Have your say on Birmingham’s segregated cycle routes – consultation on the Birmingham Be Heard website

Birmingham City Council has launched public consultations seeking feedback on a range of proposed cycle routes across the city.

These routes will form part of a growing network throughout Birmingham, contributing to the council’s plans to make walking and cycling everyday choices for its residents, as part of a safe and integrated transport network that is working towards net zero carbon by 2030.

Four cycle routes are expected to be created or upgraded next year, following public feedback on the designs: Bradford Street; city centre to Small Heath Park through Bordesley Green (parallel to the A45); Jewellery Quarter to City Hospital (parallel to the A457); and Moseley to Cannon Hill Park.

Most of the cycle lanes will be separated from general traffic and pedestrians, providing a dedicated space which can be used by cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Lanes will be segregated with a combination of level differences. Where the lanes are not separated by a kerb but are at the same level, they could be separated either by installing kerbs or painting lines on the ground.

Birmingham City Council Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment, Councillor Waseem Zaffar said:

The four cycle routes will add around four kilometres of dedicated space for people on bikes, expanding our Birmingham cycle network and delivering on plans set out in our Walking & Cycling Strategy.

The benefits of increasing levels of cycling and investing in infrastructure are considerable, not only to individuals in terms of physical and mental health, but also to the wider community, in reducing social isolation, improving air quality, addressing the climate emergency and expanding travel choices.

I encourage everyone to take a look at these design proposals, get involved in the consultation and let us know what you think.

Consultations are taking place on the Birmingham Be Heard website, via the links mentioned below, and will close on 30 November 2021.

Online presentations with Q&As, and public drop-in events will also be held throughout November 2021.

The proposed cycle lanes:

Bradford Street

One-way cycle lanes will be created on each side of Bradford Street, replacing the current, temporary, two-way cycle lane. Bus stops will be built out, with the cycle route running behind them.

Have your say at www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/bradford-st-cycle-route

City Centre to Small Heath Park (parallel to A45)

Approximately 1km of temporary lanes will be made permanent from the city centre to Small Heath Park, parallel to the A45. Most of the route will be a two-way cycle lane, separated from traffic and pedestrians.

Have your say at www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/A45-cycle-route

Jewellery Quarter to City Hospital (parallel to A457)

About 1.2km of temporary segregated cycle lanes will be made permanent, through the Jewellery Quarter and out to City Hospital.

The cycle route links with existing cycling facilities on the canal towpath, and with planned improvements on the A457 Dudley Road.

Have your say at www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/a457-cycle-route

Moseley to Cannon Hill Park (A38 link)

Around 0.8km of new segregated cycling facilities will be created, linking Cannon Hill Park with Moseley, and this route will then link to the A38 Bristol Road cycle route. The speed limit on Salisbury Road will also be reduced from 30mph to 20mph.

Have your say at www.birminghambeheard.org.uk/economy/moseley-cycle-route

This project is funded by the Active Travel Fund and is part of the West Midlands Cycle & Walk programme developed in partnership with Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).

Notes for editors:

All Birmingham City Council consultations may be found on Council’s Birmingham Be Heard platform (www.BirminghamBeHeard.org.uk )

Birmingham Walking & Cycling Strategy and Infrastructure Plan can be found at www.birmingham.gov.uk/walkingcyclingstrategy.

After the consultation closes, the council will review all responses and make any necessary changes to the scheme.

Following the consultation, detailed designs will be created and implemented in 2022 under a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).