Cyclists commuting between Heysham and Lancaster must either
take a long cycle path route via Morecambe or else use roads from
Heysham to Salt Ayre. These road routes are not safe enough for
family cycling and are not direct, as they must necessarily pass on
either side of Heysham Moss.
Much of the necessary infrastructure is already in place for a
direct cycle route between Heysham and Lancaster; which includes a
bridge over the railway line on Morecambe and Heysham Footpath 27
(Moss Lane). The completion of this route would involve
reclassifying footpaths and upgrading the surface of a 1350 metre
length of path between Moss Road and Abingdon Grove. It would also
be beneficial to reclassify and upgrade the short path between the
Bypass and Snatchems on Lancaster Road.
As well as being safer, this dedicated route would reduce the
journey from the centre of Heysham to Salt Ayre sports centre by a
full mile from 4.5 to 3.5 miles, making this valuable facility
accessible to Heysham families. Given that the completion of the M6
link road is intended to transfer heavy goods vehicle traffic along
the Lancaster / Morecambe Bypass, this already much needed off-road
route should be now put in place within the same
timescales.
This ePetition ran from 28/03/2014 to 28/06/2014 and has now finished.
2412 people signed this ePetition.
The petition and proposed route submitted is currently being
assessed. There are some potential issues associated with parts of
the proposed route but officers are considering some possible
alternative solutions.
Potential funding for the proposals will be considered against
other possible projects.
One of our officers will contact the petition organiser in due
course to update him on progress and involve him as appropriate in
any developments.