Our Environment, Transport & Sustainability Committee agreed to pilot a low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) in Hanover following a deputation presented by Hanover Action (Group) in June 2020.
The introduction of LTN schemes will complement our aim to provide a liveable city for all our residents.
The council declared a Climate Emergency in 2018 and the LTN pilot will contribute to the city’s aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. One of the top three recommendations of Brighton & Hove’s Climate Assembly was for of healthier low traffic/pedestrianised communities.
Potential benefits
- Unnecessary traffic removed from streets
- Areas dominated by private vehicles transformed into healthier and safer spaces and places
- Improved cycling and walking networks
- Reduced emissions from vehicles and cleaner air
- Safer spaces to meet, visit businesses and play
- Opportunity for more plants and trees
- Reduced crime. You can read about the impact of introducing a LTN on street crime in Waltham Forest, London
Watch this short film to find out how a low traffic neighbourhood can benefit an area.