Equity in new active travel infrastructure: A spatial analysis of London's new Low Traffic Neighbourhoods

Rachel Aldred, Ersilia Verlinghieri, Megan Sharkey, Irena Itova and Anna Goodman

Journal of Transport Geography, 2021, vol. 96, issue C

Abstract: In this article we examine equity in new active travel infrastructure in London, UK. We focus on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) introduced during Covid-19. These area-based schemes mainly involve ‘modal filters’ that restrict through motor traffic from residential streets within a neighbourhood. Such approaches to traffic management are traditional in the Netherlands, but are relatively novel in London and other global cities such as Barcelona. LTNs are often controversial, with one criticism being that they are implemented in affluent areas and hence benefit richer residents.

Keywords: Transport equity; Active travel infrastructure; Low traffic neighbourhood; London (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2021.103194

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