Haringey Council Approves £10m Bus Grant
The funding aims to encourage public transport use and improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Haringey Council is scheduled to approve a £10 million grant from the Better Bus partnership next week. The funding is a key component of the council's strategy to encourage residents to use public transport and reduce reliance on private vehicles. This initiative aligns with a wider commitment to rebalancing street design, placing pedestrians and cyclists at the forefront over the next four years.
Addressing Road Safety Concerns
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The decision comes as Haringey grapples with significant road safety issues. Since 2021, the borough has recorded a total of 4,638 road casualties. Of these, 514 were serious injuries and 13 were fatalities. Annually, the borough experiences over 70 killed or seriously injured (KSI) road casualties. The council acknowledges the dangers posed by speeding, dangerous driving, and excessive traffic on residential streets, often referred to as rat runs.
Cllr Gio Iozzi, cabinet member for Climate Action and Transport at Haringey Council, highlighted the disproportionate risk posed by larger vehicles, noting that a child is three times more likely to be killed by an SUV. He stated that the council's vision includes making streets safer for vulnerable road users, such as children walking or cycling to school and elderly residents crossing roads.
Future Plans for Cycling and Pedestrian Infrastructure
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Buses are being diverted from the busy road following the incident.
Beyond the bus grant, Haringey Council plans to implement further measures to enhance safety and encourage active travel. This includes developing more cycling infrastructure on main roads to protect cyclists and connecting existing smaller cycleways to build confidence among less experienced riders. The council also aims to encourage more women to cycle, as they currently make up approximately 30% of cyclists in the borough. The ultimate goal is to create a greener, healthier borough with more liveable, tree-lined streets and quieter neighbourhoods.
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+How much funding is Haringey Council approving for the Better Bus partnership?
Haringey Council is approving a £10 million grant from the Better Bus partnership. This funding is intended to encourage the use of public transport and support the council's broader aims to improve road safety and rebalance street design.
+What are the current road casualty figures in Haringey?
Since 2021, Haringey has recorded 4,638 road casualties. This total includes 514 serious injuries and 13 fatalities. The borough experiences over 70 killed or seriously injured (KSI) road casualties each year.
+What are Haringey Council's future plans for street design?
Over the next four years, Haringey Council plans to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists in street design. This includes implementing more cycling infrastructure on main roads, connecting quieter cycleways, and creating safer, greener neighbourhoods.
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