Oxfordshire County Council has launched a consultation on plans to relax Low Traffic Neighbourhood Scheme restrictions.

LTNs have been introduced in Oxford as part of a wider plan to reduce traffic in the city.

The bollards prevent motorised traffic from taking shortcuts through residential areas.

The council is proposing to amend restrictions in Littlemore Road, 10 metres north of the junction with Compass Close.

The amendment proposes to permit local buses, taxis, private hire vehicles, and service providers to proceed through the filter.

It is also asking for the views of residents on a proposal to carry out the enforcement of restrictions at Cowley LTNs by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR).

To take part in the consultation see the following web link: https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cowleyltn_cameraenforcement2023

Fixed penalty notices would be issued to any vehicles that contravene the order.
The proposed sites are Littlehay Road, Crescent Road and Littlemore Road.

ANPR-monitored filters in Littlehay Road and Crescent Road would allow emergency vehicles only to pass.

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The council says: "The sites have been selected for consultation following stakeholder engagement including extensive liaison with the emergency services, internal reviews and site visits.

"Consideration was given to the impact on the scheme objectives of the LTNs including the aim to reduce through traffic.

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"The use of ANPR at certain locations will allow flexibility for amendments to bus services, allow for increased police patrols and allow the locations to offer network flexibility during unforeseen and/or emergency situations on the highway network."

The consultation is open until 5pm on April 17 and the county council are set to review the responses.