Rotherham Council is asking for feedback on proposals for a new scheme to improve provision for cyclists using the town centre.
As part of work to deliver a new cycle route and improved public realm, the Council is proposing to permit cycling on Frederick Street and High Street at all times.
As part of the same town centre scheme, cyclists will be allowed two-way access on Effingham Square.
The proposals follow the recent consultation on the Rotherham Cycling Strategy, and forms part of South Yorkshire-wide efforts to improve cycling infrastructure.
To ensure the delivery of the scheme meets the needs of local people and visitors to the town centre, the Council is seeking feedback on the proposed design.
Details of the work, along with the survey to provide feedback, can be found at www.rotherham.gov.uk/consultations until Sunday 13 February 2022.
Rotherham Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and the Environment, Cllr Dominic Beck, said: “Cycling and walking provide low-cost travel, improve health and wellbeing and help protect the environment - so investing in active travel creates lasting benefits for everyone.
"However, we need people’s feedback to ensure we are doing this in the best way for local residents, visitors and businesses, and I urge people to look at the proposals and take part in the consultations."
Funding for these schemes includes money from the Department for Transport’s Transforming Cities Fund, from which South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (previously Sheffield City Region) secured £166 million in March 2020.
The money is being be used to fund several schemes across the region to reduce journey times, cut congestion, improve punctuality and reliability, and bring about a wide range of benefits associated with active travel.
The schemes will be delivered by local authorities and South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive.
There are several schemes proposed in Rotherham – details of which can be found at www.rotherham.gov.uk/active-travel-public-transport.
