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BENGALURU: The state government’s decision to turn Brigade Road and Commercial Street into pedestrianonly zones has not gone down well with traders and residents in the area. John KP, who owns a house on Church Street, said: “The government should think of issuing passes to local residents. We fear Commercial Street will go the Church Street way in terms of losing business if parking is banned. The proposal is not feasible and we’ll stage demonstrations if the government goes ahead with it.”He pointed out nearly 80% people come by car to Commercial Street. Church Street, despite housing several eateries, is struggling to get more footfall as public parking is not allowed..