The London Jewish Forum (LJF) is delighted that after fifteen years of advocacy on behalf of the community, a new bus route 310 will be launched at the end of August to provide a significant enhancement for our orthodox community to public transport connections between Golders Green and Stamford Hill. This new route, introduced by Transport for London (TfL), was championed by Adrian Cohen and Andrew Gilbert, the founding chairs of the London Jewish Forum as well as by the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Jewish Leadership Council, and Interlink.
The London Jewish Forum (LJF) has played a crucial role in the realisation of this new bus route. As the representative body for the Jewish community in London, LJF has actively engaged with TfL, local councils, and community members to advocate for improved public transport services that cater to the needs of diverse populations.
Over many years, LJF’s involvement included community consultations, gathering feedback, and presenting the case for the new route to TfL. Their persistent efforts, in particular by founding chairs Andrew Gilbert and Adrian Cohen ensured that the voices of the community were heard, leading to the successful implementation of bus route 310.
Amanda Bowman, Co-Chair of LJF said “This new bus route is a testament to what can be achieved through collaborative efforts and community advocacy. We are incredibly proud to have been part of this project”. Michael Ziff, Co-Chair of LJF said: “The 310 bus will greatly benefit not only the Jewish community but all residents in the area. Reliable and accessible public transport is essential for a vibrant and connected city, and we are thrilled to see route 310 come to fruition.”
Andrew Gilbert, now Vice President at the Board of Deputies of British Jews said: “The Jewish community want to thank Commissioner Andy Lord and Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan for finally making this happen. The Jews of Golders Green and Stamford Hill will now have a direct transport connection that is part of the standard transport network. We want to thank all of those who have worked on this for more than 15 years, a lightbulb solution has broken through.”
Dovid Lichtig, Chief Executive of Interlink said: “We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the TfL Commissioner and the Mayor of London for their invaluable support of the Orthodox Jewish community, particularly with the introduction of a direct bus route from Golders Green to Stamford Hill. This new service is a significant step in connecting our communities and ensuring ease of access between these vibrant Jewish areas. The Commissioner’s commitment to improving public transport and enhancing connectivity within London is greatly appreciated, and this initiative will undoubtedly enrich the lives of many residents”.