ECS Responds to ‘Heavitree & Whipton Active Streets Trial’

ECS met the deadline in the current round of consultations for the 'Heavitree & Whipton Active Streets Trial'. We are in favour of letting the trail run for the whole intended time of 18 months before making final decisions. We support the principle of Low Traffic Networks where they help to reduce congestion in the city and improve people’s lives. However, we accept that for many the use of a vehicle, van or bus is essential, and for others a necessary convenience. We wish to see an efficient arterial highway network across the city that supports traffic movements and reduces congestion; ensuring roads allow all modes of traffic to move freely and safely, with a clear preference of vehicular commuter and through traffic on arterial roads rather than in residential areas. We hope that our response, which is informed by mixed observations from our members who are affected by the LTN, offers a balanced view about the trial and how some changes may help to make the LTN acceptable to the majority of residents living in the area and those living outside of the area who are affected by it.