A TfL spokesperson said: “Walking and cycling infrastructure, such as LTNs, plays an important role in making our streets safer and encouraging more active travel across London.
“We are very pleased with the court’s decision in this case, which provides welcome clarity on the scope of London boroughs’ legal duties to implement and retain schemes funded by TfL to implement the mayor’s transport strategy.”
A spokesperson for Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said: “It’s good for road safety and reducing road danger, it’s good for tackling air pollution and important for delivering healthy, more liveable neighbourhoods.”
Caroline Russell, Green Party member of the London Assembly, called it “a brilliant victory for Bethnal Green residents” which protects “safer, quieter and less polluted streets”.
A spokesperson for Tower Hamlets Council said: “We are disappointed with the ruling, not least because previously the courts have ruled in our favour.
“We will review the judgment and consider the next steps.”