| Topic: | TfL's answers to FAQ's on the bus changes | |
| Posted by: | Adrian Pearce | |
| Date/Time: | 07/06/19 09:34:00 |
https://consultations.tfl.gov.uk/buses/5b6e9a15/ The new routes reduce the service provided in Barnes and Mortlake – can this be improved? The overall number of buses in the area is about the same as before but do serve different locations. We are continuing to monitor the capacity provided; for example we introduced extra journeys on the 33 on Monday 3 June (see below). Route 72 The removal of bus 72 south of Hammersmith has reduced accessibility to Roehampton University. Can this be improved in the future? Customers can reach Roehampton from Hammersmith by using the 220 and 265. Route 220 parallels the 72 between East Acton and Hammersmith and then runs south via Putney Bridge. Customers can change at Putney Bridge to route 265, which then runs via Roehampton Lane serving the University. However, we are reviewing the situation as there have been requests for a restored direct link between the southern end of Hammersmith Bridge and Roehampton Lane. The removal of bus 72 south of Hammersmith has reduced accessibility to Queen Mary Hospital. Can this be improved in the future? Customers can reach Roehampton from Hammersmith by using the 220 and 265. Route 220 parallels the 72 between East Acton and Hammersmith and then runs south via Putney Bridge. Customers can change at Putney Bridge to route 265, which then runs via Roehampton Lane serving the University. However, we are reviewing the situation as there have been requests for a restored direct link between the southern end of Hammersmith Bridge and Roehampton Lane. Route 33 Can the frequency of Route 33 be increased? We introduced extra journeys on the 33 on Monday 3 June to give 10 buses an hour during the peak periods. We are continuing to monitor the situation. Route 533 Can the frequency of Route 533 be increased? We will look at the frequency of the route but currently have no plans to increase the frequency. Is Route 533 Hail and Ride? Route 533 is not Hail and Ride. Can TfL review the timetables for 533 and 419 so they are staggered? We will look into staggering the timetables, but it may vary by direction Route 209 The stops on route 209 are quite far apart, can extra stops be added? We are looking at additional stops on Barnes High Street, but this depends on approvals by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Could the 209 be extended to serve Kew Retail Park? We do not consider that there would be sufficient demand to justify an extension of the 209 to Kew Retail Park. It is already served by existing route R68 and customers can use the 419 from the Barnes area and change in the Chalker’s Corner area. Could the 209 bus serve south of the river to Hammersmith Bridge? We are continuing to monitor and review the situation as there have been requests for a restored direct link from the southern end of Hammersmith Bridge via the previous 209 routeing to Mortlake Avondale Road for people who want to walk across the bridge from Hammersmith Tube Station. Can extra serves be provided to reduce crowding? Our data does not indicate that route 209 is overcrowded. We introduced extra journeys on the 33 on Monday 3 June to give 10 buses an hour during the peak periods. We are continuing to monitor the situation. Route 22 Could route 22 be extended to Barnes? We are not currently considering extending the route 22 to Barnes. It would extend an already long route which impact route reliability and be expensive compared to the benefits. The current diversion of the 209 gives a high frequency link between Barnes and Putney Bridge where passengers can change to the 22. |