Edinburgh low traffic neighbourhood: 'Fewer fines show people ready to follow rules'
by www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com— A drop in the number of fines issued in a controversial Edinburgh low traffic neighbourhood has been hailed as evidence that drivers are more aware of the rules and ready to follow them. The Corstorphine Connections scheme, which involves traffic restrictions, a bus gate, wider pavements and more seating and planting, has been a hot issue since before it was launched in May 2023. More than £50,000 worth of fines were handed out in the first full month of operation. That was said by critics...
Daily Mail—Low traffic neighbourhood vigilantes remove bollards with some householders too scared to speak out over road-calming scheme that has divided neighbourhood. The Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme (LTN) was launched in Kings Heath as part of Birmingham City Council's 'Places for People' strategy, designed to reduce traffic.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—More 'mince' on low traffic neighbourhoods. You know the sort big swanky house, pots of money, like to lecture “little” people on how to lead their lives. Well, here’s some more “mince” from someone affected by the scheme around Manse Road. “Since these road closures have been put in place, more rather than fewer rat runs have been created, with long tailbacks in side streets like Station Road. This has all impacted my mobile hairdressing business. I have to deviate routes regularly, and I get stuck in tailbacks while navigating around...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com—Edinburgh traffic: Drivers face delays of over an hour on the city bypass following crash. Drivers on the Edinburgh City Bypass are facing delays of over an hour following a crash. The incident is affecting traffic in both directions between Baberton and Dreghorn. Traffic Scotland said: “The A720 is restricted eastbound between Baberton and Dreghorn due to a road traffic incident. Motorists are advised to approach with caution and should allow for longer than normal journey times.” At 9am, Traffic Scotlnd posted on X: “All lanes have reopened following an earlier collision...