Plans have been unveiled to create a new pedestrian priority area in Aberdeen.
A report on developing new cycle routes, improved streetscape and lighting on Justice Mill Lane, Langstane Place and Windmill Brae will go before the city council in early 2018.
The area is identified as a 'key area' for pedestrian priority in the City Centre 'Masterplan'.
Features include turning the three streets into pedestrian and cycle only during the evenings, through the night and into the early morning, seven days a week.
Also under consideration is the prohibition of vehicles from a short stretch of Langstane Place between Dee Street and Crown Street, at all times, and the permanent introduction of a section of one-way on Windmill Brae between Crown Street and Bath Street.
Cllr Marie Boulton said: "In taking this City Centre Masterplan project forward, we first have to understand the needs of those who use the streets on a day to day basis.
"The feedback will allow us to work up the detail of the proposals and how the scheme might operate. It's important to get a feel from local residents and businesses about the opportunities and challenges.
"During consultation on the Masterplan it became clear that people wanted more pedestrian priority. We are committed to enhancing the city centre experience and can do that best by taking a partnership approach to projects."
Should the scheme progress, proposals would be subject to a period of statutory public consultation under Traffic Regulation Order procedures.
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