Comment
Southend Central Area Action Plan (SCAAP) - Revised Proposed Submission 2016
Representation ID: 2497
Received: 04/12/2016
Respondent: Ms Celia Newton
I am concerned that it is proposed that this area be pedestrianised. I don't think full pedestrianised works. Yes, in Covent Garden where there are plenty of tourists and attractions, however, Southend is never going to be very busy at night. I believe the full High Street should be open to taxis and public transport again. Traffic makes you feel safe. To pedestrianise the London Road area would restrict traffic and continue to make visitors feel unsafe after the restaurants close.
I am concerned that it is proposed that this area be pedestrianised. I don't think full pedestrianised works. Yes, in Covent Garden where there are plenty of tourists and attractions, however, Southend is never going to be very busy at night. I believe the full High Street should be open to taxis and public transport again. Traffic makes you feel safe. To pedestrianise the London Road area would restrict traffic and continue to make visitors feel unsafe after the restaurants close.