Policy information sourced from Enfield Core Strategy 2010-2025

26 PUBLIC TRANSPORT

The Council, working with its partners, will seek to secure a comprehensive, safe, accessible, welcoming and efficient public transport network, capable of supporting the development proposals for the Borough and providing attractive alternative travel options by:

  • Supporting proposals to upgrade the West Anglia Rail line in the Lee Valley to enable a four trains per hour service at local stations in Enfield;
  • Working with Network Rail and other rail operators to strongly promote increasing the frequency of off peak rail services between Enfield Town and Seven Sisters in association with planned growth around Enfield Town station;
  • Improving access to and safety of railway and underground stations, as well as associated environmental works to make these more attractive and welcoming. Accessibility improvements to Angel Road, Edmonton Green, Ponders End and Silver Street stations will be sought in conjunction with development at Central Leeside, North East Enfield and upgrades to the West Anglia rail line in the Lee Valley;
  • Improving public transport interchanges to facilitate better wayfinding, integration between modes including provision for taxis, water based transportation and cycle parking and storage, particularly at Enfield Town, Edmonton Green, Ponders End, New Southgate and Southgate Circus;
  • Working with Transport for London to enhance bus provision to offer a realistic alternative to the private car, focusing on areas with poor public transport accessibility, particularly in the Upper Lee Valley and orbital bus services. This will include new and diverted services, improving bus stop accessibility, reducing walk access time and improving safety;
  • Ensuring new developments demonstrate that existing or proposed public transport levels can accommodate development proposals, and where necessary, identify opportunities for public transport improvements; and
  • Promoting and providing accessible transport options for persons with reduced mobility including community transport vehicles, Dial-a-ride and Taxicard.

For more information please see the Core Strategy 2010-2025