Low Traffic Hackney

Low Traffic Hackney

@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

We’re a group of local residents supporting efforts to reduce motor traffic levels in Hackney, to reduce air and noise pollution, enable safer cycling and reduce carbon emissions https://www.lowtraffichackney.org/

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Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

Hackney Central: we're calling for these two minor backstreets to be filtered as soon as possible www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgHackney Central: Why Navarino and Greenwood Roads need traffic filters - Low Traffic HackneyNews, information and updates about the campaign to reduce traffic in Hackney to make the borough a healthier, safer and better place to live. Updates on Hackney Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), Sch...

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Paul M 🇮🇪🇨🇦🇫🇷🚲🍉
@onebiskuit.eurosky.social

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Pedestrians too, as evidenced in many thousands of small examples: signs for traffic (“Lights ahead” etc) plonked on footways causing an obstruction to wheel/pushchairs etc which can’t easily, let alone safely, dodge onto the road to pass them

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Spud on a Bike
@spudbikes.bsky.social

Having lost at appeal, Tower Hamlets is taking this case to the Supreme Court, so that they can rip out LTNs that have been funded by the Mayor of London. So I've contributed again to the defence - we don't want a precedent to be set! www.crowdjustice.com/case/defendi...

crowdjustice.comDefending Tower Hamlets LTNs in the Supreme CourtWe are a group of Tower Hamlets residents who want to keep and improve the safer streets in Bethnal Green, for all.

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Katharine Schopflin
@schopflin.bsky.social

Excellent post from @lowtraffichackney.bsky.social www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/... 'Traffic is not like water in a pipe ... It is the result of thousands of individual decisions as to when, how and whether to make a journey'

lowtraffichackney.orgWhy opening up roads won’t relieve Hackney’s traffic congestion - Low Traffic HackneyNews, information and updates about the campaign to reduce traffic in Hackney to make the borough a healthier, safer and better place to live. Updates on Hackney Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), Sch...
Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

Our latest blogpost about when transport planners wanted to bulldoze Dalston for a motorway, and what we can learn about how to fix our car-dominated streets. www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgWhy opening up roads won’t relieve Hackney’s traffic congestion​There are roads in Hackney which have long carried excessive amounts of motor traffic.  Think Graham Road, Dalston Lane, Balls Pond Road, or Homerton High Street.  In fact, taking Graham Road as...

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Jono Kenyon
@jonokenyon.bsky.social

Stop waiting for the cavalry. You are the cavalry. @hackneycouncil.bsky.social

Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

If we’re serious about traffic reduction, every opportunity must be taken to embed it in policy. This small scheme shows how it often isn’t happening. Read our blogpost here. www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgHackney Council proposes paving over play area to create parking baysOn Friday 26 June 2026 Hackney Council launched a consultation on changes to Tyssen Street behind Hoxton Trust Community Garden . As a result of the investment the space will see many incremental...
Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

If we’re serious about traffic reduction, every opportunity must be taken to embed it in policy. This small scheme shows how it often isn’t happening. Read our blogpost here. www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgHackney Council proposes paving over play area to create parking baysOn Friday 26 June 2026 Hackney Council launched a consultation on changes to Tyssen Street behind Hoxton Trust Community Garden . As a result of the investment the space will see many incremental...
Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

Our latest blogpost on how car-dominated neighbourhoods are making extreme heat worse, and what we can do about it. www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgCars don't just cause climate change – they make our streets hotter today​As Hackney braces for more frequent heatwaves, most discussions focus on climate change and carbon emissions . But there's another important reason to reduce traffic in our neighbourhoods: cars...
Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

The wider lesson here of course is: ***Cheap available & convenient car parking induces demand to drive***! Have a read of our recent blogpost for what we should do about this… www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

There was never a problem with cycle parking capacity at Hackney Marsh Pavilion until they introduced car parking charges last year… since when cycle capacity has become totally inadequate. Can we have more Sheffield Stands here please @hackney-cable.bsky.social?

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Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

“Do it fast and do it early” Our assessment of Hackney Green Party’s transport in-tray; what the major challenges are & how we’d like to see them tackled www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgHow the Greens could make a strong start on traffic reductionThe election on May 7th resulted in a political earthquake for Hackney, with the Green Party winning a historic landslide over the longstanding Labour administration, which will provide a comfortable....
Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

“Do it fast and do it early” Our assessment of Hackney Green Party’s transport in-tray; what the major challenges are & how we’d like to see them tackled www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgHow the Greens could make a strong start on traffic reductionThe election on May 7th resulted in a political earthquake for Hackney, with the Green Party winning a historic landslide over the longstanding Labour administration, which will provide a comfortable....
Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

Hackney Green‘s transport and traffic-reduction manifesto promises a lot. We separate the hard deliverables from the less certain ambitions. How does it stack up? Here‘s our analysis of the promises and vision www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/... #hackney #activetravel #hackneygreens

lowtraffichackney.orgGreen transport and traffic promises: how do they stack up?Congratulations to Hackney Green Party on winning the recent Council election with a landslide .  This means Hackney is now run by the Greens... In this blog post we dive into their manifesto to...
Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

What are the parties in Hackney promising in their election manifestos for improved transport, traffic reduction and safer streets? We went through them so you can read our summary www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgElection 2026: what the parties are promising for transportThis Thursday 7th May, Hackney goes to the polls to elect ward councillors across the borough. Unlike most boroughs, Hackney will also choose an elected mayor – an important post with...
Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

We've trawled through the manifestos to see what the main parties are offering voters on sustainable transport and traffic reduction in Hackney www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgElection 2026: what the parties are promising for transportThis Thursday 7th May, Hackney goes to the polls to elect ward councillors across the borough. Unlike most boroughs, Hackney will also choose an elected mayor – an important post with...

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Jon Owen
@anotherjon.bsky.social

Why are more and more councils choosing Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), and how do you distinguish good evidence about LTNs from misinformation? In their latest blog post, @lowtraffichackney.bsky.social get into it. www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgLow Traffic “…but just not like this”. Why Councils are choosing LTNs and how to tell real evidence from misinformationWe recently wrote a blogpost addressing those who oppose low traffic neighbourhoods from the perspective of wanting to ‘open our roads’ to prioritise the convenience and freedom to drive.  But...
Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

In our latest blogpost we tackle the thorny subject of LTN evidence. Why is good evidence still disputed? And how can you tell the worthwhile from the nonsense? Read it here! www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgLow Traffic “…but just not like this”. Why Councils are choosing LTNs and how to tell real evidence from misinformationWe recently wrote a blogpost addressing those who oppose low traffic neighbourhoods from the perspective of wanting to ‘open our roads’ to prioritise the convenience and freedom to drive.  But...
Low Traffic Hackney
@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

Alt text: flyer for hustings on 16th April 19.30 to 21:30 at the Pembury Community Centre Dalston Lane E81FA. Put your questions to candidates running to be Hackney Mayor. Confirmed attendees Mayoral Candidates Caroline Woodley and Zoe Garbett. No booking required.

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Cllr Sam Easterby-Smith
@samsterby.com

Very much here for this.

Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

“Providing so much public space for the purpose of private car storage is directly enabling higher levels of car ownership and use” Our new blogpost on how rethinking parking can reduce traffic. www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

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Caroline Russell
@carolinerussell.bsky.social

Good blog from @lowtraffichackney.bsky.social setting out why councils should use parking controls as a tool to limit car use and so reduce traffic congestion, and road danger making streets more inclusive, safe and convenient for everyone.

Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social

“Providing so much public space for the purpose of private car storage is directly enabling higher levels of car ownership and use” Our new blogpost on how rethinking parking can reduce traffic. www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

lowtraffichackney.orgHow rethinking parking can create a lower traffic HackneyLow Traffic Hackney on: Bluesky Instagram ​ Facebook Linked In ​

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Jonathan Ginn
@jonginn.com

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Love this. Parked cars cramming streets on both sides makes getting around Hackney very grueling, even for drivers. One day they'll realise the cyclist coming the other way isn't the problem...