A PROPOSED revamp of the land around Bangor bus station would help to quell fears of anti-social behaviour, city officials heard yesterday.
However, Mon a Menai Sustainable Travel and Bangor Public Realm project consultation meeting at Penrhyn Hall heard concerns that plans to re-directed traffic around Upper Garth Road could problems.
Gwynedd Councillor Keith Greenly Jones backed proposals to open up access to the Tan y Fynwent garden of rest and add a cycle lane and footpath behind.
He said: “We know there is a lot of anti-social behaviour there and we want to make it a place for people to use.
Councillor Jones acknowledged Arriva Buses Wales’ concerns over dropping off points and introducing traffic signals at Love Lane.
However, he added that the current system needed to be changed.
He said: “For drivers and pedestrians it’s a danger, and it’s especially dangerous for strangers to the city.”
Proposals include moving shelter across Garth Road to accommodate the new traffic flow. more accessible bus stands; improved public toilets and pedestrian crossings; changes to traffic flow; better and wider footways; and opening up Tan y Fynwent.
Gwynedd Road would become a two-way street between Deiniol Road and Waterloo Street.
The carriageway leading to the station from Bangor Cloc would be pedestrianised under the proposals.
Project consultants Gifford will report their findings Gwynedd Council in March.
The three year project continued with resurfacing work due to start at Bangor Cathedral this week.
A public exhibition will be held in the shop unit next to Clinton Cards in the Deniol Centre from 11am-4pm.
For more information, visit www.gwynedd.gov.uk/BangorPublicRealm.