Transport for LondonRoute 488
Proposed changes
London Buses is proposing to extend route 488 from Clapton to Dalston.
Our aim is to improve public transport links in the area by making the bus network more convenient and easier for everyone to use.
We propose to extend route 488 to go both ways from Clapton, Kenninghall Roundabout along Kennninghall Road, Rendlesham Road, Downs Road, Rectory Road, Shacklewell Lane and Kingsland High Street finishing at Dalston Junction Station.
Buses would run every 12 minutes during the day Monday to Saturday, every 15 minutes on Sundays and every 20 minutes in the evenings every day of the week.
The extended route will provide:
- A new daily bus service for Kenninghall Road, Rendlesham Road, Downs Road and parts of Shacklewell Lane
- A new direct link between Dalston and Clapton
- A new direct link between Dalston and Homerton Hospital
- New links to Petchey Academy and Bsix, Sixth Form College
- Direct links to Tube and DLR services from Bow (Bow Road Tube/Bow Church DLR)
- Direct links to London Overground services from Hackney Wick, Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland
Where would buses stop?
We think that extending the route is the best way of providing a bus service to as many members of the community as possible. We have been working closely with Hackney Council to find suitable bus stop locations and to minimise any changes to parking controls that would allow buses safe and easy access into the kerbside.
Download a map of the proposed extension (PDF 39KB)
What happens next?
We are asking residents, businesses, schools, local community organisations and services for their views.
To have your say, please fill in our questionnaire.
When a decision has been reached, we will provide updates to stakeholders and any members of the public who have provided their contact details to us in relation to this consultation.
The consultation is open until Friday 20 November.
