Hackney Council

Transforming transport in Hackney: have your say

Residents are being asked to help shape the future of transport in Hackney after an ambitious previous plan saw the borough become a leader in sustainable travel. Over the last ten years, the council has delivered a transformative programme of change to improve travel across the borough, making it safer, greener and healthier. Ambitious policies to promote sustainable travel have resulted in cleaner air, healthier travel, and safer walking and cycling routes. Now, the council is inviting everyone to share their views and help shape the vision for transport in the borough over the next ten years. The last strategy made significant changes to how people travel, with Hackney now leading the way as the borough with the highest level of active travel - walking, wheeling and cycling - in London. Traffic levels remain lower than before the Covid-19 pandemic and journeys made by car within the borough are decreasing. Hackney has expanded low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) to cover over 50% of the borough, giving it the highest proportion of LTNs in London. School Streets - low traffic zones - have been introduced at 50 primary schools in Hackney, ensuring safer routes for children and families, and over 10,000 children have taken part in cycle training. The last strategy also saw the implementation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging network, with 1,000 charging points now installed across the borough, as well as over 1,000 cycle hangars providing over 6,000 bike parking spaces for residents.The council is now seeking feedback on key transport themes for the next ten years and any other comments, which will inform the development of the new draft transport strategy. Transport refers to the movement of people, goods and services within Hackney, encompassing public transport, roads, walking and cycling routes, and more. It also includes key issues such as road safety, air quality, and accessibility, all of which impact people’s health and the environment.Anyone can share their views by filling out the online survey.Everyone who completes the survey can also register their interest in participating in focus groups to discuss the issues more deeply. A consultation on the full draft strategy will take place in autumn 2025 to gather feedback on the policies and proposals.The survey will run for 12 weeks, closing on Monday 9 June. To have your say visit https://consultation.hackney.gov.uk/streetscene/help-shape-the-future-of-transport-in-hackney/