Jane Harris, a spokesperson for SOSS, stated: "We didn't want to get to the point of taking the council to court. We have asked to meet the mayor and talk many times, but he has refused to meet us. This is despite over 3,000 people signing a petition to keep the LTNs. The LTNs are working. The air quality is better, more people are cycling and walking. We have really widespread support, from the local hospitals to schools in the area."
Lawyers from Leigh Day will argue: "The mayor ignored government guidance on LTNs, and that he ran a flawed consultation and decision-making process. They will also argue that he failed to properly consider if removing the LTN's safer street layouts would be a good use of 2.5m."
A TfL spokesperson mentioned: "Walking and cycling infrastructure, including low-traffic neighbourhoods, can play an important role in making our streets safer and enabling more active travel across London. It is important that councils follow established processes before this infrastructure is changed or removed."
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