The evidence from 70+ LTN schemes in London showed conclusive road safety benefits even with the first year of operation, before many other ‘bedding in’ changes showed much effect on changing driver behaviours.
We now have an analysis of Birmingham’s own large scale LTN trial (Kings Heath in South Birmingham), showing significant road casualty reductions over a prolonged period – including outperforming, by a further 16% reduction in injuries, the city-wide trends during the pandemic timeframe.
Birmingham Living Streets campaign group 