Liverpool City Council has approved a new plan to transform the way people move around the city centre over the next 20 years. The 20-year Urban Mobility and Public Spaces Plan aims to increase the use of public transport, walking, and cycling while reducing reliance on private vehicles. The plan will guide multi-million-pound enhancements to transport infrastructure and public spaces. Improving bus routes and connectivity between major transport hubs is a priority for the council to reduce car usage on the roads.
The plan prioritizes the needs of commuters, residents, businesses, and visitors with a “people-first” approach. It will focus on environmental sustainability, reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality. The plan outlines a phased approach with immediate “quick win” projects followed by more ambitious long-term initiatives. These include improving pedestrian and public transport links at key locations, city-wide parking strategies, and exploring innovative solutions like bus franchising to improve public transport efficiency.
The plan will prioritize safe and accessible cycling and walking routes throughout the city centre. The council will revitalize Castle Street and London Road to create more pedestrian-friendly environments. The introduction of 20mph zones within Liverpool city centre is one of the actions under consideration by the council. This has proven successful in other parts of the UK, such as Wales, where road traffic collisions, injuries, and deaths have all been reduced without a significant increase in car journey times.
The 20-year Urban Mobility and Public Spaces Plan highlights Liverpool City Council’s commitment to achieving net-zero status. The council believes that the plan will increase safety, well-being, and quality of life for everyone in the city. Although such policies may attract some initial negative responses, once residents, businesses, and commuters experience the benefits, they will be won over to embrace a new way of doing things
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