Drivers “don’t understand LTN signage”
A new survey suggests that half of drivers do not understand the “no motor vehicles” signs used around Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, with nearly three-in-ten wrongly thinking it means “cars and motorcycles only”. A YouGov survey of more than 2,000 motorists carried out this month suggests that 10% of drivers said the sign did not represent […]
Former transport minister slams LTNs
The former Transport Minister and London Mayoral Candidate Steve Norris has joined in the criticism of low traffic neighbourhoods, saying they are based on a flawed idea, punish the poorest and do the opposite of what they are supposed to do. Following publication of research in the Telegraph and elsewhere saying air quality improved in […]
Research suggests air quality improved when LTNs removed
Researchers have discovered that levels of the dangerous nitrous oxide emitted from vehicles was reduced when a low traffic neighbourhood was removed in London. The Telegraph says the emissions measured dropped significantly just days after road closures were scrapped, explaining that the Wandsworth Council research suggests traffic congestion and pollution is being shifted from more […]
Wandsworth suspends LTN trials
Wandsworth Council in London suspending its Low Traffic Neighbourhood trials, blaming changes Transport for London has brought in on main routes through the borough. The LTN trials were introduced last month to make residential streets more bike and pedestrian friendly and to deter rat run traffic, as well as offering more room for social distancing. […]