Streatham Wells LTN Watch

Observations and thoughts on the Streatham Wells Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) which began its trial on 23 Oct 2023.
Posts by @angusjfrench.

[Streatham Wells LTN Watch @StrWellsLTNEye]

Pre LTN estimated hourly traffic flows on weekdays from 4PM to 7PM. Note the purple sections within the LTN and on boundary roads. I have counted sometimes 300+ motor vehicles going through what was the Valley Road roundabout (at the jnct with Gleneldon Rd) in a 15-minute period.

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@bsd_junkie @OpenChiswickW4 ... in terms of congestion, journey times and pollution etc.

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@bsd_junkie @OpenChiswickW4 Wouldn't safer cycling be an *objective* rather than a by-product of LTNs?... From what I've seen, LTNs are crudely-implemented devices with not-properly measured/assessed outcomes liable, through traffic displacement, to create large numbers of winners and losers...

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@LJRyder16 @doctoriaindarcy @AnnielizzieSten @ZackPolanski @LambethLook I know the chap was in charge of the Lambeth LTN implementations at one point though I don't know if he oversaw them all.... I hope you're successful with your campaign.

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@doctoriaindarcy @LJRyder16 @AnnielizzieSten @ZackPolanski @LambethLook ... I imagine the Greens - assuming they do run the Council, possibly with the assistance of the Lib Dems - will want first to understand and get a grip of the Council's finances and to try to address the substantial housing issues.

[Streatham Wells LTN Watch @StrWellsLTNEye]

@doctoriaindarcy @LJRyder16 @AnnielizzieSten @ZackPolanski @LambethLook Well the Streatham Wells LTN was removed so I guess the question is: could it come back? If it did I think the implementation would have to be very different so as not to cause further congestion on Streatham High Road and other roads...

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@wonderfullyarty @LJRyder16 @SocEnvJustice @JohnJohnStewart @LittleNinjaUK @indieHackney @flickhwilliams @TheFox89688362 @VincentStops @LambethLook @BristolMoves BBH = Blue Badge Holder?

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cc @Lambethgp

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From the Hackney Green Party manifesto (https://t.co/GGqBk9arzI). Consideration could also be given to:
- allowing local residents to pass through LTN filters; and
- operating LTNs only outside peak traffic hours.
How about the Lambeth Green Party commit to something like this?

[Andrew Ellson @andrewellson]

Lambeth council has been accused of “hiding behind” data protection rules after it refused to investigate an allegation that its deputy leader lied under oath in the High Court

https://t.co/CIYDiVtKuT

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@andrewellson Andrew's piece is also available at https://t.co/CeJLcpGbRy.
I think an issue with Labour-run Lambeth is that they don't sufficiently engage with or have regard for feedback from local residents and businesses. This seems particularly true for LTNs, CPZs and housing decisions.

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@guidoacasa @willnorman ... LTNs can be divisive, creating large numbers of winners and losers in their impact.

*LTNs are unique in many ways including: road topography; mix of residential, business and service use and demographics; provision of public transport; and adjoining area characteristics.

[Streatham Wells LTN Watch @StrWellsLTNEye]

@guidoacasa @willnorman No. Each LTN (and there's no accepted definition of what an LTN is) is in many ways unique* and the outcomes - in terms, at least, of displaced traffic and consequent congestion and impacts on journey times and pollution - will also be unique. Some may work and some may not...

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@JohnJohnStewart Emma Duncan's piece is ignorant, patronising tosh! Not all LTNs work, as Emma's colleague, Andrew Ellson has reported more than once. For example: https://t.co/w86g1TVruK

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@DavidBurgess73 @MalcolmClark77 @MariannaMasters @hollyyooh @RidhwanOmar @LambethLabour @UKLabour @labourpress Also, Marianna Masters is apparently standing in Herne Hill and Loughborough Junction: https://t.co/c4HurUg7gv. I wonder why she's moved?

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@DavidBurgess73 @MalcolmClark77 @MariannaMasters @hollyyooh @RidhwanOmar @LambethLabour @UKLabour @labourpress Possibly of interest, from your mate, Malcolm: https://t.co/vpzcuROc8V

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@100pcLondoner @Mrbobo972407 @JoshMitte Yes, we'll see. I expect the Greens to do well generally in Lambeth since they already had a decent support base - and Labour to do badly... I notice former Green joint-leader, Jonathan Bartley, is standing in Clapham Town.

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@100pcLondoner @Mrbobo972407 @JoshMitte FWIW, PollCheck currently predicts the Greens will win Clapham Town with a vote share of 39.6% to Labour's 23.0% - with the Tories third on 17.2%. https://t.co/orDCiMZ5Io

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Will the account be opened up to permit replies to posts?

[Danny Adilypour @dannyadilypour]

Until Thursday 7th May this account will partly be used to promote candidates in the @lambeth_council local elections.

Promoted by David Oxley on behalf of Danny Adilypour, Dominic Armstrong and Sarah Cole, all at 13 Ashfield Court, London, SW9 9BB.

[Streatham Wells LTN Watch @StrWellsLTNEye]

... need to be consulted with regard had for their feedback.)

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For the local elections in May PollCheck is currently forecasting that the Greens will win 39 seats and take control of Lambeth Council: https://t.co/orDCiMZ5Io.
Jonathan Bartley is apparently standing in Clapham Town.
It would be great to know Lambeth Green's policies on LTNs.

[Streatham Wells LTN Watch @StrWellsLTNEye]

It would be great if the Greens had a policy on LTNs which recognised that traffic is displaced - it doesn't all disappear - and can result in greater pollution and congestion outside an LTN. Displacement impacts need to be carefully measured. Residents, businesses and services..