COUNCILLORS were unaware of major changes to shut two junctions to motorists, 24 hours a day.
Brighton and Hove City Council is introducing the next phase of the School Streets scheme and trialling new measures “to determine which model works best in the long term . The scheme aims to to support physical distancing outside schools, promote active travel and make roads safer. Included in the next phase of the scheme are measures to shut two junctions in the city to motorists completely - as well as road closures outside three schools during drop-off and pick-up hours.
A diagram from a council document shows plans for the closure of the junction between Somerhill Road and Lansdowne Road in Hove
The scheme is currently operating on the Elizabeth Way bridge in Cambridge
The trial could be in place for up to 18 months and spread wider across the city
A local cycling campaign group claims the Tesla lane is extremely alarming
RAC said the concept undermines the very purpose of a bus and cycle lane
Similar schemes could follow after the Transport Secretary launched green plates for EVs for future incentives
Cambridge campaign group slams trial allowing electric cars to use city s bus lanes This should be extremely alarming to anyone who cares about cycling safety and public transport
Zero emission vehicles and motorcycles are now allowed to use the bus lane on Elizabeth Way bridge in Cambridge
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