East Village Cycle Connections

We're committed to upgrading walking and cycling routes in East Village for improved safety and connectivity. Your input is vital as we explore the possibility of incorporating a cycle lane to enhance safety and environmental sustainability, aligning with the community’s needs.

It's important to note that this project is currently without funding, and we find ourselves in the initial stages, actively seeking your thoughts on our proposals. Our objective is to collect feedback on the plans and pursue funding for the scheme in 2025.

Proposals map

What we are proposing

This proposed cycle route will bring about a significant improvement in the level of service for cycling between Leyton and Stratford, and will support a broader network of cycle routes and other measures to reduce motor vehicle traffic and speeds, improve physical activity levels and air quality.

Specifically, the proposed scheme includes:

• Improvements to junctions to support cycling safety.
• New two-way cycle tracks on Celebration Avenue and Anthems Way. 
• New two-way cycle tracks on the South side of Penny Brookes Street.
• New one-way cycle tracks north and south sides of Temple Mill Lane and Liberty Bridge Road
• Celebration Avenue will transition from two lanes to one in each direction between Penny Brookes Street and Liberty Bridge Road. 
• New zebra crossing to be implemented on Temple Mill Lane.
• Existing zebra crossings on Liberty Bridge Road and Penny Brookes Street to be upgraded.
• Existing zebra crossing on Celebration Avenue between Cheering Lane and Liberty Bridge Road to be converted to uncontrolled crossing. 
• Existing controlled crossing on Celebration Avenue between Temple Mill Lane and Cheering Lane to be upgraded.
• Junction of Celebration Avenue, Temple Mill Lanes and Honour Lea Avenue to be upgraded to parallel crossings. 
• Addition of new trees and greenery on Celebration Avenue, Temple Mill Lane, Liberty Bridge Road and Penny Brookes Street.

Detailed proposals

Why are we proposing changes?

The Mayor of London has asked Transport for London to put the Healthy Streets Approach at the heart of its decision making. This is a system of policies and strategies to help Londoners use cars less and walk, cycle and use public transport more often. To achieve this, TfL is planning a longer-term and coherent cycle network across London.

It is important to support the local community by improving the connectivity between areas and making active travel safer. As shown by the recent 2021 Census, within the East Village area, on average 65% of households do not own a motor vehicle and will use a form of active travel to get around the area. This suggests cycling infrastructure is a key priority for ensuring local residents can complete their regular journeys smoothly.

A £150 million investment has been allocated to enhance pedestrian and cyclist facilities within the Olympic Park, aiming to promote walking and cycling among both residents and visitors. Currently, six out of the twenty-six proposed schemes have already been successfully implemented.

The East Village scheme aims to continue this program by improving the existing walking and cycling infrastructure through the creation of segregated cycle lanes. The proposed cycle lanes will ensure that better connectivity is made with the newly proposed Future Cycle Route 7 (CFR7) that will provide a better cycling link between Leyton, Stratford, West Ham and Plaistow.

Alongside the enhancements to walking and cycling infrastructure, we are committed to conducting a comprehensive review and upgrade of all road crossings scheduled for improvement. This aims to create safer and more secure crossing points for pedestrians. 

These changes are part of our vision to transform how we travel within our boroughs by encouraging active travel through building safer and more efficient routes.

Local cycle network

The map below shows the proposed East Village cycle connections in the context of wider existing and future cycling connections in the area.