Laura Sharman 06 August 2020

London's first cross-borough low traffic scheme

The capital's first cross-borough lower traffic neighbourhood has been set up by Newham and Waltham Forest Councils.

The two councils will set up an experimental Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) at their border.

The scheme will aim to reduce traffic, noise and pollution by encouraging walking, cycling and public transport use.

Cllr James Asser, Newham’s cabinet member for environment, highways and sustainable transport, said: 'This experimental scheme is designed to stop drivers using our quiet residential areas as ‘rat-runs’ where vehicles cut through our neighbourhoods to avoid main roads, bringing with them pollution, congestion and road safety hazards.'

Large planters will be used to restrict access for motorised vehicles in some streets, while others will have CCTV and signage installed to create no entry streets. This will be enforced by Automatic Number Plate Recognition cameras, with fines issued for those that fail to comply.

Cllr Clyde Loakes, deputy leader for Waltham Forest Council, said: 'These traffic calming measures make streets more pleasant to use, due to there being less traffic, noise and pollution.'

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Tea Time Club Assistant

Durham County Council
£24,027 pro-rata
Tea Time Club Assistant  Grade 1 £24,027 pro-rata Permanent 10 hours per week Required from September 2025 Would you like to work with a group of won Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Licensing Assistant

Durham County Council
£26,403 £28,598
The Community Protection Service is looking for 2 Licensing Assistants to join the Business Compliance Team    1 x Temporary for 1 year 1 x Temporary Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Lunchtime Supervisor

Durham County Council
£24,027 pro rata
Lunchtime Supervisor  Required from 1st September 2025 Grade 1    £24,027 pro rata Permanent We are seeking to appoint a Lunchtime Supervisor to join Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Child Protection Chair (Registered Social Worker)

North East Lincolnshire Council
Up to £48,710 dependent upon experience
We are seeking an Child Protection Chair who is a registered qualified and experienced Social Worker. North East Lincolnshire
Recuriter: North East Lincolnshire Council

Organisation and Service Designer

North East Lincolnshire Council
NJC34 £43,693
If you’re someone who can blend creative storytelling to inspire customers, staff and leaders North East Lincolnshire
Recuriter: North East Lincolnshire Council
Linkedin Banner