This scheme converted a roundabout, which was unfriendly to pedestrians and people on bikes, into two-way roads and created a plaza in front of the station. This is happening at many locations all over London - removing the domination of the car and returning the streets to people. At Highbury some locals are concerned that this scheme may have increased traffic on other roads.
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Highbury Corner traffic scheme
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Highbury Corner traffic scheme
This public space, previously three lanes of motor traffic, was opened by Sad...
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Phillips & Hopwood
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1 memorial
1 memorial
AC Cars Limited
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1 memorial
High Speed 1
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War dead, WW1
1 memorial
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