Wirral Council is currently consulting on the proposals for the Birkenhead to Liscard Active Travel Scheme.
The main consultation on the scheme is open until 4 December 2023
Support this scheme at:
https://haveyoursay.wirral.gov.uk/lcwip1
Online workshop – Thursday 30 Nov 2023 at 5.30pm
https://tinyurl.com/4kwmvx92
Closing date: Monday 27 November 2023.
The A580 East Lancashire Road Active Travel Route sets out the outline proposals which includes upgrading the existing shared surface pedestrian and cycle pathways to a protected cycle route with separated pedestrian footway, with some sections of shared surfaces. We are also proposing junction upgrades throughout the length of the route, with the potential removal of the footbridge located immediately east of the Kenyons Lane South junction, following the installation of a dedicated road level signalised controlled crossing. Alongside this, implementation of the Outline Design will require amendments to the existing speed limit along the A580 to achieve compliance with design standards.
These outline proposals are at an early design stage, with no implementation funding or delivery timescales currently secured. However, we are asking you to help us shape the project and have your say about the proposals at this early stage to ensure our emerging scheme meets the needs of the communities it will serve.
Should anyone like to meet in person, the Council and design team are holding a series of in-person drop-in sessions attended by Council Officers at the following locations. Please do therefore come along to discuss the proposals.
In person drop-in session for everyone (residents, businesses, visitors, stakeholders etc)
Costco, Haydock, Andover Rd, Haydock, Saint Helens WA11 9FA on Tuesday 14 November 2023 from 17:00 to 19:00.
End date: Monday 13th November 2023
To help encourage more cycling and walking Liverpool City Council is to develop an accessible and connected cycling and walking route network. The first step in achieving this is through the development of a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan. An LCWIP is a document that highlights where new or improved cycling and walking facilities would be most beneficial within an area.
Once agreed, these routes and areas will be the priority for improvements in the future, although as improvements are developed and routes are looked at in more detail, it is possible different alignments will be selected from those shown here, but linking to the same places.
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World Car Free Day is 22 September 2023 and so the Merseyside community is putting on a weeklong series of events encouraging people to ditch their cars – and embrace fun, friends, family and freedom – by choosing fossil-free ways to get around.
With the help of the Merseyside Cycling Campaign, on Sunday 24 September the week culminates with a free, family friendly festival at Wavertree Mystery Park.
This will include live music and entertainment, stalls and workshops, and ends with an all-ages bike ride to the new urban parklet at Mann Island.
Schedule for the day
The event is being supported by Cycling UK and local councillors.
On the day we’ll have help from Aigburth Community Cycling Club, Cycle Liverpool, GoodGym, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Liverpool John Moors University, Living Streets, LitterClear Volunteer, Love Wavertree, the Merseyside Cycling Campaign, ParkRun, Peloton Liverpool, the Penny Lane Wombles, Plastic Tactics, St John’s Ambulance, Sustrans, Transition Liverpool, Women on Bikes Liverpool, Zero Carbon Liverpool and more.
Even more events
Wednesday 20 September:
Ignite Liverpool is hosting a one-off special of their regular quick-fire talks series, asking people to speak to the theme ‘Merseyside 2030 – Zero Car City?’. Register to speak here. Register to attend here.
Friday 22 September:
Peloton Liverpool will be running a special student ‘Joy Ride’ on World Car Free Day itself, happening this year on 22 September. Sign up the Peloton group here and keep an eye out for details.
St Cuthbert’s primary school is also planning to open a playstreet for the day on Church Road in Old Swan.
Sunday 24 September:
Merseyside CTC will have a ride on Sunday 24 September leaving at 9.45am from Calisa coffee shop, 84 Childwall Priory Rd, Liverpool L16 7PF. It will arrive at the Mystery around 1pm. Full details on the club’s ‘Runs List’ here.
If you know of any more events happening, drop us an email to merseysidecyclingcampaign@hotmail.co.uk.
The Big Bike Revival from Cycling UK is back this year – with its focus on those learning or returning to cycling – and on fixing your bike, learning to ride it or getting out on rides.
Email hello@merseycycle.org.uk to let us know if you have any of these events coming up. We will be adding events to this list over time.
Also put a note in your diary for a World Car Free Day event being supported by Cycling UK’s Big Bike Revival and co-coordinated by MCC, happening on Sunday 24 September.
Tuesday 8 August – Women-only ride with Women on Bikes Liverpool – 10am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Friday 11 August – Women on Bikes Liverpool family ride – 10am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Tuesday 15 August – Learn to ride with Women on Bikes Liverpool – 11am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Friday 18 August – Women on Bikes Liverpool family ride – 10am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Tuesday 22 August – Learn to ride with Women on Bikes Liverpool – 11am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Friday 25 August – Women on Bikes Liverpool family ride – 10am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Tuesday 29 August – Learn to ride with Women on Bikes Liverpool – 11am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Friday 1 September – Women on Bikes Liverpool family ride – 10am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Saturday 2 September – Learn cycle skills on traffic-free roads with Aigburth Community Cycle Club – 11am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Tuesday 5 September – Learn to fix your bike with Women on Bikes Liverpool – 9am to 1pm, meet at Lark Lane Community Centre, The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane Liverpool L17 8UU.
Saturday 9 September – Learn to fix your bike with Aigburth Community Cycle Club – 9am to 1pm, meet at Lark Lane Community Centre, The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane Liverpool L17 8UU.
Saturday 16 September – Learn cycle skills on quiet roads with Aigburth Community Cycle Club – 11am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Sunday 24 September – Car Free Sunday – more details TBA.
Saturday 14 October– Learn cycle skills on traffic-free roads with Aigburth Community Cycle Club – 11am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Saturday 21 October– Learn cycle skills on quiet roads with Aigburth Community Cycle Club – 11am to 1pm, meet at John Mitchel Sports Field, Greenbank Lane, L17 1AG.
Saturday 28 October – Learn to fix your bike with Aigburth Community Cycle Club – 9am to 1pm, meet at Lark Lane Community Centre, The Old Police Station, 80 Lark Lane Liverpool L17 8UU.
Join the Aigburth Community Cycle Club by downloading the Spond app and using the code GSDOY. Click here to head straight there. Or email aigburthcommunitycycleclub@gmail.com with any questions.
Join Women on Bikes Liverpool by downloading the Spond app and using the code PKRTP. Click here to head straight there. Or call Shazia with any questions on 07826339774.
P.S. The L8 group is back from Monday 11 September, now starting at the Florrie at 9.30am for a 10am start, then on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
To coincide with the launch of the Mini Roads in Everton Park on Wednesday 26 July – Peloton Liverpool is running the On Yer Bike women’s summer cycling extravaganza across the city.
We need many more people to choose cycling – and today women across the world are less likely to do this – but we know that creating safer spaces like this could help take us in the right direction.
Mini Roads
The Mini Roads offers sessions for all ages, starting from 18 months old, including lessons, games and workshops, as well as acting as a meeting hub for longer rides. There are free bike loans, starting with balance bikes for kids, and refreshments on offer.
The Mini Roads site has been created from the disused amphitheatre events space at the bottom of Everton Brow.
Using a special material for the track, made of recycled plastic and tarmac, the scheme is designed to capture carbon. They have also turned the old pond into a wildflower meadow with the help of Scouse Flowerhouse.
The space is a partnership with Liverpool City Council and is also supported by British Cycling’s Places to Ride investment programme.
On Yer Bike
The On Yer Bike women’s summer sessions happening in Liverpool are:
‘Get to know your bike’ basic bike maintenance session – clean your bike special! – Tuesday 15 August, the new Mini Roads in Everton Park, 6-8pm
Feel free to bring a friend and book your free tickets here: https://peloton.coop/product/get-to-know-your-bike-15-august-2023/
‘Molly Coddle’ mum and baby bike session – try a bike that fits kids from around 9 months to 3.5 years – Wednesday 16 August, Sefton Park Bowling Club, 12-2pm
Feel free to bring a friend and book your free tickets here: https://peloton.coop/product/molly-coddle-16-august-2023/
‘Get on your bike’ basic cycle skills session – Wednesday 16 August, Mini Roads, 6-8pm
Feel free to bring a friend and book your free tickets here: https://peloton.coop/product/get-on-your-bike-16-august-2023/
‘Molly Coddle’ mum and baby bike session – try a bike that fits kids from around 9 months to 3.5 years – Thursday 17 August, Sefton Park Bowling Club, 12-2pm
Feel free to bring a friend and book your free tickets here: https://peloton.coop/product/molly-coddle-17-august-2023/
‘Get on your bike’ basic cycle skills session – Thursday 17 August, Mini Roads, 6pm-8pm
Feel free to bring a friend and book your free tickets here: https://peloton.coop/product/get-on-your-bike-16-august-2023/
‘Get to know your city’ with a Gentle Joy Ride! Mini Roads Mini Joy Ride – Monday 21 August, Mini Roads, 6-8pm
Feel free to bring a friend and book your free tickets here: https://peloton.coop/product/mini-roads-mini-joy-ride/
AND MORE EVENTS TO BE ANNOUNCED…
KEEP AN EYE ON: https://peloton.coop/events/
Childwall-Wavertree-Centre Active Travel route consultation
Liverpool City Council is asking the public for their feedback on the proposed active travel route, which would run from Childwall through Wavertree and into the city centre.
Download a PDF of the plans here
Fill in the consultation form here
www.liverpool.gov.uk/activetravelconsultation
Consultation closes: Monday 31 July 2023
20mph in the Wirral
Wirral Borough Council is consulting on new 20mph speed limit schemes with the public being asked for their views on the proposals.
These schemes will cover the roads in residential areas and parts of roads running through suburban district centres.
More information here:
https://haveyoursay.wirral.gov.uk/hub-page/20mph-scheme
Lark Lane questionnaire
Liverpool City Council has secured £750,000 of funding for redeveloping Lark Lane and there is now a questionnaire for people to make their suggestions on the scheme.
The information provided will help the city council produce a draft design for the redevelopment of the Lane. This will be followed by a wider consultation to see what people think of the draft design and any changes that are needed.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeTQ_dyrPqY-ekqPpAxrDhLXeDwqSKpmO1rFNuPJQmaweyIg/viewform
After a series of workshops on the proposed cycle lanes in Liverpool, MCC and other cycling groups have submitted a document in response to the consultation.
A PDF of the document can be downloaded here.
‘Metal Birds to Metal Men’
Meet at the Liver Building at 10am
Ride to Crosby beach.
All welcome – bring your bike
