New cycle routes could be created in Newport and Ryde to get more people out of their cars.
As part of a local cycling and walking infrastructure plan (LCWIP), the Isle of Wight council is proposing new or improved cycle and walking routes across the two towns.
In the making since 2019
It would be the first LCWIP for the Island and has been in the making since 2019, and the Isle of Wight Ramblers, CycleWight, Island Roads and town and community councils have already been consulted.
The authority is now seeking the public opinion on the plans, which run until 2030 and feature a range of new or improved cycle and walking routes.
They include:
- Newport cycle routes
- Mews Lane to Newport Quay
- Pan to Furrlongs
- Shide to Stag Lane
- Church Litten to Newport Town Centre
- Gunville to Newport Town Centre
- Mountbatten Drive to Petticoat Lane
- Parkhurst to Newport Town Centre
- Dodnor Lane (North to South)
- Medina College / 1 Leisure to Newport Town Centre
- Cross Medina route
- Ryde cycle routes
- Tesco to Ryde Esplanade
- Appley Road
- Puckpool to Ryde Interchange
- Smallrook Lane to Ryde Esplanade
- Great Preston Road to Ashey Road
- Binstead to Ryde Interchange
- Newport walking routes
- Halberry Lane to Newport Quay
- Wellesley Way to Coppins Bridge
- Furrlongs to St George’s Way
- St John’s Road to Medina Avenue
- Carisbrooke Road to Newport Town Centre
- Mountbatten Drive to Sainsburys / Mill Street
- Parkhurst to Newport Town Centre
- Dodnor Lane / Monks Brook to B&Q Roundabout
- Ryde walking routes
- Tesco to Appley Road
- Appley to the top of High Street
- Monkton Street to Ryde Esplanade
- Smallbrook Lane to St Jonh’s Road
- Upton Road to south end of High Street
- Binstead Hill to Ryde town centre
- Binstead estate to Ryde town centre
- Pellhurst Road to Ryde Golf Club
Purpose of the plan
It is hoped the strategy will tackle congestion; increase cycling and walking activity, including the number of children using active travel methods to get to school; and promote the Island as a sustainable transport destination attracting green tourism.
If the council chooses to adopt the LCWIP, it could become a supplementary planning document and help influence new developments.
Public consultation
The consultation opened earlier this month but runs until midday, Friday, 28th April.
Comments can be submitted either via email to [email protected] or by post to Planning Services, Seaclose Office, Fairlee Road, Newport, PO30 2QS
You can view the LCWIP online or in person at County Hall or the council’s Seaclose Offices.
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