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Scholars' Way consultation

What this scheme means for you

Use this page to find out how our proposals may affect you and other regular road users.

Cyclists

Scholars' Way will make cycling between Claverton Down, Combe Down and Odd Down safer, easier and more convenient. It will also make it safer for children to cycle to school.

Parallel crossings

We propose parallel crossings so that cyclists can pass next to zebra crossings, reducing potential conflict with pedestrian movements when sharing crossing space. 

Toucan crossings

We propose to upgrade or introduce traffic-signal controlled toucan crossings which will have facilities for both pedestrians and cyclists. Toucan crossings get their name because two can (tou-can) cross simultaneously.

Pedestrians

The proposed schemes will improve crossing points and widen footways, making walking and using other modes of active travel easier and safer by creating more distance between pedestrians and moving traffic.

Motorists

Our proposals aim to rebalance how road space is allocated, making active modes of travel safer and more convenient for users.

Reducing on-street car parking

In order to implement the scheme, it will be necessary to reduce the level of on-street parking in some areas. Please note that the details of the scheme are not yet finalised. We need your feedback to make the scheme the best that it can be. We welcome feedback from everyone who lives on or uses the route.

Midford Road

The proposed toucan crossing and cycle lane will require the following reductions in on-street car parking:

  • 6 car parking spaces on the south side
  • 7 car parking spaces on the north side

Entry Hill

The proposed zebra crossing will result in a reduction of 53m of unrestricted kerb space on Entry Hill.

While we do not have evidence that this area is commonly used for parking, it has the potential to accommodate 8 parked vehicles.

Residents and businesses

Our planned improvements will make it easier and safer for residents, visitors or employees of local businesses to choose more active forms of travel to get around.

Reducing the need to make shorter trips by car

Our proposals will encourage more people to use active modes of travel, either walking, cycling, wheeling or walking as part of a trip involving public transport. These modes of travel use limited road space more efficiently, causing less congestion and generating lower emissions.

If more people are able to choose active modes of travel or use public transport, it will improve accessibility and air quality in the local area. We also anticipate that an increase in walking and cycling will improve footfall for local businesses as it becomes easier for people to stop and browse as they travel.

Toucan crossings

New, traffic-signal-controlled toucan crossings will improve accessibility to bus stops, shops and other facilities. This will make it easier and more convenient for those making shorter journeys on foot or by bike to get to where they need to be.