Questions to the Mayor of London – answered at on 17 June 2020.
My constituent refers to the hugely unpopular decision by Hammersmith & Fulham Council to close Harwood Terrace to cars, even though doing so has significantly increased traffic and pollution on Imperial Road, Bagley's Lane and Wandsworth Bridge Road. What can you do to persuade the council to reverse course?
The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) is the traffic authority for Harwood Terrace. As a result, any proposals regarding its closure are determined by LBHF rather than the GLA or TfL.
LBHF have introduced this scheme for a six-month trial period after which they will ask residents for feedback before deciding whether to make these changes permanent. I would encourage your constituent to submit their views as part of this process.
Through the 'Healthy Streets' Approach I have set out in my Transport Strategy, I support boroughs promoting road closures where these enable more walking and cycling and to help residents see and use their streets differently. This is even more important in the current context where enabling safe distancing and encouraging more walking and cycling are critical steps to managing the Covid-19 pandemic.