Views sought on Suffolk walking, wheeling and cycling routes

02 Oct 2023

Residents are being invited to have their say on improvements to pedestrian and cycle routes across Suffolk.

Suffolk County Council has been awarded nearly £11.7 million to develop active travel schemes, including measures such as cycle lanes, shared-use paths, and improved crossing points on roads.

It is hoped that the improvements would help more people to walk, wheel and cycle in their everyday lives and to enjoy safer streets, reduced congestion and better health and air quality.

Councillor Alexander Nicoll, Suffolk County Council Deputy Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy, said:
“We want active travel to be easy, safe and enjoyable for everyone. By creating high quality pedestrian and cycle routes with safe crossings, we hope to create a culture in which active travel can be residents’ first choice.

“It’s important to stress that these ideas are still in development, and we want to hear from residents and businesses about existing challenges and what they would change to ensure we can make the best possible improvements to these routes.”

The county council has identified eighteen different routes which could benefit from improvement, including:

• Nacton Road, Ipswich 
• Woodbridge Road, Ipswich 
• Princes Street, Ipswich 
• Ipswich Hospital to Ipswich Waterfront 
• Capel St Mary to Copdock Park and Ride 
• Grange Road, Felixstowe 
• East to West, Bury St Edmunds 
• Various other routes located around Ipswich

Each of the schemes is at a different stage of development; if agreed to proceed following the consultation, some schemes will need additional funding as they move to the construction phase.

Residents can read more about the different routes and have their say at Suffolk Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Routes The surveys close on 23 November 2023.

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