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In polling by Omnisis for Desmog, a number of questions were asked about public support for low traffic neighbourhoods, and the expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) specifically.
Notably, the questions carefully explained to survey respondents the details of congestion zone charging – i.e. that only a minority of vehicles were affected.
The survey found support for policies that selectively impose charges on more polluting vehicles, but also evidence of confusion about how many vehicles were impacted by the ULEZ expansion to Greater London (perhaps linked to online misinformation).
In a new guide focused on promoting necessary changes to urban transport policies – whether clean air zones or low traffic neighbourhoods – ACT Climate Labs draw on insights (including from Britain Talks Climate) to provide guidance on how to connect on transport without turning it into a culture war.
Making sense of public opinion on clean air zones
Public opinion on clean air zones and liveable neighbourhoods can sometimes appear to be contradictory. If clean air zones acquire the reputation of being unpopular, this is likely to prevent the ‘quiet majority’ who support them from making their own voices heard.