Joint statement from Newcastle City Council and Northumbria Police

Joint statement from Newcastle City Council and Northumbria Police on Jesmond East Neighbourhood Low Traffic Zone

“The council and police are committed to reducing injuries on our roads and neighbourhood low traffic zones can play an important role in this.

“The purpose of the trial is to create safer, cleaner and greener neighbourhoods and to encourage more people to walk, wheel or cycle on local journeys.

“The council’s trial will continue with the support of Northumbria Police.

“Last week the council released an interim report which showed the impact of the trial on streets within the area and surrounding roads. 

“At this stage it is too early to fully understand the full impact but we will work together to analyse the data with public safety a top priority.”