Improvements to low traffic neighbourhoods – 2023

We introduced our Haringey Streets for People low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) trials to reduce traffic so that the whole community can benefit from cleaner air and safer streets.

Early trends show some positive results, indicating the schemes are beginning to deliver on their intended aims, but we know there are a few things we need to get right.

After listening to feedback and analysing the data we collected, we introduced some improvements on 4 September 2023.

The new measures include:

• changing the exemption rules so that all Blue Badge holders living in Haringey can apply to travel through the 3 LTN trials
• changing or removing some traffic filters in the northern section of Bruce Grove West Green LTN Area A – you can check what's changed on the Bruce Grove West LTN Area A map
• moving the traffic filter on Avenue Road in St Ann’s LTN (by the corner of Newsam Avenue) approximately 8.5 metres north
• a separate trial of a 7.5t HGV ban on B155 Downhills Way/Belmont Road to help reduce the increase in heavy goods vehicles

Exemptions to drive through LTNs extended to all Blue Badge holders

All Blue Badge holders living in Haringey can now apply to travel through the 3 LTNs.

We made this decision following a listening and engagement exercise, which involved disability and community groups.

Other changes include allowing special education needs and disabilities (SEND) vehicles, authorised by us, to pass through diagonal traffic filters.

Find out more about applying for LTN exemptions

New experimental traffic order

The new rules on exemptions are likely to change the way people move around by car. This is why we're introducing the changes alongside current measures under a new experimental traffic order for each LTN. This allows us to assess how each scheme is working before taking a decision on its future.

Have your say

This new trial scheme for each LTN, which includes all the changes to traffic restrictions and exemptions, is subject to a new experimental traffic order.

This traffic order started on 4 September 2023 and can run for up to 18 months.

The trial scheme for the 7.5t HGV ban is also for the same period.