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Red route road safety trial in Luton paused after council U-turn
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Luton Borough Council's new Liberal Democrat-led administration has paused an 18-month red route trial in the Bury Park area, which would have banned stopping and loading. Following a leadership change after a no-confidence vote, the council is conducting a three-month economic impact assessment instead. While the double red lines plan is on hold, other road safety measures—such as increased enforcement on existing yellow lines, providing more parking facilities, and tackling pavement parking—will proceed.
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- Luton Borough Council has paused plans for an 18-month red route trial in Bury Park following a change in council leadership.
- The previous Labour executive had previously approved the scheme, which would have banned stopping and loading.
- A new Liberal Democrat-led administration under Council Leader Amjid Ali has initiated a three-month economic impact assessment.
- Alternative road safety measures, including increased enforcement of current yellow line restrictions and enhanced parking provisions, will go ahead.
- The council has provided additional parking spaces, increased the maximum stay in disabled bays to 90 minutes, and plans to restrict footway parking.