Dublin city centre streets pedestrianised this weekend in trial

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A number of streets in Dublin have been pedestrianised this weekend as part of a trial to see if removing vehicular traffic encourages more people to come into the city centre

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Reduced vehicular traffic during the lockdown, with a corresponding increase in pedestrians and cyclists, has led to calls for more street space to be given to non- vehicular traffic. Photograph: Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland As part of the initiative temporary street furniture permits have been issued to several cafes/restaurants on the newly pedestrianised streets. This allows them place tables and chairs on the streets, in line with social distancing requirements.The significant fall in vehicular traffic during the lockdown, with a corresponding increase in the numbers walking and cycling, has led to calls for more street space to be given to non-vehicular traffic.

 

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