Transport news

Changes to Streetspace trials on Devonshire Road and Bath Road announced

Hounslow Council has today announced changes to the borough’s Streetspace trials following further engagement by independent consultants with residents and local businesses.

Published 22 June 2021.

Hounslow announced as having best roads in London

Annual 'State of the City' report finds that Hounslow's roads have the lowest backlog of potholes to fix across London.

Published 8 June 2021.

Further bus strikes planned in May as the Council offers support

Bus strikes planned for Friday 7 May and Saturday 8 May 2021 affecting all of the borough.

Published 26 April 2021.

Hounslow Council announces support for residents hit by bus strike

A bus strike is planned for tomorrow (Wednesday 07 April 2021) and Thursday 15 April and it's expected that all of Hounslow Borough will be affected.

Published 6 April 2021.

Hounslow Council announces support for residents hit by strike

Cllr Hanif Khan, Cabinet Member for Transport and One Hounslow has responded to London Buses’ warning of major disruption to West London bus services next week, due to industrial action.

Published 19 February 2021.

Statement on today's Cycleway 9 High Court hearing

Judge sets date for Cycleway 9 final hearing.

Published 12 February 2021.

Hounslow to trial e-scooters

Hounslow Council to take part in a ground-breaking trial of electric scooters

Published 8 December 2020.

Council welcomes commitment from Government to double the number of journeys made by bike

Hounslow Council has welcomed a commitment from UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson to double the number of journeys made by bike.

Published 19 November 2020.

Turnham Green Terrace - suspension of the experimental access restrictions

Due to extended emergency works on Acton Lane by Thames Water, Hounslow Council is suspending access restrictions at Turnham Green Terrace with immediate effect.

Published 29 October 2020.

Council launches trial e-cargo bike delivery service for businesses

Hounslow Council and Sustrans, have launched a trial e-cargo bike delivery service for businesses in the Chiswick area.

Published 26 October 2020.

A statement from Hounslow Council on Staveley Road protest

Hounslow Council has issued a statement about continued attempts from a small group of people to prevent works taking place on Staveley Road / Park Road junction in Chiswick.

Published 22 September 2020.

Works underway on temporary Cycleway 9

Hounslow Council Cabinet Members get on their bikes with Will Norman this morning as works commence on a temporary cycle lane along Chiswick High Road.

Published 18 September 2020.

Statement from Hounslow Council on trial traffic management scheme at Staveley Road/Park Road

Statement from Hounslow Council on trial traffic management scheme at Staveley Road/Park Road

Published 15 September 2020.

TfL and Hounslow Council to start work on temporary Cycleway 9 route

The new route, a temporary version of Cycleway 9, will enable people to cycle between Olympia and Kew Bridge on safer streets for the first time.

Published 18 August 2020.

Next phase of Hounslow’s Streetspace projects announced

Hounslow Council has announced a further phase of Streetspace transport projects to be implemented this financial year to help support more trips being made by foot and by bike.

Published 31 July 2020.

Feedback from Hounslow Council’s Streetspace consultation

A statement from Cllr Hanif Khan, Cabinet Member for Transport at Hounslow Council, on feedback from the Council’s Streetspace consultation.

Published 20 July 2020.

South Chiswick to become a low traffic neighbourhood

Hounslow Council has accelerated the implementation of the Liveable Neighbourhood programme to transform South Chiswick into a low traffic area and improving local public space.

Published 8 June 2020.

Dan Mason Drive in Dukes Meadows closed in time for bank holiday weekend to improve safety and help social distancing

A road in Chiswick has been closed to through traffic from today as the latest in a series of fast-tracked measures to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians goes live.

Published 22 May 2020.

Watch your speed!

TfL and the emergency services remind drivers to abide by speed limits in London to ease strain on the NHS and help fight the spread of coronavirus.

Published 24 April 2020.

Coronavirus impact on improvement works in Feltham

Work is continuing on the upgrade to the highway and rail infrastructure around Feltham station, however the coronavirus is having an impact on progress.

Published 8 April 2020.

Hounslow benefitting from additional TfL funding for cycle parking spaces

Transport for London (TfL) has awarded more than £3.5 million of investment to 30 London boroughs to create 7,800 new cycle spaces in town centres, stations, schools and residential areas.

Published 15 January 2020.

London Road Safety Council’s launches mobile phone distraction social media campaign

The London Road Safety Council (LRSC) has launched a new campaign to highlight how the mobile phone obsession is putting people in danger as they use them on the move.

Published 15 November 2019.

Springwell and Hounslow Town are the Borough’s best performing schools (in Beat The Street initiative)

With just two weeks to go before this year’s Beat The Street competition comes to an end, Springwell School and Hounslow Town School are virtually neck and neck having earned over 100,000 points…

Published 18 October 2019.

Statement from Hounslow Council : Cycleway 9

The proposals for the Cycleway 9 is one of the important agenda items to be discussed at the Council’s Cabinet meeting tomorrow (3 September 2019)

Published 2 September 2019.

Hounslow hosted a ministerial visit to the borough relating to Heathrow

Hounslow Council received a delegation from the Department for Transport on Friday 21 June, led by Baroness Vere, Aviation Minister.

Published 28 June 2019.

Positive indicators for West London Orbital rail line

The Leaders of the seven West London councils have welcomed the publication of a report which concludes that there is a strong case for further work on proposals for a new orbital rail line.

Published 26 June 2019.

Bike Week in Hounslow 8 - 16 June

This year Hounslow is supporting National Bike Week, with an exciting programme of events, taking place across the borough.

Published 3 June 2019.

Statement from Hounslow Council on Hammersmith Bridge closure

The council is aware that the ongoing closure of Hammersmith Bridge is causing traffic disruption in the surrounding area.

Published 23 May 2019.

The ULEZ is coming!

Two million Londoners – including more than 400,000 children – are living in areas which exceed legal limits for air pollution, new data published by the Mayor, Sadiq Khan, reveals.

Published 4 April 2019.

Hounslow's Transport Strategy, Local Implementation Plan gets the green light

At a meeting of the Cabinet last night (12 February 2019), Hounslow councillors voted unanimously to approve the council’s new Local Implementation Plan (LIP)

Published 13 February 2019.

Published 18 January 2019.

Statement from Hounslow Council on DfT Report on Southern Rail Access to Heathrow

In response to the publication of the DfT's report on their research into southern rail access to Heathrow.

Published 20 December 2018.

Hounslow welcomes Mayor's TfL fares freeze and weekly capping on Oyster

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today confirmed that Transport for London fares (TfL) will not rise at all next year as part of his four-year TfL fares freeze.

Published 5 December 2018.

Exam students forewarned about possible travel disruption

Students sitting A level and GCSE exams in or around Feltham are being urged to rethink their journey to school or college once major road works begin in the town centre later this month.

Published 16 May 2018.

Hounslow Council backs new west London rail line

Hounslow Council has welcomed a proposed new Overground rail line connecting west and north London, as outlined in the Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy.

Published 21 March 2018.

Free training to help bikers in a crash

A free course to provide help to bikers involved in a road crash is on offer for motorbike and moped drivers.

Published 15 February 2018.

Temporary road closure and suspension of one-way working – A4 Great West Road, Boston Manor Road and Boston Park Road

Emergency night time closures of the A4 between Boston Manor Road and Windmill road have been requested by Highways England to enable them to undertake works on the elevated section of the M4.

Published 22 September 2017.

Statement on Parsons Green

Statement from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Steve Curran, following the Parsons Green attack today (Friday 15 Sep).

Published 15 September 2017.

Cracking down on misuse of Blue Badges

A Hounslow resident has been fined over £700 for misusing a Blue Badge.

Published 24 July 2017.