Plans for cycle lane in Grimsby dropped
It follows a review of the proposal during a consultation
Plans for a new cycle lane in Grimsby have been dropped after complaints from local people.
The idea was to create a dedicated cycleway on Weelsby Road between Bargate and Peaks Parkway.
However some locals were unhappy saying it would make parking more difficult.
The Council says it's taken their views on board and has decided not to go ahead with the scheme.
Councillor for transport and the environment Stewart Swinburn said:
As a council that listens, we have taken your views onboard,”
“Your feedback is important and we will always welcome people’s comments on upcoming and ongoing schemes.
“In this case, we’ve decided not to go ahead with a protected cycle lane because the alterations required to install the cycleway were not supported by the community.
“A large number of people, including residents, business owners, cyclists who use the route, and staff and students at the Grimsby Institute, completed the most recent survey, and I’d like to thank you for your comments.”
"The council will continue to explore other avenues to improve cyclist safety along this route."
Subject to Department for Transport approval, highways officers are looking at other locations where cycling infrastructure improvements can be implemented.