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THREAD: Here’s my statement on low-traffic areas/school streets to the Strategy & Resources Committee on 14th September. https://bit.ly/35J5VTC #LTN #StreetspaceLDN
The key question Cllrs should ask themselves is the following: What type of residential areas do you want for Sutton? Are Cllrs happy to keep the status quo? In certain residential areas this means turning a blind eye to thousands of cars rat-running,...
...trying to save time on their journey, and pumping toxic fumes directly into people’s bedrooms. Every individual will look at their own circumstances but my role is to look at the bigger picture and at the interest of all local residents.
I struggle to believe that it’s in our collective interest not to try and address issues in areas where residents have complained of speeding, excessive traffic, noise and poor air quality for far too long. This funding gives us that opportunity to try and improve people’s lives.
I am frustrated by some of the operational issues we have had & over the coming weeks I will be continuing to push for these issues to be resolved. I know that there is a lot of anxiety from residents across the borough and many who are skeptical about schemes in their areas.
I understand this anxiety. I look forward to hearing from some of those individuals on 1st October at E&N and will I continue to engage with those who write to me. Given the potential benefits, I continue to welcome the trials.
But I will be monitoring the situation and pushing for any adjustments when necessary, including lobbying for more money if needed. Ultimately, we should (and will) keep the option to remove schemes that do not work.
It may take time for some of these schemes to bed in before residents see the full benefits so I hope that you will all bear with us in the first month. I also encourage you to give us your views once you have seen the impact in your area. https://bit.ly/32AwRmC
