Rejected petition: Stop Oxford’s Traffic Filters and remove East Oxford/Cowley LTNs.
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Remove East Oxford and Cowley LTNs.
Stop Oxford's Traffic Filters.
1.Many businesses have closed down,+ many others have been affected.
2.Some key workers,Nhs/Teachers,etc,
have quit their jobs.
3.People are at risk of being late for work, appointments, and school runs.
4.There is a risk to elderly people and those with health conditions, as they may be exposed to more pollution on major roads.
5.Delays in emergency responses could potentially cost people their lives.
6.More pollution on main routes.
7.Increased traffic congestion and gridlock on main routes.
Why was this petition rejected?
It requests action at a local level.
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