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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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Katharine Schopflin @schopflin.bsky.social · 2d ago

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'

Why opening up roads won’t relieve Hackney’s traffic congestion - Low Traffic Hackney

News, 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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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 4w ago

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/...

Why 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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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · last mo.

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/...

Hackney Council proposes paving over play area to create parking bays

On 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...

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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · last mo.

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/...

Cars 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...

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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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/...

How rethinking parking can create a lower traffic Hackney

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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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?

Hackney Marsh Pavilion showing all of the cycle parking is full
Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Our latest blogpost on how car-dominated streets are contributing to a public health crisis, and what we can do about it in Hackney www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

Why Hackney LTNs are vital for public health and environmental justice

People tend to think of LTNs as a policy to make local streets nicer or better to walk or cycle, or perhaps if they oppose them, how they can make driving less convenient.  But most people don’t...

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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 3mo ago

“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/...

How the Greens could make a strong start on traffic reduction

The 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....

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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 3mo ago

“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/...

How the Greens could make a strong start on traffic reduction

The 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....

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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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

Green 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...

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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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/...

Election 2026: what the parties are promising for transport

This 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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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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/...

Election 2026: what the parties are promising for transport

This 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 · 3mo ago

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/...

Low Traffic “…but just not like this”. Why Councils are choosing LTNs and how to tell real evidence from misinformation

We 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...

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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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/...

Low Traffic “…but just not like this”. Why Councils are choosing LTNs and how to tell real evidence from misinformation

We 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...

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Low Traffic Hackney@lowtraffichackney.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Come along for your chance to grill @carolinewoodley.bsky.social @zoegarbett.bsky.social at the Hackney Active Travel Hustings next week! www.lowtraffichackney.org/latest-news/...

Hackney Mayoral Election Active Travel Hustings

There are local elections in May this year which will determine who runs Hackney Council for the next four years, and so who is in charge of local roads. Please come and join us in holding the...

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Caroline Russell@carolinerussell.bsky.social · 4mo ago

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 · 4mo ago

“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/...

Jonathan Ginn@jonginn.com · 4mo ago

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...