London Red route scheme mixes opinion

Title

London Red route scheme mixes opinion

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

TX Date

23 Jan 1992

Year of production

1992

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Duration

00:03:18

Description

Marc de Leuw reports on the new Red routes pilot scheme in Islington, aimed to keep traffic moving, with a ban on stopping and parking. The scheme is to be extended through London. Vox pop with local shopkeepers who claim the scheme is hurting their businesses, whilst traffic director Derek Turner claims the scheme is a success, with journey time savings, particularly on buses. Nick Lester(?), Association of London Authorities urges a greater balance between the needs of shopkeepers and travellers.

Contributors

Marc De Leuw; Nick Lester(?); Derek Turner

Keywords

London; Roads; Shops; Islington; Retail trade; Shopkeepers; Development plans; Traffic flow

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