The issue

The issue:

In 2019, TfL proposed a cycle superhighway (CS10) through Notting Hill and Holland Park Avenue.
Local residents firmly said ‘no’, given the local issues it created.
Since then, TfL have revised their proposal.
Whilst we applaud TfL’s aim to encourage walking, cycling and public transport, and make London greener and healthier, we don’t believe that the new proposal will achieve these aims.

Impact on vehicle users including:
- Holland Park Avenue moving to one lane of traffic westbound
- One bus stop moved into westbound traffic, causing vehicles to back up behind it Removal of the right hand turn on Holland Park Avenue into Ladbroke Grove
- Increased congestion and one-way systems, resulting in rat-runs through residential streets
Impact on bus users and pedestrians including:
- Removal of all traffic islands and traffic light crossings, for new pedestrian crossings
- Relocation of pedestrian crossings increasing walking distance for pedestrians
- Removal of one bus stop near Aubrey Road
- Creation of 4 bus stop bypasses with people needing to walk across fast flowing bidirectional cycle lanes
- Creation of shared use cycle lanes and footways
- Reduction in pavement widths at Campden Hill Square, Lansdowne Road, Royal Crescent
Impact on local shoppers including:
- Increased road congestion
- The removal of parking spaces and off-loading bays on the south side of Notting Hill Gate
Impact on the neighbourhood including:
- The cutting down 3 trees in Notting Hill Gate to accommodate the new cycle lane

Fast commuter cyclists forced into the heavier, more polluted road traffic to avoid using the slower segregated cycle lanes

Pedestrians (primarily parents with children and the elderly) walking on less safe, more polluted roads

Bus users (primarily parents with children, the elderly, disabled and vulnerable) who will have fewer bus stops and increased journey times

Taxi users and local motorists stuck in gridlock in a single lane heading west

Residents due to increased pollution and gridlock, less safe roads and the closure of local shops