Views sought on London Road transport plan
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has launched a consultation on proposals to rethink transport links between the city centre and the emerging Fabric District, the University of Liverpool campus, and Kensington.
Open from 9 June until 6 July, the consultation process aims to give the opportunity for local residents and transport users to give feedback on the proposals, either online or by joining one of two in-person drop-in sessions.
Running along London Road and Prescot Street towards Low Hill, the planned scheme features improved footpaths and road crossings as well as new segregated cycle lanes.
Also proposed are measures designed to reduce journey times for buses, such as new bus lanes and upgraded junctions.
Developed jointly by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Liverpool City Council, the plans would also see an improved public plaza being created at Monument Place, with new seating areas, an outdoor events space and an open bandstand.
East of the city centre, Liverpool’s Fabric District has become something of a regeneration hotspot, with a Community Interest Company set up in 2018 acting as an agent of change. Development includes Blacklight Capital Partners’ recent consent to take over and build out a YPG Devon Street student accommodation scheme, and another PBSA development being taken forward by Davos.
Simon O’Brien, walking and cycling commissioner for the Liverpool City Region said: “These are really ambitious plans to improve walking, cycling and bus links between Liverpool city centre, the lively Fabric District and beyond.
“We want to hear from the local community, as well as transport users more widely, about these proposals, so I encourage people to take part in this consultation and make their voices heard.”
Cllr Dan Barrington, cabinet member for transport and connectivity at Liverpool City Council, said: “Consulting with the public is essential when planning and delivering public realm improvement works. Our streets, open spaces, and transport networks directly impact the lives of residents, businesses, and visitors, and their insights help shape spaces that are inclusive, functional, and beneficial for everyone.
“By listening and adapting plans based on public feedback, we ensure Liverpool’s urban spaces meet the needs of today while creating a sustainable, welcoming environment for the future.
“We want as many people as possible to have their voice heard on this plan, so please do take part in the consultation process.”
The project falls within LCR Mayor Steve Rotheram’s wider transport plan, where the central planks are a London-style integrated network and an enlarged role for active travel.
This includes the creation of a 600km network of walking and cycling routes across the region – with more than £150m already committed to new and upgraded infrastructure.
In-person drop-in events are to be held at:
- Tuesday 17 June – 3pm to 7pm – DoES Liverpool, 1st Floor, The Tapestry, 68-74 Kempston Street, L3 8NG
- Saturday 28 June – 10pm to 2pm – Liverpool Central Library, L3 8EW
The full details of the proposed new transport scheme to link the Fabric District, as well as further information, can be found at this link.
If there’s anyone from Manchester City Council viewing this article – those green things in the render are called ‘trees’.
By Anonymous
Love a consultation don’t we?
By Roy
Plan plan plan plan plan plan plan
By Anonymous
We need more multi-story car parking around there
By Anonymous
Mass Demolition of Low Quality/Design Buildings,.Old and New..Encourage a Supermarket to Establish..and a Public Space to Sit With a Coffee and Spend Time
By John lynn
Only one inward bus, the 10a, stops outside Lime Street Station. This would be a quick fix at no expense,
By Bill Watson
Simon O’Brien says these plans are ambitious, excuse me but they look pretty bog standard, trees and flower beds, plus some bus stops.
Real ambition is a proper tram network up and down London Rd, then into town along Willam Brown St and beyond.
By Anonymous
So what’s the plan?
By David
I didn’t think Simon O’Brien was still involved with the council? I do think we need someone more prominent to front these works and get people engaged the linked in clip from LCRCA could have been a lot more slick! Shocking really.
By Whisky Nosed Cyclist