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We intended to improve access in Clevedon for pedestrians and cyclists, to support our commitment to providing sustainable travel routes and encourage more walking and cycling.
Some of the changes received negative feedback from residents and businesses.
The proposals now put forward follow an independent review of our seafront and Hill Road scheme, which we commissioned after public concerns about safety and accessibility.
Consultants AECOM completed a technical review of the work following extensive consultation with residents, businesses and other stakeholders.
Their report supported the improvements we’ve made to Hill Road and the new one-way system but suggested changes to The Beach.
Our Executive will now consider whether to progress with and fund up to £425,000 of changes at a meeting on Wednesday 27 March.
Suggestions include:
- re-introduction of sea-facing parking
- retention of the one-way system with a contraflow cycle lane
- removal of the two-way cycle path and wavy line
- installation of loading bays and a coach drop-off point
- adjustment of the roundabout to provide a standard mini roundabout
- improved pedestrian crossing points
- introduction of vehicle access to the Promenade for boats and ice cream van
- repositioning planters
- improved lineage and signage to support the one-way system.
Key stakeholders and businesses on The Beach were consulted in January and February and this feedback has been built into the proposals.
Clevedon councillors have also been involved in the process.
If agreed, the cost of the changes will be met from various funding streams, including council reserves, residual funding from the allocation towards the Great Lakes project in Clevedon, Section 106 money from developers and Local Transport Plan funding.
Other external funding sources have been reviewed but discounted.
If approved, subject to final design sign off and availability of the council's highway contractors, work could start in the autumn with possible completion before the end of this year.