Lambeth scraps LTN Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 A low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) trial in Streatham has been suspended with immediate effect following disruption to bus services and ahead of construction work. It comes after London mayor Sadiq Khan said the Streatham Wells LTN was ‘causing huge problems’. LocalGov
Streatham Wells: Sadiq Khan 'applauds' suspension of LTN but says it is not precedent for other removals Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 The mayor said Lambeth Council had created ‘brilliant’ LTNs elsewhere, but the Streatham Wells scheme had ‘unintended consequences’ Noah Vickers8 March 2024 Evening Standard
‘I’m absolutely relieved’: Residents hail decision to suspend LTN that caused havoc Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 Residents have expressed their relief after a council announced the suspension of a controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme with immediate effect. South London News
Streatham LTN trial suspended after lengthy bus delays Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 A south London council is suspending a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme after months of delays to buses. BBC
Chris Kaba: Met Police officer charged with murder named for the first time Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 The police marksman charged with murdering Chris Kaba has been named for the first time after a judge lifted an anonymity order. Sky News
Video: How to cycle from Brixton to Streatham only using quiet streets and protected cycle lanes Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 You can cycle from Brixton in south London to Streatham, entirely on quiet streets and protected cycle lanes, with the journey taking just 20 minutes – the same time as using public transport. BrixtonBuzz
Lambeth Lib Dems respond to the news that Streatham’s low traffic neighbourhood is to be suspended Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 “This climbdown is an embarrassment for Lambeth Labour. Since the start of this so-called trial of a Streatham Wells LTN, Labour bosses at Lambeth Council have been unable and unwilling to share robust data or analysis about the impact of the measures they have implemented. BrixtonBuzz
Low traffic neighbourhood in Lambeth suspended after Sadiq Khan admits it caused 'huge problems' Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 08:00 A bus reportedly took more than two hours to travel less than three miles on the A23 Ross Lydall @ RossLydall8 March 2024 A low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme is to be scrapped after being blamed for causing horrendous congestion on a main road in south London. Evening Standard
Low-traffic zone suspended over long public transport delays Submitted by daniel on Thu, 07/03/2024 - 17:00 Residents of Streatham protested against the beginning of the LTN Lambeth council calls an end to ‘trial’ of Streatham Wells LTN — but claims it met objectives The Times
Streatham LTN trial suspended – major work on A23 for buses, cyclists and pedestrians to follow Submitted by daniel on Thu, 07/03/2024 - 08:00 Lambeth council has suspended the controversial Streatham Wells low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) trial that was introduced in October last year. Brixton Blog