The City of York Council has published new information showing how people move around the city centre to help neighbours and businesses plan for better streets in York, North Yorkshire. This latest update, released on 23 February 2026, gives the public access to footfall and economic data that can be used to support requests for more trees, wider pavements, and safer cycle paths.
The information is available on the York Open Data website and covers the period from July 2025 through to January 2026. While the report provides a detailed look at how the city is used, there is a gap in the footfall data for Parliament Street between June and November 2025 because a new camera was being installed during that time.
These reports are part of a wider project to change how road space is shared, which is a main goal of the Local Transport Strategy for 2024 to 2040. The council aims to use this evidence to make it easier for people to walk, wheel, or cycle while adding more plants and greenery to the central area.
The council created these data packs so that local shopkeepers and campaigners can see exactly how people use specific streets. This information is intended to help the community and councillors work together on making decisions about pedestrian zones and transport improvements as the city continues to grow.
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