Facility was installed during coronavirus pandemic at cost of £256k – with a further £167k spent ripping it out cycling
A campaign group in Birmingham has criticised a decision by the city’s council to remove a cycle lane that was put in place on the A47 Nechells Parkway at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, with the total cost, including its recent removal, coming in at £430,000.
“This week, we have been extremely disappointed to learn that the A47 pop-up cycle lane has been closed and is being demolished without any consultation. “We find it hard to understand why this decision has been taken now, in the run up to the publishing of the Birmingham Transport Plan delivery plan. It is also difficult to see how this decision delivers on the Route to Zero aspiration.
Adam Tranter, West Midlands cycling and walking commissioner, said that the removal of the lane “sends out th wrong message” at a time when active travel needs to be encouraged.
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