Consultation: East-West Cycle Link Scheme on Queen Street and Avenham Lane

Preston City Council has launched a consultation on the proposed improvement scheme on Queen Street and Avenham Lane, which forms part of the 'Active Preston' project.

The proposals for the East-West cycle link scheme comprise:

• The installation of 700m of new two-way (bi-directional) segregated cycle way on Avenham Lane and Queen Street. These improvements include the reduction of the green verge to create a new separate cycle way
• Environmental improvements such as tree planting on the existing grass verge.
• Crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists on Avenham Lane and Queen Street.

The improvement works are planned to start onsite in Spring 2025.

Councillor Valerie Wise, Cabinet Member for Community Wealth Building on Preston City Council, said:

"We are dedicated to delivering our vision of 'a healthier, more liveable, and sustainably connected city' through the 'Active Preston' programme. The East-West cycle scheme is a vital part of this effort, and we invite feedback from the public and local businesses through the consultation process.

This project will make Preston more accessible for cyclists by providing a safe, dedicated path into the city centre."

Aims and benefits of the scheme include:

• The 'Active Preston' project aims to create a safer and healthier environment for pedestrians and cyclists, supporting greener and sustainable travel options.
• It will create new and improved ways of travelling across the city by a network of safer walking and cycling connections, improved quality of public spaces and safer, more user-friendly linkages across the city.
• These improvements on Avenham Lane/Queen Street will bridge a key gap in the east-west cycling route to help people to walk or cycle for local trips, such as going to work, college, leisure or shop.
• Connecting west via Preston Railway Station and east to the colleges, the new route will add to existing cycling work and the 'Quietway' cycle link to Waverley Park and links to the Guild Wheel, Avenham Park and the routes across the River Ribble via the proposed new Tram Bridge (Ribble Bridge crossing).

The scheme supports the Council's Community Wealth Building commitment to create a resilient and inclusive economy, improving the local environment, better air quality and encouraging active travel.

The scheme is being delivered under the Active Preston Programme, with funding provided by the UK Government.

Drop-in Event

An informal drop in event has been arranged for residents and local businesses to meet the Project Team, view the plans and ask any questions about the scheme.

Date: Wednesday, 6 November 2024

Time: 4pm-7pm

Venue: Room B, Town Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2RL

Your Views

The proposals are shown on the East-West Cycle Link Scheme - Avenham Lane / Queen Street page.

If you have any comments regarding the proposed works on Avenham Lane and Queen Street, please submit them before the deadline of Friday 15 November 2024.

You can submit your views through our online form, or alternatively, email invest@preston.gov.uk or complete our comments form and return to Preston Town Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2RL.

Submit your views on the scheme

A letter detailing the plans for the proposed new scheme have been sent direct to residents and businesses within the area of the proposed new scheme.

The proposals can also be viewed online and in an exhibition in the Preston Town Hall reception.