tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804781717961680772.post3604517579893036047..comments2017-06-25T00:20:30.111+01:00Comments on BackMac: Occupancy Rates in Bagshot High StreetStuart MacLeodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04708796004375688019noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804781717961680772.post-4714299281194800122009-04-25T18:33:48.010+01:002009-04-25T18:33:48.010+01:00We do need to protect local businesses - excellent...We do need to protect local businesses - excellent idea to have a business association.<br />I'd dearly love to see traffic flow altered through the High street. Ideally, I'd have a small section totally pedestrianised (narrowest section, by the crossing). This would:<br />i) prevent the High Street being used as a shortcut M3/A30<br />ii)give a truly safe place to walk<br />iii) give us back a heart to the village - more chance for pavement activities (like the successful Village Day / Christmas closures of the road and all the stalls that were consequently able to be set up)<br />iv) bring a measure of calm to the centre<br /><br />I don't believe that traders would suffer a loss in business - those who come to these shops will still do so, and in fact parking on the High Street could potentially increase for those popping in for a paper.<br /><br />If all this seems a little drastic, how about at least making the High Street one-way? Traffic could then leave the A30 (from either West or East), travel down the High Street and exit. <br /><br />Keep up the good work Stuart - we need passionate people with positive ideas!John Walthonoreply@blogger.com