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Will closing off streets tackle air pollution?

Winifred Robinson investigates whether closing off some streets completely to traffic could reduce air pollution. It's all part of the government's active travel initiative. Ministers want to get more of us cycling or walking, especially as we may not feel safe using public transport at the moment. More than 200 low traffic neighbourhoods are being introduced in 54 council areas around the UK, but most are in London. Winifred hears from people for and against the scheme and also speaks to Professor Rachel Aldred from the University of Westminster who has analysed the effect of similar schemes.

First broadcast on You & Yours, 28 September 2020.

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