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Hackney Cyclists and other local groups are campaigning to return the Stoke Newington one-way gyratory to two-way operation. We have a dedicated web-site for the campaign here:
http://www.stokenewingtontwoway.org.uk/
We want wholesale traffic reform in this area. Our case is stated in brief on that site, although lots more detail could be added. Apart from all the other benefits--making Stoke Newington a destination and more prosperous, enabling bus passengers to get off the bus and on a bus in the High Street itself--the benefits for cyclists are clear: no more detours around a large one-way gyratory, far less excessively speeding motor traffic to the end of the next queue, and fewer cyclists riding down the footway or against the flow.
Whether you agree or disagree with our campaign (and by all means discuss here), please fill in Hackney Council's survey. It's a long survey and will take a bit of your time, but it's also very worthy and well-designed. It's mainly meant for residents, but by all means fill it in if you have any kind of interest in the area. There is also a separate survey for businesses. Hackney's consultation page can be found here.
Stoke Newington currently seems to us to be the most realistically achievable location to return to two-way operation. Hopefully, if this is done, many more will follow.
Hackney Cyclists will be doing another stall outside the Post Office in Stoke Newington High Street (corner of Brooke Road) this Saturday (11th December), so if you happen to be in the area, say hello!