National Cycleway in association with HS2: Preliminary Feasibility Study

Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford, Tamworth and Birmingham International Airport: Fieldwork Note Annex B06

STOKE- ON-TRENT Stone

Stafford Rugeley

Lichfi eld Recommended possible main National Cycleway associated with HS2 Tamworth This Annex includes a detailed arrangement of additional or alternative routes the recommended route through the Lichfi eld City Centre area. This example of ‘place making’ local links and connections would normally be developed by way of detailed discussions with the local community, but shortage of time has precluded this and the work is put forward only by way of an example of how a number of similar situations along the whole length BIRMINGHAM of the HS2 Cycleway project could evolve

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National Cycleway in association with HS2: Background and Summary of Preliminary Feasibility Study

Map showing proposed Introduction routes for National This document is one of 22 Annexes to the main HS2 Cycleway Cycleway associated Project Report. It sets out the preferred routes which were identifi ed with HS2 Rail in workshops, refi ned in subsequent fi eld surveys and then discussed further with local authorities. The detailed mapping shows the different traffi c free and on road sections, and includes brief notes and photographs describing points of particular interest along the route. Background to the First Stage In January 2014, the Department for Transport (DfT) commissioned consultants, Royal HaskoningDHV, to carry out a Feasibility Study into creating a series of world class cycling routes from London to Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. The project considers a study area that is generally three miles either side of the planned HS2 Rail alignment, and was conceived as an opportunity to deliver excellent local facilities for communities along the whole length of the proposed railway. It is envisaged that each section of cycle route would serve as an

- Binding Margin - Margin - Binding important facility at a local level, connecting where people live to where they want to go to; and by linking the individual sections together, a continuous long distance could be created that would provide an attractive leisure and tourism facility as well. As far as possible the project was also to enhance pedestrian routes, and in some cases bridleways too, all within the context of creating continuous, safe and attractive routes which would encourage the public to cycle for local trips, for leisure and as tourists. The report of this fi rst phase of work was completed in December 2014. It included a total of 18 detailed annexes, of which this is one, each of which described a section of the preliminary route options in some detail. The routes themselves were derived from discussions with local authorities and other interested bodies, backed up by cycling the routes as far as this was possible. In order to avoid too much repetition in the text and explanation of details, a selection of photographs of appropriate arrangements and details from both the UK and the Netherlands is included here to indicate the sort of quality of route the HS2 Cycleway aspires to realise.

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Second Stage Area covered by Route Annexes The second stage of the study was carried out during 2015. It comprised meeting York with the local Highway Authorities and with the principal institutional landowners, Leeds 08 such as Network Rail and the Canal & River Trust. Following on from these meetings, and any necessary further fi eldwork, the route proposals were revised, and a series Wakefi eld of “workbooks” prepared covering the details of how the proposed cycleway would interact with Network Rail, HS2 and others. In addition 4 further Annexes were prepared Wigan 21 09 covering links to the Peak District, and HS3 cycle routes from Manchester to Liverpool, Sheffi eld and Leeds. Liverpool 03 Manchester Sheffi eld 20 01 22 The main route follows the Trent Valley and seeks to provide high quality cycling routes 02 through Stone, Stafford, Rugeley, Lichfi eld and Tamworth. In addition, we have shown a Manchester 10 loop through Cannock Chase to take in this very popular area for cycling and to provide Airport an option for a tourist based journey along the National Cycleway. 04 19 11 Lichfi eld is an example of an urban area which although well sized for everyday cycling trips has rather few on account of the diffi culty of traversing through and across the city Crewe 05 Stoke-on-Trent 12 centre, so we have put additional detail into suggestions for resolving this. Nottingham Lichfi eld is also the jumping off point for a direct way south to Sutton Park and 06 Birmingham, whilst the main route continues south-east to Tamworth and thence to Coleshill and Birmingham International. 13 Tamworth Frequently Asked Questions 07 - - Binding Margin Birmingham Birmingham How will it be funded? International Airport As the project is still in the feasibility stage, no specifi c funding commitments have been made; part of this study has been to determine the likely costs. However, should the Royal project be commissioned, it is envisaged that it would be funded by DfT separately to Leamington Spa current funding packages. 14 How will it be delivered, practically and politically? Part of this feasibility study has been to identify potential delivery models. We have 15 Banbury recommended that the local Highway Authority takes the lead, backed up by a central support team to handle commonly diffi cult matters such as land assembly. 16 How will it affect current funding streams? Aylesbury It is not expected that this project would affect current funding streams, so that this Route of railway project would be in addition to existing cycle infrastructure investment.It would, though, 01 Route Annexes be advantageous to badge current schemes as part of the National Cycle Route (B01-B22) London 17 When will it be delivered? This feasibility study has identifi ed a potential delivery programme based on the 18 dialogue with local authorities. Should the project be commissioned, we expect certain sections will be able to be delivered relatively quickly whilst others may take longer. Alternatively, funding arrangements could dictate that certain sections are delivered in a particular order. The fi ndings of the feasibility study will help inform these decisions.

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Design Standards - Summary A set of design standards was developed as part of the fi rst stage of the feasibility study. These are available as a separate document. The design standards strongly emphasise the need for continuity and integration of cycle infrastructure, and that facilities should be appealing to the end user and also consider the needs of non-users. The design standards are a working document, and will be reviewed throughout this stage of the feasibility study in order to best take into account differing local contexts. The design standards are consistent with the project’s overall aim of the National Cycleway being a domestic exemplar of what high-quality integrated modern cycling infrastructure looks like: safe, direct, coherent, comfortable and attractive. The design standards also emphasise that adaptability will be important as the UK grows its cycling mode-share. A strong focus is on the best practice seen in places with high levels of utility cycling like the Netherlands and Denmark. Attention is also paid to inclusivity, which not only covers all potential types of cyclists – including those with mobility impairment – but accessibility for all types of other users who will interact with the infrastructure. Benefi ts to the wider community should also be encouraged: even if individuals do not directly use the route for transport or leisure purposes, the design should take the opportunity for place-making along the route to improve the attractiveness of town centres or other areas through which the route passes.

- Binding Margin - Margin - Binding The default position of the design standards is that cyclists should be afforded their own dedicated space with physical separation from other users. This is an effort to move away from infrastructure strategies that default to a shared use path, or on- Single stage toucan crossing of dual carriageway in Aylesbury carriageway facilities with limited protection from motor vehicles on busy roads. The design standards, however, do allow for sharing with motor traffi c, pedestrians or equestrians in certain circumstances – normally where volumes are low. Steps may nevertheless be required to engineer these conditions where they are not currently present. It is likely that many extant greenways through open space or in the countryside which are shared with pedestrians and equestrians would already be suitable for use by the National Cycleway with few changes necessary. In more built-up environments, however, the design standards promote the implementation of dedicated infrastructure for cyclists, consistent with the best practice found elsewhere in the world where cycling for everyday journeys is commonplace. The design standards acknowledge the varied contexts of the areas through which the route is likely to pass. Quality of infrastructure should be highest where potential for the route to be used is greatest, which is in urban areas or between sizeable settlements in rural areas. However, designs should not be put forward that prevent further expansion as usage grows or new journey possibilities are created that stimulate demand for movement.

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Throughout the section of HS2 Cycleway route described in these notes, is intended, even though the brief descriptive notes attached to the route HS2 Cycleway: it is intended that the overall route is created to the highest standards of section maps may not explicitly say so. The photographs are loosely design, of surface, of continuity and attractiveness all based on current best arranged to run from the town to the countryside ending up with the A visual checklist of practice guidelines, including the Dutch CROW manual. all-important junction and crossings details. These are required at each and proposed standards The following examples drawn from England and Holland indicate what every intersection with traffi cked roads.

0 The HS2 Cycle route will start in the traffi c calmed core of the town where cyclists share the road space on equal 3 Closure of main street to traffi c. (Rotterdam) 6 Where space is limited the removal of the central white line terms with motor vehicles. (Massluis) and introduction of advisory cycle provision emphasises the presence of cyclists. (Gouda) - Binding Margin - - Binding Margin

4 Typical English town with “pedestrianised” town centre already paved to delineate cyclists. (Stafford) 1 Almost without exception cyclists will be permitted 2 way 7 One lane of the road made into a two way cycling track down one way streets in order to maximise their direct (Redcliffe Bridge, Bristol) networks. (Gouda)

5 The Embankment, London, showing the space created for the 8 Reallocation of road space through residential development to Cycle Superhighway create 2 way cycle route. (Breda) 2 Sympathetic treatment of main street in typical small town December 2015 National Cycleway in association with HS2: Preliminary Feasibility Study – B06 Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford, Tamworth and Birmingham International Airport section | Page 7 B06

12 Typical railway path, 2.5m wide rural areas, 3.0m minimum urban areas. (Derby, Melbourne) 16 Typical measures to show traffi c on lightly traffi cked rural roads on routes advertised for cyclists 9 Cycle track set well back from main road and seperated by avenue trees. (Rotterdam)

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10 Wide promenade in urban park. (Tamworth) 17 Quiet lane approaching Lichfi eld – 20mph

14 Narrow 2m wide towpath on Erewash Canal; note sealed surface with appropriate coloured gravel

11 New cycle track in Warwick University grounds with lighting 15 Typical National Route in rural areas on lightly traffi cked road. 18 Typical minor cul-de-sac in Holland, links to ongoing path for (Boxtel to Eindhoven) cyclists. No motor vehicles permitted except farm vehicles

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22 Field boundary path with cattle grid and wicket gate approaching Kenilworth 19 Similar farm access on the way to Waddesdon 25 Cycling zebra at Aylesbury - Binding Margin - - Binding Margin

26 Priority crossing of side road at Gouda 23 Single stage toucan crossing of dual carriageway in Aylesbury 20 National Cycleroute (LF) parallel to main road in rural Holland. (LF13 Alphen)

27 Path continuing parallel to main road (Gouda). Note the 21 Stone based cycle route through National Forest near Ashby- 24 Dual use crossing of side road in Gouda crossing is arranged on the desire line de-la-Zouch December 2015 National Cycleway in association with HS2: Preliminary Feasibility Study – B06 Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford, Tamworth and Birmingham International Airport section | Page 9 B06

28 Priority crossing in Rotterdam 31 Direct crossing in York on the desire line 34 Tank Top bridleway bridge over M1 - Binding Margin - Margin - Binding

29 Continuity of route on London Cycle Superhighway to Canary 32 Treatment of approaches to splitter island at roundabout in 35 Major new cycle route attached to railway bridge approaching Wharf Aylesbury Nijmegen

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HS2 Cycleway: Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford Section 1 2 The general view at the workshops was that 7 There is a toucan at the slip road. One lane the HS2 cycleway should route via Stoke, over the bridge should be taken out to make even though it is a little outside the 5 kms a promenade connection. A new path is corridor – 7 kms. This will result in a number needed to the south of the recycling plant of local communities being connected to connection. 3 4 Stoke-on-Trent and Stone stations and to 8 Could use wide access football track to town centres. At the southern end, where bypass fi rst bridge. The bridge is a valuable Whitgreave is severed from Stafford on cross town link. 5 account of the main road, the proposals provide a link, together with links to a 9 Generally wide bank but some hedge number of communities close to HS2 Rail; overhang to be cut back. Development site Swynnerton, Yarnfi eld and Hopton. Aston- to west could include promenade to bypass by-Stone already has a reasonable link to canal path for variety and connections. 6 Stone, although this could be enhanced. The through route makes use of a long length of Staffordshire Farm’s Green Lane. 1 Town centre plans for new promenade bridge over railway, canal and road would make a huge difference in overcoming this real barrier through the city. This would 7 make walking and cycling the easiest way to reach the centre. 2 The town centre/station bridge could be 10 Link to Trentham Gardens needs enhancing 8

extended to create a promenade leading so that this is an attractive destination for - - Binding Margin past the University, through Hanley Park cyclists in Stoke. and to Hanley Town Centre. This spine 11 Narrow sections through Trentham and 9 route would connect together a number of some severe distortion to tarmac from the extensive traffi c free routes developed tree roots. It will not be easy to gain width in Cycling City. Alternately or additionally here so it may be better to fashion the HS2 tackle Glebe Street, ideally closing it to cycleway via parallel residential roads only vehicles as it passes under the railway joining the towpath to link these up? and then making it the core rote from the Gaining width on the towpath would be the University to the Town Centre. preferred solution. 3 Spode area of redevelopment could include 10 11 an interesting way through, a central promenade, as well as the connection to the greenway up to Newcastle. 4 Work a route through the churchyard and the small park to reach the riverside route.

5 Redevelopment of former football ground to traffi c free and include riverside path. access roads 6 Existing riverside path could be readily on road widened. It is attractive but a bit isolated and at least one cross river link should be put in place.

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12 Link to the Wedgwood Visitor Centre. HS2 Cycleway: Stoke-on-Trent 13 Rural section of canal starts – dust fi nish and and Stafford Section rather narrow, needs to be widened. 17 A Swynnerton Link. This village is cut off from Stone, 6 kms away, by major roads and HS2 14 From Barlaston newly built path (Sept 2013) traffi c free and Rail. A dedicated connection would open up with edge boards and excellent dust fi nish. Over access roads the long lengths, past the power station, the cycling access. 12 on road rusty chain mesh fence needs moving right back 17a Link following old track with zebra crossing of to open up the space and the width of the path. Darlaston Road. Eventual redevelopment to include links and 17b A crossing of this very diffi cult main road is 13 potential parallel route. certainly needed. As the road is on a slight causeway, a through subway may suit. It might be possible to weave through the river bridges. 17c Wide verge offers possibility of good path uphill. 17d A wide grass verge on the south side of the main road extends all the way to the turn off. 14 17e Attractive access road leads through to village. An HS2 Rail crossing is needed to provide an easy route for cyclists. 18 Town Common is interesting – it provides a 15 The cobbled gradients on this turnover bridge direct path to the school which could be made are much too steep. Land is required to make up with a hard surface for cyclists. easily graded direct ramps. The next bridge is narrow and low – the path should ramp 19 Short length of one way outwards needs easily behind it to bypass. Beyond is Network inbound contra-fl ow and connections with Rail fence with ample room for it to be moved existing pelican lights – adjust the long time - Binding Margin - Margin - Binding back. Alternatively, bypass the fi rst bridge and delay. continue on power station land, cross canal on 20 The paving of High Street is excellent for second bridge for easy gradients. defi ning the cycling route – it is essential the 16 Short steep ramp to road should be eased. HS2 cycle route goes through town centres as 15 There are plans to resurface the remainder of this is the common destination for most people. the towpath but use the lightly traffi cked road so as not to bypass the town centre. The canal towpath could be used as a local link and family 17e route. The road needs advisory cycling lanes. 17d 17c 16

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HS2 Cycleway: Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford Section 21

28 Central stone section runs in well-defi ned green lane with good ditches both sides.

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25 20 - Stone High St 21 Perhaps keep canal mainly as walking route – there are some small bridge holes. 29 Tarmac cul-de-sac past Staffordshire Farms. 22 Yarnfi eld is a large settlement just 4 kms 29a Reconstruct canal towpath. This is the route away from Stone town centre. It is far from currently followed by NCN5. 26 desirable to cycle the connecting road, 29b Improve this link to Aston-by-Stone so as to which needs a separate fi eld edge path and avoid the main road for as long as possible a detailed link to the town centre. Again the and provide a local link. detail of the HS2 crossing could add to the 29b 29c Existing track beside main road. value of this link. 29d Follow minor rural roads. This makes for 23 A tricky exit from pedestrianized area but

a more circuitous route, but it will be of - - Binding Margin then space for path in playing fi eld and value to some, and it is an alternative to the 27 options for going downstream. A dedicated Whitgreave route if this proves troublesome promenade is needed to connect the town to deliver. But note that the next page centre to the path. shows the essential link required over 24 Use separate bridge over stream and follow Stafford Common if this Aston option is 29c residential roads and widened paths. going to work out. 28 25 Convert this two stage toucan to single stage and make direct link to residential roads. 26 Link via residential roads and greenway. 27 Rough tarmac to North Pirehill Farm needs renewing. 29

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December 2015 National Cycleway in association with HS2: Preliminary Feasibility Study – B06 Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford, Tamworth and Birmingham International Airport section | Page 13 B06 HS2 Cycleway: Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford Section 29e Seek for new housing development to provide quality routes within their scheme. This should include a link across to pick up 43 Additional local route via residential a greenway feel through to the riverside. the existing accommodation bridge under the main road and a roads parallel to main road. This requires 47 Attractive riverside section. crossing of Beaconside to the Common, perhaps by means of the continuity at each junction. existing underpass. 48 A promenade from the station to the 44 Important link to back street route option town centre is recommended. This needs 29f Construct new path along the edge of the Common so as to give a needs carefully widening by cutting a crossing of the road on the bend, at direct and traffi c free route through to the existing railway path and hedge back. the town end and pavement widening all the town centre. 45 Railway path only stone dust fi nish through with continuity. 30 Cycle logos needed to calm busy road. across lowlands and heavily potholed. 30 49 Derrington Link (3 kms to Stafford It needs a formal surface. 31 There is a footpath with a central link to bus stop, but not pleasant station). Existing railway path needs running beside road. Better to negotiate a new strip behind hedge 46 Diffi cult car park end to route which to be re-built with connections and on west side – partly already hedged off. needs detailed revision for continuity and crossings defi ned. 32 Wide shared pavement here but narrows past layby. It would be better if there could be a route through the business park past the 31 new landscaping. 29e 33 Good toucan crossing. 34 Use residential road – needs two raised tables. 35 Existing two stage toucan – needs to be single stage to the school. 32 36 Locked school link at end of residential road. This needs to be 29f negotiated so the public can join the school drive, or make new 34 path on school boundary, so that the through route is focused on 33 42d the school, but open to the public at all times. 35 37 Link across Common to railway path. 36 42a - Binding Margin - Margin - Binding 38 This radial road – Marston Road is lightly traffi cked and could be managed to reduce traffi c even further. It needs contra-fl ow on 42c sections. Ideally make link to road to the west of railway bridge – at present it is to the east, or come in via a link at the end of Beilasis Street. 39 Wide – 4.5m – footway past prison walls before ornamental 37 42b roundabout. Probably best to use this, and its staged crossings, and rebuild to work out shallow steps. 43 traffi c free and 40 Wide street with central paving. Also network of pedestrian streets, access roads which need to be pieced together to make a through route to 38 on road where cyclists need to go, the town centre. 44 41 Join existing riverside path which needs widening. 42a Hopton and Hopton Heath will be close to HS2 Rail. A good link can be created via the existing generally excellent 45 railway path. 39 42b Path stops. Bridge fenced off. Needs new ramp up to cycle track, via northern quadrant, taking land from car park. Open up attractive bridge for safe road crossing. 46 42c Suffi cient land for path below road embankment. Will need new 40 MOD fences. 49 42d Wide verges suffi cient for good path on south side. A bit narrow by 47 40 Stafford High Street farm entrance. 48 41 December 2015 B06 National Cycleway in association with HS2: Preliminary Feasibility Study – B06 Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford, Tamworth and Birmingham International Airport section | Page 14

Stafford & Rugeley Section – 17 kms

In the centre of this section are the two villages of 7 Reconstruct the Tixall Road Cycleway Great Heywood and Little Heywood. Once HS2 to give good continuity and plant an Rail is constructed they will have three main line avenue leading to the excellent new railways passing through them but no station, so it bridge over the river for the canal would be more than just to connect them to Stafford towpath and Baswich. An improved and Rugeley stations. As this proposed section of connection to the towpath is required the possible HS2 Cycleway largely follows canal from the Baswich Lane crossing. corridors, the route itself will become a traffi c free 8 The canal towpath bank has a medium resource for the two towns and one which will width. One option would be to run connect to various routes in Cannock Chase. This is along the fi eld edge on the north of the a section with particularly interesting potential and canal. anticipated usage will be high. 1 The route starts by the Council House in the centre of extensive public space of a high standard. 2 Construct a new promenade path to a high standard from South Walls to reach the 1 riverside. 2 6 3 Pass under Queensway Bridge. 5a 7 4 Refurbish riverside path and links to pass under 5 Riverway. 5 The existing path follows the narrow bank 8 Canal towpath between the Lammascote Drain and the River 4 8 9 Important links across canal and under - - Binding Margin Sow. It might be best to bridge over the Drain 3 railway. so as to be able to construct a wider path in the land to its north? 5a The riverside path ends on Fairway. Provide a crossing to reach the existing path on the east 5a side. This is NCN5 and it goes off to Cannock Chase via a 170m long, narrow footbridge over 9 the River Penk. The HS2 Cycleway needs a wider and more direct route to join the canal towpath of the Staffordshire & Worcestershire 9 Canal. NCN 5 to Cannock Chase 6 Although there are cycle lanes of sorts along Tixall Toad, reaching the road is not easy unless good quality routes can be put in on Weston Road for the Town Centre, and the Tixall Road facilities rebuilt throughout. It might be better traffi c free and to negotiate nearer the riverside and then access roads to connect to the road at a convenient gap between housing. on road

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Stafford & Rugeley Section

10 The towpath crosses here by a good bridge. 11 Make a direct link to the road, preferably along the boundary of the railway. 17d 12 Follow the Tixhall Road (cycle lanes). 13 One of a number of routes into Cannock 17c Chase leaves opposite the entrance to Shugborough Park. 14 Memorable Drive through the park. 17b 15 The Essex Packhorse bridge is a highlight of the route. 17a traffi c free and access roads on road

15 - Binding Margin - Margin - Binding 16 The most attractive route is to follow the canal. The road through the villages is an option but is slightly too busy. 17 Hixon is a large village close to HS2 Rail and a link to the canal, with another to 10 11 12 16 Stafford via Ingestre Park, which would be a considerable asset to the community. 17a Extend the reconstruction of the towpath. 14 17b Link track. 17c Provide road crossing. Note it might be more useful to go further along the canal and cross the road in the settlement. 17d Road to village needs cycle lanes? 18 18 Field edge link from towpath to road. 13

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Haywoods and Rugeley Section

19 Construct cycle track in verge or by removing one line of traffi c. 20 Provide crossing of main road. 21 Attractive minor road. 22 Construct cycling route on line of fenced path adjacent to railway. 19 20 23 Alternatively, follow the canal all through. 24 Leave canal towpath and follow track to cross over WCML via the existing accommodation bridge. 25 Construct new path along fi eld edge as 21 Colton Road is entirely unsuitable. 26 Make link from canal path to the cycle track beside the new road. 22 27 Canal path is an option. 24 28 Reconstruct existing inadequate shared use pavement. 23 25 29 Create link to station. 30 Parkway Station.

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Link to Rugeley Parkway Link from Colton Village Station Numbered in black on the map Numbered in red on the map 1 Leave canal towpath and follow track Colton is one of a number of settlements to cross over WCML via the existing very close to HS2 Rail. It is only one mile accommodation bridge. from Rugeley Parkway Station, but it is not practical to cycle on the main road (8000 2 Construct new path along fi eld edge as vpd). However, if a direct route were to Colton Colton Road is entirely unsuitable. be created along the bridleway to New 3 Negotiate parallel to railway, through railway Barn and the general line of the footpath yard, to reach station. to Parchfi eld Farm, this isolation would be 1 4 Cut back landscaped bank to provide 3.0m completely overturned. Such a path would 1 wide path, or more, around to the bridge be a real benefi t for local residents and an 2 under the WCML. asset for the community. 5 Utilise the narrow footway, with existing 1 Bridleway route. 3 3 balustrade railings, to avoid having to use 2 Footpath route could be adjusted to follow the road. 4 fi eld boundaries throughout. 2 6 Provide new bridge over the River Tame to 3 Tarmac drive to Parchfi eld Farm (existing bypass narrow main road bridge. right of way on foot). 7 Use wide footways by veer off on new path, 4 A crossing of the main road by the 4 to pass under main road bridge achieving Coronation Inn would be essential for the 6 a safe crossing of the A51, ramp up to connection to the station and to the town 5 connect with the A51 cycle track. centre. - Binding Margin - Margin - Binding 7

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Armitage with Handsacre is a large settlement which would greatly benefi t from a high quality cycling route avoiding Rugeley to Lichfi eld the A513 all the way to Rugeley and its stations only 5 kms away. The illustrated route picks up extensive new housing and traffi c free and commercial developments. The creation of access roads a good towpath route through to Fradley on road Junction will be a very useful resource and the study proposes a dedicated link for the large settlement of King’s Bromley to reach Lichfi eld. 1 Provide crossing to reach existing 1 shared use cycleway on south side of 3 the road. This needs to be widened and enforced as it was blocked by 2 seven or eight parked vehicles on the 4 day of the survey. 5 2 Provide new link down to join canal towpath and to connect to optional route that way. 7 3 Continue past open church yard. 8 4 The route through the town centre 9 will need careful detailing with an 6 10 agreement for appropriate cycling through the pedestrianized central 11 - Binding Margin - - Binding Margin streets. Also sign route through 12 15 16 14 to Chase Heritage Trail via existing 13 Toucan crossing of A51. 17 5 Provide crossing of Lichfi eld Street. 18 6 Follow residential streets to pass under the railway Arch Street. 12 Provide a crossing detail at the 19 7 Immediately after bridge turn left and roundabout and make new ramp to join railway land to ramp evenly and slope down to join new residential path. gradually to cross over the canal on 21 the original railway viaduct, screening 13 Cross residential access road and by earthworks from adjacent house. forge new path through woodland, 22 8 Make link to distributor road and in order to reach the canal east of its 20 McDonalds. very narrow rock cut section, where it goes under the main road crossing. 9 Excellent Way of the Millennium runs section of canal path. This road 21 Follow Tuppenhurst Lane, which beautifully through trees overlooking 14 Provide link over bridge to popular leads level to its bridge over the is a lovely road and reduces the canal. pub and footpath route to Armitage. canal. length of canal path slightly. 10 Short length of existing path to 15 This canal has an exceptionally wide 18 Quiet road through to pub. 22 The whole of the canal side bank provide 2-way cycling against one bank and good path. is spacious and there is plenty of way road (to the east). 16 Excellent canal section leads through 19 Provision is needed to cross A513 room for a 3.0m path set well back to pass under WCML bridge. in the centre of the town. 11 Join industrial cul-de-sac. Reduce from the water’s edge. widths to make promenade along 17 Ramp up to join Old Road Farm 20 Plant trees down this otherwise north side and plant avenue trees. access so as to avoid a pinched rather bleak residential road. December 2015 National Cycleway in association with HS2: Preliminary Feasibility Study – B06 Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford, Tamworth and Birmingham International Airport section | Page 19 B06

Rugeley to Lichfi eld be carefully arranged to give 29 Path has a poor surface and Detail at Fradley a smooth climb up to a bridge needs rebuilding. Road and 23 This local link from Handsacre needs to over the canal to its towpath side road crossings need cross the canal on the line of HS2 phase 1, on the far side, and then an detailing. ideally with a bridge associated with the easy slope back again to join 30 Ideal greenway through wedge railway structure. the diverted road. of open space. 24 The realigned railway now avoids a double 26 This is the planned connection 31 Cycle path by lake would be crossing of the canal. The diverted road back for the minor road improved by removing the should have a good cycleway separated by to Lichfi eld. This should

hedge over its narrow northern Canal verge all the way along its north boundary. be designed to absolutely 24 section – also one would be 23 minimise vehicular traffi c. 25 The elevation of the cycling route should able to see the lake. 27 An almost perfect cycling 32 A spectacular approach to lane to Lichfi eld, very quiet, Lichfi eld Cathedral makes attractive and well signed with the end of this Rugeley and logos. Lichfi eld section of the HS2 26 28 Existing toucan crossing. cycleway. 25

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Lichfi eld City Centre: Cathedral to Station and other core city routes

The key to encouraging cycling in Lichfi eld 15 The current pelican lights of Ryknild Street crossing of Whithouse Drive provide for is to deliver a route through the Centre are offset and need to be rearranged to both walkers and cyclists. Then at its and to the Station as without this most serve for cyclists. furthest end, after crossing Sainte Foy cycling trips in the City are obstructed and Avenue a new gentle ramp needs to be cut 16 Possibly create a wide traffi c free path in the truncated. upto the railway track level for an elevated grass verge on the south side of Darnford promenade through town out into the 1 Provide gap in gate to Cathedral Close so Lane. countryside. as to allow cyclist and wheelchairs through. 17 There are two options towards the 24 The Railway Route to Brownhills needs 2 Cycling is permitted in this traffi c free street, southwest, one via Beacon Park and one to start by resolving the fi nal approach to and two way cycling should be provided on via the Brownhills railway. Both are needed the station. As there is no space beside Conduit Street. as part of a local network in Lichfi eld. At operating the railway at the station, widen present there is no connection between 3 Cyclists would probably need to walk the the footway on the north side of Birmingham Dam Street and the Park. A defi ned path short distance down Baker’s Lane and Road. needs to be make along the north edge of through the Arcade to Wade Street at peak the Minster Pool Car Park, else cyclists will 25 Provide a walking/cycling phase at the St. times. follow the pedestrian route by the pool. John Street crossing. 4 Small patch of “park” could accommodate a 18 Route is needed across Swan Road to 26 Create a good shared use path all through. good path to the bus station. continue on the wide pavement of Bird Much of this is in place, but there are some 5 Pending the rearrangement of the Street for the Park Entrance. narrow sections where space needs to be bus station, widen this footway by 2m acquired from the highway, and the usual 19 Well defi ned promenade and path through (rermaking car park) so as to gain the width continuity of crossings to attend to. Beacon Park. needed for shared use. 27 If possible cross the Birmingham Road here 20 Two way cycling is required on Lower 6 Revise the existing toucan lights of and construct a ramp upto the railway route. Sandford Street. Birmingham Road to give a clear crossing Alternatively continue on the existing cycling - Binding Margin - - Binding Margin and make defi ned promenade to Station 21 The exit from the A51 toucan crossing is routes with its slightly awkward crossing of entrance. awkward. Ideally the path would go direct the A51 to join the railway from Chesterfi eld to the crossing of Friary Road. The satellite 7 Introduce 3m wide two way cycling lane up Road. park of the Festival Gardens is rather forlorn Station Road. 28 Construct a good path taking care to set in its hollow between the two main minimise issues of overlooking adjacent 8 This wide bridge would have lead to Buley roads. It might be appropriate to arrange for properties. Cottage Lane before it was interrupted by an earthwork causeway to go direct across housing development. to the end of the Darwin Walk, and to plant 29 An easy connection can be made from 9 Widen lane by negotiation 2 metres from the remaining areas as a woodland, for less Chesterfi eld Road adjacent to the Pumping side of school grounds. maintenance. This would certainly provide a Station which is a feature of this alignment. continuation of the excellent walk. 10 Improve Cherry Orchard crossing to Oakhurst. 22 Ideally this toucan would be repositioned to line up with Darwin’s Walk. 11 Improve this vital cut through, chiefl y by rearranging the fencing to the substation so 23 This walk lines up with the Spires of as to enhance sight lines. Lichfi eld Cathedral to make for a memorable promenade. If the path was to be shared 12 Follow Manor Rise and New Close. use, the numerous seats (all unused on two 13 Improve continuity and defi ne crossing of visits) need to be set back from the path Broad Lane. and reoriented to face the south, or the Cathedral. A small “bypass” is needed of 14 Traffi c tree link to Buley Cottage Lane. the central sculpture and a raised “Tiger”

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Lichfi eld to Tamworth – 15 kms

The large village of Whittington and 6a Cycle track on east side of road needs of encouraging the public to use the whole Whittington Heath Army Barracks are both priority on numerous crossings to make route from both Lichfi eld and Tamworth. close to HS2 Rail and to Lichfi eld and good a complete route to Lichfi eld Trent Valley 14 The canal path is wide stone and a smooth routes would enable the public to cycle station. ride but only as far as the bridge at the north the 5 kms to the city centre. To the south, 7 Darnford Lane is well used by cyclists, end of Hopwas Hays Road. The remainder Hopwas Hays Wood is just over 2 kms away as it is the direct route to Whittington. As of the towpath from Whittington has a poor from Whittington and Tamworth just beyond. it bisects two larger roads leading to the surface, and whilst this is a possible route, An attractive route from Lichfi eld to village, it would be advantageous to take it lacks the interest, and the views, of the Tamworth is well within the capability of steps to minimise through traffi c since there proposed route through the woods. novice cyclists of every age (15 kms), with are ready alternatives. 15 Primary School. the advantage of a return journey by train if 8 Marsh Lane would make for a more direct need be. 16 Very convenient zebra crossing suitable for route, but it would bypass the village. Its upgrade. 1 The direct road route is not a suitable last 300m is only a footpath and it would option. The old Tamworth Road out of be useful to make this up to a good 17 Excellent, virtually traffi c free lane all the Lichfi eld central area is attractive, but has a standard hroughout. This would be the most way to Tamworth. The surface is rough and major traffi c light controlled junction of the attractive way for mountain cyclists. would benefi t from a new machine laid layer. A5127, then a length of distributor road. Any road to the new development in the 9 Church Street is busier and already has give area should provide a raised tiger crossing 2 Surgeons Hill, which would require cycle way islands to slow down traffi c. These will at the point where the Dunstall Lane is cut lanes. need augmenting, possibly with cycle lanes. by the development access road. 3 Alternatively, fashion a direct link to Lichfi eld 10 Common Lane appears to be much busier 18 Two existing access points to industrial train station, which requires devising a and it requires a cycle track along its estates. cycling route through the shopping area eastern side, where there is also a good, but and a crossing of the main road opposite narrow, path. One option is to widen this, as 19 Adequate pelican lights suitable for cyclists - Binding Margin - - Binding Margin the station. The route through Lichfi eld is far as is possible in the space, for families, to use across the main road. shown in more detail on page 28, and the as well as adding cycle lanes to the road. 20 Shared use path and quiet road. supplementary appendix shows how the 11 Hopwas Hays Lane is a bridleway past the central part of the City might possibly be 21 All traffi c has been removed from Lady’s fi ring ranges. It is idyllic as far as the watch treated. Bridge and its approaches to make a perfect house, but then becomes grass down to the entrance to Tamworth for cyclists. See page 4 This excellent traffi c bridge over the railway shooting butts. The length to Hopwas Wood 28 for details of the route through the Town leads to a rather narrow lane. Width could is an attractive track but with a rather sandy Centre to the Railway Station and selected be gained by careful negotiation with surface, which will need sealing. local links. neighbours, including the school. Although 12 This bridleway track offers the best way of the lane is then lost, there is a link path negotiating the hill. It is only just passable at between Oakhurst and Manor Rise, which present and needs to be rebuilt to a narrow leads – via residential roads – to pick up the forest road standard. Once the route turns lane again from the end of Newlyn Close. south it really needs to be constructed onto This route would be the best option for the a new alignment so that it drops slowly southern part of the town as it serves the and at an even gradient to reach the canal station. bridge. 5 This attractive lane (Boley Cottage Lane) is 13 Mountain cycling is very popular, and there now maintained as a cycling route. would be a case for creating a series of 6 Existing toucan crossing of Ryknild Street, courses here, in Hopwas Wood, similar to Roman road, is a little to one side and could those in Cannock Chase. This would be a be easier to use. popular local facility, and also a good means

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Tamworth proposals in further detail

It is envisaged that this section of the f Provide a two way cycling facility along the 2 Take in this attractive pocket park, ideally by 11 The 450m along the Glascote Road does proposed route would be included in the south side of this section of Victoria Road reconstructing the path a little way from the need some careful fi ne tuning. At present fi rst phase of any construction programme. in order to maintain the station approach edge of the road. there are a number of breaks in the As well as creating an attractive and popular to the Town Centre separate from bus route, cars are parked on it, the width is 3 Try to gain a metre or so from Network Rail, link between Lichfi eld and Tamworth movements. inadequate and the crossing is not quite in land by moving the fence back up the side it would need to resolve a number of the optimum place. The consequence of all g The whole way through the Town Centre of the embankment and cutting vegetation outstanding issues which currently act to these issues is that local cyclists appear to is currently very well arranged with the back. preclude, or diminish popular cycling in the “carriageway” of George Street clearly use whichever pavement they prefer, cycling area. These include: 4 This small woodland area could also be demarked in contrasting brickwork. Cycling allowed or not. The toucan crossing needs opened up to again give the path user a - A continuous and free fl owing route to, and is permitted before 11.00 and after 3.00 so to be set just west of Basin Lane in order short respite from the roadside traffi c. through, the centre of Lichfi eld that regular trips to work and school can that the residents to the south of the main pass through freely, leaving cyclists to walk 5 A direct raised crossing at the entrance to road can take advantage of it. - A promenade from Tamworth Station to the through only in the peak congested hours. the supermarket site. Town Centre on the riverside 12 Past the school the width needs to be taken h Join Holloway road for the route to Lady 6 Again a crossing required and some careful up to 3.5m all through. - Addressing the shortfalls in the current Bridge and for the excellent cycleways planting of avenue trees to release this extensive Tamworth system of cycling 13 The pavement on the north side needs to be along the riverside. rather bleak commercial corner. routes in order to address why such good designated for shared use as far as Thomas Tiger facilities are only lightly used. i The old main road is not close to traffi c 7 Yet another crossing required! Street. Include a raised “ ” crossing of Summerfi eld Road. and current enhancement works are further 8 The shared route over the bridge is rather making this crossing of the River Amber a narrow and consideration should be given to 14 Raised crossings needed at 3 locations. a Tamworth Station Approach highlight of the day. rearranging the crash barrier to gain a little 15 Parked cars bock the way and need There is no clear passage for either j Construct a wide link and riverside path to space. removing. pedestrians or cyclists from Offa Drive to bypass the carparks and to reach under 9 The problem for people going southwards 16 Existing separate bridge is satisfactory. the station entrance. A clear shared use Riverside Drive through to the exiting cycling is that the ramp and subway systems - - Binding Margin promenade is required with priority open 17 Existing shared path is potentially good. routes to Ventura Park and further south. involved a 200m diversion via a circuitous side entrance to car park and the like such k Bone Hill is a cul de sac with little traffi c. Its route. The direct option requires a toucan/ 18 Raised crossing required. that the message is given to the public that link at the eastern end needs to be carefully tiger crossing over the Amington Road and the preferred way to reach the station is on 19 A largely good path swings around this open detailed so that cyclists can pass onto a a short link below the railway viaduct. An foot, or walking from the bus stop, or by space to make for the main cycling route in widened footway to reach the A51. alternative would be a new bridge over the cycle. this area. river to drop down to the riverside so that l Uprate the existing pelican crossing to b, c The existing light controlled crossings of he subways are on the direct route (and this 20 It is crucial to reach Neville Street for a wide shared use and endeavour to make the these two main roads – Offa Drive and would be the best solution for those going network of routes towards Lakeside. island area not quite so oppressive with its Albert Road – are not conveniently arranged south) tarmac and barrier railings. 21 A further crossing of Glascote Road is for pedestrians as they involve signifi cant 9a At present the direct option is the steep required to reach the Woodlands area. detours and delays. The arrangement ramp up to the west side of the river should be revised to provide a smooth 22 Excellent paths with good bridges under the 1 Stationfi elds is the fi rst in numerous breaks bridge (which is wider) and then cross journey through to Victoria Road. roads. in the cycling routes from the east side of the main road by the existing 2 stage d Victoria Road is a cul de sac and is the the town. Each of these unprotected and toucan (this could be made single stage 23 Existing link to Leisure Centre. subject to a current “place making” undefi ned crossings must create a deterrent for convenience, but it would be diffi cult to 24 The good route is interrupted by Campion scheme which will be designed to create an to cycling, cumulatively considerably overcome the steep ramp on account of the Drive which requires a raised “Tiger” attractive and positive approach to the Town reducing usage. At almost every such limited space). crossing. Centre. crossing of a side road, a priority raised 10 The existing path is set well into this open zebra or “Tiger” crossing should be installed e The route from the station should be clearly space. in order to emphasise the value and worth designated with a degree of priority across of the public cycling and walking for their the Marmon Street junction. everyday journeys.

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Details of issues around Tamworth Station Approach 1 Tamworth Station 0 100 1 The view on emerging from the station door metres a gives absolutely no indication that there is a welcoming walking and cycling route to FADRIVE the historic town centre less than half a mile Offa Drive TCBsBs away. 2 El Sub St NSORT PLACE 1 to 45 LB 7 46 to 57 3 A ertGarage STATIONFIELDST 5 4 Hall 1 View from Tamworth Station entrance showing the clutter OAD 65.1m obstructing the way to the town centre 34 The 8 2 The pavement needs to be cleared of Court clutter, widened, backed with avenue trees (PH) and given a clearly marked priority across El Sub Sta the raised car park entrance. 43

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Tamworth to Coleshill and Colne Valley Greenway and Birmingham International Airport and Station

Tamworth has an extensive network of good 7 Link to canal path. This towpath is not 1 cycleways in the south eastern new town suitable for our purpose on account of its 2 area. Despite the possibility of using long restricted width and turnover bridge at lengths of these, a new route down the Fazeley Junction, also a rather narrow bank fl ood plain past numerous reclaimed gravel running south. It does though make for a pits and Kingsbury Water Park does seem valuable local route and is well used by to offer the best route for visitors and best cyclists. resource possible for local people. A large 4 8 The current path is narrow by the housing 3 part of Tamworth will be able to access the and diverts away up the hill for a light HS2 Cycleway via existing networks. controlled crossing of the main road. 5 The watery routes continue all the way to It would be a great improvement to go the remote Lee Marston parish church, from under the road via the canal bridge on 6 where a surprisingly good greenway route the opposite side to the towpath if a way can be forged across the vast Hams Hall through to Mount Pleasant can be achieved. 7 Site to the new bus and cycle bridge over There should be room provided a short 8 the railway at Coleshill Parkway Station. narrower section is accepted. From there a traffi c free route can be 9 Minor residential road. created the whole length of Station Road to reach Coleshill’s historic High Street, where 10 Existing toucan lights at Atherstone Street measures to reduce the impact of traffi c are could be better arranged as there are 9 appropriate. obstructions on the north side. The fi nal leg from Coleshill to International 11 Fazeley Bridge is narrow with narrow 12 11 footways. It might be considered the most 10 - Binding Margin - Margin - Binding depends on a new bridge over the Stonebridge Road to reach Green Lane, useful to bridge the Tame just south of here the Cole Valley and the existing Kingshurst to make local connections. Brook cycle routes through to the Airport. 12 Then continue south either on the river 13 All in all, this could be a very satisfying route bank, or at the edge of the housing through what might be thought of as rather developments. forbidding territory, as well as delivering a 13 Alternatively, continue further south on the good number of local links. east bank on good cycle paths and bridge 1 Excellent Tamworth cycleways include the at a convenient point to pass around the bridge over the River Tame below Tamworth northern edge of the gravel pit workings, Castle and Grounds. or across to run outside the canalside fi eld edge. 2 Cycleways pass under wide bridges beside the river. 14 In the extensive nature reserve, run along the top of the fl ood bank, parallel to the 3 SnoDome and link path. canal path. This gives good views over 4 Another good example of a spacious under the lakes and marshes and bypasses the bridge. narrow canal bank which can be maintained traffi c free and exclusively for walkers and fi shermen. 5 Good path beside main road but dispiriting access roads set back crossing at Campion Drive. The on road junction needs to be tightened and arranged with a direct priority raised crossing. 6 Excellent room for path under this high A6 bridge. 14

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Tamworth to Coleshill and Colne Valley Greenway and Birmingham International Airport and Station

15 At Cudworth Bottom Lock join the 23 Centenary Way is a permissive bridle path of lockkeeper’s road. varying quality on Environment Agency land. It makes for an excellent route, although it is 16 Join the excellent leisure path which passes close to traffi c noise. under the motorway by a good open bridge and under the line of HS2 Rail.

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Tamworth to Coleshill and Colne Valley Greenway and Birmingham International Airport and Station

30 This cul-de-sac to the church is a delightful track over river bridges to join road just road culminating with a monumental stone before the bus gate. cross. 36 Links to industrial road with space to make promenade along one side. 37 Make new path in open space against the river, as far as the bus and cycle gate, to new bridge across the main line at the station. 38 Create tree lined promenade on west side of road. This starts as a footway against industrial frontages, the owners of which 30 may be willing to assist with tree planting on their property. It then becomes an attractive walk separated from the road by a line of 31 prunus, then an open space and fi nally 32 a series of cul-de-sac drives. All through provide continuity at road crossings.

31 This concealed permissive link allows a connection through to the Environment 33 Centre Eon. 32 Narrow cycle paths beside all these industrial distributor roads. 34 - Binding Margin - Margin - Binding 35 39 Existing zebra crossing perfectly located. 36 40 The River Cole stone arch bridge is narrow. The adjacent footbridge should be replaced 37 with a wider one for pedestrians and cyclists. 33 It would be much better to create a new link across this large open space so as to avoid most of these industrial roads. 38 39 traffi c free and access roads 40 on road

41 Coleshill is a historic town with an interesting 34 Create a new path west of industrial link main street and a striking church spire on the road. summit of the hill. This main street deserves 41 35 Interesting tarmac link road across remains to have as little traffi c as possible in order to of railway and good bridge over the River make it more attractive for pedestrians and Tame. Alternatively continue along boundary cyclists – people. Various measures would fence to pass under Edison Road and follow be appropriate. December 2015 B06 National Cycleway in association with HS2: Preliminary Feasibility Study – B06 Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford, Tamworth and Birmingham International Airport section | Page 30

42 The Green Lane from Bacon’s End has 54 Pass under Chelmsey Road Bridge to great potential to connect Coleshill to join start of narrow tarmac path. Birmingham across the HS2 route. The traffi c free and 55 Formal cycle route crosses the River access roads lane starts as a series of residential Cole and follows Kingshurst Brook to streets connected by fragments of on road reach Airport and Sheldon Country Park. lanes. 56 Existing bitmac path, approx 3m wide 43 The Stonebridge Road is a major with white line segregated pedestrian/ barrier. There is no crossing provision cycle route. at all on this fast and straight road. A 45 bridge is the only solution, with long 57 Existing Toucan crossing is provided 42 gentle earthwork ramps, which can be over Chelmsley Road, but a bridge at planted up as tree lined avenues to help river level, to meet the existing route on 43 shield traffi c noise. Note that there is a the opposite bank would avoid the need 51 47 woodland path and a roadside footway to cross the road completely. 52 on the east side of the road but nothing 58 Shared use cycle track along length of 46 44 on the west. Kingshurst Brook. Approx. 3m wide 55 44 The fi rst section of the Lane is now 59 Requires a short new link to transfer the overgrown and scarcely used. cycle route from the eastern side of the 56 48 45 The second section is a farm access brook to the western side, continuing along Bell Walk (western bank of brook). track and is too steep, its gradient 53 49 needs to be halved and preferably these Would probably require a priority/Toucan 58 earthworks would be parallel to, but crossing on Gloucester Way 50 54 separate from the farm road. 60 Existing Toucan crossing but off desire 60 46 The bridge across the TWO motorways line. Requires path realignment on 57 is level and excellent. approaches. Also remove barriers at 61 entry to park. 47 The Green Lane is tarmac to start with. - - Binding Margin When the HS2 Rail goes ahead care 61 Path passes under side arch of railway 59 should be taken to maintain a direct viaduct to reach Sheldon Country Park. route and to bank the gradient up to the Notes 62-68 are covered in detail in the motorway bridges. Central Birmingham section 48 This last section of the wide Green Lane 62 Existing excellent cycle link to Marston is only a narrow path, but set within the Green station. original width of land. It could readily be re-built to a good standard. 63 Follow Elmdon Lane, or construct greenway along airport perimeter green 62 49 The subway is a commodious bridge, space. but blocked at the west end with a ruthless palisade fence and small 64 At Digby Drive link into track between houses and noise bank. 63 gap. This should be removed and the 66 problem of motorbikes dealt with in 65 Join path to airport via existing bridge. some other way. 66 Construct standard HS2 cycleway path 67 50 The promenade greenway could be along existing corridor between airport 64 continued in this wide verge/forecourt. and railway. 65 51 Existing path through to Chester Road. 67 Existing shared use cycle paths are 52 New toucan crossing. (Note that it would narrow but mostly can be widened into adjacent space. also be possible to loop around to pass 68 under the side span of this road). 68 Clarify and sign cycling destinations at 53 New path needed along narrow airport and at station as well as route to grassland. the International Convention Centre. December 2015 National Cycleway in association with HS2: Preliminary Feasibility Study – B06 Stoke-on-Trent to Stafford, Tamworth and Birmingham International Airport section | Page 31 B06

Lichfi eld and Sutton Park for a direct route to Birmingham

Although the remit of this feasibility study Within Lichfi eld there is some excellent To Rugeley and has been to generally follow the corridor Manchester To Ashby-de- cycling provision, especially around new of the HS2 Rail route, we consider that for la-Zouch and developments to the south of the town. many people a direct route from Lichfi eld to Leeds We can follow this work and indeed draw central Birmingham will be more attractive attention to it, but the HS2 Cycleway can Lichfi eld and useful than the route via Tamworth and also extend it further to create an even more Coleshill covered in this report. We suggest effective network. that both routes are adopted for the HS2 Cycleway. Tamworth Lichfi eld is a special focus of the whole route if only because its magnifi cent cathedral is the only one along the whole way. Birmingham It is a most interesting city to visit, it has City Centre ready access by train from Birmingham, and it lies at the junction of the bifurcating routes to Manchester and Leeds. In some ways the B’ham To London view coming over the hill from Wall, of the International Cathedral with its 3 spires, is an apt symbol Airport View of A461 under the Brownhills Railway of this 3 way junction of routes. Thumbnail map showing Lichfi eld at the Our comments and observations are marked junction of routes on the maps with a selection of photographs as follows. - Binding Margin - Margin - Binding

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Lichfi eld and Sutton Park for a direct route to Birmingham

The proposed route leaves Lichfi eld via the 2 These minor roads lead to Wall. At the disused railway and then picks up largely church one gets a view of the remains of minor rural roads via Wall to link through to this small Roman town on Watling Street Sutton Park, another highlight of the HS2 laid out before you, and also the chance of route. using a short section of this great Roman road on this rare section bypassed by 1 Following the disused railway enables one modern main road traffi c. to avoid Clay Pit Lane which is a little too busy to be comfortable for cycling. This 3 The Lynn Lane approach to Shenstone railway also forms the start of the proposed Station is the one section of really too busy recreational loop through Cannock Chase. road on this route. The appropriate solution might be to remove the central white line and add clear advisory cycling lanes either side. Alternatively a new path along the edge of Malkin’s Coppice and past the striking Pumping Station building for the bridge over Hootherley Brook would make for an interesting local path and a bypass to 1 most of the road.

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4 Richard Cooper Road is a quiet residential 9 There is no immediate entrance to Sutton road leading through to Hollyhill Lane. Park which must be inconvenient for local residents. Streetly Lodge is over 500m away along a very narrow footway beside this busy road. The best solution would be 4 to make a new entrance to the path just to the east of the roundabout and to provide crossing details (raised tables?) on both the Rosemary Hill and Streetly Lane arms.

5 Hollyhill Lane, Hootherley Lane, Hook Lane, Wood Lane and Forge Lane somehow 5 all evoke a tranquil rural scene, which is exactly the delight of this part of the ride which makes this such an attractive route. 6 And fi nally Ryknild Street itself, (the Roman Road from Gloucester to Derby and northwards). 10 A new entrance would need a double gate enclosure to securely contain grazing

- Binding Margin - Margin - Binding pon ies, similar to the arrangement 450m east at the Streetly Lane entrance. 6 11 There are a number of options. One would be to follow the general line of the Roman 7 Road to make a new bridge near the railway just to the south of the B4138 main road bridge. Alternatively, a gravel path, slightly raised above the wet ground, could follow the general alignment of one of the existing paths and tracks to reach the top of Bracebridge Pool. Here a gravel track leads traffi c free and 7 Walsall Road is very diffi cult to cross and through to the main road through Sutton access roads the only solutions are either a central Park, or one could build a rather more direct 8 on road reservation or traffi c lights. path through under the small railway bridge 8 Roman Road is a carefully managed private to achieve an alternative slightly less hilly route. 9 estate road, traffi c calmed over its whole 10 length. It runs a little to the east of Ryknild The details of the continuing route are set Street itself, but otherwise is satisfactorily out in Appendix B08 which covers the straight. Birmingham area.

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For local people, or for visitors, a loop 4 Excellent path follows the stream up the 9 Beautiful tree lined avenues through the 13 Cross the road on existing lights and make a through popular Cannock Chase would be a valley, and set generally to the side of the Country Park. good ramp at easy gradient up onto the top memorable experience. A possible route is fi elds with good views across to Rugeley of the abandoned railway. shown here, which if funds allowed, should Power Station. Note that as usage builds up 14 A detailed design is needed for the railway be developed as an integral part of the this path will need widening. section so as to avoid overlooking adjacent HS2 National Cycle route. This will give the gardens, and avoiding the loss of too many opportunity for a local circular ride, and will trees. draw other urban populations further to the south into the orbit of the National Route. 15 Provide for a crossing of Rugeley Road. Mitford Link 16 Slightly used track looks out over the valley. a Provide central island or other crossing of 17 The southern part of the railway is unused A51. as it enters the cutting. b Follow existing track based on former 18 Short sections of native walk will all need to Military railway. be reconstructed on a low causeway so as 10 Join the Tackeroo military railway line path. to avoid the wet areas. c Route continues to heart of Cannock There are two steep sections which would Chase. There are numerous links and other benefi t from being eased. This is another 19 Ramp up to and provide crossing of opportunities. The main route along the 5 Provide clear road crossing. very attractive section overlooking the Littleworth Road with its signature pipe. Then ramp back down to regain the railway railway should be maintained to a good 6 A really beautiful section of path winding ponds in Brindle Valley. formation. standard for family cycling. through trees. This whole route from d Link past White House to reach Forest Rugeley to the Forest Centre is a designated Centre. cycling route. Link to Birches Valley Forest Centre. Rugeley Link - Binding Margin - - Binding Margin 1 Town Centre and main route from Stafford to Lichfi eld. 2 Work needed to make a clear and attractive route through this Elmore Lane Junction. Walkers can follow through the Park. 3 The existing pelican crossing of Western Springs Road is not conveniently located. If 11 The short section of footway and Bradley possible this should be relocated to line up Lane crossing could be improved. with the path away to Cannock Chase. 12 Separate bridge over the railway takes the route through to the existing toucan lights 7 A severe zigzag climb of approximately 70m on Rugeley Road. The route is ill-defi ned cannot be avoided to reach the summit here and needs to be formalised past the plateau. (200m AOD) car park and works entrances. 8 Visitor Centre.

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20 Here the railway runs in a wooded cutting 30 Join the wide canal towpath here and pass 34 A small part of the paddock will need to 37 At Vale Lane a long ramp from the east and it may be best to negotiate a route under the M6. be acquired in order to create a long ramp (Lichfi eld direction) is needed to make the along its southern margins. This is an down to the railway running below. This connection for Wall and Sutton Park. essential section as Cannock Road is takes us under the A5 – Watling Street 38 The railway crosses Falkland Road with a particularly busy. towards Lichfi eld and links back to the new bridge, and passes by the Victorian railway path to Walsall. 21 Provide crossing of Sevens Road, and ramp Pumping Station at Chesterton Road. It down to open playing fi eld. would be best if the path could continue over the Birmingham Road and join Ivanhoe 22 Climb up the hill on residential roads. The Road for continuing through to the City railway continues as an informal path at Centre. the bottom of the hill. This might make a better route if a new zigzag path could be constructed up through the wood. 23 We need a crossing of Cannock Wood Road at Prospect Village. 31 Existing NCN bridge over. 24 An excellent section of old road, tarmac surface and mature hedges until lost in former mining area. 35 The railway still has a single overgrown 25 Although there is a cycle path down the east track. The path could be constructed to side of Cannock Road it is disappointingly one side if it was desirable to leave these suburban and broken, especially after the in place against a future reopening (as was magnifi cent ride so far. So it would be better done on the Radstock and Frome Branch). to negotiate along the eaves of the road, Here the route crosses Hanney Hay Road and past the small pond in order to reach - - Binding Margin and magnifi cently over the M6. the Cannock Road and cross via existing splitter islands, emphasising the route.

26 The existing formal cycle path runs very 32 Continue on Canal towpath. close to the side of the main Miner’s Way 33 Narrow way under A5. Investigate if road which is so disappointingly when all waterway can be narrowed to allow a wider the heathland of Chasewater lies just a towpath. stone’s throw away. So we recommend creating a new stone road to cross the railway at Norton Lakeside Station. 27 Rebuild path around the western side of Chasewater and take advantage of all the views across this canal reservoir. 28 Cross on the dam via the existing tarmac 36 The railway passes under Walsall Road – a road. new concrete span, with an adjacent span of the derelict Wyley and Essington Canal. 29 Re-join the NCN 5 route adjacent to the The combination makes this an interesting main road, with its good linking bridge to location. Along the way the railway crosses Chasetown. a number of minor roads each of which would require a ramped link. If one is to be made here at this main road, it needs to be the west side where the footpath is.

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© Crown copyright and database rights Drawing Status: 100039241 2015 Ordnance Survey These Drawings are for technical approvals and are not to be used for construction purposes and it is the responsibility of the contractor and client to identify risks associated with the construction stage and to design appropriate measures to mitigate.

The risks identified on the PJA Scheme Design Risk Assessment are based on the information available at the time of the design (drawing date). Where CYCLE ROUTE shown on PJA Design Drawings, the position of services is based on CONTINUES VIA information provided by the service companies at the time of the design and is STOWE POOL for guidance only. It is the responsibility of the Client and Contractor to verify the exact position of any services before commencing works on site.

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GAP IN GATE TO Note: ALLOW CYCLE ACCESS This contents of this drawing do not represent a firm proposal and are for feasibility study purposes only. The scheme represents what is achievable and desirable, but not necessarily what should or would be implemented."

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VERGE AREA RE-PACED TO TIE-IN TO CYCLE ROUTE WAY FINDING ROAD SIGN

EXISTING PELICAN CROSSING TO BE REMOVED

PROPOSED PARALLEL PELICAN CROSSING FACILITY - Binding Margin - Margin - Binding

COACH BAY RELOCATED AND CARRIAGEWAY NARROWED TO ACCOMMODATE HYBRID CYCLE TRACKS 27x No. PARKING BAYS (+2 DISABLED) REMOVED TO FOR DISCUSSION ACCOMMODATE 2-WAY CYCLE ACCESS ROADS RE-PAVED IN CYCLE ROUTE TRACK VIA CAR PARK SINGLE SURFACE TREATMENT CONTINUES WITH DEMARCATED NARROWED THROUGH BEACON CARRIAGEWAY PARK PROPOSED PARALLEL ZEBRA CROSSING FACILITY

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Client Responsibilities:

These drawings have been produced with reference to the Designers Responsibilities under CDM Regulations 5, 11 and 18. The Client is directed to review their responsibilities under Regulations 9 and 10 and Section 3 of the CDM Regulations 2007

Note: This contents of this drawing do not represent a firm proposal and are for feasibility study purposes only. The scheme represents what is achievable and desirable, but not necessarily what should or would be implemented."

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27x No. PARKING BAYS (+2 CYCLEWAY DISABLED) REMOVED TO ACCOMMODATE 2-WAY CYCLE ACCESS ROADS RE-PAVED IN TRACK VIA CAR PARK FOOTWAY SINGLE SURFACE TREATMENT WITH DEMARCATED NARROWED CARRIAGEWAY VERGE

FOOTWAY MATERIAL EXTENDS ROAD SIGN ACROSS CARRIAGEWAY AS PEDESTRIAN PRIORITY FEATURE - Binding Margin - - Binding Margin

FOR DISCUSSION

TWO -WAY CYCLING TO BE PERMITTED ON BIRD STREET WITH NO CHANGE TO EXISTING LAYOUT

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CARRIAGEWAY NARROWED AND PARALLEL ZEBRA CROSSING 1377/MS-3/02 - INTRODUCED

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CARRIAGEWAY NARROWED AND Client Responsibilities: PARALLEL ZEBRA CROSSING These drawings have been produced with reference to the Designers INTRODUCED Responsibilities under CDM Regulations 5, 11 and 18. The Client is directed to review their responsibilities under Regulations 9 and 10 and Section 3 of the CDM Regulations 2007

Note: This contents of this drawing do not represent a firm proposal and are for DIRECTION OF ONE-WAY WORKING feasibility study purposes only. The scheme represents what is achievable REVERSED TO PROVIDE NORTHBOUND and desirable, but not necessarily what should or would be implemented." EXIT ONTO THE FRIARY

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PRIMARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL WADE STREET JUNCTION SIGNALISED TO ALLOW NORTHBOUND EXIT VIA GAUNTLET SECTION SECONDARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL

BUS ONLY LINK TO BE PROVIDED THROUGH COUNCIL HOUSE CAR PARK TO RETAIN NORTHBOUND ACCESS TO THE FRIARY VIA WADE STREET - Binding Margin - Margin - Binding

ONE-WAY WORKING INTRODUCED SOUTHBOUND ON ST. JOHNS STREET TO ACCOMMODATE HYBRID CYCLE TRACKS FOR DISCUSSION

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ONE-WAY SCHEME ENABLES ON-STREET PARKING TO BE INTRODUCED OUTSIDE TWO-WAY CYCLE TRACK PROVIDED THE ALMS HOUSES IN PLACE OF RIGHT TURN LANE (NO LICHFIELD MINI-STUDY LONGER REQUIRED) Drawing 3 OF 4

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© Crown copyright and database rights Drawing Status: 100039241 2015 Ordnance Survey These Drawings are for technical approvals and are not to be used for construction purposes and it is the responsibility of the contractor and client to identify risks associated with the construction stage and to design appropriate measures to mitigate.

The risks identified on the PJA Scheme Design Risk Assessment are based on the information available at the time of the design (drawing date). Where shown on PJA Design Drawings, the position of services is based on information provided by the service companies at the time of the design and is for guidance only. It is the responsibility of the Client and Contractor to verify the exact position of any services before commencing works on site.

Client Responsibilities:

These drawings have been produced with reference to the Designers Responsibilities under CDM Regulations 5, 11 and 18. The Client is directed to review their responsibilities under Regulations 9 and 10 and Section 3 of the CDM Regulations 2007

Note: This contents of this drawing do not represent a firm proposal and are for feasibility study purposes only. The scheme represents what is achievable and desirable, but not necessarily what should or would be implemented."

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CYCLEWAY

FOOTWAY

ROAD SIGN DIRECTION OF ONE-WAY WORKING REVERSED TO PROVIDE NORTHBOUND PRIMARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL EXIT ONTO THE FRIARY CYCLE ROUTE CONTINUES VIA CHERRY ORCHARD BRIDGE SECONDARY TRAFFIC SIGNAL - Binding Margin - - Binding Margin

BUS ONLY LINK TO BE PROVIDED THROUGH COUNCIL HOUSE CAR PARK TO RETAIN NORTHBOUND ACCESS TO THE FRIARY VIA WADE STREET NEW TURNING HEAD FOR DISCUSSION

BOLLARDED CLOSURE OF STATION ROAD TO REMOVE THROUGH TRAFFIC. REVERTS TO TWO-WAY ALONG ITS FULL LENGTH

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