Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Haringey publishes medium-term plan for 25 Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Haringey's map (adapted by HoL) showing existing traffic restriction areas in semi-opaque orange and proposed ones in purple. The non-opaque orange areas, still edged in purple, (crudely blocked-out by HoL) are the additional LTNs which have funding and will be implemented soon. The council says that the map n provides an "indication of the LTN areas" and that it "should be treated as a guide rather than a rule". .
Last week Haringey Council published an update on its transport strategy, including the map published above. In a statement, the council said:
Haringey is embarking on an ambitious programme to increase rates of walking and cycling in the borough and is also seeking to tackle the implications of rat-running traffic in residential areas. This will encourage those making short journeys by motor vehicles, to instead consider active travel such as walking, cycling or public transport. This is needed to improve our air quality, respond to the climate change emergency we face, address health inequalities and make the borough a healthier place to live, work and rest. It is also especially important that we look at how we create safer walking and cycling routes for school children.
The map above shows that after the completion of the already funded areas, about a third of the borough will be covered by LTNs.
If you're a Harringay Ladder resident, you may feel that you have good reason to question the way areas are being prioritised. But, the good news is that community group Harringay Ladder Living Streets are in ongoing conversation with local councillors and traffic bosses at Haringey.
Attitudes of the current administration at the council suggest that there is reason for hope, but past experience advises that a certain amount of cynicism might also not be out of place.
The author of this piece is part of the HLLS group but is also keeping his fingers tightly crossed behind his back.
Tags for Forum Posts: hlhs, low traffic neighbourhoods, traffic
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Permalink Reply by jambo_sana on
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This is great.. I hope they don't have to rely only on DfT funding for these and that the 22 other ones actually happen.
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Permalink Reply by Michael Anderson on
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DfT funding was secured for three (Bounds Green, St Ann’s and Bruce Grove) in December but as far as I’m aware the rest are unfunded
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Permalink Reply by Hugh on
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Fortunately, there is some funding budgeted for Haringey's own funds and Mat White assures us the the Ladder is his top priority.
His tweet below, Dec 8th.
I'm delighted that Haringey Cabinet has just agreed to invest £5.1 million in walking and cycling infrastructure, including low traffic neighbourhoods and new safe cycling routes.
— Matt White (@mattwhiteski) December 8, 2020
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Permalink Reply by Penguin on
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But still no plan to stop the high speeds of cars on St Anns Rd and The Gardens Roads.
And still no plan to stop the rat running of thousands of motor scooters through cycle only barriers. Which are more polluting than cars - both on emissions and noise basis.
Haringey Council strikes again!
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Motor scooters can be enforced using cameras, they do mention it in the plan. Personally I don't find delivery scooters much of an issue, but I can see why some might. GPS will route most of them elsewhere once the road is closed
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Permalink Reply by Alfred Jahn on
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Thanks for sharing. I am a bit confused by this. So does this mean that there is no through-traffic in any of the bright orange areas? Surely that's not true as of now?
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Low traffic doesn’t mean no traffic. There’ll still be access for residents but the aim is to make it difficult or unattractive to through traffic.
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There are two different orange areas - read the notes typed beneath the map.
With regards to the existing low traffic areas, the ones I know best are the Gardens and the Campsbourne Estate (north of Hornsey High Street). There's no through traffic in either of those.
I suppose the logic will be that, bar primary routes, there will be no through routes in any of the LTN cells. So, yes, getting about by car will be a lot harder.
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Oh I see - must be my (old) screen... the colours of the legend don't match the map!
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No, they don't. The original Haringey map neglected to add the proposed areas, despite they're being in the legend. So, I adapted the map in somewhat of a hurry, as explained under the map.
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This is excellent news. A borough-wide solution will be transformational for Haringey. We should support each LTN as it's gets implemented and learn as we go. Hopefully the council will grow in confidence and we can achieve all 25 as soon as possible.
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Hmmmmm has anyone here actually been to neighbouring areas ljme Waltham Forest where schemes like little holland have caused huge difficulties and been hugely divesive in the community? It is portrayed as a success ..in reality it is a disaster but really benefits those in the Village area ie nore wealthy...ho hum just have to accept what is imposed upon us
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