Temporary pop up cycle and pedestrian lanes have been introduced in Blackpool

Temporary pop up cycle and pedestrian lanes have been launched in Blackpool during the Tier 3 measures.
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The new cycle lanes are part of the Government’s Emergency Travel Active Scheme that have been rolled out in other parts of the country to allow more space to cyclists and pedestrians to follow the guidelines of social distancing.

The lanes have been marked out with temporary barriers and will be in place on the Promenade, Talbot Road, and New Bonny Street, which have been prioritised in the town centre based on the ‘high footfall’ in these areas.

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The routes opened yesterday and are expected to be in place until Christmas. Diversion routes for motorists have also been put in place.

Pop up cycle and pedestrian lanes have been set up in BlackpoolPop up cycle and pedestrian lanes have been set up in Blackpool
Pop up cycle and pedestrian lanes have been set up in Blackpool

Coun Jim Hobson, Blackpool Council’s cabinet member for climate change and environment, said: “The Covid-19 crisis has changed the way we travel with fewer cars on our streets and vastly reduced capacity on our public transport to maintain social distancing.

“The emphasis of the temporary cycle and pedestrian lanes is all about creating more safe space, making it easier to walk and cycle around the town centre, to be healthier and greener, offering people more choice of travel options and will continue to help take the pressure of public transport whilst supporting local businesses.

“The success of these temporary routes will enable us to make some informed choices on more permanent pedestrian and cycle routes around the town and hopefully secure funding for more long term green travel schemes in the future.”

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- Talbot Road (between Promenade and Abingdon Street) – this road is currently closed to vehicular traffic travelling eastbound from the promenade. This will be available to pedestrians and cyclists and marked out with clear signage for public safety.

Three routes have been created in the resort including Talbot Road hereThree routes have been created in the resort including Talbot Road here
Three routes have been created in the resort including Talbot Road here

- Promenade – will remain open to two-way vehicle traffic but new Covid-19 social distancing signage will be in place along the allocated safe route.

- New Bonny Street – temporary road one way system will be in place, affecting eastbound traffic only.

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