The majority of people want traffic reduced or eliminated from Dublin's Capel Street and Parliament Street.
Almost 7,000 submissions were made to the city council following a public consultation on permanently pedestrianising the area.
From June, Capel Street and Parliament Street went traffic-free on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for 17 weeks.
95 per cent of respondents to surveys on the measure said the pilot pedestrianisation had significantly improved their experience of the street.
Reduced pollution, safer for walkers and cyclists and a better atmosphere were some of the benefits listed. While drinking, urination and anti-social behaviour were also noted.
The overwhelming majority of members of the public were in favour of permanent changes however support was lower among residents and businesses.
The city council says a more detailed assessment, including whether to introduce full 7-day a week traffic free streets, is now needed.
In a report to councillors, DCC said options for Capel Street may include;
Traffic Free apart from deliveries between 6am and 11am
Traffic Free in the evenings only
Reversal of traffic to remove the majority of traffic whilst still providing resident access,
delivery access and parking for retail.
Options for Parliament Street;
Traffic Free apart from deliveries between 6am and 11am
Traffic Free in the evenings only
Traffic reduced to one lane.
