A45 Coventry Road Cycle Route
Feedback updated 24 Dec 2025
We asked
We asked for your feedback on the initial designs for a new cycle route along the A45 Coventry Road connecting the existing cycle route between the city centre and Oldknow Road to Swan Island.
The designs included:
- 2.7km of cycle route between Oldknow Road and Swan Island
- New pedestrian and cycle crossings
- Upgrades to existing pedestrian crossings
- New cycle parking
- Public realm improvements including: upgraded footways and bus stops, more places to sit and rest, landscaping and improved wayfinding
You said
We received 253 responses to the consultation. While views were mixed, 66 respondents expressed support for the initial designs, and 15 were neutral. The remaining 172 respondents expressed concerns, which we have sought to address.
Key concerns raised were:
- Possible congestion and delays
- Loss of on-street parking
- Safety concerns including: collisions, speeding and cyclist safety
- Public spending
- Demand for cycle lanes
- Transparency and engagement
We did
We have amended the designs to respond to your feedback, as follows:
- Congestion and delays:
Vehicle lane widths will be reduced to support a 30mph speed limit, but overall vehicle capacity will not be changed.
- Loss of on-street parking:
Approximately 12 spaces will be lost. We're currently exploring viable options to relocate some of this parking.
- Safety concerns including collisions, speeding and cyclist safety:
We will be providing new controlled pedestrian and cycle crossings, upgrading existing pedestrian crossings, introducing segregated cycle lanes, reducing speed limits and installing red-light cameras. We expect these measures will improve pedestrian, cycle and vehicle safety.
- Public spending:
The scheme is funded through the central government’s City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement Scheme (CRSTS). Whilst the funding is mainly for the cycle route, the project also offers the opportunity to deliver wider enhancements to the public realm including: improved footways, bus stops, crossings, and connections to local parks.
The CRSTS funding can only be accessed if the project includes provision for the cycle route.
- Demand for cycle lanes:
We are exploring complimentary soft measures in your area to develop cycling skills and improve cycling confidence. Current ideas include dedicated cycle training groups and potential schemes to provide access to cycle equipment.
These measures, alongside the improved cycle infrastructure and safety improvements are expected to encourage a shift to walking, wheeling and cycling.
- Concerns about transparency and engagement:
We consulted in May 2025 with the initial plans to obtain your feedback. The feedback was shared with the design team and has influenced the detailed design plans. The consultation results have been shared with the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport.
Further engagement will take place in January 2026 during the next stage of the scheme (preparation of the Full Business Case).
Overview
Birmingham City Council are planning to build 2.7km of continuous cycle provision along the A45 Coventry Road, linking the end of the current cycle route on Oldknow Road and Swan Island.
The cycle route will connect with the existing Phase 1 scheme that links the city centre with Oldknow Road, providing a continuous route between the city centre and Swan Island.
This project aims to
- Reduce dependency on private vehicles and increase active travel along the A45 corridor
- Reduce collisions for pedestrians and cyclists along the A45
- Contribute to decarbonisation and improve the environment locally
Proposed Measures
- 2.7km of continuous cycle provision along the A45 Coventry Road
- Cyclists to share the road with vehicles on Oldknow Road
- Introduction of a two-way segregated cycle track between Oldknow Road and Holder Road
- Introduction of a one-way cycle track in each direction between Holder Road and Swan Island
- Creation of separate crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists across the A45 Coventry Road
- Changes to existing crossings to provide a cyclops junction (dedicated cycle crossings around the whole junction) on Forest Road
- Upgraded pedestrian and cycle crossings
- Additional cycle parking
- More places to sit and rest (locations to be confirmed)
- Low-level planting
- Improved wayfinding
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What happens next
Following the consultation period, we will review all responses and make any necessary changes to the plans. We will then develop detailed final designs for construction.
Your personal data will be held by Birmingham City Council as the data controller and by Pell Frischmann Consultants Ltd as data processors. Personal data will not be shared with any other organisation. This survey is being conducted in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and if you would like to know more about our Data Protection Policy please visit www.birmingham.gov.uk/privacy.
By filling out the survey you are giving permission for Birmingham City Council to use the data for the purposes outlined above.
Events
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Drop in session - Asda Small Heath
From 22 May 2025 at 16:00 to 22 May 2025 at 19:00An opportunity to view the plans in person, and talk to the project team. No booking needed. We will be located in the foyer.
Full address: 859 Coventry Road, Small Heath, Birmingham B10 0HH -
Drop in session - Swan Shopping Centre
From 27 May 2025 at 16:00 to 27 May 2025 at 19:00An opportunity to view the plans in person, and talk to the project team. No booking needed. We will be located outside of Savers.
Full address: 20 Church Rd, Birmingham B26 1AD -
Online- Teams Live
From 4 Jun 2025 at 18:00 to 4 Jun 2025 at 19:00Link to the Teams Live event : https://shorturl.at/vGnhB
Areas
- Small Heath
- SOUTH YARDLEY
- Tyseley & Hay Mills
Audiences
- All residents
- Businesses
- Councillors/MPs/MEPs
- Cyclists
- Local Residents
- Motor Vehicle Drivers
- Pedestrians
- People with Disabilities
Interests
- Business
- City Centre Parking
- cycling
- Environment
- Health & Wellbeing
- Transport (Including Walking)
- Travel
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