Boost for Broadway
Broadway Market could benefit from a £453,000 pot of cash from Transport for London. The money, which is allocated for local transport improvements, might see the levelling of the road, improved facilities for cyclists and the removal of some of the clutter on the street.
The Broadway Market Traders’ and Residents’ Association have already been approached to suggest improvements. Included in that list are improved electrical outlets for the operation of the Saturday Market and public toilets.
The cash comes as part of a £3.2 million grant to Hackney for improving transport. This would include £97,000 for cycle parking and training programmes – Hackney has the greatest use of cycling*in London.
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said, “Even in these tough economic times I am committed to providing this funding to all of London’s boroughs.
“The investment means that across the Capital town centres and public spaces are being overhauled, cycling and walking facilities are being improved, and roads are being made safer.
“We have cut red tape to make it easier for borough councils to choose the local transport projects that benefit their residents the most, simplifying the funding system and working together to give local people the improvements they want.
“This time we’re also giving an extra focus to cycling – helping to provide the training, cycle parking, and maintenance know-how to support the introduction of the first two Cycle Superhighways next year.”
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