Date published: 2024-11-25 | Category: Roads, travel and transport, Tackling the climate and ecological emergency
People have an extra week to share their views on Bath & North East Somerset Council’s proposals for four walking, wheeling and cycling routes across the city.
The council invited residents, businesses and visitors in mid-October to share their views on the proposed Bath Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Links (BWWCL) scheme.
It is extending the closing date to midnight on Monday 2nd December. More information on the scheme can be found here.
The consultation has received a large number of responses so far and is being extended by a few more days to ensure as many people as possible take part.
Comprising of four routes, BWWCL aims to improve active travel options across Bath, creating more than 6.2km of cycling routes through advisory lanes, dedicated spaces and quiet routes. It will also provide significant walking and wheeling improvements, such as upgraded crossings and more convenient and safer options.
The BWWCL scheme is part of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) programme, and is designed to connect key areas within Bath through a network of dedicated cycle lanes, advisory routes and improved pedestrian paths.
The four routes included in the scheme are:
Weston to Bath City Centre
Links to Royal United Hospital
Oldfield School to Newbridge Hill
City Centre to Kennet & Avon Canal
BWWCL seeks to rebalance how road space is used across the city by prioritising active modes of transport to reduce congestion and improve air quality. The scheme will bring significant benefits to the community by making it easier for people to choose walking, wheeling, or cycling for their everyday journeys.
Councillor Sarah Warren, cabinet member for Climate Emergency and Sustainable Travel, said: “Thank you to everyone who has taken part in the consultation to date. While we have received a lot of feedback, we have decided to extend the consultation to Monday 2nd December to give as many people as possible the chance to have their say.
“The scheme proposes changes to the allocation of road space, including a reduction in on-street car parking in some areas, and gathering feedback from the community is paramount to its successful delivery.”
The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is responsible for distributing the UK Government’s City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funds to viable schemes in the region. Its members, including the West of England Mayor and leaders from the Mayoral Combined Authority’s three constituent councils: Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council.