Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Require councils remove LTNs and underused bike lanes that lack public support
Closed
7,472 signatures
What the petition asks
Require local authorities (LAs) remove low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) and underused bike lanes that lack public support. Change guidance from assuming they remain to requiring removal, unless, in 3 months, the LA can show > 50% approval, using broad, unbiased, independent, local opinion research.
There's widespread anger at LTNs and other congesting traffic schemes but LAs are not removing them due to statutory guidance and the money they make.
Many were built with no proper consultation as a pandemic measure; but it is over.
We believe these schemes, often justified by doubtful green claims, undermine the law obliging LAs to expedite traffic flow; and create social division, ghettos, gridlock and local economic damage.
The attack on liberty and persecution of motorists is unfair and must stop.
Many were built with no proper consultation as a pandemic measure; but it is over.
We believe these schemes, often justified by doubtful green claims, undermine the law obliging LAs to expedite traffic flow; and create social division, ghettos, gridlock and local economic damage.
The attack on liberty and persecution of motorists is unfair and must stop.
Timeline
| 22 Feb 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
7,472
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
22 Feb 2023
Closed
22 Aug 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.