Do we need a one way traffic system in Stokey?

 

Now unless you’ve lived on planet Mars you will know that

this involves a traffic system, known as a gyratory, consists of a network of

clockwise one way roads which includes: Stoke Newington High Street; part of

Rectory Road, the western ends of Brooke Road and Northwold Road; Manse Road;

and the western end of Evering Road.

N16 residents and local businesses have been invited to

share their views during Hackney Councils public consultation to investigate suggestions

to help improve congestion around the gyratory.

The current road system was originally introduced

approximately forty years ago to reduce congestion through and on the

approaches to Stoke Newington High Street.

Over the years there has been a debate for the removal of

the gyratory. Some residents and businesses have said that the one way system

has caused speeding and traffic congestions in parallel streets, known as ‘rat

runs’. On the other hand many have stated that the current system makes it

difficult to access Stoke Newington town centre.

Although the gyratory system forms part of the Transport for

London Road Network, Hackney Council are responsible for minor alterations that

can improve road safety, amenity or traffic conditions in other local roads.

The consultation runs until 10 January 2011 and is open to

all, but the Council particularly encourages responses from residents and

businesses in Stoke Newington, also people that use the transport links in and

around the area.

How to have your say:

On the web - to have your say on the proposed policy you can

complete our online surveys, one for residents and one for businesses, click

here.

Public exhibition - at Stoke Newington Library, Church

Street N16, between October 18 and January 10 where you can find out about the

current situation and complete a questionnaire.

Drop in sessions - have your questions answered, share your

views and pick up information on the following dates:

• Friday November 12, 5-8pm, at: Morrison's Supermarket, 47/49

Stamford Hill N16

• Saturday, December 4, 10am - 2.30pm, at Stoke Newington

Farmers' Market, William Patten School, Stoke Newington Church Street, N16

Written submissions – download a form from the council

website, and return it to:

Freepost LON 18819

The Consultation Team

London Borough of Hackney

Mare Street

London

E8 1EA