Orchard Road: reasons for agreement – but with some changes

• Almost half of respondents who agree with the proposal but would make some changes do not want to lose parking to make the turning head, so believe the road should be made one-way (48%)
• Around a fifth of respondents (and a quarter of Orchard Road residents) have concerns over displaced traffic in the surrounding roads
• Other reasons respondents agree but with some changes include concerns over the proposed loss of parking spaces and a suggestion to prioritise pedestrians

Caution should be taken interpreting these results due to small bases

This chart shows why respondents agree – but with some changes with restricting vehicle access to Orchard Road from Fawcett Road:
48% of total respondents don’t want to lose parking to make the turning head so feel the road should be made one-way
21% of total respondents and 25% of Orchard Road residents have concerns over displaced traffic
31% of total respondents and 50% of Orchard Road residents agree – but with some changes for other reasons

This table shows other reasons respondents agree – but with some changes to restricting vehicle access to Orchard Road from Fawcett Road:
Concerns over lost parking
Prioritise pedestrians more in design
Suggestion of temporary barriers for a pilot scheme

Key quotes from Orchard Road residents

“I live at the other end of Orchard Road so mostly just concerned this pushes more traffic through the Talbot Road entry which can be a bit tricky already […] I’d prefer the closure at the Lidl end of Orchard road as it would help reduce traffic on that dangerous corner, make it safer to cross near the schools.”

“Maybe some temporary barriers during a pilot scheme, I’m concerned what the impact on the top of Talbot Rd might be?”