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With lockdown now easing & social distancing measures limiting public transport, motor traffic has returned to our streets in greater numbers. 1/6
Without bold action, our borough will be flooded with excess vehicles plus their detrimental effects on climate, #AirPollution, danger from heavy/fast vehicles & noise. Experts are now linking air pollution & coronavirus. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jul/01/air-pollution-likely-to-make-coronavirus-worse-say-uk-experts
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2/6
. @jonburkeUK will soon submit an #EmergencyTravelPlan. We would like to see a bold plan & a range of different interventions, enabling more people of all ages & abilities to travel on foot or by cycle around #Hackney, so that ppl unable to use public transport have options. 3/6
Joining us, @NHSHomerton & @NHSBartsHealth + Central Government are calling for immediate action to enable more cycling & walking.
We would like to see:
· new low traffic neighbourhoods throughout #Hackney
· protected space (cycle tracks) & widened footways on main roads. 4/6
We would like to see:
· new low traffic neighbourhoods throughout #Hackney
· protected space (cycle tracks) & widened footways on main roads. 4/6
We're urging #Hackney councillors to support an Emergency Travel Plan with protected space for cycling & #LowTafficNeighbourhoods. Agree? Take ACTION: Go to https://www.writetothem.com/ enter your postcode, click write to all councillors & tell them you support safer streets.
5/6
If you appreciated quieter streets, cleaner air + less hassle in lockdown, this is a once in a generation chance to keep them. Let Ward Councillors know you support
.Measures to prevent rat-running
.Protected space for cycling on main roads
.Specific measures in your area. 6/6
.Measures to prevent rat-running
.Protected space for cycling on main roads
.Specific measures in your area. 6/6
