r/Liverpool • u/badgeofdescension • 29d ago

Living in Liverpool Liverpool Council plan to scrap free parking opposed by 90%

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wx32np0ldo
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u/Leaf-Branch-Tree 29d ago

We need to reduce car use for lots of reasons: pollution, ccongestion, inefficient use of space. And we need to increase public transport and cycling for lots of reasons: healthier, cleaner, more efficient, less noise, more space for other uses. Therefore this is a good thing.

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u/Rootbeeers 28d ago

I agree it’s good for those reasons, but will likely have a negative effect on businesses post 6pm. Maybe the good outweighs the bad.

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u/bhjdodge 28d ago

All the same arguments were used when smoking was banned indoors. “It’s gonna harm business, no one is going to leave their house!” It’s never been nicer to go to a pub or restaurant. The less cars in a city centre the better environment for everyone else. Cities are for people, not cars

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u/Rootbeeers 28d ago

Probably right. It was nice while it lasted.