FAQs

This is a potential project to improve bus journey times and reduce road danger along the A232 corridor between Croydon town centre and West Wickham. It aims to make public transport more attractive and improve safety for all road users.

There are several issues in the local area which we would like to tackle: 

• Bus speeds on the A232 are currently low (9–11mph), affecting reliability. Several bus routes serve this location, including Superloop 5
• There are no direct rail connections between Croydon and West Wickham, making buses essential for people
• The corridor has high car usage and a significant number of serious road collisions. In the 36 months up to 31 December 2024, there were 63 collisions, including nine where people were seriously injured. The scheme would support TfL’s Vision Zero goal to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on London’s roads by 2041

The primary purpose for a potential scheme is to improve bus journey times. This would likely mean introducing bus priority measures.

We are however interested in local people's views on:

• The need for upgraded bus stops and shelters, including Real Time Information screens
• How we should reduce road danger, including new and improved pedestrian crossings
• The potential for improvements to cycling facilities and green infrastructure
• How we could improve personal safety for people using the road, such as with lighting
• How we could improve accessibility for older and disabled people getting around the local area

No. A segregated cycle lane is not part of this scheme due to space constraints. However, cycling improvements may be considered on parallel routes in the area in future.

There are two main ways:

• Use the interactive map on this page to pin your suggestions and feedback.
• Apply to join our community workshop, taking place in January 2026. You’ll need to complete a short survey to express interest.

A one-off, 150-minute session with up to 24 participants from Bromley and Croydon. It will gather views on local transport, how people would like to travel in the area and collect ideas for potential improvements. Participants will receive an info pack and be asked to complete a small travel-related task beforehand.

We’re looking for a diverse group of local residents to join the workshop. We will make efforts to ensure women, young people under 30, and people from ethnic minorities are represented. Selection will be based on survey responses to ensure a representative mix, looking at the demographics of the local area.

Yes. Participants will be remunerated in line with TfL’s reward guidance. 

Participants will be asked to adhere to terms of attendance. Failure to adhere will result in the voucher offer being withdrawn.

All feedback will be reviewed and used to shape the scheme. We’ll share a report explaining what ideas were taken forward, what weren’t, and why.

Not yet. This is an early engagement phase. A formal public consultation may follow, depending on the outcomes of this engagement.

We have established some potential options and topics of discussion when considering this scheme. This means some options are out of scope.

In scope:

• Bus priority options
• Personal safety and road danger reduction
• Walking and cycling improvements
• Green infrastructure

Out of scope:

• Reducing bus improvements
• Changes to local bus routes e.g. re-routeing, increasing frequencies
• Segregated cycle lanes on this corridor
• Changes outside the scheme’s footprint
• Any measures that negatively impact safety