Request ID: FOI-1144-2324 Date published: 07 August 2023
You asked
Park Road Teddington.
I have noticed a massive increase in Bus traffic along the above during the last few weeks.
Apparently besides the existing routes that pass along the road, five routes are on diversion, down Park Road.Nos 111, 216, 411, 281 & 285.
Can you explain what has caused these diversions and when that will be returning to their normal routes.
I also have noticed a considerable number of buses “not in service”, that use this road in the evening. What has caused all these buses to return to their depot along Park Road.
I would suggest that there has been a 700% rise in emissions along Park Road since the start of these actions mentioned above. A majority of these buses are diesel powered.
I look forward to your response. I have copied this email to our MP.
We answered
TfL Ref: 1144-2324 Thank you for your request received by us on 10 July 2023 asking for information about buses in Park Road, Teddington. Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold the information you require. You asked for the following: I have noticed a massive increase in Bus traffic along the above during the last few weeks. Apparently besides the existing routes that pass along the road, five routes are on diversion, down Park Road. Nos 111, 216, 411, 281 & 285.
Can you explain what has caused these diversions and when that will be returning to their normal routes. I also have noticed a considerable number of buses “not in service”, that use this road in the evening. What has caused all these buses to return to their depot along Park Road. I would suggest that there has been a 700% rise in emissions along Park Road since the start of these actions mentioned above. A majority of these buses are diesel powered. I look forward to your response. I have copied this email to our MP. We can advise that contractors on behalf of Richmond Council undertook an installation of a footbridge for a flower show on Hampton Court Road, which impacted upon service levels and caused a diversion to buses in this area. The scheduled finish date of these works was 15 July 2023. There were also sewer works implemented by Thames Water that involved the late night to early morning closure of Kingston Road, causing buses to be on diversion, which again included Park Road. These works were scheduled to be completed by 7 July 2023. In reference to bus emissions, our entire fleet of buses operating across London now meet or exceed Euro VI emission standards and consist of low- and zero-emission (at the tailpipe) buses, including electric, hydrogen, diesel and hybrid buses. Electric buses form a large part of our zero-emission (at the tailpipe) fleet and operate across multiple routes in London, helping to reduce TfL's carbon footprint and provide greener journeys across the capital. If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for any reason, please do not hesitate to contact me. Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal as well as information on copyright and what to do if you would like to re-use any of the information we have disclosed. Yours sincerely Jasmine Howard FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
