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Bristol City Council is poised to make a pivotal decision: will the East Bristol Liveable Neighbourhood traffic plan become permanent? Launched as a trial in late 2024, this bold scheme aims to slash through-traffic in residential zones like Barton Hill and Redfield, replacing car dominance with safer, walkable streets. With planters and bus gates cutting car volumes by up to 90%, residents report quieter, safer neighborhoods—with pedestrian traffic soaring over 100% in some areas. But not everyone’s happy: critics say it’s inconvenient for car-dependent residents and mobility-impaired folks, and some businesses complain about lost customers. While emergency services say they’re fully prepared, the plan’s divisive nature—backed by 33% support and opposed by nearly half—has sparked heated debate. If approved, this trial could become a blueprint for Bristol’s next wave of “liveable neighbourhoods” in South Bristol, making this decision a turning point for urban mobility in the city.

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