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  • The reduced levels of vehicles and Castle Road being a safer walking and/or cycling route were amongst the top three positive impacts for all users of Castle Road (residents, visitors and businesses)
  • Businesses also particularly valued the improved air quality, whilst visitors top reason was that it felt like a better place to visit

In which of the following positive ways has the temporary road closure impacted your daily business activities/experience of living on, visiting, or travelling through Castle Road since it was introduced?

Businesses

Base: Reporting a positive impact (14*)  | *Caution small base

The following chart shows that the reduced number of vehicles in the area and improved air quality were the most popular positive impacts reported by businesses, both selected by 86%, the road being safer for walking and cycling was also popular amongst businesses (79%).

Residents

Base: Reporting a positive impact (317)

The following chart shows that Castle Road being a safer walking route was the most popular positive impact reported by residents (86%), 73% liked the reduced levels of vehicles in the area.

Visitors

Base: Reporting a positive impact (760)

This chart shows that Castle Road being a more pleasant place to visit (89%) and it being a safer walking route (88%) were the most popular positive impacts reported by visitors.