SOLIHULL residents and commuters are being invited to share their views on a new active travel scheme being developed to increase connectivity, improve safety and enable more walking and cycling for those making journeys between the town centre and Knowle.
The proposed active travel scheme, part of the Solihull Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), will aim to upgrade the currently limited cycling infrastructure between Solihull and Knowle, improving the current route that goes through Brueton Park and follows Warwick Road into the centre of Knowle.
The overall aim of the Solihull LCWIP is to improve cycling and walking infrastructure across the borough over the next ten years.
Proposed upgrades include widening the path through Brueton Park, segregating cycle lanes to separate cyclists from vehicles and introducing traffic calming measures to improve safety for all road users.
Additional crossings along the route and the resurfacing of existing footways are also planned to help increase safety for pedestrians.
A six-week public consultation on the scheme launches today and will run until December 2.
Coun Ken Hawkins, cabinet portfolio holder for environment and infrastructure, said:”This scheme aims to improve safety for all road users while also encouraging active travel and connecting more people to job, education and leisure opportunities in Solihull and Knowle.
“One of the key policies we laid out in our Solihull Connected transport strategy was to extend our network of cycle infrastructure across the borough.
“We identified developing high-quality, segregated cycle infrastructure along this vital Solihull to Knowle corridor as a key priority.
“It is important that we offer our residents a range of safe and practical transport options including active travel to join up our local centres.”
This proposed scheme has been allocated central government funding, via the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS).
This funding programme aims to deliver transformational change through investments in public and sustainable transport infrastructure in some of England’s largest city regions, including the West Midlands.
The release of CRSTS funding will be overseen by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Visit yourvoicesolihull.uk.engagementhq.com/knowle-to-solihull-ats to view the scheme.
There will also be two public drop-in sessions where the project team will be available in-person to answer any questions and capture feedback.
These sessions will take place at Knowle Library on October 26 from 10am until 1pm and November 12 from 2pm until 5pm.
