as the southern terminus, and weekday peak frequencies may drop from every seven to every eight minutes.
+Why is TfL proposing to withdraw the 67 bus route?
TfL says some services along the A10 and A1010 corridors, including between Edmonton Green and Stamford Hill, are underused and have surplus capacity. The proposed withdrawal aims to address this inefficiency.
+Who is opposing the bus route changes and why?
Denzel's World has started a petition opposing the changes, arguing that many residents rely on bus services due to a lack of London Underground connections. They highlight the 149 route as vital for travel.
+How long do I have to respond to the consultation?
Residents have until Sunday, September 20, to submit their feedback to TfL’s consultation about the proposed bus route changes.
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