2 public meetings are taking place in East Cowes later this month, seeking the views of local people, employees and businesses on walking and cycling routes for the area.
East Cowes Town Council and Whippingham Parish Council are working together to produce a Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP), which will be published at the end of March.
Public consultation meetings for this plan are taking place on Thursday 24th February from 18:00-20:00, and Friday 25th February from 14:00-16:00, at East Cowes Town Hall, York Avenue.
All residents and people who work in the area are welcome to attend these meetings, whether they currently cycle or go for walks in the area, or do not. There is no need for attendees to register for these events in advance, as they can just drop into the Town Hall during these times whenever convenient for them.
Over 350 households from the East Cowes and Whippingham area have already completed the online survey for the cycling and walking plan.
Residents and people who work in the area who have not yet completed the online survey can do so at https://secure.journeysurveys.com/answer/1558.
Alternatively, residents can phone consultants Plan Research on the local rate number 0845 508 3085 and leave a message with their views on cycling and walking in the Whippingham and East Cowes area.
A line painted on a road is not a proper cycle lane, it’s not safe and I wouldn’t want my children using one, with all the drugged drivers going around these days (I see them frequently).
When will local government recognise the need to aid those who do not want to drive everywhere, or cannot use vehicles ?
Here on the island we have all these redundant railway trackbeds, such as the one between Newport and Yarmouth – a real opportunity to install the infrastructure for people to cycle, walk and ebike safely into town.
Then install secure cycle parking, so the low-life’s don’t pinch our bikes.