“No wonder the traders in Belfast are complaining.” So writes Shirley Gault, a well known voice on local radio. “I went up today for the first time in years for a look around the shops, I have a blue badge as I can’t walk far and am not very mobile, despite this not a space to be had anywhere and all because of bus lanes. Why so many, in fact why any?

“Past the City Hall and into Chichester Street there is only one lane to drive in, in such a wide street. Laughable - no wonder people avoid the city centre. After doing a complete circle and still no joy, I headed for the motorway and home.” Shirley lives in Carrickfergus...

“City Fathers, take another look around what used to be a prosperous city centre and please realise where you have gone wrong. Traffic used to move smoothly even before the stupid one-way systems were commonplace and way before bus lanes - and don’t say use public transport.

“Firstly, it’s not always convenient and as for the rail network, well, I don’t know who thought Grand Central Station was central. Central to what?

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