The future of the 603
Posted by Lynne Featherstone, MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, at 18:59, Thu 16 August 2007:
You may remember our long running and ultimately successful campaign to get a bus introduced running from Muswell Hill to Swiss Cottage - the 603. That route is now an everyday part of people's lives (albeit still only at school peak travel hours).
I was therefore alarmed to hear that the 603 was up for review but that residents' views had not been sought. Given the importance of this route to local people I have now written to the Commissioner of Transport for London, Peter Hendy, insisting that we be given time to make our feelings known.
Not only is the 603 very valuable but it is about to become much more so. Camden's new Lib Dem administration have just put forward plans for a brand new secondary school, probably in Swiss Cottage, and have continued to reduce the number of school run parking permits. Whilst this is undoubtedly good news for the people of Camden it does make it even more important that we have good transport links from Swiss Cottage to Muswell Hill. So I will be fighting for the 603 to not only be retained as a route but also for this absolutely vital service to be extended throughout the day.
If you would like to add your support to our campaign please reply to this email expressing your support and I will forward your comments to the commissioner. Please also let me know if you'd be able to deliver leaflets in your local area to spread the word further.
Kind regards,
Lynne
Lynne Featherstone MP
Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament for Hornsey and Wood Green
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Posted by Darren J Isaacs, 19:06, Thu 16 August 2007: (Is this post abusive?) #
The 603 is an essential local public amenity
Posted by RONNIE ROMEI, 20:29, Thu 16 August 2007: (Is this post abusive?) #
The 603 is vital for the area. Let's keep it and expand!
Posted by Nick Wright, 21:34, Thu 16 August 2007: (Is this post abusive?) #
I cannot imagine why this bus is required. Let them use mini-cabs.
Posted by Salim Fadhley, 21:40, Thu 16 August 2007: (Is this post abusive?) #
Thank you Lynne!
The 603 route if expanded could be a vital link between Haringey and one of London's cultural centres, providing Muswell Hill residents with direct access to Camden's theatres, and restraunts. It's also unique in that there is very little public transport that goes directly East to West. Normally a traveler wishing to make that journey would have to go by Tube via Kings Cross.
The 603 should be made avalable to all North-Londoners, not just schoolkids.
Posted by maria gorham, 08:51, Fri 17 August 2007: (Is this post abusive?) #
I just can't believe it, and ken our major wants us to use less of our cars, maybe he thinks we should cicle or walk.
thank you
Posted by Jill Barnett, 15:39, Mon 20 August 2007: (Is this post abusive?) #
from Jill Barnett Mon.20 Aug. It is really important to establish better public transport east - west from Highgate and a regular service to Swiss Cottage would enable hospital visits to Royal Free and theaetre trips without car or minicab use.
Posted by Lynne Featherstone, 15:05, Sun 26 August 2007: (Is this post abusive?) #
Thank you all for your replies. I have now set up a campaign website at http://campaigns.libdems.org.uk/603 so that people can quickly register their support. Please feeel free to tell family and friends about it.