Council pushes on with cycle route despite 68% against

BIRMINGHAM City Council is pushing ahead with cycle route plans despite more than two-thirds saying they "really disliked" the proposals in a consultation.

- ALEXANDER BROCK Local Democracy Reporter

The Labour-run authority wants to build cycle provision along a section of the A45 Coventry Road as it looks to reduce dependency on private vehicles.

It would connect with an existing scheme that links the city centre with Oldknow Road - providing a continuous route between the city centre and Swan Island in Yardley.

The council said earlier this year that the proposals would increase 'active travel' along the A45 corridor; reduce collisions for pedestrians and cyclists; and contribute to decarbonisation.

But a council report revealed a majority who responded to a public consultation earlier this year were opposed to the plans.