The Low Traffic Hackney Manifesto 2026
“30% less traffic by 2030”
Objective
Reduce miles driven on Hackney roads by 30% by 2030 (100m miles fewer than 2019 total of 340m miles)
5 Ways to achieve this by 2030:
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) coverage extended borough-wide, using filters to make local roads safer and more pleasant for walking and cycling. LTNs should be designed to prevent all through traffic across their defined area and existing LTNs should be adapted to achieve this where necessary. (1)
Kerbside and Parking strategies
Implement kerbside and parking strategies including clear targets for conversion of private parking space to fair and sustainable uses. Parking permits to be limited and new permits reduced annually. Permit pricing should be amended to reflect vehicle size, weight and emissions in light of increased SUV usage. (2)
Children and School Travel
Every school in the borough (including Secondary Schools) should have a car-free School Street. School Street schemes should be expanded to include more roads around schools so students and families can walk or wheel safely for most of their school journey. Every child in Hackney should have safe active routes to school. (3)
Cycling support
Publish an implementation plan for a cycle network that achieves the Mayor's Transport Strategy 2041 target (100% of Hackney residents to live within 400m of a high-quality cycle route). Expand the 'Zero Emissions Network' cargo bike scheme and increase support for businesses and families to use cargo bikes. (4)
Bus priority
Buses should always have priority on Hackney roads, especially main roads. Bus lanes should operate 24 hours. Bus routes should be prioritised for parking removal and all car parking should be removed from bus lanes. (5)
Why are we asking for this?
We want to see measures that will reduce traffic, eliminate road danger, and create a safer, more pleasant street environment.
Reduced traffic and emissions from transport means:
Fewer traffic casualties and deaths (128 deaths or serious injuries in Hackney in 2023 means we are off-track to meet the 2041 zero target)
See our Evidence page for more facts and figures
Who we are
Low Traffic Hackney is an organised group (an Unincorporated Association) of local residents supportive of efforts to reduce motor traffic levels in Hackney, all with our own political persuasion. We run local social media accounts and an umbrella website: http://www.lowtraffichackney.org/
Reduce miles driven on Hackney roads by 30% by 2030 (100m miles fewer than 2019 total of 340m miles)
5 Ways to achieve this by 2030:
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) coverage extended borough-wide, using filters to make local roads safer and more pleasant for walking and cycling. LTNs should be designed to prevent all through traffic across their defined area and existing LTNs should be adapted to achieve this where necessary. (1)
Kerbside and Parking strategies
Implement kerbside and parking strategies including clear targets for conversion of private parking space to fair and sustainable uses. Parking permits to be limited and new permits reduced annually. Permit pricing should be amended to reflect vehicle size, weight and emissions in light of increased SUV usage. (2)
Children and School Travel
Every school in the borough (including Secondary Schools) should have a car-free School Street. School Street schemes should be expanded to include more roads around schools so students and families can walk or wheel safely for most of their school journey. Every child in Hackney should have safe active routes to school. (3)
Cycling support
Publish an implementation plan for a cycle network that achieves the Mayor's Transport Strategy 2041 target (100% of Hackney residents to live within 400m of a high-quality cycle route). Expand the 'Zero Emissions Network' cargo bike scheme and increase support for businesses and families to use cargo bikes. (4)
Bus priority
Buses should always have priority on Hackney roads, especially main roads. Bus lanes should operate 24 hours. Bus routes should be prioritised for parking removal and all car parking should be removed from bus lanes. (5)
Why are we asking for this?
We want to see measures that will reduce traffic, eliminate road danger, and create a safer, more pleasant street environment.
Reduced traffic and emissions from transport means:
- Cleaner, less polluted air for all in Hackney, to improve health
- Fewer emissions will contribute to mitigating climate change
- Reduced noise pollution from traffic
Fewer traffic casualties and deaths (128 deaths or serious injuries in Hackney in 2023 means we are off-track to meet the 2041 zero target)
- Improved freedom for children to travel and play independently
- Real growth in active travel; tackling the inactivity crisis and associated stresses on health services
- Increased social interactions on streets not dominated by traffic
- Better resilience to the effects of climate change
- Improved access to green space
See our Evidence page for more facts and figures
Who we are
Low Traffic Hackney is an organised group (an Unincorporated Association) of local residents supportive of efforts to reduce motor traffic levels in Hackney, all with our own political persuasion. We run local social media accounts and an umbrella website: http://www.lowtraffichackney.org/
We recognise that many changes have been introduced within a short period, leading to some understandable confusion. However, we believe that the changes are overwhelmingly positive, and bring multiple benefits to many groups.
Become a supporter
Complete the short form to leave your details to join with your neighbours who are supporting the low traffic schemes. We'll be in touch to link you with a local group in your area of Hackney.
Footnotes
1. This is in line with Hackney Council policy on LTNs which you can view here: https://hackney.gov.uk/low-traffic-neighbourhoods
2. See Hackney Council's Parking and Enforcement Plan, which states the vision includes "Supporting the creation of sustainable streets for everyone, by re-prioritising more of our kerbside space to support greening in the borough, and sustainable transport." https://hackney.gov.uk/pephackney.gov.uk/pep
3. Hackney Council's School Streets policy states "The schemes tackle congestion and improve air quality at the school gates, making it easier and safer to walk and cycle to school." Our manifesto is in-line with, and supportive of, the objectives of the charity Solve The School Run - see their website for more information . Currently there are 18 state schools in Hackney with no School Street (27%), and 57% of the School Streets have no ANPR enforcement, meaning drivers can use the street without fear of receiving a fine.
4. Our cycling manifesto ask is in-line and supportive of the objectives of Hackney Cycling Campaign - see their website for more information
5. Hackney's Transport Strategy 2015-25 states the bus target is "Improving journey times through bus priority measures, addressing gaps in the network and reviewing bus lane hours". Find the full Transport Strategy here
Become a supporter
Complete the short form to leave your details to join with your neighbours who are supporting the low traffic schemes. We'll be in touch to link you with a local group in your area of Hackney.
Footnotes
1. This is in line with Hackney Council policy on LTNs which you can view here: https://hackney.gov.uk/low-traffic-neighbourhoods
2. See Hackney Council's Parking and Enforcement Plan, which states the vision includes "Supporting the creation of sustainable streets for everyone, by re-prioritising more of our kerbside space to support greening in the borough, and sustainable transport." https://hackney.gov.uk/pephackney.gov.uk/pep
3. Hackney Council's School Streets policy states "The schemes tackle congestion and improve air quality at the school gates, making it easier and safer to walk and cycle to school." Our manifesto is in-line with, and supportive of, the objectives of the charity Solve The School Run - see their website for more information . Currently there are 18 state schools in Hackney with no School Street (27%), and 57% of the School Streets have no ANPR enforcement, meaning drivers can use the street without fear of receiving a fine.
4. Our cycling manifesto ask is in-line and supportive of the objectives of Hackney Cycling Campaign - see their website for more information
5. Hackney's Transport Strategy 2015-25 states the bus target is "Improving journey times through bus priority measures, addressing gaps in the network and reviewing bus lane hours". Find the full Transport Strategy here