Residents in Haringey dispute benefits of LTNs and urge council to reconsider schemes
Council chiefs in Haringey are continuing to face stiff opposition to low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) despite claiming that the schemes are achieving their aims. Residents last night urged Haringey Council to reconsider the LTNs, which they said had failed to reduce traffic, damaged local businesses and caused more “isolation, deprivation and misery” for people with disabilities, […]
Transport Secretary says councils should consider removing LTNs when they become unpopular
Local authorities should think about considering scrapping LTNs where they become unpopular, says Transport Secretary Mark Harper. Speaking to the Telegraph, Mr Harper said a large number of LTNs were introduced during the pandemic due to a lack of consultation and he said now was the time for local authorities to reflect on them. Mr Harper said […]
Largest study of LTNs in London has found they reduced motor traffic
Traffic data from 46 LTN scheme across 11 boroughs reported the mean percentage reduction of traffic on streets within them was 46.9%. The study, which was conducted by the University of Westminster’s Active Travel Academy and was commissioned by climate charity Possible. LTNs try to reduce motor traffic in residential areas by using either cameras, planters or […]
Islington outlines bold vision for cleaner, greener, healthier streets
Islington Council is announcing exciting plans to bring environmentally-friendly interventions to 70% of the borough, as it continues to tackle the climate emergency and create cleaner, greener, healthier streets for all. The council is marking the start of 2023 by announcing pioneering plans for a network of Liveable Neighbourhoods, new environmental improvements to boost air quality […]
Greenwich Council’s new transport strategy to help create a cleaner, greener, safer and healthier borough
Greenwich Council’s new Transport Strategy has been approved by its Cabinet, following six weeks of consultation with Royal Greenwich residents. The strategy includes a range of measures to help encourage walking, cycling and public transport, reduce traffic, improve air quality, and support the rollout of ultra-low emission vehicles. These measures will help to make Royal […]
Councils that used LTNs in London now have even more cars on their roads
Councils that implemented low-traffic neighbourhoods during the pandemic have seen bigger increases in car use than boroughs that did not, according to new government statistics. Dozens of LTNs, which use bollards, planters or camera enforcement to block through traffic, were introduced in 2020 in a £250 million government package to encourage “active travel”. The schemes […]
Early engagement and communications is key to successful LTN’s, says new report
Local authorities considering implementing a local traffic neighbourhood (LTN) should follow best practice, including engaging early with both the public and emergency services well as introducing other traffic decarbonisation measures, such as controls on parking or offering alternative mobility solutions. This is according to a new report, Street shift-the future of Low-Traffic Neighbourhoods, produced by […]
Oxfordshire County council acknowledges east Oxford LTN frustrations and urges patience
Councillor Andrew Gant, Oxfordshire County Council’s new Cabinet Member for Highways Management, has urged people in Oxfordshire to give the newly implemented east Oxford low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) time to settle, as he acknowledges some residents’ frustration at the changes. Oxfordshire County Council implemented three trial LTN areas in east Oxford on Friday 20 May, […]
Election candidates put LTN’s at the heart of their debates, according to new analysis
Candidates in 21 council areas in this week’s local elections have pledged to roll back low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) or clean air zones. According to a Guardian analysis of Facebook ad library data, adverts have been placed opposing LTN’s and clean air zones. Most of the adverts – 136 out of 164 analysed – were placed […]
Two Newham Low Traffic Neighbourhoods recommended to be made permanent after successful trial
The Maryland and Odessa Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs), are recommended to be made permanent following a successful trial that has seen a significant decrease in traffic volumes, a significant increase in cycling trips, and improvements in air quality. The scheme has also seen a decrease in speeds on roads and fewer injuries caused by road […]