After reading up on some of the other LTN threads on this forum I am not sure why I bother writing on here. A couple ill mannered are amplifying their preexisting view instead of actually discussing facts and putting informed positions across for others to consider. I for one would love to have listened, but calling people names or accusing me of not being a real resident (a bot I think someone suggested) seems juvenile to me.What is odd, on this forum, is that no one seems to be supporting ltn25 even after, what they indicated was, their main issue with ltn25 had been resolved, for example the access for emergency vehicles and people with reduced mobility. I don’t think it helps to name anyone on here, but can I make the observation that a few that discussed this last year, seem still to be very much continuing their opposition. I was keen to see the data before I put forward my points to this discussion; for ltn25 I note:No material change in traffic to churchfield road, many on here were afraid of this and predicted the end of churchfield.quite a drastic increase in traffic on horn lane though, which should not be ignored.Drastic reduction in traffic in poets’ corner, but much less than the increase on horn lane. But we are only seeing a snipped of the data here so unable to draw any conclusions.Air quality for the area improved, this is excellent. Would be good to see the basis of analysis and the areas covered (and how the increased horn lane traffic has impacted air quality)!No data on road safety, but I note from some other threads on here that there has been a decrease, not seen data though.1,150 local people responded and 900 of them did not agree with ltn25. Out of how many in total, 82% of residents is misleading. The percentages are somewhat irrelevant as a silent majority (I presume) did not vote and there are comments on another thread about being able to vote twice. But everyone had a vote (or the ability to vote several times) so the overwhelming majority for removing ltn25 must be considered.There appears to be a mis-perception of increased traffic on spencer rd, something the data shows is simply not true. In fact, drastically reduced traffic numbers were observed.24% thought air quality was the main issue, great news for us in that category then that the air quality has improved with ltn25 (but more info is needed I’d think).In conclusion;The horn lane increase in traffic was not predicted by the case study. I know so many ‘smart’ people on here predicted this increase, but consider the Spencer road example - we need to deal on facts and not perceptions.! This is simplifying this, but the increase on horn lane is much larger than the decrease in traffic through poets corner. Ie more traffic through horn lane than appear to have been displaced by ltn25. there are obviously other factors that need consideration wrt the horn lane traffic increase.On a balance, and based on the data, I think I support ltn25 staying, but the increase on horn lane is troubling and I can see how it should be a key consideration in the decision. It does need further analysis, but I must note that Horn lane is a B-road and, as a result of ltn25, (appear to be) taking through-traffic away from residential roads, which has to be a good thing overall, just consider safety (side walks and crossings are designed differently for B-roads than, say, spencer). But, fair play, it seems that the ‘informed’ many have cast their votes and we will have to accept and live with the consequences of what the elected representatives do with that. A bit like brexit really, let’s just hope the next steps are based on facts rather than feelings and perceptions.But even if ltn25 disappear and we return to rat running through poets’ corner, worse air, more vehicle/pedestrian accidents. I am going to try and stick to my new habits that ltn25 ‘forced’ on me (eg walking and cycling much much more). That is a positive impact of ltn25, I trust that we can all agree on.
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