Ealing Council are looking for the feedback of residents about their experiences of cycling in the borough and how it could be improved. 

At present the cycling routes in the borough are the roads, but there are still many roads which are not wide enough to have separate cycle lanes, so cycle routes can be on or off the road, separated from traffic or along quiet streets, and most are signposted. 

The council have launched the survey to find out the opinions of people in the borough on the current state of cycling and how the council can encourage more people to travel by bike. 

Ealing Council leader, councillor Peter Mason said: "Our ambition is to boost the network of cycling routes across Ealing, allowing residents to cycle safely and confidently anywhere in the borough. 

"As promised in our active travel charter, we will be taking decisions about local active travel projects in partnership with local people. Residents now have the opportunity to tell us which cycle routes in the borough need improving and where we should create new ones." 

The survey includes an interactive map for residents to point out specific areas which require attention and where new routes should be installed. 

Councillor Deirdre Costigan, deputy leader and cabinet member for climate action, added: 

"We are working with partners such as Transport for London to improve cycle routes in Ealing, including investing half a million pounds in installing the next section of the Uxbridge Road cycle path, opening a brand new cycle lane in Greenford and installing a quietway on Boston Road, as well as upgrading cycle safety measures on many other back roads. 

"We all know about the mental and physical health benefits that increasing cycling, walking and scooting can have, but getting on your bike also helps us to reduce dirty air from polluting vehicles in the borough. I am excited about hearing from local people about how we can help them cycle more safely and sustainably to more of the places they want to go." 

The survey will be open until 17th May and can be accessed here.