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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Middlesbrough's Linthorpe Road cycle lane removal work due to start
Work to remove a much-derided cycle lane will begin next month, Middlesbrough's mayor has Linthorpe Road route has faced a backlash since it was installed in 2022, with concerns over cyclists and pedestrians being injured, and businesses branding it a "disaster" due to it taking up parking Chris Cooke said his pledge to remove the cycle lane, which cost £1.7m and was approved under his predecessor Andy Preston, would soon be Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is paying to reinstate the road and work will begin on 26 August. Last summer, the lane was dubbed "an absolute disaster" by the owner of Madame Rouge vintage pub and tearooms, with other traders reporting falling custom due to a shortage of parking and drop-off concerns centred around several cyclists and pedestrians being injured while using the new layout, which was paid for using £1.7m of government funding, given to the council by the TVCA, aimed at encouraging active Cooke said: "After listening to businesses and residents I pledged the cycle lane would go. "We do want to encourage more people to cycle and walk, but future schemes have to be in the right place and learn the lessons from this saga." Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
New cycle lane among planned traffic changes in Exeter
A new cycle lane is among proposed changes with the aim of reducing traffic in Exeter to be discussed on Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (Hatoc) has put together plans to close off one road to motor vehicles and change waiting and parking restrictions in the Newtown area of the city.A contraflow cycle lane would be installed on Clifton Hill with a budget of just over £450,000 for all of the proposed project is the first major scheme put forward by the committee following widespread public anger and a subsequent policy U-turn over the low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) in the Heavitree area of Exeter. Foot and cycle The decision will be made by Hatoc - made up of councillors from Exeter City Council and Devon County Council - which is due to meet at County Hall at 14:00 political make-up of the committee has changed since the May elections at Devon County Council and now includes four Reform UK councillors, as well as four Labour members, three Greens, one Liberal Democrat and one plans recommend closing off part of Russell Street to cars and changing parking and waiting restrictions on Belmont Road, Clifton Hill, Clifton Street and Heavitree to a report prepared ahead of the meeting, Devon County Council wants "50% of all local trips to be undertaken by foot and by cycle in Exeter by 2030".
BBC News
23-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Gloucester city centre cycle path work labelled 'a disgrace'
Concerns have been raised about the impact the construction of a new cycle lane is having on Gloucester city has begun to install the new lane on Northgate Street, with railings, paving stones and benches being removed as part of the councillors claim they did not get a say on the project, which falls under the control of Gloucestershire County councillor Joe Harris, Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance & Communications said he was "sorry to hear" there were concerns but added residents had been consulted before work began. The cycle lane will form part of the county's cycle spine connecting Bishop's Cleeve with Stroud via Cheltenham and Gloucester. 'It's a disgrace' Liberal Democrat city councillor Rebecca Trimnell said she hoped the cycle lane would look better than it currently does when it is finished, but was not confident."I cannot see it is in keeping with the historic nature of the centre. I have had many people tell me they liked sitting on the benches outside St John's Church on Northgate Street, but now they've been taken out and the railings too," she said."At present it is a disgrace and quite frankly a total and utter mess and is simply not good enough." Councillor Harris said that he was sorry for the disruption."We really value what the community and local groups think. That's why we held a public consultation and spoke directly with key people like the city council before starting the work."We listened to the feedback and made changes where we could", he added.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Plans for new cycle lane 'strongly rejected' by residents
Plans to build a new cycle lane near Eastbourne seafront have been "strongly rejected" by residents. The people living around Wilmington Square have opposed the proposals after a site visit with council contractors. Meads councillor Robert Smart arranged the meeting between residents and engineers from Balfour Beatty after early-stage plans for a new cycle route came to light. The plans included a three-metre-wide cycle lane along the southern edge of the green, relocation of lamp posts, conversion of one road to one-way, and removal of six parking spaces. READ MORE: I tried Brighton's best takeaway - but did it live up to the hype? A three-metre-wide strip of grass, part of the original Victorian square, would be replaced with tarmac. However, many residents were unaware of the scheme until the meeting. Colin Ball, a resident in the area, said: "It's a complete waste of money and time." Councillor Smart added: "Spending thousands of pounds to build a short cycle lane across a quiet square - one that's already used safely by both cyclists and drivers - is a complete waste of public money. "Residents were shocked to learn of these plans and are quite rightly asking why, at a time when so many local services are under pressure, this is being treated as a priority. "It's a badly thought-through scheme with no local support." The Friends of Wilmington Square group, led by Cathy Woolgar, is questioning how previous consultations failed to inform them about the proposed scheme. Councillor Smart is now calling for the plan to be paused and for a proper consultation with residents before any irreversible damage is done to the historic public space.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hove businesses offer mixed reaction to A259 cycle lane plans
Businesses have given a mixed reaction over plans to replace a lane of the A259 in Hove with a cycle lane and widened pavement.A six-week consultation was launched on Monday to improve cycling infrastructure over the two-mile stretch between Fourth Avenue and Mill Road, in scheme would be financed by three separate funds and grants, totalling £ businesses raised concerns about deliveries, while others said the changes would make the area more pleasant for cyclists and pedestrians. Eddie Riley, owner of ES Riley Upholstery in Victoria Terrace, said it was "a waste of time"."You already have a cycle lane on the seafront. You certainly don't need another one," he said."I have to lift furniture to the nearest loading bay. It's impossible if I have to lift a settee. I can't carry that for 30 yards. It's impossible."The scheme would include a two-way cycle lane, new pavements, bus stops, new crossings and junctions, as well as new loading bays and disabled parking bays. The project would be funded by two Active Travel England grants, one which would be reallocated from the Marine Parade cycle lane scheme, and Brighton & Hove City Council's local transport plan Stack, owner of Kernel of Hove, said: "I'm all for it. I want to encourage cycling and reduce traffic."There's slight concerns about deliveries and some of our customers park outside the shop, but I think improving the street furniture can only be a good thing."The pollution from traffic is obvious from the shop, you see it and you can feel it. We have to do something about it."Franco Zitoli, owner of Franco's Osteria Deli, said it was "a great idea"."The cars can be quite speedy and it can feel quite unsafe for children," he said."The cycle lane will bring more business to the area. The traffic will be there regardless whether it's one lane or two lanes."Trevor Muten, cabinet member for transport and city infrastructure, said the scheme would encourage people to cycle, while the expanded pavements would "make walking and wheeling safer and more accessible".
