NEW traffic calming measures have been described as a ‘nightmare’ for some businesses. Low Traffic Neighbourhoods were introduced in Church Cowley, Temple Cowley, and Florence Park, Oxford, as part of a six-month trial by Oxfordshire County Council to calm traffic and reduce pollution. While some businesses have been reaping the benefits of the scheme, others feel more hard done by. Steve Jones, the manger at the Motorist Discount Centre, on Oxford Road, Cowley, said business had ‘not been good’ since the LTNs were introduced. He said: “People do not want to travel out and get stuck in all this traffic.
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There was also evidence of repeat entries, with up to three signatures under one person’s name. Oxfordshire County Council introduced the LTNs as part of a six-month trial last month in Church Cowley, Temple Cowley, Florence Park as well as areas of Littlemore. Since then, communities have been divided over whether they are for or against the traffic control scheme. Several petitions have surfaced, however, Mr Stafford’s petition has gained the largest amount of signatures. Some of those commenting on the petition stated they were not from the area of Oxford where the LTN trial has been introduced.
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