This is a great opportunity to shape the future of our neighbourhood – especially considering how important access to our local parks and shops by foot and bike has become for many in the past few months.<\/p>\n
There are six different plans with a range of proposals including:<\/p>\n
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- Slowing traffic on Fairfield Rd, <\/a>including adding zebra crossings and refuge islands, and changing the roundabout at Fairfield\/Tredegar intersection to a T-junction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/p>\n- \n
- Making the eastern part of Roman Rd<\/a> pedestrian-only between 10am-4pm every day and widening pavements and adding trees and seating<\/li>\n
- Improving the Roman Rd\/St Stephen’s Rd junction<\/a>, including adding a bus and bike-only gate on Roman Road between Ford Road and St Stephen\u2019s Road and widening pavements, especially around bus stops
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<\/li>\n- A range of proposals to close Coborn Rd<\/a> (permanent, daytime or just peak hours) and other measures around Coborn and Antill Roads<\/li>\n
- Reducing traffic on Old Ford Rd<\/a> so it’s more pedestrian friendly
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<\/li>\n- Road closures before and after school outside several Bow primaries<\/a> including Olga, Chisenhale, Old Ford and Malmesbury<\/li>\n
- Plans to make several popular street routes safer for pedestrians<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Improving the Roman Rd\/St Stephen’s Rd junction<\/a>, including adding a bus and bike-only gate on Roman Road between Ford Road and St Stephen\u2019s Road and widening pavements, especially around bus stops
- Making the eastern part of Roman Rd<\/a> pedestrian-only between 10am-4pm every day and widening pavements and adding trees and seating<\/li>\n