Walking and Cycling Strategy and Infrastructure Plan
Feedback updated 23 Mar 2020
We asked
For views on the draft Birmingham Walking and Cycling Strategy and Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.
You said
Over 500 individuals and organisations responded to the consultation, resulting in thousands of individual comments. Feedback highlighted the need for safer and more inclusive infrastructure and provided a wealth of information and ideas on specific improvements to develop better places to walk and cycle.
We did
A number of changes have been made as a result of the comments received from the consultation.
These include; a greater emphasis on safety (personal security and traffic danger) and safe infrastructure; additional references to inclusive walking and cycling; more information on priorities; and cycle route plans and walking zones that reflect specific comments.
Overview
Birmingham is a growing city, with aspirations to be enterprising, innovative and green. However, air quality is poor, congestion is a major concern, levels of obesity are rising and there is overdependence on cars for short journeys.
Part of the solution to these challenges is to increase opportunities for walking and cycling and reduce dependence on the motor car. The Birmingham Walking and Cycling Strategy sets out a ten year plan to ensure that walking and cycling become popular choices for short journeys and for recreational activities.
The Strategy includes three key objectives to enable, develop and inspire walking and cycling. We would like your help in reviewing the Strategy and checking that the objectives, policies and actions are appropriate.
Proposals for a city-wide cycle route network and walking investment are set out in the Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. We want to find out what you think so that we can refine these proposals, identify further opportunities and set priorities.
The draft strategy document and supporting maps can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.
Events
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Drop in event, city centre
From 20 Jun 2019 at 11:00 to 20 Jun 2019 at 15:00Staff will be available to discuss the strategy and answer any questions at the Clean Air Day event outside St Philip's Cathedral.
Cathedral grounds, Colmore Row, B3 2QB -
Drop in event, Perry Barr
From 27 Jun 2019 at 15:00 to 27 Jun 2019 at 17:00Staff will be available to discuss the strategy and answer any questions at the Perry Barr Highway consultation event.
Doug Ellis Sports Centre, 150 Wellhead Lane, B42 2SY -
Drop in event, city centre
From 3 Jul 2019 at 10:00 to 3 Jul 2019 at 12:00Staff will be available to discuss the strategy and answer any questions at the Southside Public Realm consultation event.
Birmingham Hippodrome, Hurst Street, B5 4TB -
Drop in event, Shard End
From 10 Jul 2019 at 13:00 to 10 Jul 2019 at 15:00Staff will be available to discuss the strategy and answer any questions in Welcome Change Café.
Welcome Change Café, 17 Ownall Road, Shard End, B34 7AJ -
Drop in event, Erdington
From 11 Jul 2019 at 15:00 to 11 Jul 2019 at 17:00Staff will be available to discuss the strategy and answer any questions in The Cobble Cycle Café.
The Cobble Cycle Café, 1 South Road, Erdington, B23 6EA
Areas
- CITY-WIDE
Audiences
- All residents
- Visitors/tourists
- Local Residents
- Public Sector Bodies
- Businesses
- Faith groups
- Community groups
- Voluntary Organisations
- Staff
- Service user groups
Interests
- Transport (Including Walking)
- Travel
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