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<\/p>\nA Levenshulme neighbourhood project has met with backlash from residents who feel they have been left out of important decisions about roadblocks.<\/p>\n
The current proposal would see 29 road blocks introduced on streets which are currently being used as ‘rat runs’.<\/p>\n
Similar measures have been introduced in London to create low traffic neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n
Jeremy Hoad, secretary of Levenshulme community association and a member of the One Levenshulme, group said: \u201cThe project is a fantastic opportunity for the community if it was being community led.”<\/p>\n
“However, the engagement has been managed poorly since the project began 18 months ago, with meetings having low attendance.”<\/p>\n
“Many local businesses and residents have not been made aware of the proposed model filters and the impact this may have on their livelihoods.”<\/p>\n
“It seems wrong that a project that bills itself as community lead, so many people didn\u2019t know about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
The One Levenshulme group is putting forward alternative ideas to be taken into consideration such as improvements to cycle lanes and crossings as opposed to the model filters.<\/p>\n
Jeremy added: \u201cWe would like evidence that the modal filters would lower congestion and air pollution and some reassurance, however, the council has not provided us with this and dismissed alternatives.”<\/p>\n
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“There are currently one-way streets in Levenshulme that have effectively minimised traffic.”<\/p>\n
“However, the council now want to change these creating less safe space for pedestrians.”<\/p>\n
Jeffery Wong, a Levenshulme resident and member of One Levenshulme, is another resident with concerns about the scheme.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cClean air zones are incredibly important not just for those living on boundary roads, many vulnerable residents including BAME and those with disabilities have expressed their support for the group.”<\/p>\n
\u201cOur argument is that roadblocks or modal filters are not a silver bullet solution to minimising traffic.\u201d<\/p>\n
The current proposed plan is set to trial out as stage one in Levenshulme in December and then expand to stage two with Burnage area being added after Christmas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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