‘Democratic Chasm’ Causing ‘Explicitly Conspiratorial Rhetoric’ Around LTNs: Report

Published on May 23, 2024

Local authorities have failed to provide sufficient information on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods before imposing the schemes, contributing to a “democratic chasm” that fuels “explicitly conspiratorial rhetoric,” according to a report. A report by the think tank Demos claims it is the most in-depth study on Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) online disputes in local neighbourhoods to date. Demos said that over the past 18 months, disinformation surrounding LTNs has “erupted with a marked rise of conspiracy theories online.” “Rumours swirl of shadowy elites forcing 15-minute city climate lockdowns in local communities and of councillors undemocratically installing surveillance regimes on motorists,” it said. However it faced significant pushback from campaigners who view it as an attempt to stifle independent voices and regulate public discourse....

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