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11/02/2022
Revised Proposals Submitted To Improve Cycling In Blackpool
Blackpool Council has put forward revised proposals to improve cycling provision along the St Walburgas Road route and further afield in Blackpool.
The council initially secured £312,000 in funding from the government's Active Travel Fund, which focuses on improving walking and cycling facilities along key routes. In 2021, as part of this investment, outline plans were put forward to implement a cycle scheme on St Walburgas Road, creating a new and improved cycle route between the existing facilities at the Plymouth Road Roundabout and Four Lane Ends roundabout.
At the time, the proposed changes included new and segregated cycle lanes featuring 24-hour parking restrictions, a new toucan crossing outside St Mary’s Catholic Academy and a one-way entrance and exit at the southerly end of Brendan Walk. To gauge support for the scheme, an 8-week consultation was launched in summer 2021. Engagement included an online questionnaire, focus groups and face-to-face sessions with local residents.
A total of 252 responses were received. The majority of those were not in favour of the proposed scheme (55.2%), however there were some respondents that were in favour (40.5%) and wished to see improvements to the existing scheme.
In light of the feedback received, the council has put forward updated proposals as an alternative to the original scheme. The plans include:
• Upgrading the existing cycle scheme on St Walburgas Road, albeit without the major changes originally proposed – this is put forward in response to survey feedback from local cyclists, many of whom said they were eager for the council to improve the existing facilities to make the route safer and more user-friendly.
• Exploring whether the Active Travel funding can be used to invest in the 'Blackpool Wheel' scheme, a proposed 24-mile-long cycling, walking and running route which would link the Promenade to other paths and open spaces in Blackpool.
• Consider the proposed toucan crossing at St. Mary’s Catholic Academy as part of a wider review into road safety around schools in Blackpool.
The council initially secured £312,000 in funding from the government's Active Travel Fund, which focuses on improving walking and cycling facilities along key routes. In 2021, as part of this investment, outline plans were put forward to implement a cycle scheme on St Walburgas Road, creating a new and improved cycle route between the existing facilities at the Plymouth Road Roundabout and Four Lane Ends roundabout.
At the time, the proposed changes included new and segregated cycle lanes featuring 24-hour parking restrictions, a new toucan crossing outside St Mary’s Catholic Academy and a one-way entrance and exit at the southerly end of Brendan Walk. To gauge support for the scheme, an 8-week consultation was launched in summer 2021. Engagement included an online questionnaire, focus groups and face-to-face sessions with local residents.
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A total of 252 responses were received. The majority of those were not in favour of the proposed scheme (55.2%), however there were some respondents that were in favour (40.5%) and wished to see improvements to the existing scheme.
In light of the feedback received, the council has put forward updated proposals as an alternative to the original scheme. The plans include:
• Upgrading the existing cycle scheme on St Walburgas Road, albeit without the major changes originally proposed – this is put forward in response to survey feedback from local cyclists, many of whom said they were eager for the council to improve the existing facilities to make the route safer and more user-friendly.
• Exploring whether the Active Travel funding can be used to invest in the 'Blackpool Wheel' scheme, a proposed 24-mile-long cycling, walking and running route which would link the Promenade to other paths and open spaces in Blackpool.
• Consider the proposed toucan crossing at St. Mary’s Catholic Academy as part of a wider review into road safety around schools in Blackpool.
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