‘Disinformation about low traffic neighbourhoods soared after Government U-turn’
by Neil Lancefield
May 22, 2024
3 minutes
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Disinformation and conspiracy theories about low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) soared last year amid Government opposition to the schemes, according to a study.
Cross-party think tank Demos, which conducted the analysis, claimed there is a “worsening democratic chasm between councils and communities”.
LTNs, which involve preventing vehicles from using some residential streets, were deployed by many councils during coronavirus lockdowns in 2020 in a bid to make it easier for people to walk and cycle.
Opponents raised concerns about
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