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What's Happening Now?

Overview

Introduction

The Tulse Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) was introduced to reduce traffic volumes. By reducing traffic in the area, it is hoped we can meet objectives set out in our Transport Strategy, including:<ul><li>Reduce road danger for all users</li><li>Encourage travel in healthier, more active ways</li><li>Support the local economy and placemaking</li><li>Improve air quality</li></ul>We all need to take bold action to reduce car journeys where possible, to improve the borough&rsquo;s air quality and tackle the climate emergency.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636466475/projects/tulsehillltn/305f872a-5778-4128-93f9-f6c93d9a2aac.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">How and where was the Tulse Hill LTN introduced?Planters, signs and enforcement cameras were used to create a series of five &lsquo;filters&rsquo; across the area in September 2020.&lsquo;Filters&rsquo; stop motor vehicles cutting through a defined point, however individuals walking, cycling and wheeling can still pass through, as can the emergency services and refuse vehicles. All destinations within an LTN remain accessible by motor vehicle however the route to each destination may change.The wider context:Lambeth&rsquo;s 2019 Transport Strategy sets out the priorities for the local transport network:<ul><li>Sustainable Growth: As we recover from the pandemic, transport has a critical role to play in enabling the new homes we need and in ensuring that Lambeth continues to thrive with the creation of new jobs and investment in our borough. We need to ensure this recovery and growth is not car-led.</li><li>Inclusive and Accessible: Many of our roads have been designed without considering the needs of people who aren&rsquo;t drivers. This includes our many young people travelling to local schools, disabled people and older people who can no longer drive. We need to make it easier and more comfortable for people walking, wheeling and cycling and prioritise road space for those who rely on their vehicles.</li><li>Efficient and Connected: We know we have limited space and as we plan for the future, we need quick and reliable routes to travel around Lambeth.</li><li>Active and Safe: Transport is both a cause and a potential solution to serious public health issues. By discouraging through motor traffic on local streets we can reduce the amount of road danger, reduce the risk of poor health due to exposure to poor air quality and encourage people to incorporate more exercise into their daily routine.</li><li>Clean Air and Carbon Neutral: We need to move swiftly towards carbon neutrality by 2030 to respond to the climate emergency we face. In 2021, Lambeth&rsquo;s citizen&rsquo;s assembly published recommendations for all in the borough to tackle the climate emergency. The recommendations for transport were:</li><li>To reduce the number of journeys made using private vehicles</li><li>Organisations across the borough should encourage and enable cycling through development of better cycle routes and cycle storage. Lambeth Council should co-ordinate this.</li><li>Businesses and other organisations in the borough need to take full responsibility to immediately start operating with green transport methods. This includes the Council and their fleet of business vehicles.</li><li>Lambeth Council should work together with all other key transport actors, and representatives of vulnerable groups, to ensure more vulnerable groups can be supported when any changes to transport in the borough are introduced.</li></ul> What has happened so far?The LTN was introduced as an emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic in September 2020. The main objectives of the LTN programme are to achieve:<ul><li>A reduction in through motor traffic within LTN areas; and</li><li>An overall reduction of motor traffic across the area, when considering boundary roads and the inner area together.</li></ul><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xOrQHOErTWo"></iframe> <a href="https://lambeth.sharepoint.com/:p:/s/COVID19-TransportStrategyresponse/EQz4ZSzv6DRFugaH_KZEWZIB7dncfVts-wuv4YaxRvYZgg?e=FjnDKM"></a>

Walking and Cycling data, analysis and feedback.

Walking and Cycling

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636458121/projects/tulsehillltn/9419ecb0-7920-4849-9caf-0f7e426c7d60.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">The number of people cycling throughout the whole of London has been significant affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Department for Transport&rsquo;s Road Traffic Statistics estimate a 38% increase in cycling in London in 2020, relative to the average for 2017-2019. Other estimates include:<ul><li>a 35% increase in London from 2019 to 2020 among Strava users;</li><li>a 7% increase in Inner London and a 22% increase in Outer London from 2019 to 2020 as measured by the company Eco-Counter.</li></ul>In Lambeth, monitoring the amount of people walking, scooting, wheeling or cycling is an important part of understanding how effective LTN&rsquo;s are in encouraging people to switch to cleaner modes of transport. In general, cycling levels were up in most places throughout the LTN, although it is acknowledged that high % increases generally corresponded to low nominal increases in flows:<ul><li>Josephine Avenue (+80% or 291 daily cycles)&nbsp;</li><li>Brixton Water Lane &nbsp;(+435% or +264 daily cycles)&nbsp;</li><li>Cotherstone Road (+236% or 116 daily cycles)&nbsp;</li><li>Cycle volumes on internal streets have increased by &nbsp;+107% and by +67% on external streets.</li></ul><a href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-customer-assets/tulsehillltn/Tulse%20Hill%20LTN%20Stage%202%20Monitoring%20Report.pdf">Read the SYSTRA Stage 2 Monitoring on Cycle Counts.</a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636470991/projects/tulsehillltn/4441c7b5-8f01-4d0b-9256-153e85f324cb.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636458198/projects/tulsehillltn/cae3f45d-48ee-479b-965f-32448c3114e1.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Since the start of the stage 2 feedback collection period in January 2021, we have received 14&nbsp; emails relating to walking and cycling.Benefits noted:<ul><li>Improved safety for individuals with specific characteristics i.e. older people</li><li>More space for people to walk or cycle, and safer, quieter streets</li><li>Stakeholders mentioned using cars less frequently and cycling instead</li><li>Cycling to school has become a more attractive option and feels safer</li><li>Daily walk to school is safer</li></ul>Concerns noted:<ul><li>Concerns around safety whilst cycling i.e. on busy boundary roads</li><li>Concerns around safety whilst walking due to a perceived increase in pollution</li><li>The topography of the LTN not lending itself to cycling was mentioned by respondents</li></ul>

Pollution

Lambeth Council partnered with air quality specialists <a href="https://www.cerc.co.uk/">Cambridge Environmental Research Consultants</a> to carry out air quality modelling across the LTN. Additional analysis was also completed at 28 &lsquo;sensitive receptor&rsquo; locations within or on the boundary roads of the LTNs. These are locations with lots of people that that are particularly sensitive to the negative impacts of bad air quality (children, older people, people who are unwell) and includes schools, hospitals or doctors&rsquo; surgeries. The following high-level findings were noted.<ul><li>There has been some increase in emissions on boundary roads where traffic flows have increased</li><li>There were no significant impacts on NO2, PM2.5 or PM10 at any sensitive receptor site - including those on the boundary of the LTNs.</li><li>A moderate benefit was modelled at Trinity Academy on Brixton Road, a slight negative impact was recorded at Magnolia Court and Leigham Lodge on Leigham Court Road.</li><li>There has been a negligible impact at all sensitive receptor sites on the South Circular (A205)</li><li>No locations where air quality breached legal limits for the first time following the introduction the Streatham Hill and Tulse Hill LTNs.</li></ul><a href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-customer-assets/tulsehillltn/FM1296_CERC_LBLambeth_S5b_02Nov2021.pdf">You can read the full monitoring CERC air quality modelling here.</a><a href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-customer-assets/tulsehillltn/FM1296_CERC_LBLambeth_S5b_02Nov2021.pdf">You can read the technical note on air quality in and around the A205 here.</a><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WKGCFKX"></a><a href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-customer-assets/tulsehillltn/FM1296_CERC_LBLambeth_S5b_02Nov2021.pdf"></a>&nbsp; <a href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-customer-assets/tulsehillltn/FM1296_CERC_LBLambeth_S5b_02Nov2021.pdf"></a><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636471708/projects/tulsehillltn/1628a93f-b1d3-46b7-a9ce-5090ad3aa0e9.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii">

Emergency service data and community perceptions.

Emergency Services

Before any Lambeth Low Traffic Neighbourhood trial was introduced the emergency services (London Ambulance Service, Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade) were consulted. Lambeth Council only introduced Low Traffic Neighbourhood trials where there were no objections from the emergency services.Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) &ndash; Low Traffic Neighbourhood statementThe MPS are on the whole in favour of LTN&rsquo;s for the same reasons set out by TFL, various Councils and the Government, they do however provide us with many challenges operationally not only in response mode but also through normal patrolling. We would ask where possible the following is taken into consideration:<ul><li>Ensure that emergency services are exempt, wording is important in the traffic order not to specify emergency.</li><li>Try and use soft closures (ANPR with 619 signs) as do LAS and LFB.</li><li>Ensure that the LTN is going to be seen in the dark, during rain foggy conditions etc.</li><li>The MPS (along with the LAS and LFB) are not keen on lockable bollards as we don&rsquo;t have keys and their use can cause delays.</li><li>It is vital that the PCN process is more streamlined, the amount of police time wasted through this process is immensely detrimental to the public services we provide, extremely bureaucratic and not cost effective on anyone&rsquo;s part. If the appropriate Borough can have a spreadsheet with all the MPS vehicle VRMs on and those PCNs only get as far as our fleet services manager that would assist us greatly.</li></ul>London Ambulance Service &ndash; Low Traffic Neighbourhood statementLondon Ambulance Service (LAS) is the busiest ambulance service in the country; our focus is on achieving the best outcomes for ill and injured patients and ensuring we reach them in response times set by the government.On the implementation of LTN schemes it is important to highlight that we support measures to improve public health by reducing traffic and encouraging walking and cycling but we know that changes to road layouts, traffic management schemes, and road closures all have the potential to impede our response to the most critically-ill people. This is why we are asking that emergency vehicle access is properly considered in all LTN schemes, by looking at ways to implement traffic management changes that avoid introducing physical barriers, like the planters and lockable bollards, in preference for automatic number plate recognition cameras (ANPR) which enable unimpeded emergency access and egress.On 5 July 2020, LAS Chief Operating Officer formally wrote to all London Boroughs and TfL, including Lambeth, informing them of our concerns regarding hard closures and requesting that, where possible, hard closures should be avoided and camera enforced soft closures be implemented to all LTN&rsquo;s for unhindered emergency vehicle access and egress, due to the potential risk hard closures could have in delaying an ambulance response and therefore impacting patient safety.With patient safety our utmost priority, we engage regularly with traffic teams at TfL and local authorities, like Lambeth Borough Council, to discuss traffic issues and to ensure traffic schemes better reflect our operational needs. Where our response is delayed our crews have the ability to log this on our reporting system (Datix). Each report is reviewed, and if it relates to road conditions or closures, we raise the issues with TfL and the relevant borough(s) and work closely with them to adapt the schemes.Where hard physical closures are still in place, the LAS continues to monitor for any potential impact of these closures, but would prefer the use of camera enforced soft closures in order to ensure unimpeded emergency access and egress, as previously mentioned.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636471865/projects/tulsehillltn/ed6fddf1-2b22-40c7-8445-7f26ee9205b8.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636458470/projects/tulsehillltn/961f536b-8e2f-4367-8e84-fefd20879d3d.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Since the start of the data collection period we have received 67&nbsp; emergency service related emails.<ul><li>The correspondence relating to the impact on emergency services expressed a concern of negative impact on response times, experience of longer waiting times, and reports of witnessing emergency vehicles delayed due to the LTN.</li></ul><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WKGCFKX">Take the survey.</a>

Safety and vandalism data, analysis and feedback.

Safety and Vandalism

Safety is a key priority in creating a street environment that is welcoming to all. As well as reducing the number and speed of collisions on our roads, we want to prioritise the creation of a street environment that feels safe at any time of the day or night.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636458581/projects/tulsehillltn/309fe79e-f3c3-4c97-9718-c881ed0bf516.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Since the start of the data collection period we have received 386&nbsp; community safety and vandalism related emailsBenefits noted:<ul><li>Quieter streets feel safer to walk and cycle in</li><li>Improved safety for individuals with specific characteristics, e.g. children and elderly people</li></ul>Concerns noted:<ul><li>Respondents mentioned feeling vulnerability at night, and that quieter streets feel more unsafe</li><li>Speeding problems have been noted, especially on Elm Park</li><li>Non-Compliance is a continuous problem &ndash; stakeholders have also informed us of drivers covering number plates</li><li>Camera and Sign Vandalism continues to be a problem, with residents frequently reporting instances</li><li>Expressions of disappointment in the ongoing vandalism</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636472245/projects/tulsehillltn/2302361a-7cf1-4813-b8d3-fe706911b6d7.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636458625/projects/tulsehillltn/99479cfa-b649-41e1-bf7f-cd19b2dd0e36.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Lambeth Made Community Forums:<a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/your-community/have-your-say/lambeth-made-communities">Lambeth Made Community</a> meetings and websites allow residents and community groups to work with organizations that provide local services, like the police and the council.The aim is to build community resilience, improve community safety, and reduce violence.Vandalism Response:Vandalism has been a persistent issue throughout the trial of all LTNs across Lambeth. In response, a series of measures were put in place;<ul><li>Extra CCTV</li><li>More council patrols</li><li>Extra police visits</li><li>Improved response time to replace and repair damaged equipment</li></ul>The council will also continue to seek to prosecute those committing vandalism and have already arrested and charged two people in connection with the vandalism.

We know that we need to do more than simply change the road layout to support people to walk and cycle.

Support for Walking, Wheeling and Cycling

We know that we need to do more than simply change the road layout to support people to walk and cycle.Other measures we have taken within the Tulse Hill LTN:<ul><li>The following schools have signed up to our <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/school-streets">School Streets scheme</a> : Christ Church Streatham C of E Primary School and Orchard Primary School (schemes currently on hold).</li><li>Pedestrian training delivered at Christchurch Streatham C of E Primary, The Orchard School, Holy Trinity C of E Primary, Elm Court School and Fenstanton Primary schools, providing children with the knowledge and skills needed for independent journeys to and from school</li><li>Road Danger Awareness Theatre delivered at Christchurch Streatham C of E Primary and Elm Court School, including a mix of online and in person theatre workshops delivered by actors, incorporating literacy and numerical skills to raise awareness around safe independent travel</li><li>Online behaviour change workshop delivered to Christchurch Streatham C of E Primary and Elm Court School while schools were shut during lockdown, raising awareness around the health and environmental benefits of active travel</li><li>Fenstanton Primary School is engaged in the Living Streets active travel incentive scheme, &lsquo;Walk Once a Week&rsquo;, encouraging increased walking to and from school</li><li>Numerous Dr Bike Sessions within the LTN, providing experienced mechanics and free bike services to those within or travelling through the area</li><li>Free cycle training is available to everyone that lives within the area and can be booked via Lambeth&rsquo;s active travel page</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636473037/projects/tulsehillltn/afe4e418-fdde-483d-a192-ee87b171b887.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii">

Traffic

Collecting traffic data is a crucial element of our monitoring process that reveals key insights into how the LTN is working towards its objectives. Data has been collected inside LTN areas as well as on the immediate boundary roads that surround them at three separate stages of assessment.<ul><li>Stage 1 data and analysis was published in February 2021 and is available at <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/low-traffic-neighbourhood-monitoring-reports/tulse-hill-low-traffic-neighbourhood-stage-one-monitoring-report">this link</a> .</li><li>Stage 2 data and analysis is published below</li></ul><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636458049/projects/tulsehillltn/1d406fd3-2b19-4191-a92e-5e051557c11c.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Headlines SYSTRA Stage 2 Monitoring:The total volume of motor vehicles counted on streets within the LTN has decreased by 31% , but increased by 6% on boundary roads.<ul><li>Traffic on streets within the LTN and on boundary roads combined, decreased by 2%, around 2,000 vehicles a day</li><li>Across all streets, the volume of HGVs has decreased by 18%&nbsp; whilst the volume of LGVs has increased by 21%</li><li>The volume of motorcycles has increased by 67% change overall</li></ul>Note that the increase in motorcycles, although high in percentage terms, is generally low in absolute terms.Read the full <a href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-customer-assets/tulsehillltn/Tulse%20Hill%20LTN%20Stage%202%20Monitoring%20Report.pdf">Stage 2 Monitoring Report</a> .Data gathered through the enforcement cameras show that about 90% of penalty charge notices come from people who live outside of the scheme, with the highest proportion of them living outside of Lambeth.Instances of penalty charge notices has significantly dropped since the scheme began which indicates that people are not routinely noncomplying.Through the analysis of bus journey time data provided by TfL, there is no indication that bus journey times have significantly increased on boundary roads due to the LTNs.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636470201/projects/tulsehillltn/3f31ac4f-afad-4838-828b-45b5f6c32aab.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636457978/projects/tulsehillltn/0a237d2f-55e9-4254-8b63-c2d7bf86f13d.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Since the start of the data collection period we have received 174&nbsp; traffic related emailsBenefits noted:<ul><li>Less aggressive traffic and less rat running</li><li>Reduction in traffic noise within the LTN</li><li>Quieter streets considered more pleasant and safer</li></ul>Concerns noted:<ul><li>An increase in vehicle traffic on boundary roads</li><li>Roads of concern &ndash; for varying reasons - included Brixton Hill, Christchurch Road (the South Circular), and Elm Park</li><li>Respondents noted that traffic volumes and flows had been impacted negatively by ongoing road works</li><li>Stakeholders frequently mentioned short journeys taking longer</li><li>Quieter, car-free streets feel less safe to some</li></ul>

What are we doing? What can we do down the line?

Street Improvements (including boundary roads)

We are consulting on whether to make the LTN permanent. If this is realised then we will look to upgrade the current temporary layout to a permanent one that consolidates and enhances the space including new seating, cycle parking, tree planting and play areas.To help with this discussion we have created a visualisation of what permanent changes could look like. It is important to note this visualisation is intended to start a conversation around the space and would be subject to change and further refinement. We are open to ideas and will need the community to share their feedback and ideas to help design these spaces. We are open to ideas and will need the community to share their feedback and ideas to help design these spaces.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636735593/projects/tulsehillltn/a6e7b1fb-b500-4960-ac07-d4e053a3713c.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Short to Medium Term:1.Adjust signal timing changes at Brixton Water Lane/ Effra Road.2.Implement yellow box (no stopping) at Josephine Avenue/ Brixton Water Lane.3.New pollution-blocking green screens at locations along the A205, including the Palace Road Estate.4.Implement additional signage to deter traffic from cutting through Tulse Hill Estate.5.Implement bus priority improvements on Effra Road.6.New air quality monitors on South Circular.7.Monitoring the impact of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone.8.Green screens delivered at Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and Christ Church, Streatham Church of England Primary School. All local schools will be offered the opportunity to install screens.9.Improve Walking and Cycling provision on Tulse Hill (A204).10.New crossing on South Circular as part of the Peckham to Streatham Healthy Route, led by Transport for London.11.A23 improvement scheme; cycling and walking improvements on Brixton Hill led by Transport for London.12.Brixton Hill LTN: we&#39;re consulting with residents as we consider whether to introduce a new LTN.13.Deliver sustainable travel improvements for local residents such as cycle and walking training and expanding bike hangar provision.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636655582/projects/tulsehillltn/fdc46342-8a70-4dc4-be4c-319119f940cb.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii">Lambeth and London-wide changes that will impact transport and air quality in the area :<ul><li>Ongoing monitoring of traffic volumes in the area.</li><li>Further improvements to bus fleet to make them low-emission.</li><li>General uptake of electric/ zero emissions vehicles.</li><li>More people choosing to walk and cycle each year.</li><li>The council&#39;s operations will be carbon neutral by 2030, with most of our vehicle fleet electrified or low-emission by 2022.</li></ul>

Have your say...

The quickest way to share your views is through our <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YFXBJ75">online survey</a> .Alongside the survey we are also running a series of targeted activities:<li>Youth engagement</li> <li>Walk arounds with Tenants and Resident Organisations</li> <li>Targeted focus groups with disabled people run by pan-disability, mobility charity Transport for All</li> <li>Drop-ins at local community centres</li> <li>Supporting market research</li>Need a hand filling out the survey?We’ll be out and about at the times below to help you fill out the survey if you don’t have access to the internet or have a quick question. Plus, we’ve teamed up with free repairs service Dr Bike and Cycle Confident who’ll be offering free training for 4-7 year olds. If your bike or your little ones&#39; cycling skills are a little rusty, come down for a free session!<li>Tulse Hill Station (junction of Leigham Vale/Palace Road) - Wednesday 17th November 9am to 11am</li> <li>Christ Church - Saturday 20th November 12pm to 2pm</li> <li>Josephine Avenue - Saturday 27th November 12pm to 2pm</li> <li>Roupell Park Estate, 3-23 Redlands Way - Thursday 2nd December 2pm to 4pm</li> <li>Tulse Hill Estate (passage between Tulse Hill and Leander Road) - Friday 10th December 12pm to 2pm</li>

Data about making a scheme that works for all.

Equality and Accessibility

We have used data and engagement to understand who lives and works within the LTN and the amenities and services that might be impacted by the scheme. Read the full <a href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-customer-assets/tulsehillltn/EQIA%20Tulse%20Hill%20LTN%20V3.pdf">Equalities Impact Assessment.</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636458841/projects/tulsehillltn/370f9eb9-b557-4915-adc1-b3e38ea696c0.png" /> <a href="https://www.transportforall.org.uk/">Transport for All:</a> We know everyone experiences changes to the street differently and we have run targeted engagement with specific user groups including a pre-consultation survey. They are continuing to run engagement during each consultation and the full report will be considered as part of the decision on the LTN.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636473159/projects/tulsehillltn/2fc76522-07d8-4a0e-acbf-0b64fda025c9.jpg" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1636458854/projects/tulsehillltn/3df5a179-343c-4dc4-aefc-77be291b37ac.png" />Since the start of the data collection period we have received 313 accessibility related emails.Benefits noted:<li>Easier to navigate through LTNs on a bicycle or on foot</li> <li>Has led to some respondents reconsidering whether they need to drive for certain journeys</li>Concerns noted:<li>Many respondents requested a resident exemption policy</li> <li>Signage was noted as needing to be clearer and more up to date</li> <li>Potential increase in vehicle journey time/cost for; residents; people with limited mobility, health reasons and people with disabilities, and carers; essential workers and assistance to the area; school run; taxis; residents with parking permits for specific CPZs; hospital/GP visits and appointments</li> <li>Impact on and mitigating measures needed for boundary roads </li><li>Difficulty delivering to local businesses and residents</li> <li>Concerns that LTNs are purely a money-making scheme</li>How we are mitigating against concerns:Exemption policy: <li>Exemption from relevant traffic filters for Blue Badge holders, accessible transport and specified healthcare providers on application to the council </li> <li>Exemption from relevant traffic filters on application for Taxis and fully accessible private hire vehicles</li>Navigation systems:<li>Navigation Systems updated with the latest information via the One Network system.</li> <li>Improve signage and wayfinding for walking and cycling routes</li>Active Travel Planning:Comprehensive programme of activities across the borough to give people the support, skills, confidence and means to access walking, cycling and public transport as an alternative to private motor vehicle use, including:<li>Cycle Training (Bikeability training for all LTN schools</li> <li>Bikes, Cargo bikes, adapted cycles try outs </li>Public realm improvements:<li>Improvements to the pavements, kerbs and roads that make it easier to walk or use mobility aids in the LTNs through street audits and engagement</li> <li>Measures outside businesses to encourage footfall</li>Vandalism working group:<li>Collaborative effort between Lambeth Council and Met Police</li>Read more about our <a href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/commonplace-customer-assets/tulsehillltn/Exemptions%20summary%20lines.pdf">exemption policy.</a> Read more on our public realm improvements <a href="https://tulsehillltn.commonplace.is/proposals/street-improvements-including-boundary-roads">here</a> . <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WKGCFKX">Take the survey.</a>

What's happening now?

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1653582563/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/xyosxxptwa2qoj9ign0r.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="car" data-uw-rm-ima="ai">After carefully considering all the data we have collected and feedback we have received during the trial scheme in Tulse Hill, we are now recommending that the LTN is made permanent.Read:<a aria-label="tulse hill ltn decision report - target website may not be available - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="true" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8175" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/iedecisiondetails.aspx?id=8175$tulsehillltndecisionreport-targetwebsitemaynotbeavailable">Tulse Hill LTN Decision Report</a>Independent monitoring shows that the LTN has helped to reduce traffic overall by around 2,000 vehicles a day, meaning there is now more safe space for walking and cycling, to make the area greener and more climate resilient and to build spaces to meet and rest. The level of cycling in the LTN has more than doubled, with big increases on boundary roads as well.&nbsp;Lambeth&rsquo;s recently agreed Climate Action Plan shows that we will need to reduce traffic in Lambeth by 27% by 2030 to play our part to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. LTNs are a key part of our strategy to reduce traffic across the borough and the evidence we have collected show that they are effective in achieving this.The planters and signage will now be upgraded with a series of different permanent features such as pavement buildouts, planting, seating, and cycle parking. &nbsp;We will need your help to decide what the new features should be and will begin engaging on designs over the summer. January 2023We are beginning a new round of engagement on January 16, which will run until February 28. Throughout this period, we&#39;ll be hosting and attending a range of events, all of which will be publicised here.The purpose is to consult the community on potential designs for two specific sites within the LTN, Elm Park shopping parade, and the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road.We&#39;ve created a survey for you to provide feedback on potential upgrades, and will be out and about in the coming weeks to speak to the community too.

Data: monitoring and consultation

Monitoring and consultation

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1653582618/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/iurzxsyj7bwb8odyltae.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Read:<a href="http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8175" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tulse Hill LTN Decision Report</a>Tulse Hill LTN has followed Lambeth&rsquo;s <a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/better-fairer-lambeth/projects/low-traffic-neighbourhoods-monitoring-strategy">LTN monitoring strategy</a> and gone through two stages of monitoring and a public consultation. We know changes to roads take time to settle in, so we need to monitor in stages to see how travel behaviour changes over time.The monitoring considered traffic counts, air quality, public transport and emergency service journey times and community feedback. The stages are outlined below:Temporary Traffic Order<ul><li>Stage 1 Monitoring</li></ul>Experimental Traffic Order<ul><li>Objection Period (6 months)</li><li>Stage 2 Monitoring</li><li>Consultation (5 weeks)</li></ul>The primary objective of the scheme was to achieve a reduction in traffic considering both roads within and the boundaries of the area.The results of the monitoring are outlined here:<a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/low-traffic-neighbourhood-monitoring-reports/tulse-hill-low-traffic-neighbourhood-stage-one-monitoring-report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stage 1</a><a href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/low-traffic-neighbourhood-monitoring-reports/tulse-hill-low-traffic-neighbourhood-stage-two-monitoring-report" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stage 2</a>Monitoring Summary:<ul><li>Motor vehicle traffic fell by 31% inside the LTN and increased by 6% on boundary roads. Overall, a 2% reduction was recorded.</li><li>Across all streets, the volume of HGVs has decreased by 18% whilst the volume</li><li>of LGVs has increased by +21%.</li><li>Cycling rates increased by 107% on internal roads, and 67% on external roads.</li></ul>Consultation:Lambeth Council launched a consultation for the Tulse Hill LTN on November 15th 2021 for a period of 5 weeks, until December 19th 2021.<a href="http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/documents/s137576/Appendix%20E%20-%20Tulse%20Hill%20Consultation%20Report.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Read the full consultation report here.</a><div id="_com_1" language="JavaScript"> </div>

How we're transforming the local transport network

Wider street improvements

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1653582516/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/uufmergscrnjmayuvyh9.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Although traffic across the area has reduced overall, there has been a small increase in traffic on some boundary roads.&nbsp;To tackle any remaining issues, we are committed to introducing further changes to support public transport use and to encourage walking and cycling:<ul><li id="isPasted">Changes to traffic signal phasing at the Brixton Water Lane / Tulse Hill junction</li><li>Introduction of a &lsquo;yellow box&rsquo; junction marking at Josephine Avenue / Brixton Water Lane</li><li>Small scale accessibility improvements across the area based on street audits and with input from Transport for All</li><li>Improvements to walking routes, such as improving the east-west route from Brixton Hill to Brockwell Park connecting to the Tulse Hill Estate, including a new safe crossing for Tulse Hill near Cressingham Gardens</li><li>Developing proposals for Tulse Hill under the borough&rsquo;s Bus Corridors Review programme to bring about bus user improvements as well as additional healthy street improvements such as separated cycle provision and seating for pedestrians &nbsp;</li><li>Deliver the Peckham to Streatham Healthy Route in full which will run along Upper Tulse Hill and High Trees&nbsp;</li><li>Increase provision of secure cycle parking in the area</li><li>Launch a community E-cargo bike share scheme to help make the switch to more sustainable forms of transport&nbsp;</li><li>Targeted provision of free cycle training for children and adults and initiatives to promote walking</li><li>Work with local businesses to incentivise delivery and servicing via sustainable modes e.g., using cargo bikes, and consult on improvements to the shopping parades on Elm Park and Upper Tulse Hill such as new seating and tree planting</li><li>Review of lighting and other measures to improve feelings of safety at night-time</li><li>Working with the police to address speeding vehicles and those who cover/use fake number plates to avoid penalties and put other users in danger</li><li>Additional air quality monitoring on the A205 South Circular</li><li>Provision of &lsquo;green screens&rsquo; at sensitive locations</li></ul>Exemptions&nbsp;We have carefully considered the needs of all road users and are proposing exemptions for people and services with specific requirements. Our Exemptions Policy balances the needs of specific users who may need to drive through a filter, whilst still ensuring the scheme remains effective in creating safe space for walking and cycling. These are:&nbsp;<ul><li>Blue Badge holders including SEND transport (you will be able to apply <a class="fr-green" href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/parking/parking-permits/low-traffic-neighbourhood-ltn-dispensation-permit" target="_blank">here</a> when the scheme is made permanent)&nbsp;</li><li>Rapid response healthcare providers&nbsp;</li><li>Category 1 Responders under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004&nbsp;</li><li>Taxis and fully accessible private hire vehicles&nbsp;</li><li>Refuse collection vehicles&nbsp;</li></ul>These exemptions will be put in place for a permanent scheme

Community projects in the LTN

Community projects

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1653582676/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/hnvdr6cgmlpg2qwinly9.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="person" data-uw-rm-ima="ai">Street Design Competition:The Your Streets, Your Way competition looked to harness the creativity of residents by asking them to transform their local environment. The competition sought a community-led vision to improve the borough for both people and the planet. In Tulse Hill, community members were asked to submit design proposals for Holmewood Gardens x Roupell Park Estate.<a aria-label="Sustrans - opens in new tab" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" uw-rm-external-link-id="https://www.sustrans.org.uk/$sustrans">Sustrans&nbsp;</a>delivered engagement at Roupell Park to feed into the detailed design. The engagement focused on the competition winners, local residents and people who travelled through the areas.An engagement stand was installed for 3 weeks, which generated conversations with local people about the project. This provided a dual purpose of informing people about the project and the winning designs whilst also inviting the public to write on the boards to feed into and build on what else was desired in the space. To enable a wider range of people to take part, Sustrans conducted a face-to-face pop-up at each location to direct people to the engagement stands and have conversations about the project.The designs are currently going through the Council&rsquo;s design process and below is the visualisation for Thursley House.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1660746242/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/xovyeggqnpvfghnwlxrv.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="diagram, map" data-uw-rm-ima="ai">Sustrans also ran an accessibility audit with a local resident who uses an adapted trike and is a member of inclusive cycling charity Wheels for Wellbeing to gain an understanding of how to ensure the designs could be made inclusive and accessible.Notes from the board, conversations and interactions were collated and formed a core part of the design development process.Engagement with competition winners:Sustrans continued to engage the competition winner throughout the design process through meetings and site visits. Each winner also provided Sustrans with a voice note recording explaining their idea. These were shared at each of the three locations on the engagement boards via QR code as well as on social media.Community Influencers - Peddle My Wheels<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1655387481/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/uioyfzuhv5agxdae2dah.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" alt="bicycle" data-uw-rm-ima="ai">We&#39;ve partnered with local cycling organisation Peddle My Wheels to encourage active travel amongst those typically under-represented in cycling.The scheme is underway and will run for approximately 12 months, with successful applicants receiving a free bicycle, maintenance lessons, and training.&nbsp;

Engagement survey for potential improvements along Elm Park shopping parade

Elm Park 

Elm Park shopping parade

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1673020037/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/hpnialyq6gnck486wdzl.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib"> Lambeth Council wants to improve Elm Park shopping parade.&nbsp;As part of the permanent designs for the Tulse Hill LTN, we want to make changes that benefit the local community. The council wants to:&nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-listid="1">Improve road safety for all users&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-listid="1">Encourage travel in&nbsp;healthier, more active ways&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-listid="1">Create space for people&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-listid="1">Improve air quality&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}' data-listid="1">Support the local economy</li></ul>During January and February, we are asking residents, businesses and other stakeholders what changes they would like to see.&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1673019502/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/bd78kyqghmyoztt3263x.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">You can let us know what you think in a quick survey below:&nbsp;

Engagement survey for potential improvements at the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road

Upper Tulse Hill / Claverdale Road

<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1673609138/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/mtv2fejuey8bldnjgnue.png" class="fr-fic fr-dib">Lambeth Council wants to improve the junction at Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road.As part of the permanent designs for the Tulse Hill LTN, we want to make changes that benefit the local community. The council wants to:<ul type="disc"><li>Improve road safety for all users</li><li>Encourage travel in&nbsp;healthier, more active ways</li><li>Create space for people</li><li>Improve air quality</li><li>Support the local economy</li></ul>During January and February, we are asking residents, businesses and other stakeholders what changes they would like to see.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1673609149/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/jldqao5ly4lictl03dad.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib">You can let us know what you think in a quick survey below:&nbsp;

Be part of the Big Shift to greener and healthier travel around Lambeth

Lambeth’s Big Shift programme

The Big Shift LambethThe Big Shift aims to create a greener and healthier Lambeth. Our projects range from redesigning local Lambeth spaces to helping residents access affordable bikes.Our&nbsp;#LambethBigShift active travel programme brings together several initiatives to help residents, businesses and schools choose cleaner and healthier ways of getting around the borough - such as walking, cycling and wheeling.Find out more about our projects below or visit our&nbsp;<a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/streets-roads-transport/cycling-walking/big-shift-programme">website</a>. Check back here for regular updates about current and upcoming projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;Community Fund Parklets&nbsp;&nbsp;Applications for phase one of the Community Fund Parklets has closed. Our team is currently shortlisting the applications. Winners will be announced soon.If you missed the deadline but still want to apply you can send in your application to be waitlisted for phase two.&nbsp;<a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://forms.lambeth.gov.uk/BIGSHIFTCOMMUNITYFUNDPARKLETSAPPLICATION/launch">Click here to apply.&nbsp;</a> Your Streets Your Way Competition 2023&nbsp;The announcement for the Your Streets Your Way winners will be coming soon. Watch this space for updates!&nbsp;Support for Lambeth school employeesAre you working in a Lambeth school? You are eligible for support to have a more a more active journey to school!Lambeth Council is working towards a cleaner and greener borough by offering a range of measures to encourage people working for the school to travel in active ways. Transport has a huge impact on the health and quality of life for everyone and offers some great opportunities.Contact us at&nbsp;<a data-uw-rm-brl="exc" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" href="mailto:ActiveTravel@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank" title="mailto:activetravel@lambeth.gov.uk">ActiveTravel@lambeth.gov.uk</a> to receive a guide to find out information and discounts to switch to healthier and more sustainable forms of transport.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bike Week 100 5th &ndash; 11th June 2023Bike Week 100 is coming up. Celebrating 100 years of Bike Weeks, this year you can get involved by arranging an event at your workplace or taking part in one of the many challenges arranged by Bike Week 100.&nbsp;<a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://www.cyclinguk.org/bikeweek">Click here for more details</a>. You can also find resources to help make the switch to cycling on the&nbsp;<a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://www.cyclinguk.org/bikeweek" aria-label="www.cyclinguk.org" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl=""></a><a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://www.cyclinguk.org/">Cycling UK website.</a> Dr BikeDr Bike sessions are free to attend, and experienced mechanics will check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more. Any minor adjustments that can be made will be done there and then free of change.&nbsp;In the case that something can&rsquo;t be fixed on site the mechanics will let you know exactly what needs doing and a rough guide to what it should cost and will point you in the direction of your local bike shop.Upcoming Dr Bike Sessions:<ul><li>Saturday 6th June &ndash; 12:00-15:00 &ndash; Norwood Road / York Hill &ndash; SE27 9AF&nbsp;</li><li>Wednesday 7th June &ndash; 16:00-19:00 &ndash; Clapham Common Bandstand &ndash; SW4 9DE&nbsp;</li><li>Saturday 10th June &ndash; 12:00-15:00 &ndash; Clapham Common Bandstand &ndash; SW4 9DE&nbsp;</li><li>Wednesday 14th June &ndash; 16:00 19:00 Windrush Square &ndash; SW2 1JQ&nbsp;</li></ul><a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/events?text=Dr%20Bike">Click here for a full list of events.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Bike MarketsWe have partnered with Brixton based<a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://www.upcycleldn.co.uk/">&nbsp;upCYCLE</a> to bring you a brand-new type of bike market!Bring along your outgrown, unwanted bikes to the market and put them to good use and donate them to a great project.All donated bikes will be serviced by upCYCLE and checked by a qualified mechanic to ensure they are in good working order. The bikes will then be sold at bike markets&nbsp;run by Peddle My Wheels, with 100% of all sales proceeds going back to upCYCLE<ul><li>Wednesday 7th June - 10:00-16:00 - Windrush Square</li><li>Saturday 10 June - 12:00-18:00 - Lambeth Country Show</li><li>Sunday 11 June - 12:00-18:00 - Lambeth Country Show</li><li>Sunday 9th July - 10:00-16:00 - Streatham Common (Rookery/Highlighted Road)</li></ul><a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://www.lambeth.gov.uk/events?text=Bike%20Market">Click here for a&nbsp;full list of events</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Try Before You BikeTry Before You Bike - the flexible bike scheme that will get you cycling. Empty headingSimple and affordable, the Try Before You Bike scheme is the flexible bike scheme that will help get you cycling. Just choose your new bike and accessories using the helpful online tools, the bike gets delivered straight to your door!For more information visit&nbsp;<a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://www.peddlemywheels.com/try-before-you-bike">Peddle My Wheels</a>, who run the programme on behalf of Lambeth Council.&nbsp;Electric Vehicle ChargingIn the coming months you&rsquo;ll start seeing bright green wraparounds around many Lambeth lamp columns.&nbsp;This shows that a street based Electric Vehicle Charge Point (EVCP) is situated in the lamp column.Lambeth now has over 260 residential lamp column based EVCPs, ensuring residents have access to a convenient Charge Point each with their own dedicated charging bay. Look out for new charging points in the coming months.&nbsp;<img data-fr-image-pasted="true" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1685698732/projects/5e186e868e79c7490de45864/b2shql7cawxcw0yicavu.jpg" data-uw-rm-ima="ai-w" class="fr-fic fr-dii">EVCP Lamp Column Wrap&nbsp;ULEZ Scrappage Scheme and GrantsThe ULEZ is expanding London wide and a &pound;110m scrappage scheme for older vehicles will&nbsp;support low-income and disabled Londoners, charities, small businesses. <a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/scrappage-schemes#ULEZ%20Support%20Offers">Click here for more details.</a>If you are not eligible for the scrappage scheme you can still benefit from special deals on car/bike/scooter rental and other support.&nbsp;<a data-uw-rm-brl="false" href="https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/ultra-low-emission-zone/ulez-support-offers">Click here for more details</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

An overview of the Tulse Hill LTN, the area it includes and what has happened to date.

Overview: Tulse Hill LTN

Introduction&nbsp;The&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) was introduced to reduce traffic volumes. By reducing traffic in the area, it is hoped we can meet&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;set out in our Transport Strategy, including:&nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">Reduce road danger for all users&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">Encourage travel in healthier, more active ways&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">Support the local economy and placemaking&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">Improve air quality&nbsp;</li></ul>We all need to take bold action to reduce car journeys where possible, to improve the borough&rsquo;s air quality and tackle the climate emergency.&nbsp;The main&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;of the LTN programme are to achieve:&nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">A reduction in through motor traffic within LTN areas; and&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="1">An overall reduction of motor traffic across the area, when considering boundary roads and the inner area together.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;<img alt="Map of Tulse Hill LTN" src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1683130788/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/chix3kypjpv5cr3o4qn3.png" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-ima-original="person">&nbsp;What has happened so far?&nbsp;The LTN was introduced as an emergency measure during the pandemic in August 2020. Planters,&nbsp;signs&nbsp;and enforcement cameras were used to create a series of five &lsquo;filters&rsquo; across the area in August 2020.&nbsp;&lsquo;Filters&rsquo; stop motor vehicles cutting through a defined point, however, people walking,&nbsp;cycling&nbsp;and wheeling can still pass through, as can the emergency services and refuse vehicles. All destinations within an LTN remain accessible by motor vehicle, however, the route to each destination may change.&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill LTN Permanent Traffic Order:&nbsp;Lambeth&rsquo;s Climate Action Plan shows that we need to reduce traffic in Lambeth by 27% by 2030 to help avoid the worst impacts of climate change. LTNs are a key part of our strategy to reduce traffic across the borough.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Independent monitoring shows that the LTN has helped to reduce traffic overall by around 2,000 vehicles a day, meaning there is now more safe space for walking and cycling, to make the area greener and more climate resilient and to build spaces to meet and rest. The level of cycling in the LTN has more than doubled, with big increases on boundary roads as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;In June 2022, the Council made the decision that the&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill LTN should be implemented under a permanent traffic&nbsp;order. Click here to&nbsp;read&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a class="fr-strong" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" href="http://moderngov.lambeth.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8175" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Tulse Hill LTN Decision Report</a>&nbsp;LTN Traffic Filter Exemptions:&nbsp;We have carefully considered the needs of all road users and are proposing exemptions for people and services with specific requirements. Our Exemptions Policy balances the needs of specific users who may need to drive through a filter, whilst still ensuring the scheme&nbsp;remains&nbsp;effective in creating safe space for walking and cycling. These are:&nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="7">Blue Badge holders including SEND transport (you&nbsp;can&nbsp;apply&nbsp;<a class="fr-strong" data-uw-rm-brl="false" data-uw-rm-ext-link="" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" href="https://beta.lambeth.gov.uk/parking/parking-permits/low-traffic-neighbourhood-ltn-dispensation-permit" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;an exemption)&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="7">Rapid response healthcare providers&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="7">Category 1 Responders under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="7">Taxis and fully accessible private hire vehicles&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="7">Refuse collection vehicles&nbsp;</li></ul>These exemptions will be put in place for a permanent scheme.&nbsp;Next steps:&nbsp;During 2023, we are developing permanent designs for the&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill LTN. This includes permanent traffic filters to replace the current planters, as well as a range of public realm improvements across the LTN. For the latest updates, see &ldquo;What&rsquo;s Happening Now?&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Developing permanent designs:&nbsp;Lambeth Council are currently developing permanent designs for the Tulse Hill Low Traffic Neighbourhood. During January and February 2023, we carried out public engagement to consult the community on potential designs for two specific sites within the LTN, Elm Park shopping parade, and the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road.&nbsp;&nbsp;<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1683131394/projects/5f32bb87891762139708937a/jnsvzpywisrjx2jlwdvl.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-ima="hd" style="width: 352px;" alt="Image of street with the Tulse Hill LTN promotional board"> &nbsp;You can see the results of this engagement by downloading the pdf below. The results include: &nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="19">An overview of the activities we carried out during the permanent design engagement.&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="19">Who responded and how.&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="19">Key priorities and comments from people we spoke to locally and those who responded to the online survey.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Through this engagement we are developing the permanent LTN designs based on suggestions from the local community.&nbsp;Wider improvements:&nbsp;We are designing permanent traffic filters to replace the current planters, as well as a range of street improvements across the LTN. This includes:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="4" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="20">Major street improvements to Elm Park shopping parade and the junction of Upper&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill and&nbsp;Claverdale&nbsp;Road&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="5" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="20">Accessibility improvements such as dropped kerbs and tactile paving&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="6" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="20">More trees and planting&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li data-aria-level="1" data-aria-posinset="7" data-font="Symbol" data-leveltext="" data-list-defn-props='{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}' data-listid="20">Seating and play features&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;What&rsquo;s&nbsp;happening next?&nbsp;A more detailed report on the permanent design engagement will be published towards the end of May. This will include concept designs for&nbsp;Elm Park&nbsp;shopping parade and the junction of&nbsp;Upper&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill and&nbsp;Claverdale&nbsp;Road as part of the permanent LTN.&nbsp;Designs are being developed during 2023, with construction expected to being during the winter of 2023/24. Elements of the permanent designs for Elm Park&nbsp;shopping parade and the junction of&nbsp;Upper&nbsp;Tulse&nbsp;Hill and&nbsp;Claverdale&nbsp;Road will be tested during the summer of 2023. &nbsp; Please note this is subject to external factors and therefore may be subject to some change. &nbsp;

What's Happening Now?

What's Happening Now?

Check out the summary report for the engagement we did on Elm Park shopping parade and the junction of Upper Tulse Hill and Claverdale Road: