Portsmouth residents give 'strong support' to improved cycling lane plans in Hilsea and Copnor

Stock photo of an existing bike lane along Goldsmith Avenue in Southsea which is not segregated. Picture: Malcolm Wells (191014-8331)

A SAFER and quicker cycling and walking route between Hilsea and Copnor could soon be in place, after ‘strong support’ for the plans during a recent consultation.

Portsmouth City Council received responses from over 360 people in a consultation survey over the summer.

The responses showed residents support proposed improvements to walking and cycling in a well-used industrial area around Anchorage Road, Robinson Way, and Dundas Lane in the northern part of Portsmouth.

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Portsmouth City Councillor Lynne Stagg, cabinet member for traffic and transportation, said: ‘I'm pleased to see the plans for an improved walking and cycling route taking shape for this route near Eastern Road.

‘This will make it a more pleasant and safer route for people traveling to the shops, work, and school. I hope this will make it easier for people to choose walking or cycling instead of using their car, and I look forward to work beginning here next year.’