Bath active travel consultation extended

Residents and businesses now have until 2 January 2025 to respond to plans to create more than 6.2km of improved walking, wheeling and cycling on four proposed routes across Bath.   

Bath & North East Somerset Council is consulting on its plans for the active travel routes and has extended the consultation period to run until midnight on Thursday 2 January 2025. More information on the scheme can be found here.

The Bath Walking, Wheeling and Cycling Links (BWWCL) consultation has received a large number of responses already and the council is encouraging people to go online and have their say on the proposed scheme.

Residents and businesses can sign up to the BWWCL newsletter to receive further projects updates here.

The proposed scheme has four routes each improving active travel options across Bath by creating routes using advisory lanes, dedicated spaces and quiet routes. It would also provide significant walking and wheeling improvements, such as upgraded crossings and more convenient and safer options.

Image: Bath's active travel consultation 

The BWWCL scheme is part of the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS) programme and is designed to connect key areas within Bath through a network of dedicated cycle lanes, advisory routes and improved pedestrian paths. 

The four proposed routes included in the scheme are:

• Weston to Bath City Centre
• Links to Royal United Hospital
• Oldfield School to Newbridge Hill
• City Centre to Kennet & Avon Canal

BWWCL seeks to rebalance how road space is used across the city by prioritising active modes of transport to reduce congestion and improve air quality. The scheme would  bring significant benefits to the community by making it easier for people to choose walking, wheeling, or cycling for their everyday journeys.

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is responsible for distributing the UK Government’s City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) funds to viable schemes in the region. Its members, including the West of England Mayor and leaders from the Mayoral Combined Authority’s three constituent councils: Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bristol City Council and South Gloucestershire Council.