Bus Priority Programme

Enfield Council carried out early engagement on proposals for a bus lane along the eastern side of Church Street N9, between Church Street/Ridge Road junction and Church Street/A10 Junction, between February and March 2025.

Following this engagement, the design was reviewed in discussion with internal stakeholders and Transport for London. This review identified several constraints, including impacts on parking, junction limitations at the A10, and the need for wider network improvements.  

Having carefully considered these factors, a decision has been made not to progress the Church Street N9 Bus Lane scheme further at this time. We would like to thank everyone who took part in the engagement and shared their feedback

Following a 17‑month trial extension of the operating hours of the northbound bus lane on Fore Street, a decision has been made to make the change permanent. This forms part of the TfL-funded Bus Priority programme, which aims to deliver faster and more reliable journeys across London’s bus network.

During the statutory objection period, which ran from September 2024 to November 2025, residents and stakeholders were invited to share objections and representations. We appreciate the time everyone took to provide feedback.

The decision to confirm the Traffic Order is based on a review of both the monitoring data collected throughout the trial and the representations received. The analysis demonstrated an increase in people boarding busses at the bus lane location, improvements to bus journey times through the area, while maintaining acceptable general traffic conditions along Fore Street.

A full response to the objections received is available on the project page and can be viewed here.

The Notice of Making is available here.

Following an 18 month trial period, a decision has been made to permanently implement the bus lane on Bowes Road. The project has been delivered as part of the TfL-funded Bus Priority programme, which focuses on delivering quicker and more consistent bus travel.

Anyone could make an objection or representation in writing during a six-month statutory objection period, between July 2024 and December 2024. Thank you to everyone who provided a response during this time.

The decision to permanently implement the bus lane comes after analysis of travel data collected during the trial period alongside objections and representations received from local residents. The analysis demonstrated an increase in daily public transport use at the bus lane location, improvements to bus journey times through the area, and a more balanced distribution of traffic along this section of Bowes Road throughout the day.

A document containing the response to objections has been published on the project page and can be viewed here.

The Notice of Making can be viewed here.

In February and March 2025 Enfield Council undertook early engagement with residents on a proposed bus lane along the east side of Church Street, between Church Street/Ridge Road junction and Church Street/A10 Junction, as part of the TfL-funded Bus Priority Programme.

We have produced an engagement report that summarises the feedback received, which can be read here.

Based on the feedback received, we will continue to review the current concept designs and explore further opportunities to improve the bus services and the traffic flow on Church Street. This will consider the recommendations from local residents and other stakeholders. At this time, there are no plans to move forward with the proposed scheme in its current form.

Further updates on the project will be shared on the Bus Priority Programme Let’s Talk Page.