CoventryLive readers have been discussing plans for a £2 million cycleway in Coventry . The plan is moving forward, but public opinion remains divided on the project. A city councillor has given the green light for work to commence on the nearly £2.
4 million project and the proposed 500-metre two-way track will be constructed on London Road in Whitley. Funding for the cycleway is sourced from a government grant, but regional chiefs still need to approve the business case, according to meeting documents. However, public sentiment about the scheme is split.
While some survey respondents supported it, describing it as a "positive step for the city", an equal number opposed the move with critics labelling the cycleway a "waste of money". READ MORE: Ex-Scotland Yard detective tells of how to get 'wheels of justice to turn' for Keaton Slater One resident accused the council of being "obsessed with cycle lanes," despite being "in financial difficulty". There were also specific concerns raised about congestion in the area and doubts over whether the cycleway would be used at all.
Council officers, however, have argued that the changes will encourage cycling and walking in the area and help address pollution concerns. The plans indicate that the cycleway will primarily be built on the highway and will remain separate from pedestrian paths. While traffic lanes will be narrowed, officers assured this will not lead to safety or congestion issues.
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