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NOTICEBOARD - Transport & Parking (last updated December 2025)

December 2025

Coming soon: draft Public Transport Plan

Hounslow Council’s Transport Strategy (2025) sets out a vision for the transport network to be Safe, Inclusive, Efficient, Healthy, Green and Clean. The Strategy prioritises investment in active travel (walking, wheeling and cycling) and public transport (bus, rail and tube).

The Council has a target of 71% of all trips to be made by sustainable modes by 2041. A large proportion of these will be by public transport, especially for longer journeys.

From extensive consultation on the Transport Strategy and wider engagement carried out across the council, we know that residents and stakeholders would like to see improvements to public transport in Hounslow.

Themes frequently raised include:

Accessibility
Journey times
Bus driver training
Overcrowding at peak times
Integration with other modes
Service reliability, frequency and wait times
Equity and access in under-served areas

In response to this feedback and the commitments made in the Transport Strategy, a draft Public Transport Plan has been produced which will look at how the council and its partners can improve bus, tube and rail travel in the borough.

The Public Transport Plan will set out the borough’s vision, priorities and the actions required for improvement, noting that we will require collaboration with partners such as Transport for London, Network Rail and South Western Railway. This is because Hounslow Council does not operate buses or trains directly, but we play a vital role in shaping the network within our boundaries.

At Cabinet on Tuesday 16 December 2025, a decision was taken to proceed to consultation on the draft plan (see Cabinet discussion on the plan here). We expect public consultation to begin early in January 2026 and to close in early March.

There are already 30+ engagement events planned with more to be confirmed soon. There will be a mix of open and closed sessions, online and in-person opportunities, for which details will be shared in due course. Residents, businesses, schools, and wider stakeholders are all encouraged to have their say by taking part in the consultation.

Visit the Let’s Talk Hounslow consultation page in the new year to receive the latest news on the draft Public Transport Plan. You can also contact transportplanning@hounslow.gov.uk with any queries.

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November 2025

Heston Road bus stop accessibility improvements - Notification

Following Transport for London’s Bus Stop Accessibility and the Department for Transport’s Inclusive Mobility guidelines, Hounslow Council is proposing to make improvements to the Heston Road bus stop 16213, serving routes 111, and 120 towards Hounslow, and as shown in attached plan.

This is to notify residents of the accessibility improvements being planned, further detail on what changes to expect are found in the table below.

For a plan of the planned improvements, please click below:

Bus stop accessibility improvements - Heston Road.

What are we proposing?	Why are we proposing it?
Reprofiling the kerb to a height of 125mm	The existing kerb height is <100mm. This is insufficient for the safe deployment of a bus ramp to enable mobility impaired users to alight/board at the stop. Kerb heights will be raised to 125mm minimum as per TfL's Bus Stop Accessibility guidelines.
Widening the footway	The existing footway is only 1.5m wide and to comply with TfL BSA guidelines, the minimum width should be 2m to accommodate space for bus passengers and pedestrians.

Our contractors Hounslow Highways will write to residents in the local area with details on confirmed dates, and work arrangements. For any queries don't hesitate to contact us via: traffic@hounslow.gov.uk using the subject line 'Heston Road Bus stop accessibility', for the attention of Abhinay Dinari.

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NOVEMBER 2025

London Road - reducing the speed limit to 20mph - Notification

Hounslow Council is introducing a 20mph speed limit along London Road between it's junctions with St John's Road, Isleworth and The Ham, Brentford High Street.

To support 'vision zero' (a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries), and the council's wider road safety objectives, the Council have developed plans to make this road corridor safer and more accessible for all users.

The decision to reduce the speed limit to 20mph is being taken in light of concerns raised about road safety along London Road, particularly around the Twickenham Road / Spur Road junction near to The Green School for Boys and Girls. There have been a number of recorded collisions along this stretch, and the road currently operates with a 30mph limit.

A 20mph limit is to be implemented to improve safety, encourage walking and cycling, and create a calmer and more pleasant environment for local residents. It will also bring the speed limit into line with other surrounding roads.

This is to notify residents of the road safety improvements being planned, further detail on what changes to expect are found in the links below.

2 plans are available showing details of the schemes.

Plan 1 - London Road (east section from Twickenham Road to Brentford High Street).

Plan 2 - London Road (west section from Twickenham Road to St John's Road junction)

The key objectives of introducing a 20mph speed limit:

Reduce vehicle speeds to make the road safer for all road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists. Support 'vision zero' - helping to reduce collisions, casualties, and the risk of fatal or serious injuries.
Promote active travel by encouraging walking and cycling in line with the borough's sustainable transport and clean air goals.
Prioritise safety for pupils and families travelling to and from The Green School for Boys and Girls, and other nearby schools.
Enhance the character of the area, making it a safer and more enjoyable place to live and travel.
Provide safer routes to schools, encouraging more physical activity and healthier travel choices.

For any queries don't hesitate to contact us via: traffic@hounslow.gov.uk (external link) using the subject line 'London Road 20mph' for the atttention of Abhinay Dinari.

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NOVEMBER 2025

Wellington Road North and South - reducing the speed limit to 20mph - Notification

Hounslow council has received concerns about road safety along Wellington Road. Currently, it is 30mph, and approximately half of Wellington Road South is already 20mph near Heathland School.

We are now proposing to reduce the remaining 30mph section of Wellington Road South, to 20mph, so that both roads have a consistent speed limit.

The decision to reduce the speed limit to 20mph is being taken in light of concerns raised about road safety along Wellington Road. A 20mph limit is to be implemented to improve safety, encourage walking and cycling, and create a calmer and more pleasant environment for local residents. It will also bring the speed limit into line with other surrounding roads.

This is to notify residents of the road safety improvements being planned, further detail on what changes to expect are found in the link below.

Please click here to view a plan showing details of the scheme: Wellington Road - 20mph plan

The key objectives of introducing a 20mph speed limit:

Reduce vehicle speeds to make the road safer for all road users, especially pedestrians and cyclists. Support 'vision zero' - helping to reduce collisions, casualties, and the risk of fatal or serious injuries.
Promote active travel by encouraging walking and cycling in line with the borough's sustainable transport and clean air goals.
Prioritise safety for pupils and families travelling to and from schools.
Enhance the character of the area, making it a safer and more enjoyable place to live and travel.
Provide safer routes to schools, encouraging more physical activity and healthier travel choices.

For any queries don't hesitate to contact us via: traffic@hounslow.gov.uk (external link) using the subject line 'Wellington Road 20mph' for the atttention of Abhinay Dinari.

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NOVEMBER 2025

Sutton Lane, Hounslow - traffic calming and road safety improvements - Notification

Hounslow council will be upgrading zebra crossings and improving pedestrian safety along Sutton Lane, Hounslow (A3063).

This is to notify residents of the road safety improvements being planned on Sutton Lane, Hounslow, in order to improve road safety for pedestrians and promote active travel in the borough. Further detail on what changes to expect are found in the links below.

Detail on the improvements we are planning to deliver:

Road name	Proposed improvements
Sutton Lane, Hounslow (A3063)	Upgrade the existing zebra crossing near to the junction with Bulstrode Avenue.
Sutton Lane, Hounslow (A3063)	Upgrade the existing zebra crossing near the junction with Harte Road.
Sutton Lane, Hounslow (A3063)	Proposed electronic speed warning sign, near Sarsen Avenue

Speed table upgrades: The existing zebra crossings near 42 Sutton Lane (close to Bulstrode Avenue) and 65 Sutton Lane (near Harte Road) will be placed on 'speed tables' to reduce vehicle speeds and act as traffic calming measures.

Accessibility improvements: These changes will make crossing easier and safer for wheelchair users, pushchair users, and other vulnerable road users.

For information, a speed table has a flat top (usually 3–6 meters long) and gently sloped ramps on both ends. This makes it more comfortable for vehicles to cross at low speeds compared to a sharp hump. An example of a speed table is shown below:

Plans of the proposals - plans can be viewed by clicking on the following links:

Plan 1 - plan showing the changes to be made to the Zebra crossing near to Bulstrode Avenue.

Plan 2 - Plan showing the changes to be made to the Zebra crossing near Harte Road.

Plan 3 - Plan showing where the electronic speed warning sign will be installed (near to Sarsen Avenue)

Example of a 'speed table'

Why are we planning to make these changes?

Sutton Lane currently has a 20 mph speed limit, which is often not fully adhered to by drivers. Therefore, placing the existing zebra crossings near to 42 Sutton Lane (close to the junction with Bulstrode Avenue) and at 65 Sutton Lane (near Harte Road) onto a 'speed table' will also help reduce speeds and act as a traffic calming measure. This will also enhance safety for wheelchair users, pushchair users, and other vulnerable road users by making it easier to cross the road.

These planned improvements respond to longstanding requests from residents expressing safety concerns, supported by records of personal injury accidents (PIA's) along Sutton Lane, and form part of a wider 3-year initiative called Community Led Schemes (CLS), which focuses on local traffic improvements informed by feedback from Hounslow residents, businesses, and ward/local councillors.

For any queries don't hesitate to contact us via: traffic@hounslow.gov.uk (external link) using the subject line 'Sutton Lane CLS' for the attention of Harji Hirani, Senior Highways Engineer.

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