Thread by @Andrewwood17

Liveable Streets Bow consultation outcome report in next weeks Cabinet agenda
Some big changes which those who responded to the consultation support
But note only 17% of residents cycle in TH (in 2019)
60% of consultation respondents report they cycle
democracy.towerhamlets.gov.uk/ieListDocument…
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2011 census for Bow East & West wards (a bigger area) says
5,357 cars/vans in 2011 v 1,856 consultation respondents from drivers
1,419 cycle to work in 2011 v 2,281 cyclists who responded to the survey
In 2011 census households with a car
Bow East 44%
Bow West 50%
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Although people who cycle in Bow in 2011 was proportionally higher then other wards so the 17% number I quote for the whole of TH maybe understatement but in 2011 9% to 11% of Bow residents cycled to work
This area has a very low Public Transport Accessibility Level of 2
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Although 1,856 drivers as a % of 3,803 respondents is 49% similar to proportion overall
And some car drivers do not like others rat-running as well so will support change
But it does suggest consultation had proportionally far more cyclists respond then drivers in local area
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That will raise issues about consultation methods and how representative the responses are
Clear message is that if you do not stay connected in TH & respond to consultations others will do so for you
But low public transport access levels suggest need to be really careful
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Just realised cost of Bow liveable street has doubled from
£1.5 million in June
to £3 million now
Only £9.18 million of original £21 million total programme cost funded & other pressures on budget post COVID
Council looking for external funding sources now as well
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