West Moseley Traffic Reduction Scheme

Overview

As part of the Birmingham Transport Plan, the city council aims to reduce traffic in residential areas so that it is nicer to be outside and safer for people to walk, wheel and cycle.

The western part of Moseley ward experiences high levels of traffic for what is primarily a network of residential streets. Speeding, dangerous driving, and high levels of congestion at peak times are a common occurrence. Residents have been campaigning for something to be done about traffic in this area for a considerable time.

Traffic counts were carried out on streets in this area in October 2024. These indicated that the majority of traffic is using these streets to travel through the area rather than to access properties or other locations. The data also showed that a significant proportion of traffic enters or exits this area via Moor Green Lane (South) and Shutlock Lane.

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To reduce the amount of traffic travelling through this area and the issues associated with this, we are proposing:

• A trial point closure (to be implemented through an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order, or ETRO) of Moor Green Lane north of its junction with Shutlock Lane, with access for walking, wheeling and cycling.

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What happens next

If it is felt there is sufficient support to proceed as outlined, then it is intended that this will be implemented over the Easter holidays and come into effect on or around Sunday 27 April 2025. There would then be a 6-month statutory consultation period as part of the ETRO.

Details of drop in sessions can be seen at the bottom of the page under the 'Events' heading.