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Victoria Park bike path plan criticised in Bath survey
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A £2.35m plan by Bath and North East Somerset Council to install a new cycle lane through Royal Victoria Park has faced strong opposition, with 84% of nearly 900 respondents against the scheme in an official consultation. While the council argues the route will bridge a gap in the cycling network and make the park safer for families and children, critics have questioned its necessity and whether it will improve safety. The project is funded by government money intended for sustainable travel and is scheduled to begin construction this autumn.
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- A £2.35m plan to build a cycle lane through Royal Victoria Park in Bath is set to begin construction this autumn.
- An official consultation revealed that 84% of nearly 900 respondents were opposed to the scheme.
- The proposed cycle lane will run along a one-way 10mph road, requiring the removal of some parking spaces.
- The council states the project aims to bridge a gap in Bath's cycling network and create a safer route between Weston and the city centre.
- Critics and regular park users questioned the necessity of the layout and whether it would truly improve safety.
- Supporters, including local parents, argued the route would provide a quieter way for children and families to travel into the city.
- The project is funded by government grants intended to support sustainable travel methods such as walking and cycling.