Guildhall Walk road closure: summary of positive impact

Summary

• All groups of respondents felt that the road closure made for a safer walking route through Guildhall Walk; businesses (67%), residents (86%), visitors (85%)
• Another common positive impact for businesses were that the closure allowed for increased space for customers both for queuing and dining (67%)
• Residents liked that there was less noise from traffic (86%) and that it created more space down the road (86%)
• Visitors felt the area was more pleasant to visit (85%) and liked the reduced levels of vehicles in the area (82%)

This chart shows the positive impact of the road closure on businesses. The most popular positive outcome of the road closure for businesses was that it made for a safer walking and cycling route (67%), increased space for customers queuing and dining (67%).

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This chart shows the positive impact the road closure had on residents. The most popular positive impact of the road closure were that having the road closed made for a safer walking route(86%), there was less noise from traffic in the area and that there is more space down the road (both 86%).

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This chart shows the positive impact the road closure had on visitors. The most popular positive impact was that the road closure made for a safer walking route (85%) and that the area feels a more pleasant place to visit (85%).

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