Representation by Patric Harting
- Date submitted
- 5 August 2019
- Submitted by
- Members of the public/businesses
This project is an opportunity to improve the experience for people who walk & cycle in Derby. It also has the potential to be a large disruption to people who walk & cycle. The existing cycling & walking infrastructure must be maintained as much as possible, or reasonable, short, safe and convenient alternatives provided during the construction. In particular the bridge from Markeaton Street to Markeaton Park. Crossing sliproads at the new roundabout should be single phase (not staged) and responsive. The pavements and cycling paths should be adequately connected to the existing network. The current crossing for cycling/walking over the Derwent and the railway line is very poor and far below the required width. Given how much construction is planned, this must be improved, so that all road users can benefit from this project equally, not just drivers. At all times, best current practice for cycling & walking must be incorporated. This must be best on consultation with local cycling & walking campaign groups.