Failed traffic scheme

SIR – The low-traffic neighbourhood measures in Dulwich are a disgrace (report, May 15). They have failed to reduce pollution or provide safer routes to school.

Traffic has been displaced to surrounding areas, where there are also schools and health centres.

Buses are delayed by being held up in traffic jams (one route’s service has been reduced).

Businesses have suffered from lower footfall. There are no concessions for the residents or the disabled. The installation of planters in one street has resulted in the traffic blocking the only access road.

Southwark Council sent out information letters, followed by a survey showing that most residents wanted the LTN measures abolished. This has made little difference. There have been slight concessions but the lack of democracy is worrying. Pollution has to be reduced, but LTNs are not the way to do it.

Linda Bird

London SE21