Your article (Review of low-traffic neighbourhoods risks creating rat runs, say campaigners, 20 August) made no mention of the fact that many people welcome Rishi Sunak’s proposed review of low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs), including those who have had their lives turned upside down by schemes championed by Andrew Gilligan and Boris Johnson.
Campaigners concerned about adverse consequences of LTNs – particularly for those living on roads taking rerouted traffic, disabled people who rely on cars to get about and those who drive for their livelihoods – are also supportive of an independent evaluation.
Social and Environmental Justice (a not-for-profit grassroots movement) welcomes the prime minister’s announcement. However, in order for any review to establish the full impact of LTNs, it must be independent of any groups involved in campaigning for them.
Stella Sawyer
Social and Environmental Justice
• What may be the outcome of the review into LTNs – perhaps that there’s just too much traffic? How about a review into how to reduce it?
David Prothero
Harlington, Bedfordshire
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