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Low Traffic Neighbourhood

Government tried to bury report which found that Low Traffic Neighbourhoods are effective and popular

The official report, ordered by Rishi Sunak in an attempt to stop LTNs being installed by councils, concluded that the schemes are “effective in… reducing traffic volumes within their zones while adverse impacts on boundary roads appear to be limited”

Fri, Mar 08, 2024 16:39

Human bollards Exeter (@ExeterCycling/Twitter)

Police vow to clamp down on “unacceptable” drivers flouting bus gates and putting vulnerable road users at risk, after child knocked off bike by motorist in low traffic neighbourhood

The decision to undertake “random and unpredictable enforcement” at the bus gate has been welcomed by campaigners, who last month acted as “human bollards” to enforce the closure

Wed, Mar 06, 2024 19:12

Tower Hamlets road closure (via Twitter video)

Campaigners raise £37,000 for a legal challenge to stop Tower Hamlets mayor from ripping out low-traffic neighbourhoods

The London borough’s council had previously voted to scrap the traffic calming measures, despite “overwhelming” support for the walking and cycling schemes

Thu, Dec 07, 2023 17:32

Cyclists left baffled as “pointless” new bike route sends them straight towards locked gates

Newcastle City Council said that “additional safety works and inspections” had to be carried out before the gates could be safely left open

Sun, Aug 20, 2023 13:59

“Huge cost”: Repair bill tops £850,000 for councils fixing vandalised low-traffic neighbourhoods

One local authority has spent almost £400,000 on repairs since 2020, with councils across London left to foot the bill caused by vandals

Wed, Aug 16, 2023 10:13

Cyclist LTN planter, Hackney London (by Adwitiya Pal)

Transport Secretary calls for LTN review, blames “controversial” schemes for setting “people against each other”

Mark Harper said the government wanted to end funding for policies "that are about... banning cars or making it difficult for motorists"

Mon, Jul 10, 2023 10:26

“Disneyland” wavy traffic-calming kerbs branded “woke vanity project” by furious doctor… but council insists it will create safe cycle route

Residents including an opera singer aren't impressed, but Islington Council says the changes will boost active travel, reduce driving speeds and keep pedestrians safe

Tue, Mar 28, 2023 14:43

Firefighters delayed by Low Traffic Neighbourhood… because vandalised bollard wouldn’t unlock

The simple mechanism which allows emergency services to remove the bollard using a key was damaged by vandals

Thu, Jun 23, 2022 14:36

“Tougher measures required”: Low Traffic Neighbourhood planters repeatedly tipped over by vandals

Vandals, believed to be disgruntled motorists, have repeatedly targeted the wooden planters since their installation, prompting calls for them to be replaced by concrete structures

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 11:47

Low-traffic neighbourhood ‘human bollards’ step in following repeated vandalism

The volunteers say they will act as 'human bollards' during rush hour, replacing the bollard and planters which have been vandalised multiple times since installation last month

Tue, Jun 07, 2022 11:35