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Transport Archive

Green group criticises plan for new station entrance

Plans for a new Graham Road entrance at Hackney Central Station are not green or ambitious enough, according to Garden of …
by Scarlett Sherriff/ December 10, 2020/ Hackney, Transport/

Boost for Bakerloo extension as land along route given protection

Plans for the Bakerloo underground line extension to Lewisham have been given a boost by the Government acting to protect …
by Dominique Boulan/ December 8, 2020/ Lewisham, News, Transport/

Lewisham hits 100 electric vehicle charging points milestone

Lewisham reached a milestone of 100 electric vehicle charging points last week as part of its commitment to tackle the …
by Caitlin Tilley/ December 1, 2020/ Lewisham, Transport/

‘All voices will be heard’ in £3m Bow traffic changes

Bow residents will get another chance to have their say on £3 million eco-friendly street changes, after doubts were raised …
by Clara Murray/ November 27, 2020/ Environment, Local News, Society, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Controversial low traffic scheme revised after protests by residents

By Daniel King and Thomas Newlove Controversial measures to reduce traffic in parts of Lewisham are to be modified following …
by ELL Admin/ November 26, 2020/ Environment, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Transport/

Everything you need within a 15 minute walk – the post-pandemic ideal for Croydon

Speedy access to green spaces and “thriving town centres” are essential in a post-pandemic era, say campaigners who are hoping …
by Fiona Holland/ November 17, 2020/ Croydon, Features, General Features, Local News, News, Society, Transport/

Campaign group takes legal action over Croydon’s low traffic neighbourhood scheme

A campaign group has taken legal action against Croydon Council over new Low Traffic Neighborhoods in Crystal Palace and South …
by Isabelle Walker/ November 10, 2020/ Croydon, Transport/

Delay in inquest ‘awful’ for Croydon tram bereaved, says MP

The delay in holding an inquest into the tragic Croydon tram crash was ‘frustrating and awful’ for the families of …
by Niamh Houston/ November 8, 2020/ Lead Stories, Transport/

Five roads to reopen after Covid shutdowns following residents’ complaints

Five roads closed to traffic under Lewisham Council’s traffic reduction scheme are to be partially reopened following complaints from residents. …
by Grace Higgins/ October 30, 2020/ Coronavirus, Lewisham, News, News, Transport/

Egan apologises to Lewisham residents over low-traffic scheme

Damien Egan, the Mayor of Lewisham, has apologised to Lewisham residents after a scheme to reduce car usage angered residents …
by Grace Higgins/ October 15, 2020/ Lewisham, News, Transport/
Photograph of a cyclist using the freshly painted crossing of Sutton Street in Tower Hamlets.

Cyclists urge councils to use Government virus cash to make streets safer

Cycling campaigners in the Eastlondonlines area have called on local authorities to prioritise cycling and walking to minimise air pollution …
by Kaeshelle Rianne Cooke/ June 2, 2020/ Lead Stories, Transport/
Hackney planters

Planters appear in Hackney streets to block traffic and aid social distancing

Roads in Hackney have been closed off by using special planters to cut off rat runs to motorists, to provide …
by Valentina Romagnoli/ May 26, 2020/ Community, Coronavirus, Environment, Hackney, Lockdown lifestyle, Transport/

Campaigners urge Hackney council to keep emissions low once lockdown is over

Cycling and environmental campaigners in Hackney are urging the council to keep emissions low once Londoners return to work, in …
by Ethan Lucey/ May 4, 2020/ Coronavirus, Environment, Hackney, Health, Lead Stories, Transport/

Train drain: ‘I am around thousands of people … but I feel like I’m always alone’

Long commutes are a time to read a book, plug in to some tunes, and have some me time. But …
by Georgina Gambetta/ April 21, 2020/ Data, Features, Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Sainsbury’s withdraw plans to build tower blocks in New Cross Gate

Sainsbury’s has withdrawn their planning application to build high-rise flats on a plot of their land in New Cross Gate …
by Millie Forrest/ March 19, 2020/ Lewisham, News, Transport/

Missing link in Cycle Superhighway 1 set to be built after five-year wait

Cycling campaigners have welcomed the completion of CS1, a long-distance cycling route partially independent from the main road, after 5 …
by Ethan Lucey/ March 17, 2020/ Environment, Hackney, Local News, News, Transport/

Lewisham Council approves its climate action plan

Extinction Rebellion activists in Lewisham said they were “relieved and encouraged” yesterday after the council finally passed its climate action …
by Joanna Williams/ March 14, 2020/ Environment, Health, Lewisham, Local News, News, Transport/
photo from February 2016

Hackney residents concerned about air quality as Silvertown Tunnel progresses

Hackney residents have spoken about their concerns about air quality in the borough as work on a new four-lane road …
by Tiffany Adepoju/ March 6, 2020/ Hackney, News, Transport/

Crossrail leads to 90pc rise in Whitechapel property values since 2008

House prices in Whitechapel around the planned new Elizabeth Line station have risen by nearly 100% since 2008 according to …
by Daisy Lester/ December 4, 2019/ Housing, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Subpar no more! Croydon subways to get locally designed makeovers

Some of the most neglected pedestrian subways that snake beneath Croydon’s street-level are being reimagined as works of art, following …
by Evie Breese/ December 2, 2019/ Croydon, Society, Transport/

Petition gains 3,000 signatures after another Catford Road death

A petition has gained nearly 3,000 signatures in an attempt to protect pedestrians and cyclists from the perils of Catford …
by James Bayley/ November 21, 2019/ Lewisham, Transport/

News in brief

Local residents demand solution to anti-social behaviour. Local residents have called for new measures to address anti-social behaviour in and …
by Eastlondonlines/ November 15, 2019/ Crime, Local News, News, Transport/

Driver of Croydon tram crash will not face charges

The driver of a tram which crashed in Sandilands, Croydon in 2016 killing seven passengers and injuring sixty others will …
by Nafeesa Zaman/ November 4, 2019/ Croydon, News, Transport/

Row as locals call for removal of £20,000 cycle lane in Stamford Hill

A group of Stamford Hill residents are campaigning for Hackney Council to remove a £20,000 cycle lane that was installed …
by Grace Hoffman/ November 1, 2019/ Environment, Hackney, News, Transport/

Tower Hamlets Council opposes London City Airport growth proposals

Tower Hamlets Council members have agreed a motion in opposition to London City Airport growth proposals. Council members have criticised …
by Astra McKenzie/ September 24, 2019/ Lead Stories, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

New 7.5km cycleway linking Hackney to Isle of Dogs planned

A new 7.5km cycle route linking the centre of Hackney all the way to the Isle of Dogs in Tower …
by Nai-Yu Chen/ June 18, 2019/ Hackney, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Award-winning station set to leave ‘lasting legacy’ in Hackney

The design team behind Hackney Wick’s brutalist Overground station crafted out of orange and cream concrete has won an award …
by Dylan MacCLay/ May 30, 2019/ Hackney, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Croydon’s green parking charges would ‘penalise the elderly and low income residents’

Vehicles that aren’t deemed to be environmentally friendly could pay triple the amount of their current yearly permit following new …
by Dylan MacCLay/ May 30, 2019/ Croydon, Environment, Local News, News, Transport/

Roads to be closed to cars around 11 Croydon schools at pick-up and drop-off times

Cars are set to be banned outside 11 schools in Croydon during drop-off and pick-up times as part of a …
by Dylan MacCLay/ May 14, 2019/ Croydon, Education, Environment, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Society, Transport/

Commuters welcome plans to unblock railway ‘bottleneck’ at East Croydon station

Rail passengers travelling through East Croydon are hoping to see the back of infamous delays in and out of the …
by Dylan MacCLay/ May 10, 2019/ Croydon, News, Transport/

Dockless e-bikes are coming to Croydon

As part of Croydon’s ambition to become London’s greenest borough, hundreds of dockless electric bicycles will be arriving to offer …
by Sahira Raja/ May 3, 2019/ Croydon, Environment, Society, Transport/

‘Inadequate’ rail companies criticised over Lewisham stranded train passengers drama

Network Rail and Southeastern rail were guilty of “inadequate management” when dozens of passengers abandoned their stranded  trains  to walk …
by Victoria Smith/ March 28, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, Transport/

Council team honoured for hate and violence prevention work

Tower Hamlets Council has been recognised at the Local Government Chronicle’s Awards ceremony for their work on preventing hate and …
by Joshua Statter/ March 25, 2019/ Environment, Local News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Police inquiry after two die from electrocution on rail lines

The bodies of two people have been found dead on the train tracks running between Hackney Wick and Stratford. Police …
by Bella White/ March 22, 2019/ Crime, Hackney, Local News, Transport/

Lewisham step up campaign for Bakerloo line extension

  Lewisham and Southwark Councils have launched a campaign with Millwall football club to back the proposed Bakerloo line extension. …
by Yasmin Saffet-Marshall/ March 13, 2019/ Lewisham, Local News, Transport/
Hackney town hall, Mare Street, Hackney, London

Strikes on bus service for disabled pupils are fault of council say union

Strike action is being planned by drivers of Hackney Council’s school bus service for disabled children. Unite, Britain’s largest union, …
by Alisha Pilkington/ March 6, 2019/ Employment, Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, News, Transport/
Invisible Bike

Bikers urged to ‘lock, chain, cover’ in Met campaign

The Metropolitan Police have launched a campaign to encourage motorcycle riders to secure their bikes as part of the Be …
by Tom Higgins/ March 6, 2019/ Crime, Data, Hackney, Local News, News, Transport/

Old Street roundabout development underway this month

Old Street roundabout is undergoing building works later this month to be more accessible for pedestrians and bikes. TfL are …
by Django Zimmatore/ March 5, 2019/ Hackney, Local News, Transport, Uncategorized/

Back the Bakerloo Line Campaign picks up pace

A much needed extension to the Bakerloo line could finally be coming to South East London. After years of consultations, …
by Tom Parker/ February 1, 2019/ Lead Stories, Lewisham, Politics, Transport/

Multi-billion pound Dalston Crossrail plans delayed until 2043

Crossrail 2, a possible new train line that will greatly affect areas of Dalston, might be delayed another ten years …
by Victoria Brush/ December 7, 2018/ Hackney, Lead Stories, Local News, Society, Transport/
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