How we're making our streets work for everyone
A statement on low traffic neighbourhoods in Hackney.
"We want to make our borough cleaner, greener and more accessible to all, which is reflected in our transport policies. Almost 90% of journeys that start in Hackney are by walking, cycling, wheeling or public transport. And I’m pleased to say that overall, the amount of traffic is down across the borough, air quality is improving, and people are walking and cycling more.
"Low traffic and liveable neighbourhoods are an important part of making the borough safer and healthier to live in. These traffic measures don’t stop people from driving to a particular destination, but it might take longer by car than by other means of transport. We have some important exemptions, for example, for blue badge holders and school buses. We are listening to people who tell us that they need to drive and are experiencing problems, looking really carefully at all the feedback and working out how we can make our streets work for everyone.”
Cllr Sarah Young, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Environment and Transport