New images show how south Liverpool’s Lark Lane could look if cars were completely banned from the route.
Lark Lane was one road which was chosen by the council for widened pedestrian areas last year in order to allow bars and restaurants to serve outside.
There are no current plans to extend that closure further and shut off the road to cars but e-scooter operator Voi has commissioned designs of what the road could look like if fully pedestrianised.
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Voi UK and Ireland general manager Jack Samler said the plans, which were developed with council support, were aimed at showing the potential benefits of eliminating cars from popular streets.
He said: “We put our cities first, and we have been bowled over by the long-sighted view that many of our partner cities, including Liverpool, are taking on this move from cars to carbon-free transport. Urban planning has, for too long, revolved around cars.
“However, by working together with local authorities and proactive partners such as World Car Free Day, we are confident that we are moving in the right direction. At present, we are seeing a massive modal shift that is not just for World Car Free Day. It’s here to stay.”
Lark Lane was one of three major roads where more space was given over to bars and restaurants, with similar actions taken on Bold Street and Castle Street.
The current revamp of the Strand and Lime Street will also reduce the number of traffic lanes in order to give further space to pedestrians and cyclists.
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