THE news that Liverpool city centre traffic will have to be cut by 40% to comply with strict European regulations has been met with concern.
Many people want to be able to drive into the city centre, and with the boom in city living many want to be able to park in the heart of Liverpool.
The council is looking at ways ofreducing the number of motorists on the city streets and reducing the levels of air pollution. Meanwhile, roadworks in the city centre are already causing headaches for drivers faced with diversions.
The council is to ask the Government to back its six-point plan to cut fumes from vehicles.
Ideas include creating a low emissions zone and new bus partnerships.
Council chiefs also intend to manage traffic with better road signs and priority lanes, as well as promoting Merseytram.
Park and ride clubs and walking strategies will be created, and more information will be given to the public on how they can improve air quality.
The plans are designed to educate and help rather than ban people from moving freely in the city, but to the thousands of Merseysiders on our roads such schemes may not be welcome.
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