The expansion of ULEZ last summer has brought to the forefront debates about local transport. Key to this conversation is traffic and congestion during peak travel times, particularly around schools. As two heavily impacted areas, this morning I invited schools across Northwood and Northwood Hills to discuss both the challenges and possible solutions to these issues.
The meeting was well-attended by representatives from Holy Trinity, Hillside, Frithwood, St Helen's, Northwood College for Girls and Northwood School, and I was interested to hear about some of the measures they and Hillingdon Council have already implemented to help ease traffic and congestion, such as walking buses and parking wardens.
Constructive ideas were raised about how this can be further reduced, including enhancements to road safety, as well as safety on public transport and at public transport hubs. I will be writing to Hillingdon Council and TfL to raise the concerns and present the proposals discussed, and I hope to receive some positive news in due course.
