Help shape the future of transport in Hackney
Feedback updated 30 Sep 2025
We asked
We asked about the key issues identified for inclusion within the Transport Strategy. These were:
- Connecting Places
- Housing and Jobs
- Public Places and Healthy Streets
- Safe and Secure
- Cleaner Air
- Greener Streets and Places
- Lower Carbon Emissions
- Healthy
- Access to All
- Equitable
- Child Friendly
- Affordable
You said
Residents agreed on the importance of all of the survey issues - with each issue receiving between 74 and 91% support. The response from residents was wide- ranging, but the importance of all of these issues was generally agreed and no other issues were strongly identified.
Important strands in the feedback included:
- The impact of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) - responses show a division of opinion on LTNs. Reported benefits for some residents were balanced by criticisms from others regarding increased congestion and pollution on main roads.
- Greater inclusivity and accessibility for all - a frequent request in the responses was a clear and urgent call for improved accessibility for disabled, elderly, and less mobile residents.
- Quality, reliability, and affordability of public transport - concerns about public transport's ability to serve as a reliable alternative to private vehicles were raised, with mentions of quality, reliability and affordability.
- Safety beyond traffic (crime and antisocial behaviour) - respondents expressed a desire for safer public spaces, free from crime and inconsiderate road user behaviour.
- Quality of road and pavement infrastructure - concerns were raised about the condition of roads and pavements, with frequent requests for stricter enforcement and better maintenance.
- Nuances in active travel and greener spaces - while environmental goals are generally supported, their practical implementation and perceived local impacts are a source of frequent discussion.
We did
We have developed Themes/Chapter Headings for the Transport Strategy based on the initial engagement issues, albeit these have been modified to reflect the feedback received. Examples of changes made include:
- A reference to maintaining road space for essential trips in the Connecting Places theme to reflect the fact that some trips will continue to need to be made by private motorised means.
- The Air Quality theme has been sharpened to focus on air quality issues on main roads where residents expressed concerns over air quality issues caused by continuing high levels of motor traffic.
- The Access to All theme has been widened to include mention of pavement obstructions, restrictions in motor vehicle access and bus service issues.
Overview
Transport affects everyone - whether you travel by foot, public transport or car. It connects us with work, friends and essential services, influencing where we live, work and go to school. It impacts our health, the environment, and the mobility of vulnerable people, such as children and the elderly.
Transport in Hackney
Hackney is leading the way in sustainable transport in the UK, with record levels of walking and cycling, low traffic zones at nearly every primary school, and liveable neighbourhoods across half the borough. Over the past decade, our ambitious plans to promote sustainable travel have reduced vehicle traffic, cut emissions, and improved walking and cycling infrastructure.
However, transport challenges remain, including air pollution, road safety, accessibility and affordability. While innovations like electric vehicle charging and car rental clubs have led to improvements for some road users, disparities in access still exist.
Hackney Transport Strategy 2026-2036
We’re developing a new Hackney Transport Strategy to provide a roadmap, informed by your views, to guide the future of transport in Hackney. It will outline priorities, issues and actions to help the borough prepare and adapt to challenges and opportunities over the next ten years.
We have grouped key transport issues into three categories in the survey. Click the link below to find out more.
Key transport issues
Transport basics - connecting places: Making it easier for everyone to get to work, school, and leisure, by foot, wheeling, or public transport. This means:
- Making destinations easier to reach
- Reducing traffic
- Adding more shade and greenery
- Making streets safer with better crossings and seating
Safer, greener and healthier transport: We want Hackney to be safer, greener, and healthier. This means:
- Less traffic and cleaner air
- More green spaces and safer streets
- More chances to walk, cycle, or take public transport, without worrying about road safety
- Making sure everyone, especially women and children, feel safe when travelling
Fair transport: Everyone should be able to get around Hackney, no matter their age, income, or ability. This means:
- Making transport fully accessible for disabled and older residents
- Creating safer streets where children can play outdoors
- Ensuring climate-friendly transport policies don’t unfairly impact lower-income residents
To learn more about how people travel in Hackney, including transport achievements and challenges from the last strategy, read the draft evidence base below. If you would prefer to open this up in a separate window, please use the link here.
Draft evidence base
Have your say
We want to hear about the transport issues that matter most to you. Your feedback will help us create a new draft transport strategy. A public consultation on the full draft strategy will take place in autumn 2025.
What’s most important to you? Safer streets? More bus routes? Better cycling infrastructure? Have your say in the survey below by Monday 9 June 2025.
Join us in person to ask questions and find out more:
- Thursday 15th May 2025 4:30 - 7:30pm, Homerton Library (Homerton Hall, first floor). Use the link here to sign up and receive reminders.
To stay updated on any upcoming in-person events, please revisit this page for the latest information.
What happens next
The variety of views received on each of the issues is considerable and is detailed in the consultation report. This feedback will influence the drafting of the strategy which is currently underway. A consultation draft will be open for public comments in the early part of 2026.
In addition to this, in view of the intensity of debate over the management of the road space available on the borough’s main roads, we have decided to fund a period of ‘deliberative engagement’ which is bringing the expertise of a specially recruited representative panel of local residents to bear on Hackney’s emerging Main Roads Strategy. This engagement is being designed and managed independently by experts including leading academics from the London School of Economics.
Interests
- Gathering ideas
- Sustainability
- Traffic and transportation
- Understanding views
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