Cycling and Walking Improvements

1. Cycling and Walking Improvements Where are these schemes? The proposed improvements are in the Town Centre and in the east of the borough, in the areas shown on the plans. They will link into existing cycle and walking improvements to provide a network of routes. What will be done? • Various types of improvements are proposed from installing new or enhanced cycling and walking infrastructure. • Displayed on the plan are the proposed improvements which are either core or optional. Core (red) and optional (blue) improvements are displayed on each plan. • Core improvements are important in ensuring that a complete and comprehensive cycle network is achieved. • Optional improvements will provide a range of benefits including increased accessibility, connectivity and safety for cyclists and pedestrians. • Each location is numbered. These numbers relate to the tables and examples which appear in this information booklet. We want to hear your views about the proposals. This will help decide which improvements are taken forward and what they look like. It will also help in securing additional funding in the future. How and who is funding the improvements? • Funding has been secured from a dedicated transport fund know as STEP (Sustainable Transport Enhancement Package). • Funding for the STEP project comes from the LCR (Liverpool City Region) Local Growth Fund, which is devolved funding from national government. • This funding award can only be spent on cycling and walking improvements. • A number of walking and cycling improvements have already been delivered under this funding in St Helens in the past 2 years. Why are you making these improvements? • LCR commissioned research has shown that walking and cycling is a suitable alternative for many of the car journeys that happen in St Helens. • Reducing car journeys, especially short journeys, is good for the environment, health, reducing congestion and supporting the local economy. • Additionally, results from LCR commissioned surveys have shown that people are willing to walk and cycle more if they have better facilities to do so. When will these improvements occur? The improvements will be made over the next 4 years. Care will be taken to ensure that they are done in tandem with other improvements on the road network where possible to reduce congestion. Transport Planning Department Town Hall St Helens WA10 1HP Or Email: cycling@sthelens.gov.uk To find out more about the proposals please view the plans and information booklet. Also, join us at one of our roadshow events at: Haydock Library: Wednesday 5th July 2017, 10am - 4pm Newton Le Willows Library: Monday 3rd July 2017, 10am - 4pm A survey can be found in the St Helens Council Consultation Suite at: https://applications02.sthelens.gov.uk/ConsultationSuite/ Further information and copies of the survey are also available at the Town Hall Reception, Parr Library, Haydock Library and Newton Le Willows Library. Comments can also be sent to: The consultation runs from: Monday 12th June to Monday 10th July2017

2. Advanced Stop Lines (ASL) • Advanced stop lines provide a safe environment for cyclists at signal controlled junctions. They provide cyclists with priority at the junction were they can hold a safe position and leave the junction in advance of traffic.

3. Shared Path Facility • Proposed improvements will provide pedestrians and cyclists with a facility that is located adjacent to the carriageway which both user groups can utilise.

4. On Road Cycle Facility • Proposed improvements will provide a cycle route that is located on the carriageway.

5. Off Road Cycle Facility • This facility would be located adjacent to the carriageway and within parkland areas.

6. Cycle Break in Road Closure Facility • This facility enables cyclists to travel along streets that vehicles are not permitted along.

7. Improvements to complement existing Cycle Facilities • Proposed improvements include: • Resurfacing cycle routes • Crossing improvements • Upgrade current facilities to support cycling

8. Improvements to complement existing Walking Facilities • Proposed improvements will enable upgrades to the existing facilities to occur through undertaking measures such as widening of footways.

9. Improvements to complement both existing Cycling and Walking Facilities • These improvements aim to develop the connectivity of locations through installing new or enhancing existing facilities.

10. Install Crossing Facilities • A Toucan crossing is an example of a type of crossing that is proposed to be installed. This facility permits both pedestrians and cyclists to utilise the crossing.

11. Install Fake One Way Streets • This facility allows cyclists to travel in both directions along a one way street.

12. Junction Improvements • Proposed improvements aim to reduce vehicle conflict, reduce excessive speed and increase visibility for all road users while providing a more attractive environment. The image above shows one of the potential improvement locations. Improvements here would look to make it safer and easier for all road users.

13. Address Pinch Points • Proposed improvements to provide continuous cycle route to and from the town centre to the East of the borough. The above image shows that due to the width of the footway decreasing the shared path facility comes to an end. Improvements here would enable the current pedestrian and cycle facility to continue.