
Cllr Helen Dennis, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development was in attendance for the launch alongside the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan.
Funding for the eventual Bakerloop service will be provided by Southwark Council from developer contributions in the area.
The new Superloop replicates the long-term vision for the Bakerloo tube line’s extension and provides welcome transport infrastructure for residents and workers in Southwark, demonstrating the opportunities presented by the potential Bakerloo extension.
Cllr Helen Dennis, Cabinet Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development at Southwark Council, said: “The proposed Bakerloop Bus service would be a fantastic addition to the transport infrastructure supporting Southwark and its neighbouring boroughs and made possible through Southwark Council’s robust policy framework. Running as an express service up and down the Old Kent Road, the Bakerloop is designed to support the new homes that are being delivered right now for Londoners, whilst making the case for further growth and development, which will only be possible with the Bakerloo Line Extension.
“The extension will be vital to supporting the delivery of tens of thousands of more jobs across the UK supply chain, creating additional homes for London and offering a national economic growth boost of £1.5bn. We hope that people will get on board with the Bakerloop and ultimately back the Bakerloo Line Extension, with all the benefits that will bring for our community and local economy.”
The consultation is open until 14 March. For more information on TfL’s future plans to deliver the Bakerloo line extension, please visit: Bakerloo line extension - Transport for London (tfl.gov.uk)