Decision details

Received a report detailing Transport for London’s (TfL) proposals to implement a high-quality bus service operating between Ilford and Dagenham Dock, via Barking Town Centre and Barking Riverside. This is the East London Transit (ELT) scheme – Phase 1a. The ultimate vision is for a network of high-quality bus routes in East London, both north and south of the river. Phase 1a is the first of a number of routes that are planned to serve the Borough.

The scheme is characterised by high quality buses and stops with high levels of on street bus priority to give an attractive; reliable and fast service.  However, there are two significant issues the opening up of the pedestrian parts of Station Parade and Ripple Road, which will impact on the street market and in turn the town centre.

Agreed, that Transport for London be informed that the Council is supportive of better connectivity (e.g. buses) in the Borough, but not supportive of a scheme running through the town centre unless it conforms to the original aspirations of a high quality link (e.g. trams).