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Transport Archive

ULEZ expansion announced at Lewisham school

London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone will expand to cover most of Greater London by the end of next year, Mayor …
by Henry Smith/ March 11, 2022/ Environment, Lewisham, Transport/

Cabbies blamed for urine-filled bottles abandoned at East Croydon station

An unsavoury trend at East Croydon station has been leaving commuters disgusted. For several months, plastic bottles filled with urine …
by Joseph Arthur/ February 2, 2022/ Croydon, News, Transport/

“It doesn’t matter what happens to me” – the 79-year-old Christian climate activist cleared of climbing on roof of Shadwell train

Christian climate activist, Reverend Sue Parfitt, a retired Church of England priest, was cleared of the controversial 2019 Extinction Rebellion …
by Erin Lister/ January 24, 2022/ Crime, Features, General Features, News, Transport/

Restoration of Crystal Palace’s Victorian subway to nowhere given go-ahead

The restoration of Crystal Palace’s ornate Victorian subway has been given the go ahead following a unanimous vote of approval …
by Lee Urquhart/ January 18, 2022/ Community, Features, News, Transport/

Lewisham tube extension ‘only possible if Government agrees long-term TfL funding’

Extension of the Bakerloo Line to Lewisham will not happen unless the Government agrees to financially back Transport for London …
by Chandni Doulatramani/ December 17, 2021/ Housing, Lead Stories, News, Transport/

Hackney Council raises parking charges to encourage public transport use

Hackney Council has introduced a new minimum short stay period for parking to encourage public transport use.  Previously, car users …
by Sophie Donne/ December 16, 2021/ Environment, Local News, News, News, Transport/

Night Overground to return in time for Christmas

All-night Overground services between Highbury & Islington and New Cross will return on December 17, after being suspended since March …
by Valentina Colo/ November 19, 2021/ Hackney, News, Transport, Uncategorized/

Data reveals danger on Hackney roads with highest number of casualties

Hackney has the most dangerous roads in the UK, according to data from Department for Transport. Local Driving School, a …
by Emily-Rose Payne/ November 2, 2021/ Hackney, News, Transport/

Motorists adjust as ULEZ extends to North and South circular

Residents of Lewisham, Hackney and Tower Hamlets are being reminded that the ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ) has expanded, and now …
by Tamzin Brannigan/ October 27, 2021/ Environment, Lewisham, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Brick Lane locals share thoughts on road closures as council launches consultation

Disgruntled locals in Brick Lane have spoken to East London Lines to express how inconvenient road closures brought in this …
by Nozrul Ahmed/ October 25, 2021/ Environment, News, Tower Hamlets, Transport/

Pressure grows on Lewisham Council to review LTNs

Over 12,000 Lewisham residents are petitioning the council to reopen roads that they closed last June during lockdown. The closures …
by Cara Houlton/ May 27, 2021/ Environment, Lead Stories, Lewisham, Local News, News, Transport/

Hackney Playbus to return to the streets in June thanks to crowdfunding

The Hackney Playbus, a mobile children’s play centre, is due to return to the streets of the borough in June …
by Patryk Krych/ April 12, 2021/ Hackney, Local News, Transport/

Bakerloo line extension on hold ‘indefinitely’

The £4 billion extension plans to expand the current Bakerloo line from Elephant and Castle to Lewisham and potentially further …
by Olivia Haller-Clarke/ March 20, 2021/ Coronavirus, Lewisham, Transport/

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/
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