Exeter Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, More Pollution, Longer Journey times, More Stress

Exeter Rider Motorcycle Podcast

00:00 Exeter Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, More Pollution, Longer Journey times, More Stress
02:20 First Of Many Interruptions From Unhappy Residents
05:52 Exeter Trafic Blocked Vaughan Road, Hamlin Lane, St Marks Avenue, Whipton Lane, and Ladysmith Road
06:40 Another Unhappy Local
10:26 Exeter Ladysmith Road Bus Gate
10:53 Exeter Map Of The LTN Scheme Road Blocks
11:38 Anne Jobson OBE , Exeter Conservative
15:08 LTNs Risk To Life?
15:55 Another Happy Devon County Council Customer
19:02 Sidmouth Road Exeter Bridge
20:29 Exeter LTN And Council Money-Making Cameras
20:41 Exeter LTN Scheme Conclusion
23:23 Rishi Sunak, Low Traffic Neighbourhood Scheme urban planning
The consultation phase was conducted by Devon County Council (DCC) in autumn 2021 to explore options for making residential roads in the area safer and more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly. The proposed changes are aimed at creating quieter and safer streets for residents.
The scheme is set to be considered for approval at a Devon County Council's Exeter’s Highways Committee (HATOC) meeting scheduled for June 20. If approved, the trial road closures would be implemented for a period of up to 18 months starting in August. The estimated cost of the trial scheme is up to £190,000, which would be funded from the Capability and Ambition Fund secured from Active Travel England.
The main concerns raised by residents appear to revolve around the perceived lack of consultation and communication about the potential changes, as well as the potential disruption to travel and daily routines that the trial road closures could bring. It's likely that the local authorities will need to address these concerns and provide more information to the residents before moving forward with the proposed trial scheme.
I was also lucky enough to meet @anneofexeter for a chat as well while she was filming for ITV Westcountry.
As it happens they were already on course to carry out the work anyway and is now in place.
Everyone I spoke to were very un-happy about this.
This is a common theme across the country with Rishi Sunaks, Low Traffic Neighbourhood Scheme.
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