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Low Traffic Zone Suspended Following Complaints
The decision comes after London mayor Sadiq Khan admitted that the Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme in Streatham Wells was ‘causing huge problems.’
Australian Cities Should Adopt Trackless Trams to Improve Sustainability and Efficiency: Urban Planner
Urban planners suggest trackless trams should be used in Australia’s major cities as a path forward in curbing emissions and cutting costs.
Low-Traffic Zones ‘Adversely’ Affecting Services, Says Bus Industry
A letter is believed to be the first time bus operators have publicly questioned they way LTNs have been implemented.
Oxford Plans to Ban Gas Heaters and Hobs in New Homes From 2025
The Local Plan 2040 also includes proposals on delivering affordable housing and creating ‘liveable neighbourhoods.’
Controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhoods Made Permanent in East Oxford
Three LTNs will be retained with cameras replacing road-blocking bollards. Some residents criticised councillors for ploughing ahead despite lacking consent.
Government Says It Will Clamp Down on ‘15-Minute City’ Schemes in England
Local authorities that pursue such schemes may lose access to traffic camera data so they can’t use it to enforce restrictions, the government said.
Sunak Pledges to Stop ‘Blanket’ Traffic-Restricting Schemes
The prime minister said he’s ’slamming the brakes on the war on motorists’ and criticised politicians for making ’short-term decisions.’
