The most prominent example of low-traffic neighbourhoods in England is in the London borough of Waltham Forest. A number of similar initiatives inspired by this scheme and its proven success in addressing problems such as road safety, physical inactivity and air pollution are now being implemented around the country. Closer

Low-traffic neighbourhoods use active travel filters (planters, bollards etc.), also known as ‘modal filters’, to curb speeding and prevent short-cutting by through-traffic, whilst – crucially – still allowing motor vehicle access to every part of the road network, as is the case now.

Residents and their visitors can access everywhere within the LTN by car. You can park outside your home as you do now. Creating access-only neighbourhoods provides quieter, safer, less polluted streets for residents and those who travel through by foot, bike or mobility scooter.

Will nearby LTNs bring an increase in congestion on my road?

With Headington home to several major hospitals and an ambulance station, many people legitimately ask if LTNs will cause delays in response times for the emergency services.