Ilford to Gants Hill Road Safety and Cycling Improvements
What are we proposing?
We are proposing to create a safer environment for local residents as well as for those that want to walk or cycle by introducing a 20mph speed limit and installing cycle friendly speed humps as well as raised junction points to slow down traffic.
The improvements are outlined in the table below:
Road Name | Improvement |
Balfour Road | Conversion of advisory cycle lane to mandatory and relocate taxi bay to accommodate extended cycle lane |
Adelaide Road | Installation of new cycle friendly speed humps |
Wellesley Road | Installation of new cycle friendly speed humps |
Brisbane Road | Conversation of speed cushions to cycle friendly humps |
Coventry Road | Conversion of advisory cycle lane to mandatory and install flat top hump |
Quebec Road | Installation of new cycle friendly speed humps |
Perth Road | Installation of new cycle friendly speed humps and raised junction points at Middlefield Gardens and reduce to 20mph. |
Lonsdale Crescent | Installation of raised junction points at Perth Road |
Any existing 20mph speed limits will remain and will be reinforced with the additional measures listed per road.
The Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance Services and Transport for London are being consulted on the proposals.
Why make the changes?
The proposed measures will improve road safety and reduce the speed of cars. This will create a safer environment for driving, cycling and walking.
Speed is factor in 37% of all incidents where a person is killed or seriously injured in London, and being hit by a vehicle at 30mph is five times more likely to kill you then if you are hit at 20mph. Therefore, looking to reduce speed whilst also implementing these road safety measures will reduce the likelihood of incidents in this area.
The cycle quietway will add to the wider borough cycle network connecting to cycle routes such as the C16 to Stratford or Barkingside, and connecting to other proposed routes to Redbridge.
What happens next?
The consultation starts on 4 December 2023 is due to last for 3 weeks. The last point you will be able to submit a response online is the 13 January 2024 23:59. The Council will then collate all the responses and decide on making any adjustments to the scheme. The Council aims for construction to begin in early 2024, further letters will be sent out to notify you of the outcome of this consultation.
Consultation Results and Decision
Following the survey the Council has decide to proceed with installing road safety and cycle improvements.
The consultation asked for views on whether respondents are concerned about road safety in their area, if the proposals would make their family feel safer in the area, reduce speeding in their area, help them to feel safer to walk and cycle in the area, and reduce the severity or number of collisions in the area. It also asked for an overall view about the proposals. There were 43 responses to the consultation. Top level figures are given below:
- 38.6% of respondents that responded use the car as their main form of transport in a week, compared to 15.9% that use public transport, 25% that cycle or scoot, and 18.2% that walk, 2.3% use other means.
- 84.1% of respondents have concerns about road safety in the area, 11.4% do not, and 4.5% had no opinion.
- 79.1% of respondents agreed or had no opinions that the proposals would reduce cars speeding in the area.
- 69.7% of respondents agreed or had no opinions that the proposals would reduce cars rat running through the area.
- 74.4% of respondents agreed or had no opinions that the proposals help it feel safer to walk or cycle in the area.
- 79.5% of respondents agreed or had no opinions that the proposals would reduce the severity or number of incidents in the area.
- 66.7%% of respondents agreed with the proposals being consulted on and 6.7% had no opinion.
The post consultation summary of the scheme is detailed below alongside links to the detailed plans:
Road Name | Improvement |
Balfour Road | Conversion of advisory cycle lane to mandatory and relocate taxi bay to accommodate extended cycle lane. Re-design of Morland Road junction to make it safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and a re-positioning of the width restriction bollards to make it less likely of any collisions. |
Brisbane Road | Installation of cycle friendly humps and conversation of speed cushions to cycle friendly humps |
Coventry Road | Conversion of advisory cycle lane in situ to mandatory and install flat top hump |
| Wellesley Road | Installation of new cycle friendly speed humps |
Quebec Road | Installation of new cycle friendly speed humps |
Perth Road | Installation of new cycle friendly speed humps and reduce to 20mph. |
Lonsdale Crescent | Installation of a new cycle friendly speed hump |
Detailed plans can be seen here. See the consultation response overview here.
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