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Comment by FNM on July 28, 2010 at 23:03

I live on Chamberlayne Road, Kensal Rise, NW10 and have done so since 2001. A few years ago I observed that the noise pollution from the new style bus fleet, which were brought into replace the Route masters, was highly offensive - the level of noise was akin to a plane taking off.
When one of these faulty buses is passing by, it is impossible to sustain a telephone conversation or use the rooms in my house that face on to Chamberlayne Road, as the whirring, shrieking noise is so severe.
I highlighted this problem to Brent Council and TFL in the hope that a solution would be found to this intolerable level of noise pollution.
I brought to their attention that buses serving routes 6, 52 and 98, emitted the noise and the culprit buses’ registration number plates typically commenced with LK04.
Unsurprisingly, I was sent from pillar to post, received a lot of platitudes and finally an admission by TFL that there was a problem with a particular Volvo double-decker model, and it is the one that is used for routes 6, 98 and 52.

Clearly this noise problem still persists to this day despite TFL admitting that there is a fault with their buses, why are these buses still allowed to torment residents who live along Chamberlayne road?

With the hot weather it is impossible to keep windows open, as the buses are so noisy. I am unable to use my front living room, which faces Chamberlayne Road, as again it is impossible to hold a conversation or watch TV as the noise is over powering.

As the buses operate through the night, I find that my sleep is continually disrupted by the howling noise as well as speed at which the bus drivers “fly” up and down Chamberlayne road at night when there is less traffic.

Despite the numerous letters I have exchanged with Brent and TFL, nothing has been done to resolve the problem. It is not fair that residents who live along Chamberlayne Road and beyond should be harassed by such severe noise pollution from faulty buses, and from a service, which is operated by a governmental body.

Another point that I would like to highlight is the intolerable levels of traffic congestion caused by the amount of buses that serve or pass through Chamberlayne Road.
When I moved to Chamberlayne Road in 2001, there were two bus routes and now there are over six. It is not uncommon to see buses cemented in gridlock on Chamberlayne road and it can take up to twenty minutes to travel from Kensal Rise station to the bottom of Chamberlayne Road where it meets the Harrow Road. 99% of the time the congestion is due to bus gridlocks. What this tells me is that the bus management system for Chamberlayne Road is not working.
Whilst it is good to have a good bus network, this becomes a pointless exercise if traffic is brought to a standstill due to congestion caused by too many buses clogging up the road.
Also, it is not uncommon to see buses travelling along this route empty, which surely cannot make economic sense, and is certainly not good for the environment and residents’ well being. Perhaps, the fact that these buses are travelling empty should be a sign to TFL and Brent Council that the said buses should be diverted to areas where demand for them is much greater?
What do I you need from? Please join me to stop TFL from compromising London’s residents ‘ quality of life for the sake of meeting and ticking off senseless targets. I have set up a group on Facebook under the name of “Say No to Noisy Buses in Kensal Rise”.
Yours sincerely,

Fiona Mulaisho

Comment by josie warshaw on May 8, 2010 at 17:43

Dear all checkout the events list on the transition site for up and coming bike event. The first formal shed open day is May 23rd 12-5pm so if you want to sort your bike or just want to see the shed come along . Its just by Bliss the Chemist on Streatley Road .

Comment by josie warshaw on January 28, 2010 at 16:42

Transport for London GREAT News for Brent !!!!
Mayor and TfL announce plans to bring the Capital's cycling revolution to Outer London . Brent has just become one of 12 cycling boroughs to receive additional TFL funding to decrease the physical and mental barriers that often block the the path to increased bike use rideshttp://www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/13991.aspxevolution
Well done and thanks to Mike Evans at Brent !!!!

Comment by josie warshaw on January 17, 2010 at 13:47

http://www.bikebiz.com/news/31635/Road-tax-rebuttal-movement-gains-... Dear all
This is an interesting article which clarifies the 'Road Tax' rebuttal which is often used against cyclists.
Sent by Chris Bissell

Comment by josie warshaw on January 15, 2010 at 23:16

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/green-diy-tutorials-get-yo...
Some handy information -sent by Robert Landbeck Many Thanks

Comment by josie warshaw on November 16, 2009 at 9:46

Saturday December 5th 2009 10am -12am at Paddington Arts
Bike Maintenance Drop In. Bring your bike and pick up tips and know how on maintaining /fixing your own bike. 10-12 am 32 Woodfield Road London W9 2BE. (just off the Harrow Road ) Donations Appreciated (Then Cycle to the Wave Demonstration )

Comment by josie warshaw on October 3, 2009 at 16:18

The next Cycletastic Dr bike will be at the Salusbury rd Farmers market Sunday 18th October 2009 10am -last bikes on list 2pm (Packed up and away by 3pm)
There wil also be all kinds of bike information available including free bike maps and info on how to train to be a more confident rider on the road.

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