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Boris Johnson plans to increase the number of controversial low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNS) under his green drive despite claims that they do not work.
The Prime Minister's long-awaited net zero strategy today set out an ambition for more LTNs along with thousands of miles of new segregated cycle lanes in UK towns and cities.
It includes a 'vision' to make cycling and walking amount for half of all journeys made in urban areas by the end of the decade to improve congesting and air quality.
However the scheme is likely to spark fury as LTNs have been accused of making little impact on pollution and simply moving congestion and emissions to other areas.
Emergency services have also said they impact on their ability to respond to incidents quickly, although studies have also shown they have helped to reduce injuries to pedestrians and car passengers in areas where they have been introduced.
Some 2000 have been introduced during the pandemic, involving installing cycle lanes, closing off roads to through traffic and widening pavements.
The PM's report, Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener, today declared: 'We will deliver the Prime Minister’s bold vision for cycling and walking, investing £2 billion over five years with the vision that half of all