Suffolk County Council is asking residents, businesses and local groups for their views on proposals for a new cycle path along a key Ipswich town centre route.
The cycle path would be in Princes Street and would provide a continuous, high-quality route supporting active travel from Ipswich railway station to the town centre.
The council wants Princes Street to become safer, more accessible and more enjoyable for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle while ensuring those who need to travel by car can still do so easily and directly.
It has now launched a public consultation to refine and finalise the proposals, which are being funded by Active Travel England.
They are:
- A new segregated two-way cycle path along the east side of Princes Street (between the Chancery Road / Grafton Way junction and Civic Drive).
- Update to priority crossings for pedestrians across Portman Road, Chalon Street, and Friars Bridge Road.
An online survey is now underway and runs until Monday December 22.
An unmanned public display will also be available at Endeavour House in Ipswich until December 22 (10am–4pm).
Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council Cabinet member for Sustainable Transport, said: “If you live or work in Ipswich please let us know what you think.
“We want to hear from the community not only on the proposals but what else we can do to improve the route from Ipswich railway station into the town centre to make sure that it works for everyone.
“People’s feedback is important as it helps us address local challenges and design a space that supports how they live, travel and move through where they live and work.”
This project forms part of Suffolk’s wider Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) to deliver safer, greener routes across the county.
For more details go to the Princes Street Active Travel website.
