Haringey (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Haringey Council is inviting residents to share their views on new strategies to improve air quality and reduce pollution across the borough.
The civic center has started a consultation after creating a five-year action plan.
According to the council, its draft strategy calls for raising public awareness of air quality issues in order to encourage behavioral changes, as well as monitoring air quality levels and emissions from buildings and constructions.
According to the council, air pollution in Haringey is responsible for 8.2% of all fatalities. This equates to about 100 fatalities annually.
Residents can participate in drop-in sessions or complete a survey during the consultation, which is available until Tuesday, July 15.
Thus far, the survey’s participants have demanded more bike hangers, particularly in the Bruce Grove neighborhood, better bike lanes on Tottenham High Road, and more reasonably priced car clubs.
In addition, residents requested that 20 mph zones be enforced and that fewer trees be felled.
The survey asks respondents what “lifestyle changes” they would be “willing to make to improve air quality,” in addition to how the draft action plan might be improved.
On Thursday, June 26 from 2 to 5 p.m., there will be a drop-in session at the Chestnuts Community Centre located on St. Ann’s Road in Tottenham. Although the dates are not yet set, there are two more workshops scheduled, both at Wood Green Library.
What are the key measures proposed in the draft Air Quality Action Plan?
Promoting the use of walking, bicycling, and public transportation in place of private vehicles in order to cut down on emissions caused by traffic. This involves programs to encourage behavior change as well as upgrades to the infrastructure for walking and bicycling.
In order to increase the appeal of public transportation, bus services should be improved by implementing electric or low-emission vehicles, upgrading bus stations, and encouraging integrated ticketing and priority procedures.
Lowering vehicle emissions in Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) by putting policies like parking plans, traffic calming, congestion reduction, and traffic flow optimization into practice.
Enforcing strict planning regulations to reduce emissions from new construction, which includes encouraging low-emission building practices and making sure developments accommodate environmentally friendly transportation choices.
Reducing pollution exposure by promoting behavior change, providing education, and conducting real-time monitoring to increase awareness of air quality issues.