Home zones are residential streets in which the road space is shared between drivers of motor vehicles and other road users, with the wider needs of residents (including people who walk and cycle, the elderly and children) being accommodated. They are about promoting quality of life and neighbourliness. Although the introduction of a home zone can contribute to highway safety, the main benefit for people is a change in the perceptions of how the street environment can be used. Introducing a home zone allows greater scope for a wider range of activities in street space that was formerly considered to be for exclusive use by vehicles. The Transport Act 2000 makes provisions for home zones in England and Wales. This came into effect on 1 February 2001 and local traffic authorities now have a specific power to designate home zones in their areas. (A) Four case studies are briefly mentioned in: Northmoor, Manchester; Sittingbourne, Kent; Nobel Road, Nottingham and Magor Village, Monmouthshite.
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