Reposted by Lyndsey Melling
A report on 5 years of Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in East Oxford shows that they have reduced road casualties by over 100. The report by the Coalition for Healthy Streets and Active Travel (CoHSAT) also points to the health benefits of reduced air pollution and performance of Cowley Road shops.
cohsat.org.uk
Oxford LTNs 5 years on: Over 100 injuries avoided, cleaner air and shops outperforming the UK - CoHSAT
Oxford’s Cowley and East Oxford Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) have now been in place for about five years[1]. In that time, road casualties have been reduced by over 100, air pollution has been reduced, and Cowley Road shops have outperformed national trends. The LTNs have reduced road casualties both in the LTN areas, and on