Public views sought on active travel schemes in Woodbridge

A public consultation has launched today on proposals designed to make it easier to choose more active ways of getting around in Woodbridge.
Published: 13 Feb 2024

Increased active travel has been shown to benefit mental and physical health and to improve air quality, road safety and quality of life.

As part of the Active Travel Woodbridge project, Suffolk County Council has secured more than £5million of Active Travel England funding to make Woodbridge’s streets safer, better-connected and more people-friendly.

The council spoke to more than 500 people at a series of public engagement events over last summer and autumn about their existing travel behaviours and suggestions for possible enhancements to active travel infrastructure in the area.

This feedback, along with analysis of local traffic data, has been used to help develop a set of proposals that cover various locations within the town which will enable people to walk, wheel and cycle and promote cleaner travel options. These include footpath improvements, shared-use paths, modal filters, and a 20mph zone.

Residents, business owners, and community groups are now invited to formally have their say to ensure that the proposals align with their needs and preferences.

These specific proposals are designed to make it easier to choose active travel as a way of getting around, especially for shorter journeys within Woodbridge. Making streets safer and more inviting for pedestrians and cyclists will not only reduce air pollution but will also enhance the overall quality of life for local people.
I am pleased that so many in the community have already shared their views with the County Council's Active Travel team, and I would now encourage residents, local businesses and visitors to complete the public consultation. Your input is vital in shaping the future of active travel in the area.
Cllr Alexander Nicoll, Deputy Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy at Suffolk County Council
Cllr Alexander Nicoll, Deputy Cabinet Member for Transport Strategy at Suffolk County Council

The online consultation opens today, 13 February 2024, and closes on 9 April 2024.

Detailed information about the proposals and a link to complete the survey can be found at https://arcg.is/1vuqvz0. A hard copy consultation form can be requested via email to atw@suffolk.gov.uk.

Information is also on display at Woodbridge Library, and public drop-in events will be held on the following dates:

  • Thursday 29th February, 11am to 3pm at St Mary's House (Main Hall), 11 Market Hill
  • Saturday 9th March, 9.30am to 12.30pm at Woodbridge Community Hall, Station Road

Further engagement on proposals for the town centre will be undertaken over the coming months.