Timed restrictions are part of the Healthy Streets toolkit, TfL's Liveable Neighbourhoods, and the Department of Transport's statutory guidance for network management in response to COVID-19 (both school streets, and pedestrian and cycle zones).
Shame on you @lb_southwark . Your phase 3 “consultation” on the Dulwich Village junction re-design ignores public feedback on phase 2 – still no access for key workers or those with disabilities, and traffic still displaced on to boundary roads. See onedulwich.uk/news/yet-anoth…
This case is about far more than LTNs - it’s about a loophole which allow councils to ignore their public sector equality duty. That’s why it has to go to the Supreme Court. It’s not just for @VinylSofa, and it isn’t about drivers in Lambeth, it’s to protect all disabled people.
Sofia Sheakh took the Lambeth legal challenge on behalf of all of us who understand the injustice of LTNs. Her barrister advises her to take it to the Supreme Court. Let Sofia know she has your support towards legal costs. OneLambeth LTN Appeal Challenge
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1/4 (A thread for @CleanAirDulwich) 24/7 closures in Dulwich – which has poor public transport, and already had 68% of locals making short journeys by walking and cycling before the road measures went in – don’t work.
3/4 To protect children at school drop-off and pick-up, a scheme based on timed restrictions instead of 24/7 closures could work. Also improved cycling infrastructure and safety for pedestrians. Public transport is key – if TfL won’t help, why not a community-funded bus network?
4/4 We want a better and fairer scheme in Dulwich that works for everyone – all people, all ages – and not just the lucky few on closed roads. Why can't we work together on this @CleanAirDulwich? Division achieves nothing. Over to you. Still happy to talk when you are.