Low-traffic neighbourhoods may lead people to drive less, data suggests

Residents in London borough cut their driving by nearly a mile a day after LTNs introduced, says study

Low-traffic neighbourhoods seemingly can prompt residents to drive less, with a study showing people in one London borough cut their driving by nearly a mile a day on average after LTNs were introduced.

While the research covers only four LTNs created in 2020, it is potentially significant because it contradicts the objection from opponents of the schemes that they make people drive further on less direct routes.