Thread by @BillParryDavies

If you want to understand what the serous health impacts are, of diverting all daytime traffic from #LTNs to the main roads where pedestrians are concentrated, take 5 minutes read this excellent thread by @LittleNinjaUK

https://twitter.com/LittleNinjaUK/status/1060682895025565697

Now watch this short vid @mayorofhackney explains #LTNs deliberately divert all traffic to main roads where residents are walking to schools, work and shops. He wants to reduce overall traffic but only @TfL can restrict traffic on main roads. No joined up approach. Deadly.

@mayorofhackney @TfL @LittleNinjaUK thread was about NO2
Now PM2.5. Early deaths 2020 to date modelled by @CleanAirLondon
ENG 19,014
LDN 2,311
HACKNEY 62
Badly planned & rushed #LTNs cause gridlock, idling vehicles & expose greater numbers of pedestrians to toxic vehicle emissions

@mayorofhackney @TfL @LittleNinjaUK @CleanAirLondon Another excellent thread from @LittleNinjaUK

https://twitter.com/LittleNinjaUK/status/1291651366390247424?s=20

Exposes the systemic #Social & #EnvironmentalInjustice caused by #AirPollution
In new developments social homes & schools r always built on the least valuable part Private buyers get the sunshine & clean air

It is systemic because with congestion & #ULEZ charges, #LTNs etc, like housing developments, the rich can afford to pay.
Some may say it's another form of class war this, time being waged under the banner of 'municipal socialism'.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions

It's working drivers - deliveries, trades, cabs, public services etc - who have to drive further for longer bcs of #LTNs & main road congestion. Time is money. Not even elderly residents or lifesavers like carers, @CCNTHackney & @Hatzola are exempt