The exemption would see residents with a companion badge. This will be registered to their Blue Badge.
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Hackney Council have announced future exemptions for Blue Badge holders for some traffic filters in the borough.
The Blue Badge scheme helps those who are disabled park closer to their destination.
They will soon also be able to drive through traffic filters on some bus routes in a new trial for low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) or on earlier schemes if they are made permanent.
What are low-traffic neighbourhoods?
This new trial is part of the low-traffic neighbourhood scheme (LTN) which was introduced by the London Mayor Sadiq Khan with support of the local councils.
LTN is a scheme where vehicle traffic in residential streets is greatly reduced.
Why should we have low-traffic neighbourhoods?
The idea is to decrease both emissions and noise pollution in order to help the environment.
It encourages local residents to walk or cycle and allows emergency vehicles to be prioritised so they can reach their destinations quicker.
Transport chief Cllr Mete Coban said: “While many people are able to walk or cycle, we have heard from some residents with disabilities who cannot make this switch. That is why I am delighted to announce that Blue Badge holders will be exempt from future low traffic neighbourhoods, as we aim to make them more inclusive.”
What does this mean for the disabled?
The exemption would see residents with a companion badge. This will be registered to their Blue Badge.
Companion badge holders would be exempted from the camera-enforced traffic filters in Shepherdess Walk and Richmond Road.
The council has reported initial analysis of traffic levels in London Fields and Homerton showing early signs of traffic reduction.
However, many anti-LTN campaigners are still opposed to these new plans.
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StandfirstBlue Badge permit holders will soon be able to drive through traffic filters on some bus routes in a new trial for low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs).
Hackney Council have announced future exemptions for Blue Badge holders for some traffic filters in the borough.
The Blue Badge scheme helps those who are disabled park closer to their destination.
They will soon also be able to drive through traffic filters on some bus routes in a new trial for low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) or on earlier schemes if they are made permanent.
What are low-traffic neighbourhoods?
This new trial is part of the low-traffic neighbourhood scheme (LTN) which was introduced by the London Mayor Sadiq Khan with support of the local councils.
LTN is a scheme where vehicle traffic in residential streets is greatly reduced.
Why should we have low-traffic neighbourhoods?
The idea is to decrease both emissions and noise pollution in order to help the environment.
It encourages local residents to walk or cycle and allows emergency vehicles to be prioritised so they can reach their destinations quicker.
Transport chief Cllr Mete Coban said: “While many people are able to walk or cycle, we have heard from some residents with disabilities who cannot make this switch. That is why I am delighted to announce that Blue Badge holders will be exempt from future low traffic neighbourhoods, as we aim to make them more inclusive.”
What does this mean for the disabled?
The exemption would see residents with a companion badge. This will be registered to their Blue Badge.
Companion badge holders would be exempted from the camera-enforced traffic filters in Shepherdess Walk and Richmond Road.
The council has reported initial analysis of traffic levels in London Fields and Homerton showing early signs of traffic reduction.
However, many anti-LTN campaigners are still opposed to these new plans.
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