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1⃣ People want LTNs and cycle lanes, and opposition has been inflated.
People overestimate other people’s opposition to walking and cycling infrastructure. Concerns about new infrastructure are quickly overcome when people see the benefits.
livingstreets.org.uk/ltns
People overestimate other people’s opposition to walking and cycling infrastructure. Concerns about new infrastructure are quickly overcome when people see the benefits.
livingstreets.org.uk/ltns
2⃣ LTNs & cycle lanes reduce congestion.
Studies have shown that installing LTNs results in some people driving fewer trips, combining multiple trips into one, travelling at a less congested time or switching to public transport, walking or cycling.
livingstreets.org.uk/ltns
Studies have shown that installing LTNs results in some people driving fewer trips, combining multiple trips into one, travelling at a less congested time or switching to public transport, walking or cycling.
livingstreets.org.uk/ltns
3⃣ #LTNs and cycle lanes are good for business.
Our #PedestrianPound research shows footfall increases 20-35% on streets where the pedestrian experience has been improved.
For well-designed projects, sales can increase by 30% when footfall is boosted.
livingstreets.org.uk/ltns
Our #PedestrianPound research shows footfall increases 20-35% on streets where the pedestrian experience has been improved.
For well-designed projects, sales can increase by 30% when footfall is boosted.
livingstreets.org.uk/ltns
