Val Davison from the West Dulwich Action Group criticized council engagement: "They don't engage. They provide very short meetings, they don't reply to emails, they don't listen to us. They don't want to hear anybody else's solution." This highlights concerns over community involvement and the perceived one-size-fits-all approach of the council regarding traffic management solutions.
Councillor Rezina Chowdhury defended the Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, stating, "we know these things work" as they have reportedly reduced traffic and accidents elsewhere, emphasizing the council's belief in the benefits of LTNs despite local opposition.
The West Dulwich Action Group reported that 67% of respondents to their consultation were "unhappy or very unhappy" with the proposed LTN trial, indicating significant local discontent with the council's plans and raising questions about the efficacy and community support for such initiatives.
Opponents of the LTNs argue that they do not effectively improve air quality and may create more traffic congestion elsewhere, raising concerns about the overall impact of such traffic management efforts on local communities.
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