Plans for the design of improvement works for cyclists and pedestrians along Station Road (Burnham) are out to consultation from today (Monday).

In February last year, the council’s transport team submitted a bid to Active Travel England’s Active Travel Fund 4 for the scheme, and in March 2023 were awarded £413,000 to design, construct and monitor the scheme.

The proposed design extends along Station Road (Burnham) between Burnham Lane and the A4 Bath Road.

It includes: 
• a new off-road, two-way cycle route on the east side of Station Road (Burnham) between its junctions with Burnham Lane and the A4 Bath Road (with either a stepped (segregated), approximately 2.5 metre wide cycle lane or the use of shared use footway) – this will directly link with the planned A4 Cycle Route at the junction of Station Road (Burnham) and the A4 Bath Road
• new traffic signals to allow cyclists to use the narrow railway underpass in both directions
• upgraded road and footways on Station Road (Burnham), including resurfacing and new road markings on some sections
• realignment and reduction in width of some road and footway space, to allow the introduction of the cycle route and to make the best use of space
• a new parallel / dual zebra crossing (a zebra crossing which allows cyclists to cross alongside pedestrians at the same location) near the junction with Burnham Lane
• continuous footway across all side roads, with access for vehicles.

Councillor Paul Kelly, lead member for housing, highways, planning and transport, said: “The scheme aims to provide better safer cycling and walking conditions, as well as to improve access to the railway station and between the station and Bath Road.

“Improved facilities mean more people can use cycling and walking as alternative, sustainable and low-cost mode of transport, which not only is good for the environment by reducing pollution but also will have benefits for their own physical and mental health.

“I encourage everyone who uses this route to have their say before the deadline.”

The money allocated for the scheme can only be used for this purpose and nothing else. 

The views from the consultation will be taken into account when the council prepares the detailed design of the scheme.

You can find out more details and complete the consultation online or in a leaflet which can be collected from Observatory House or Cippenham Library.

The consultation closes on 13 October.