This video shows the low levels of traffic in Hanover and why we don’t need an LTN. I took a (relatively) short walk down Southover Street at about 9.30 in the morning. It’s shot in one take, so there’s no selective editing, this is what it looks like.
It’s always struck me as odd that BHCC chose Hanover and Tarner as the site for their first experimental LTN. Hanover is probably the most unsuitable area in the city for this project. It’s situated on a series of very steep hills, making it difficult for the average cyclist to take up the challenge of ‘Active Travel’ that the council promote relentlessly. Even walking can be difficult for the disabled and elderly.
As this video shows, it is also a relatively low traffic neighbourhood already. We really don’t have a big problem with high traffic volumes and air pollution from vehicles. This whole scheme seems to have been driven by one Green councillor and a small group of her friends. The Green council appeared to be desperate to have an LTN somewhere, to show their Green credentials, and decided to push for it in Hanover and Tarner. The initial plan for the LTN was so bad that it is being scrapped, we have not currently been allowed to see the new one.
The opposition against this plan becomes clearer as time goes on. Our ‘Improve or Stop the Hanover and Tarner LTN’ Facebook group now has more than 620 members, and it’s hard to find a resident who thinks it’s a great idea. Unfortunately the council are still not listening. Check out the main website for more infomation
I wholeheartedly agree with each point you have made. Because it is a difficult area to negotiate without a powered vehicle, the anticipated revenue from vehicles caught in the LTN web of doom maybe the reason for choosing the location
You have much the same viewpoint as I do. The whole area is pretty quiet. The idea of a bus gate to solve a problem that never existed in the first place is daft. (unless you’re the company collecting the fines)
I wholeheartedly agree. I have lived in Hanover all my llife. The only busy roads are the ones that all the traffic will be pushed onto. Trying to solve a problem that does not exist.
A very well put together video which succinctly points out the absurdity of the whole scheme.
From the outset there was absolutely no consultation with any of the local businesses and shops – a scheme which could profoundly affect their trade and deliveries.
Thank you for doing this, my household, like you just can’t see any sense in the planned LTN. One of the best things about living in Hanover is how quiet the streets are, the absence of traffic is a godsend. However, the same can’t be said for the pavements, which are so cluttered with bins & plastic crates, it’s safer to walk in the roads. We would welcome & fully support any initiative to free the pavements from obstacles & rubbish, so this LTN just adds to that frustration. We love living in Hanover, and it could be made so much better with a sensible & practical plan to make the pavement walkable again!