This consultation outlines proposals to improve the Hackney Downs low traffic neighbourhood (LTN), following traffic monitoring and feedback from residents during its trial period. The LTN was made permanent in February 2022. These proposals are part of our plans to create a greener, healthier Hackney, improve road safety and support people to walk, shop and cycle locally. For more information on the Hackney Downs LTN, visit hackney.gov.uk/hackney-downs-ltn
The Hackney Downs LTN is bounded by A107 Upper/Lower Clapton Road to the east, Northwold Road to the north, A10 Rectory Road to the west and Downs Road to the south.
After considering traffic and air quality data, alongside responses provided by residents, we made the decision to make the Hackney Downs LTN permanent in February 2022. As part of this LTN being made permanent, the Council committed to reviewing the operation of LTN as some residents expressed concern about how it was working.
Since then we have further investigated the impacts of the LTN.
A ward forum meeting also took place in May 2023, which provided a platform for discussions between residents and the Council. Some residents shared their concerns about increased traffic congestion, accessibility challenges, safety issues at certain junctions and the flow of traffic within the Hackney Downs LTN.
The proposed changes reflect the findings of our investigation and residents’ feedback. The traffic data we have used to inform these decisions can be viewed here: hackney.gov.uk/hackney-downs-ltn
The proposals cover sections of Hackney Downs LTN as shown on the drawing and include improvements to traffic flow and road safety, proposals to green sections of Northwold Road, more attractive and sustainable public space, and encouraging walking and cycling in the area.
Benthal Road
Jenner Road
Northwold Road
In Northwold Road, we are proposing to improve the existing traffic calming measures, widen pavements, plant 11 new trees and introduce new rain gardens. This will make it greener, more biodiverse, help mitigate local flood risk and support local residents to walk and cycle. The specific proposals include:
Examples of rain gardens
Your views will be taken into account as part of the detailed design process. We will publish the consultation results as well as the decisions made at consultation.hackney.gov.uk
If the scheme goes ahead, following consultation, we expect construction works to start in March with completion in about 12 weeks. Further information regarding the works would be sent out closer to the time.
For further information on these proposals, please contact the Hackney Service Centre by calling 020 8356 2897 or by emailing streetscene.consultations@hackney.gov.uk
If you need any information on this consultation in a different format please email consultation@hackney.gov.uk We’ll consider your request and get back to you in five working days.
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