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.

Link: Statement on Haringey Council website