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Bin the clearways

Removing the clearways on King Street and Enmore Road is a foundational step toward reclaiming these streets for people, not just cars. Here’s why:

1. Clearways Prioritise Through-Traffic, Not Local Life

Clearways are designed to move cars through the area, not to support the people who live, work, and shop here. They treat King Street and Enmore Road as commuter corridors, not as destinations.

Clearways:

  • 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Discourage community activity
  • 🛍️ Undermine footpath trade
  • ⚠ Reduce pedestrian safety

When clearways are enforced, curb space is cleared of parked cars – but nothing is given back.

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That space could be transformed into:

  • 🌳 Parklets
  • 🚲 Protected bike lanes
  • ☕ Footpath dining
  • 🧒 Green spaces
  • 🚌 Bus Bulbs

Right now, it sits empty for a few hours a day, just to funnel traffic slightly faster.

2. They Hurt Local Businesses

Local businesses rely on:

  • 🅿️ Short-term parking
  • 🏃‍♀️ Walk-up foot traffic
  • ⏸️ A comfortable street environment

Clearways take away parking at peak hours, reduce dwell time, and make the street noisier and more stressful – a net negative for cafes, shops, and services.

3. They Undermine Safety and Amenity

Clearways enable faster, less predictable traffic patterns. In contrast, reclaiming that space allows for:

  • 🚶‍♀️ Safer pedestrian crossings
  • 🧱 Traffic calming
  • 🌿 Street greening
  • 💡 Public art and local character

4. The City Doesn’t Need Them Anymore

Since the completion of Westconnex and other bypasses, the case for clearways on these main streets has eroded. We now have better regional corridors for cars – it’s time to re-focus these inner streets on what they do best: serving people.

🎯The Bigger Goal

Removing the clearways isn’t just about traffic, it’s about a shift in priorities. From congestion to community. From speed to safety. From a King Street that moves cars to a King Street that moves people.