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Steep hill from hawkwood mount and from the otherside rhat leads onto Holmbury View
Sent to Hackney Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 8245581.
Stationery parked vehicles are continuously crashed into from cars speeding down the steep hills to either side of Holmbury View, leading to cars being written off.
It is only a matter of time before someone is hit.
Something needs to be done ASAP!
Updates
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Please be advised that your report has been forwarded onto our Traffic Management Department for investigation
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Dear resident,
Thank you for your email concerning speeding along Holmbury View.
Hackney Council has an ongoing commitment to improve the street environment of the borough and the Mayor has invested significant sums in making traffic management improvements across Hackney. This has led to major improvements in the condition of our street lighting, roads, and footways, and these, and other measures, continue to provide substantial improvements for the benefit of residents and visitors alike. As part of this commitment, we are continually seeking ways to improve road safety across the borough.
It is the Council’s view that the majority of motorists respect Hackney’s 20mph limits, but where there are continuing problems with speeding, the council and police will look at what further enforcement is needed. I must stress that the vast majority of motorists are law-abiding people and that, as with many other road traffic offences, it is the actions of an inconsiderate few that cause offence (and possibly harm) to other road users.
In terms of budget availability, the Council receives a significant number of requests from residents and businesses for various highway changes and traffic management, and these must be considered alongside a wide range of potential projects. Schemes and works that fulfil the Council's strategic transport objectives, stakeholder aspirations and statutory requirements are prioritised accordingly when determining the most justifiable use of the limited funding available to the Council each year. All funding for the current financial year is already allocated towards existing, committed schemes and projects.
However, in light of your concerns, the Council intends to undertake speed surveys to identify and evaluate the existing vehicular class, speed, and volume in Martello Street. I will then be in a position to determine whether there is a case for further speed reduction measures needed in Holmbury View.
I hope that this is helpful to you.
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