Castle Road temporary road closure: summary of positive impact

Summary

• 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

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%).

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.

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.