Further views are being sought on a proposed scheme which aims to encourage cycling and walking in Beeston.
Dovecote Lane in Beeston is a key cycle route and links the town centre with the train station. The County Council is now looking for further feedback on the plans which involve closing the street to through traffic as part of an Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists.
The consultation comes after the council negotiated an extension with the Department for Transport to work on the proposals following concerns from the local community.
The consultation is open until 13 April 2022 and can be completed online at www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Chairman of the Transport and Environment Committee, said:
“Dovecote Lane is a key cycle route, not just locally, but also more widely as part of the strategic cycle network.
“Around 80 cycle trips currently take place on Dovecote Lane each day, but the road is very narrow at the northern end, and we are keen to make it more appealing for cyclists of all ages.
“We know that nearby residents and motorists have concerns about the changes we are proposing in this area, and that’s why we are undertaking this further consultation.
“I would encourage all residents in the area and others who use the road to have their say and I look forward to receiving the feedback at a future meeting of the Transport and Environment Committee.”
More information about the proposed scheme can be found on the county council’s website: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/
