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Key cycle route set for accessibility improvements

A number of barriers along a stretch of one of Plymouth's most popular pedestrian and cycling routes could be set for replacement.

The improvements are proposed to take place at a number of locations between Bulmer Road in Cattedown and Glen Road in Plympton following a Sustrans audit of accessibility earlier this year.

The audit found that some of the existing barriers and bollards on or next to Sustrans’ National Cycle Network route were difficult to navigate for some users.

As a result, The Council have been awarded Department of Transport funding to carry out a re-design to ensure that users on mobility scooters and adapted cycles can use the route more easily.

A public consultation has now been launched so that users can give their feedback on the designs.

Councillor Mark Coker, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: "I am grateful to Sustrans and the DfT for funding this important project and ensuring that all users will be able to use the National Cycle Network.

"These routes are more popular now than they have ever been so it's important that we get the design right for everybody."

The project includes six sites with various improvements to aid access while limiting anti-social behaviour and maintaining high safety standards.

The proposed locations are at Bulmer Road, Lucas Terrace, Embankment Road/Old Laira Road, Coypool Road path, St Mary’s Park and Glen Road.

More information on the proposed works at each location and a chance to feedback can be found at plymouth.gov.uk/disabilityaccess