A cycle route has been proposed for the Sheaf Valley area of Sheffield to encourage more people to ditch their cars and take up cycling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed route would run from Norton Hammer to Sheaf Quay, spanning 3.36km. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a Finance Committee meeting at the Sheffield City Council, which took place on Tuesday 16\u00a0April,\u00a0it was discussed that the route would help to encourage a strong cycling and walking network within Sheffield, shifting travel in the city away from cars.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Councillor Richard Shaw, whose ward covers Beauchief and Greenhill said: \u201cHigh-quality segregated cycle routes are an important part of the mix of measures that the council and national government need to take in order to meet our climate goals and provide a safe and reliable alternative to transport by private car.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The route would create a safe and direct cycle route between Norton Hammer and the city centre, with the hope of encouraging more people to cycle around Sheffield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Robert Smith, 53, a Sheffield cyclist said: \u201cI think the route would be a great addition for the city. I think the city\u2019s already cycle friendly. Adding this route would really encourage people to get out on their bike.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the council agenda, it is stated that the addition of the route will greatly reduce traffic congestion on the roads as more people turn to alternative travel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along with these immediate benefits, the new route also carries potential long-term benefits for Sheffield\u2019s air quality, public health and wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dave Dickinson from Sheffield Environmental which supports local action for en eco-friendly Sheffield shared his views on the proposed route. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said: \u201cThe Sheaf Valley Route is a vital active travel corridor radiating from the city centre, heading towards the Peak District. Giving people the opportunity to ditch their car in favour of walking, cycling and wheeling to the places they want to go, along quieter streets.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But he said the plans were not without their issues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added: \u201cIt\u2019s incomplete, poorly sign posted and doesn\u2019t reach the edge of the city or the Steel Wheel, which is our vision for overhauling Sheffield\u2019s Active Travel network.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The construction of this route would cost \u00a360k, to be funded from the Local Neighbourhood Complimentary Transport Programme with construction beginning in autumn 2026. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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