A recently conducted public consultation has revealed widespread support for the implementation of a new cycle lane on Vauxhall Road, situated to the north of Liverpool City Centre. Liverpool City Council sought feedback from the public regarding the proposed continuous, one-way cycle path that would run along both sides of Vauxhall Road and Commercial Road. This initiative is a fundamental component of the city region’s Active Travel program, which aims to create a safe separation between pedestrians, cyclists, and motorized traffic by utilizing kerbs along most of the route.
The proposed plan also includes the introduction of new controlled crossings at signalized junctions, along with new pedestrian and cycle crossings at various points throughout the route. Residents who participated in the public consultation expressed their approval of the proposed scheme. Feedback was collected through an online survey, in-person events, and direct email submissions to Liverpool City Council, with an overwhelming 81% of respondents either agreeing or strongly agreeing that the project should move forward.
In addition, consultees were asked to provide their input on two potential improvements for the junction at Commercial Road/Sandhills Lane/Lambeth Road. A majority of respondents (53%) indicated a preference for the option that involves realigning Sandhills Lane and Lambeth Road to enhance the junction for the benefit of pedestrians, cyclists, and all types of motorized traffic. The Active Travel program introduced by the Council since 2020 has seen the implementation of seven active travel routes, the enhancement of the Liverpool Loop Line corridor, the establishment of a new learning to ride facility in Everton Park, and the adoption of a new Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP).
The LCWIP has identified a list of 13 strategic cycling routes and 30 primary routes, with six prioritized for short-term development and 11 for medium-term development. Additionally, the strategy for walking has outlined 36 core walking zones, with 15 designated as short-term priorities and 11 as medium-term priorities. This plan is aligned with the city’s Transport Plan, which aims to combat the prevalence of car journeys in Liverpool, responsible for generating almost half a million tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually. Achieving Net Zero emissions is a core goal of the Council’s environmental ambitions
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