Press Release

Last chance to take part in East London Transit consultation

18 January 2006

Local residents, business and stakeholders are being urged by Transport for London (TfL) to comment on five possible route options for the East London Transit (ELT) between Barking Town Centre and Gallions Reach before the consultation ends on 23 January 2006.  Subject to future funding availability, this section of the ELT service is expected to start by 2012.
The ELT project will provide an improved transport service between Ilford and Dagenham Dock via Barking Town Centre and from Barking Town Centre to Gallions Reach.  It is being developed in partnership with the London Boroughs of Newham, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham.

Further consultation on the detailed design of the ELT route between Ilford to Dagenham Dock Station is planned for early 2006.  The construction of this part of the ELT scheme is funded as part of TfL's 5 year, £10bn investment programme. 

TfL consulted on the principle of the entire ELT scheme in 2001 and 82 per cent of those who responded were supportive of the project.

The ELT will be a bus based transit scheme using the latest technology.  As well as connecting with the London Underground, DLR, national rail and other bus services, it will provide:

• Fast, frequent and reliable services
• 'Real time' travel information
• Fully segregated busways or separate lanes where possible
  and intensive bus priority measures
• Latest vehicle technology
• New modern stop shelters

Residents and businesses are being asked to comment on five route options for the section of the ELT between Barking Town Centre and Gallions Reach and will be able to give TfL general feedback.  This will then allow TfL to work with local councils to ensure that the preferred route is protected for future use. 

A detailed brochure, including maps of the routes and further information, was sent to approximately 7,000 households in the route area.  Anyone wishing to view the brochure and respond can:

• Go online to www.tfl.gov.uk/elt 
• Email TfL at elt@tfl.gov.uk 
• Send a letter to:
  ELT Consultation Manager
  Barking Town Centre to Gallions Reach
  Transport for London 
  FREEPOST NAT 22450
  London SW1 0BR
• Call 020 7491 0991