The majority of respondents (1,438 people, or 59% respondents) are in favour of changes to traffic management in Fore Street, High Street and The Narrows. There was support for two main approaches:

the re-introduction of the closure of the thoroughfare on Tuesdays, from May to September, 10.30a.m. - 2.30p.m. (737 people, or 29% respondents), or a complete ban on traffic (702 people, or 28% respondents);

different traffic control schemes (1,438 people, or 59%), of which the three most popular were: restrictions on the amount and type of traffic (677 people or 48% respondents); speed restrictions (548 people or 39% respondents); and traffic calming measures (547 people or 39% respondents).

573 people (56% respondents) felt that any changes that are implemented should be put in place on a permanent basis.

There was less support for introducing changes on certain days and at certain times only.

In addition, strong concern was expressed to ensure that Disabled badge holders (1,681, 72%), public transport (1,629, 70%), Totnes Caring vehicles (1,394, 60%), residents (1,245, 53%) and Social Services vehicles (1,117, 48%) have access under all conditions.

A significant number of people also felt that parking facilities, especially free or reduced rate parking (1,648, 71%) and residents parking (1,225, 53%) would help with traffic control.

However, before implementation of any changes, 1,428 people (80% of those expressing an opinion) would like to see some form of debate and/or structured discussion.

In addition, 852 people (58% respondents) wanted more research to be carried out.

Other areas of the town should be considered for traffic control schemes: 836 people (41% respondents) thought this was necessary, especially at the Grove School and the Old Bridge at the bottom of Bridgetown Hill.

Without a doubt, there is a widespread desire to manage traffic in the centre of Totnes more effectively.

There are, however, two views on how to achieve this: the implementation of a total or part-time ban on all traffic; and the restriction, by various means, of the overall flow of vehicles through the town.

Above all, the community wishes to create a constructive environment in which to discuss these issues more fully.

Although one in four households does not have a car (396 households, or 26%), use of public transport on a regular basis is low. For example, only about one in ten people use it more often than once a week for shopping, leisure or getting to and from work or school.

People said they would use buses and trains more often if the fares were cheaper (1,668 people or 81% respondents) or if the services ran on a more frequent basis (1,216 people, or 59% respondents).