Seafront Sustainable Route
Consultation details
What do you think about our proposals to enhance walking and cycling along a permanent Sea Front Sustainable Route?
North Tyneside Council is inviting views on a permanent, segregated, two-way, safe space along the seafront between the North Shields Fish Quay and St Mary’s Lighthouse in Whitley Bay for people using sustainable and active forms of travel.
Two-way traffic flow will be maintained between Whitley Bay and Tynemouth and the proposals also include improving road safety along the route by introducing a 20mph limit and various supporting traffic calming measures.
Creating separate space for people of all ages to enjoy safely on forms of sustainable and active transport, such as bikes, skateboards and scooters, along North Tyneside’s beautiful coastline will further increase its appeal to visitors, supporting the local economy.
The scheme seeks to address conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists on the shared footpath and also conflicts between on-road cyclists and drivers along the seafront by creating segregated safe spaces for all.
The proposals also support the council’s commitment to encourage more people to take up active travel and adopt a healthier lifestyle.
The scheme will make it easier for people to safely access popular attractions like St Mary’s Lighthouse, Spanish City and Tynemouth Priory as well as the award-winning beaches and open spaces and support local businesses as part of the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The route will serve local schools and places of work as well as linking into the new transport interchange planned for North Shields and pedestrianised parts of the town centre as part of the council’s ambitious regeneration plans.
The new route will enhance the existing coastal section of the National Cycle Route 1 and includes inland links that will improve access from other parts of the borough.
The link will take you to further information and a a further link to an interactive site where you can have your say.
We look forward to your views on the various proposals that form this scheme. Thank you for your time.