We're calling for Hackney Council to ensure that all children should be able to safely walk and cycle to every primary and secondary school in Hackney
2022-2026 is a vital stage in London’s zero-carbon journey. Motor vehicles are the largest and most stubborn source of London’s emissions, and borough councils control 95% of the city’s roads. We need all our councils to act in the next four years and be bold – or it’ll be too late to get to zero carbon roads by 2030. That’s what’s needed for London and Hackney to do their bit.
That’s why we developed five asks for each London borough council in the 2022 council elections to cut road transport emissions fast and enable lots more walking, cycling and wheeling.
Find out how they’re doing…
Checking in on London borough council progress in 2023 - how well are London's boroughs doing to progress Climate Safe Streets? Hackney is one of the best in London - find out why.
ASK 1. Safe Routes to School
We're calling for Hackney Council to ensure that all children should be able to safely walk and cycle to every primary and secondary school in Hackney
ASK 2. Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
We're calling on Hackney Council to continue to roll out low-traffic neighbourhoods, and maximise their potential for safe cycling
ASK 3. Cycle Parking
We're calling for secure and affordable cycle parking in Hackney for all
ASK 4. Housing Estates
We're calling for Hackney to make cycling accessible in Hackney housing estates
ASK 5. Safe Junctions and Main Roads
We're calling for Hackney Council to make Hackney’s major junctions and main roads safe
Pledged
“I will bring forward Hackney Council’s net-zero target forward to 2030 and do all I can to address the climate and ecological emergency. Safe and active travel is essential in delivering net-zero, supporting the health and wellbeing of residents and addressing health inequalities.
I know how urgent the need is for safe cycle storage and I will address this backlog as a priority. Also, with a Green Mayor, it will never cost more to park a bike than a car.
I volunteer weekly at zoOM Bike Project in Gillett Square, Dalston – a community bike project/workshop with a recycling ethos. I want to support more community cycling initiatives like this across the borough.
My commitments to delivering safe, healthier streets are here: https://zoe4hackney.co.uk/policy/safer-healthier-streets/“
Did they pledge?
Mayor Philip Glanville, Hackney Labour Party (won)
Zoë Garbett, Hackney Green Party
Liberal Democrats
Conservative Party
In the face of the climate crisis, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of the problem, and that personal action can't change anything. But for me, campaigning for active travel in London is action at a level where change is achievable, and a network of individuals really can make a difference to how we face the future.
Will, Hackney Climate Champion
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