Have your say on a walking, wheeling and cycling plan for the Black Country

Residents, businesses and visitors are being encouraged to have their say on plans to make it easier for people to walk, wheel or cycle in the Black Country.

Black Country Transport has launched a consultation, which runs until September 30 ,and the feedback will help shape active travel schemes across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. 

Active travel schemes aim to make walking, cycling and wheeling – such as using a wheelchair, or electric mobility scooter – a more attractive option, particularly for short journeys. 

This will help people get active and healthy, save people money, cut traffic congestion and reduce carbon emissions as part of efforts to create a Net-Zero Transport Network in the Black Country by 2041.

Projects include creating safe segregated cycle lanes, better footpaths, more cycle parking, conveniently located pedestrian crossings and more accessible routes for users of wheelchairs and specially adapted cycles.

BCT works in conjunction with the four Black Country local authorities in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton adopting an innovative approach to developing roads projects ensuring they cater for all.

Councillor Damian Corfield, cabinet member for highways and environmental services, said: "In Dudley we are committed to improving walking, wheeling and cycling routes in our borough and we welcome the opportunity to be part of a Black Country wide consultation to look at new ways to improve or complement active travel in our borough even further.

"One of our current active travel projects which is nearing completion is a new two-way cycle route along the A4123 in Dudley, between Castle Road and the Tipton Road Junction.

"This gives people a great alternative to using the car which can bring many benefits from improved traffic flow to improved air quality. We look forward to building on this in the future."

To take part in the consultation, you can click here. If you have any questions about completing the consultation or require further help, contact BCTteam@blackcountrytransport.org.uk.