Issue details

Somer Valley Links, Strategic Transport Corridor Project (WL)

The Somer Valley Links project covers travel between Midsomer Norton, Westfield and Radstock and Bath/Bristol along the A37, A362 and A367.  It aims to develop better infrastructure to provide more options to travel sustainably – whether walking, wheeling (using a wheelchair or mobility scooter), cycling or using the bus.

The proposals aim to:

·  Improve bus stops

·  Extend bus lanes and improve junctions

·  Create new cycling and walking routes

·  Introduce mobility hubs – places where people can switch between different types of transport easily.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Significant Financial Impact and Affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: Approved

Wards affected: Bathavon South; Clutton & Farmborough; High Littleton; Mendip; Midsomer Norton North; Midsomer Norton Redfield; Odd Down; Paulton; Peasedown; Publow with Whitchurch; Radstock; Westfield;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/01/2024

Decision due: Not before 4th May 2024 by Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency and Sustainable Travel

Lead director: Executive Director - Sustainable Communities

Contact: Kate Hobson Email: Kate_Hobson@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 395207.

Consultation process

Public engagement on the proposals for the Outline Business Case (OBC) was carried out in Summer 2023, by the West of England Combined Authority in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council.

Consultees

The area of Bath & North East Somerset lying within the Somer Valley Links scope was engaged through web-based information and in-person events.

EFP Reference: E3519

Decisions

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