Bike North Birmingham Navy Route

Closed 13 Nov 2013

Opened 22 Oct 2013

Contact

bikenorthbirmingham@birmingham.gov.uk

Feedback updated 24 Jul 2015

We asked

As part of Bike North Birmingham, we are developing a series of improvements to local infrastructure to serve both cyclists and walkers. We are currently consulting on proposals for what we call the Navy route: running from the existing route in Bleak Hill Park through to Erdington Shopping Centre and then up to Chester Road and Pype Hayes Park, via Grange Road.

You said

Your responses were gratefully received and will form part of the decision making process.

We did

This consultation formed part of a larger project and filtered into decisions made and recommendations for changes to take place.

Overview

As part of Bike North Birmingham, we are developing a series of improvements to local infrastructure to serve both cyclists and walkers. We are currently consulting on proposals for what we call the Navy route: running from the existing route in Bleak Hill Park through to Erdington Shopping Centre and then up to Chester Road and Pype Hayes Park, via Grange Road.
 
Navy Route Proposals:
  • Off-road route through Bleak Hill Park (subject of previous consultation exercise);
  • On road advisory cycle route along Balmoral Road, Highland Road and South Road;
  • Shared use of footway on Summer Lane;
  • Shared use of footway on Sutton New Road;
  • Link to Erdington Station via on-road route along Wilton Road and Osborne Road;
  • Upgrading of the existing pedestrian crossing outside Erdington Police Station, to a shared use toucan crossing;
  • On-road route via Erdington Bike North Birmingham Cycle Hub on Mason Road;
  • Resurfacing of footway where needed to provide a more comfortable facility for pedestrians and cyclists; and
  • Directional and advisory signing along the route to compliment the scheme.

Areas

  • ERDINGTON
  • STOCKLAND GREEN
  • TYBURN

Audiences

  • All residents

Interests

  • cycling
  • Transport (Including Walking)