A six-month trial of a "quietway" has been launched today in a Bucks town.
The "quietway" in Marlow uses "point closures" to encourage cycling and walking, whilst still maintaining vehicle access for local residents and businesses.
However, one resident has claimed it "is just not necessary" with others questioning the necessity of the scheme.
The scheme is similar to the Low Traffic Neighbourhoods that are being trialled in other areas of the country.
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There are decorative planters at the junction of Wethered Road and Trinity Road and bollard posts towards the Dean Street Car Park end of Trinity Road.
These are placed north of residential and business access to ensure existing vehicle access is maintained for all residential and business properties along Trinity Road.
Access to the Dean Street car park is still maintained.
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This is part of a range of Emergency Active Travel (EAT) trial schemes across Buckinghamshire that are being introduced and amended during April.
The EAT schemes form part of a £514,000 investment to encourage residents to make more local journeys on foot and by bike in a bid to improve health and wellbeing with longer-term benefits including reducing congestion and improving air quality.
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