A trial traffic ban will pedestrianize a section of Camden High Street to improve safety and experience for residents and visitors. Supported by over 70% of local residents, this initiative aims to alleviate overcrowding, with peak times seeing up to 40,000 people. However, concerns from a disability charity have emerged regarding accessibility and transportation reliance. Revision of parking and loading strategies will accompany the ban, while the scheme's impact will be monitored over an initial 18-month period, with potential for permanence based on feedback.
In a recent consultation more than 70% of local residents were in favour of a traffic ban but a disability charity has raised concerns about accessibility.
Many of us rely on buses, cars and taxis to get us exactly where we need to be. This trial must be carried out with disabled people and our organisations.
At peak times there can be as many as 40,000 people on the high street, creating significant overcrowding and a stressful experience.
Transport for London has provided 130,000 for the introduction of the trial, which will be brought in under a local authority Experimental Traffic Order.
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