Why we introduced the neighbourhood management scheme
We’re committed to creating a cleaner, greener, safer and healthier borough.
Our Transport Strategy includes lots of measures to:
- encourage walking, cycling and using public transport
- reduce traffic
- improve air quality
- support the use of ultra-low emission vehicles
This work is also vital in making the borough carbon neutral.
Forty per cent of households in Royal Greenwich do not have a car, but traffic can affect everyone’s quality of life. For example, because of air and noise pollution, congestion, speeding and inconsiderate parking.
We have the fourth highest number of babies being hospitalised with respiratory tract infections anywhere in London. Air pollution levels in the area are also higher than the World Health Organisation’s guidelines.
We need to create a transport network that provides safe and attractive travel options for everyone and reduces the negative impacts that traffic can create.
The scheme will help us achieve these goals.
Making travelling around the borough easier, safer and greener, and creating safer, more attractive neighbourhoods are priorities in our corporate plan, Our Greenwich.