Plans to block cars from Wavertree High Street in order to create a community atmosphere have left some unconvinced.
A community campaign to reduce climate change has organised a "car-free day" next month to show that Liverpool is serious about tackling the problem.
The Love Wavertree group, which is made up of local people, organised the initiative to take place on September 22 between 11am and 3pm.
The area that will be kept free of vehicles will stretch from the Rose Garden through to the Lock-Up - with buses set to be diverted around the closed-off area.
Organisers say they want to celebrate the area and promote the businesses within it.
But many people aren't convinced that the plan will change anything, with some claiming that it could end up causing more problems for those living in the area.
On Facebook, Paul St. Anley said: "Won’t people just drive up other roads instead on that day? Also, the businesses will suffer.
"I would often pop into Tesco on my way through to the motorway. I’ll go to another one if the road is closed.
"I’m an environmentalist but this seems like a daft idea to me."
Phil Murphy also said: "I see the coming of a road that sees a huge drop in footfall. I wouldn't’t like [to be] a business on that road.
"I drive down there a lot and it’s usually full of cars, parked by people 'just nipping into the shop'.
"Hope it works out but it’ll take five years to prove either way."
Paul Madden added: "Personally think it will cause more pollution, with cars, buses etc being diverted causing more queues and more pollution.
"They want to do more to upgrade Wavertree high st."
Others however thought the idea made sense and think it should be rolled out to other areas of the city.
Steve Makin said: "Can we do this on Lark Lane from Friday evening till Sunday night, that way we won't have to dodge the traffic when trying to cross the road!!!"
Jo Ann Gilbert also said: "This is such wonderful news! I've lived off the High Street for 25 years and worked in many of its pubs for a significant chunk of that; it used to be such a thriving, bustling community space."
Jerry Lonsdale added: "Let's hope it's the first of many."
Despite some reactions on social media, the plan to close the street was inspired by a campaign by local residents.
