This project is now complete.
Nottingham City Council was awarded money from the Active Travel Fund and the East Midlands Combined County Authority for investment along Porchester Road in Mapperley. This is a key part of the strategic cycle network which connects the sustainable transport investment recently completed on Carlton Road.
This scheme provides a safer active travel route for those travelling to and from residential areas, Hogarth Academy and City Centre/Carlton Road destinations.
We used this grant money to design and build:
- A segregated, two-way cycle path on Porchester Road – beginning at Burgass Road and finishing at Kenrick Road. The two-way cycle path is on the southbound lane carriageway between Burgass Road and Cherrywood Gardens, before switching to the northbound lane carriageway between Cherrywood Gardens and Kenrick Road- this is in order to considerably reduce the interference this scheme could have with car parking.
- One-way cycle paths for northbound and southbound users from Kenrick Road to Emmanuel Avenue.
Consultation
The consultation on the proposed design ran during November and December 2023 which included in-person events and an online survey. Thank you to everyone who gave us their comments and ideas. Here is some of the feedback from the consultation which we took on board.
FAQs
The following FAQs aim to address feedback received during the consultation. If you have any questions about the scheme or consultation please email [email protected].
How does the scheme fit into the council’s wider active travel plan?
This scheme forms part of Nottingham City Council’s cycling, walking and wheeling plan. The original funding application was submitted for two phases on Porchester Road: Burgass Road to Kenrick Road and Kenrick Road to Woodborough Road. The Council have currently been awarded funding for the first phase of the programme of work for Porchester Road. Subsequent funding may be granted in the future to provide further connectivity through the delivery of phase two. However, this first phase still brings huge benefit as a standalone scheme regardless of future funding awards.
The scheme will provide connectivity to the cycle infrastructure recently installed on Carlton Road which was delivered through previous Active Travel Funding. This means that Porchester Road will now connect into the cross-city cycle route, allowing users to navigate to, amongst other destinations, the QMC and Nottingham University (two of the largest employers in the city) with minimal interaction with traffic via Carlton Road, London Road and the Western corridor.
How will you encourage more cyclists to use this and other routes?
Studies show that investing in walking and cycling infrastructure has a direct correlation with an increase in use. Improving the safety and useability of the cycle paths and footways will encourage more people to ride, walk and wheel in Nottingham. Existing survey data in Nottingham shows cycling growing year on year as a mode of transport.
Electric bikes and scooters are becoming increasingly popular within the city and our infrastructure needs to reflect this to ensure our roads are safe for all users. Nottingham City Council partners with a number of different cycling charities such as RideWise; a charity which provides adult cycling lessons. Further information and links to all partners can be found here.
What are the benefits of this scheme?
The design follows the best practice as issued by the UK Government. The benefits of this scheme for everyone include:
- A more pedestrian-friendly arrangement at junctions to reflect changes to Highway Code
- Additional refuges at side road junctions to improve safety
- Improved pedestrian access to shops and businesses
- Improved bus stops
- Proper separation at junctions for visually impaired users
- New protected right turn areas at junctions currently without them
- Reduction in excessive traffic speeds through lane narrowing
- Resurfacing worn sections of the road
- Renewing footpath surfacing in selected areas
- Removal of unnecessary clutter on footpaths
- Cutting back trees and bushes overhanging path
- Improving existing pedestrian crossings
- Creating high-quality separate cycle path for cycles and electric scooters to reduce conflicts with pedestrians and motorists
- Enhancing links to new strategic routes for cyclists and scooters.
