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ESSEX AT THE FOREFRONT OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

In August 2020, Essex County of our road space to dramatically sustainable modes, particularly Council (ECC) submitted an raise cycling and walking levels at for shorter journeys. It will take ambitious and transformational a rapid pace. 160,000 people out of their cars bid for funding from the and into active travel. Our bid Department for Transport to OUR AMBITIOUS STRATEGIES will support the delivery of this create safe walking and cycling Our bid builds upon our existing target and enable Essex to look routes in Essex. bold strategies. In 2016, Essex beyond it, to achieve even more published the ambitious Cycling significant changes in people’s We have designed five schemes Strategy, mirroring the UK’s travel choices. across (), target of doubling cycling levels Braintree, Brentwood, by 2025, establishing cycling as Our ambition for walking and and which will improve the ‘normal’ mode of travel for cycling in Essex is supported the lives of residents, reduce shorter journeys. In 2019 Essex across the political spectrum. congestion and ensure refreshed its innovative Walking The schemes have been and cities are Safer, Greener and Strategy, putting walking front developed collaboratively with our Healthier. and centre, ensuring is becomes district council colleagues and are ‘Easy, Safe and Normal’. supported by the ECC Cabinet. The proposals build on recent experience gained from the Our earlier schemes provide the We have worked closely Phase 1 emergency measures perfect foundation on which our with the districts and key set up in several towns and new schemes will build, not only stakeholders to identify a series cities across Essex. They by encouraging socially distanced of transformational measures present a unique opportunity walking and cycling, but also to deliver the objectives of this for us to accelerate the planned accelerating our plans to deliver fund, selected through a data- transformation of our transport connected active mode networks led approach. This collaboration networks and to kick-start a in the main urban areas and will continue over the next strong recovery for the County. beyond. few months as we finalise the proposals Our aspiration extends much CHANGING BEHAVIOURS further, but we have prioritised ECC has demonstrated its A SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT these locations as key to driving absolute commitment to the BLUEPRINT behaviour change quickly and proposals by launching a The Phase 2 proposals build successfully. countywide behavioural change upon everything Essex has programme called ‘Stop.Swap. achieved so far. They act as OUR AMBITION Go!’. a blueprint for all our future Our schemes are radical. aspirations, delivering step- Reallocating road space The programme encourages change in active travel, confirming to create space for more people to rethink their travel Essex’s place at the forefront of walking and cycling are key to habits and switch to more sustainable transport. transformational change. These schemes will change the way residents use and think about their streets - taking advantage of and spending time in the vibrant and attractive streets, where motorised traffic no longer dominates.

Our schemes are impactful. They will provide a step change in the quality of our streets, create the ideal conditions for further investment and lay the foundations for future phases of transformational change.

Our proposals embrace ideas for a radical and transformational use BASILDON (WICKFORD)

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BASILDON (WICKFORD) • A proposed trial of a Low Traffic BRAINTREE The scheme is the first part of Neighbourhood - residential ECC proposes to implement a long-term plan to create an areas which can benefit from the County’s first “Dutch improved cycle link between 20mph zones and complimentary Style” roundabout, which Wickford and Basildon, which measures such as enhanced gives greater priority to will eventually enhance the signs, extended footways and cycling and walking on one whole cycle and walking other traffic calming measures to of the key routes in the network across Basildon improve streets to make it easier . This helps achieve borough. to walk and cycle. the objectives contained in • A ‘School Streets’ approach Braintree’s Cycling Action This first section of route involves is proposed so that only those Plan, particularly the need for a series of improvements through walking and cycling are able connected routes. residential areas from Nevendon to access the street outside of Road in the South of the town schools at starting and finishing The scheme will provide a cohesive to Wickford town centre and the times. network that connects safely and . directly into the existing network The route is also along a bus of footpaths and cycle way routes; The proposals involve an corridor, and as well as improving to and from new developments to improved cycling and walking access to bus stops, the the main commuter, community route approximately 1.1 miles scheme will seek to improve bus and retail centres and recreational (1.8 kms) in length and include: operations in the town. links. This ensures that people • Junction improvements and are encouraged to walk or cycle crossing improvements to for short local journeys and avoid improve walking and cycling. using the car. BRAINTREE

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The scheme is based on two routes approximately 0.3 miles (0.5 kms) in residential areas and 20 mph speed that head towards the town centre, length, starting at the railway station limits to make streets safer for one running from East to West and on Station Approach, progressing walking and cycling. the other from South to North, and along South Street, Fairfield Road, enhances improvements established and ending at the junction of The scheme also proposes a as part of the initial emergency Manor Street in the town centre. ‘School Streets’ approach so that measures. This route connects to both the only those walking and cycling are • The East-West cycling and walking existing provisions and proposed able to access the street outside route is approximately 0.9 miles improvements to the South, providing of schools at the start and finishing (1.4 kms) in length, starting at the improved and wider connectivity with times of the school day. The double double mini-roundabout junction of the centre of the town. mini-roundabout at the junction of Courtauld Road with Courtauld Road and Coggeshall Road, progressing along Coggeshall These routes involve both permanent Road will be converted to a ‘Dutch- Road, Bank Street and and temporary segregated cycle style’ roundabout. The improvements Lane ending at the roundabout routes, pavement widening, junction in Station Approach are tied to other junction of Panfield Lane with Porters improvements to benefit walking improvements the Council is making Field. and cycling, crossing improvements, for bus operation in the area • The South-North route is lower traffic volumes through around the train station. BRENTWOOD

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BRENTWOOD • Permanent segregated to walk and cycle. The scheme involves a series cycling route on both sides of • It is proposed that there will be of improvements along the the Road, the route designated ‘School Street’ zones A1023 Shenfield Road and will extend to the junction with either side of the route to further Brentwood High Street. The Crescent Drive, where a new encourage sustainable travel in route crosses the busy Wilsons ‘Toucan’ crossing (for both walking the area. Corner double mini-roundabout and cycling) will be introduced. • We will consider the possibility and along Shenfield Road with • Connection to an existing off- of a one-way system along part permanent segregated cycling road cycle route along Chelmsford of Sawyers Hall Lane in order provision provided on both Road past Shenfield High School. to provide greater space for sides of the road. • At the eastern end of the school children to travel to and corridor towards Shenfield station, from school sustainably, whilst at The route provides a direct walking and cycling is facilitated the same time facilitating social connection between the urban with a Low Traffic Neighbourhood distancing. Sawyers Hall Lane centres of Shenfield and - residential areas which can to the north, and Middleton Hall Brentwood, completing a much- benefit from 20mph zones Lane to the south, both house needed link in the cycle corridor. and complimentary measures clusters of schools and could be such as enhanced signs, designated as ‘School Street’ The proposed route provides a extended footways and other zones. missing link in the network, and traffic calming measures to includes: improve streets to make it easier CHELMSFORD ROUTE 1

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CHELMSFORD ROUTE 1 more walking through changes to Street’ zone, covering either side The proposed scheme is parking provision and increased of the route so that only those based on two routes that footways. The route continues walking and cycling are able to form a complete ‘C’ shape along Trinity Road and meets access the street outside of the around the City centre – one Springfield Road, where there is school at starting and finishing running from the East to the a short section before it turns into times. It will also include a 20-mph City centre and the other from Victoria Road. limit. West to East which meet to • The area around Springfield • There will then be a permanent create a continuous route. The Park Road will be designated segregated cycling corridor along East to City centre corridor is a Low Traffic Neighbourhood - Victoria Road which meets up approximately 1.0 mile (1.6 kms) residential areas which with the recently improved cycle in length can benefit from 20mph zones and footpath to the City Centre • The route commences in and complimentary measures adjacent to Riverside, and the Chelmer Village and will involve the such as enhanced signs, first hybrid cycle track in Essex introduction of an improved cycle extended footways and other on New Street. The route will then and pedestrian crossing of Chelmer traffic calming measures to cross the northern part of the City Road (A138) into Sandford Road. improve streets to make it easier Centre to serve the Railway and The route enters the housing estate to walk and cycle. Bus Stations and link existing along Springfield Park Road and • It is proposed that Trinity Road infrastructure to connect to New will involve improvements to enable will be designated as a ‘School Writtle Road. CHELMSFORD ROUTE 2

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CHELMSFORD ROUTE 2 northern part of the City Centre to - residential areas which can The West-East corridor is serve the railway and bus stations benefit from 20mph zones and approximately 0.9 miles (1.4 kms) and link existing infrastructure to complimentary measures such in length. connect to New Writtle Road. as enhanced signs, extended • The route commences at the • Moulsham Street will be footways and other traffic cycleway / footpath alongside the transformed at the northern end calming measures to improve Virgin Gym in New Writtle Street to create a vibrant shopping streets to make it easier to walk which leads through the park and destination, linking to the city’s and cycle. up into the railway station. main High Street. The route • After Moulsham, the route then • A new Toucan crossing will be would then continue through crosses Van Diemans Road at an installed to provide better access Moulsham. upgraded Toucan crossing and to the railway station and create • It is proposed to make the enters the estate where it meets more direct / coherent access. local urban area of Moulsham an already established cycle The route will then cross the a Low Traffic Neighbourhood route to Baddow. COLCHESTER NORTH-SOUTH

Map details correct as at August 13 2020 COLCHESTER Rapid Transit route and fully alternative to the West. The scheme is based on routes segregated cycle track from • The route progresses through that meet and cross in the town the Park & Ride will meet the Middleborough and up North Hill centre – one running from West corridor. where the Phase 1 improvements to East and the other from • The route then progresses will be expanded via signal North to South. The routes through North Station Roundabout upgrades at the existing junction connect to the proposed Rapid with improved segregation for with St Peter’s Street to facilitate Transit System (and segregated cyclists. improved walking and cycling. cycleway) which will link the Park • Segregation is improved along • A fully segregated cycle route & Ride adjacent to the A12, to the Station Way and through Essex will be created continuing along town centre and to the emerging Hall Roundabout and along Headgate, and at the junction of new garden community in North- North Station Road to the Albert Southway, the crossing will be East Colchester. Roundabout. improved with a dedicated lane At the Albert Roundabout, crossing facility for cyclists. COLCHESTER NORTH-SOUTH improvements will be introduced • The route then progresses The North-South corridor is with a view to a longer-term desire along Butt Road where road approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 to convert this roundabout to a space provides a fully segregated kms) in length. The route ‘Dutch-style’ model. • The route cycleway with improvements starts at Bruff Close / Mile End progresses along North Station for pedestrians by removing Road where we have made Road where a cycleway will be the shared footway / cycleway recent improvements to the introduced and a bus gate will provision and ends at the junction cyclepath along the length of be installed to reduce through of Beaconsfield Avenue, Le Mile End Road. The proposed traffic which has an easy viable Cateau Road with Butt Road. COLCHESTER EAST-WEST

COLCHESTER EAST-WEST Road will be designated a ‘School • The route then progresses The East - West corridor is Street’ zone, where only those further along Crouch Street with approximately 2.1 miles (3.3 walking and cycling are able improved segregation through the kms) in length. to access the street outside of removal of parking and crosses • The route starts at the junction schools at starting and finishing Head Street at an improved of Spring Lane, Church Lane with times and will include a 20-mph crossing. Road with the introduction limit. • The route continues along St of a permanent segregated • It is also proposed that a ‘School John’s Street, Vineyard Street and cycleway. This will extend the Streets’ zone is designated around Priory ending on East Hill. length of Lexden Road, and will Colchester Grammar School. be complemented by measures • The proposed route continues These measures will represent to support walking with priority on the more direct line to the town a significant improvement over pedestrian crossings proposed centre along Crouch Street at the the current provisions provided to on the side roads and improved / crossing of the busy Balkerne Hill support walking and cycling. upgraded crossings. a new improved crossing will be • Some roads off of Lexden introduced. Map details correct as at August 13 2020

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