A transformative three-year project aimed at enhancing walking, wheeling and cycling across Worcester has been delivered, bringing safer routes, improved accessibility, and more sustainable travel choices to thousands of residents, commuters and visitors.
Worcester City Council and Worcestershire County Council have joined forces to invest £1.5m in creating important new routes in the city for more active travel:
- Diglis to Carrington Bridge and St Peter’s
- Ronkswood to Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Warndon Villages and Red Hill
- Improvements to Diglis to Sixways route, along the canal towpath
This major boost to active travel has been made possible by Worcester City Council securing a major Towns Fund grant from the Government, which has been invested under the Worcester Town Investment Plan.
Worcestershire County Council have delivered the improvements, also installing new crossings, traffic calming measures and accessibility improvements to make the routes more attractive and easy to use. These extra measures are thanks to additional funding from Active Travel England.
Councillor Robyn Norfolk, Chair of Worcester City Council’s Place and Economic Committee, said:
“This is a programme of improvements that will make a lasting impact to Worcester, opening up new opportunities for active travel.
“The walking, cycling and wheeling routes allow people to enjoy a healthier lifestyle and reduce the emissions they’d create by using a car instead. My thanks go to Worcestershire County Council for completing this work so successfully.”
Councillor Nik Price, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport at Worcestershire County Council, said:
“We’re proud to have delivered these improvements, which make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more accessible for everyone in Worcester. This project shows the real impact of working in partnership, and we’re grateful to Worcester City Council, the Canal & River Trust and Active Travel England for their support. These new routes will benefit residents and visitors for many years to come.”
(Picture: Worcester City Council)
