A popular South Bay shopping center is bringing cars back into a space that’s been pedestrian-only, and not everyone is happy about it. The Pruneyard in Campbell said it’s reopening a drive aisle to cars starting May 1, adding it’ll ease traffic and make parking simpler. But not everyone ’s buying it. Online, many visitors are already pushing back, worried it could make things less safe. “As a parent to a 2-year-old, I just feel like it’s not safe. It’s right next to this play area where the kids can freely roam, we’re still learning when to cross the road and how to look out for cars,” said Alexis Bylund, a parent. That play area sits just steps from where cars would pass through, and for some, that’s the problem. “I like the fact that people can just walk around here, and there’s kids playing over here, I think that is nice that we can just walk around,” said Christine, a frequent visitor. City leaders have concerns, too. Campbell’s mayor says there’s heavy foot traffic and kids constantly moving through the area. In an email, he says the city asked the Pruneyard not to reopen the drive aisle, but since it’s privately owned, management plans to move forward. Back on the ground, some families say this could make an already busy spot even tougher to navigate. “This is a nice area to just hang out, and if there are cars coming in and out, it’s going to be harder to cross the street. I don’t really think it’s going to change anything parking-wise or traffic-flow-wise, it’s still gonna be busy, this is a popular area,” Bylund said. NBC Bay Area reached out to the Pruneyard for more on the decision but hasn’t heard back. ...read more read less