KENDAL VISION - INSPIRATION FOR CHANGE IN KENDAL

EMERGING IDEAS CYCLING SUSTAINABLE KENDAL RIVER KENT BIKES, BUSES & TRAINS KEY TO THE LAKES 11 10 6 3 1 Key Themes Addressed: RAILWAY STATION OPPORTUNITY Better and safer opportunities for cycling in Kendal were overwhelmingly supported through ‘Post it’ notes, comments and at all the hands- on planning workshops. It was recognised that cycling promotes health, the environment and mobility. Cycling was identified as an opportunity to link communities with each other and the town centre, and provide local people with a better opportunity to shop and enjoy the town centre outlets. It was acknowledged that the larger housing estates at the town’s margins are isolated, with bus frequency and taxi prices representing barriers to regular use. The creation of safe cycle routes and electric cycle provision would therefore increase social mobility, allowing more people to cost effectively access the town. Engagement with Kendal College identified both the lack of bicycle use and the need to promote cycling to students who are moving between the town campuses. The college also runs mechanics courses and could potentially host and maintain an ‘E-bike’ scheme for the College and for Kendal. The study recognised the important initiative presently being undertaken by Cumbria County Council and Kendal Town Council, to provide considerable improvements to the local cycle network. The consultation identified that other future cycle infrastructure is required: A B C Creation of dedicated cycle lane and crossing on the A6 - Link Kendal College Milnthorpe Road campus to the riverside path by the parish church, in order to complete the Kendal College campus- to campus riverside cycle route. Sustrans National Route 6 - Open up a tunnel under the A65 Burton Road to remove conflict with the road and enhance accessibility. Sustrans National Route 6 - Linked to the Scroggs Wood allocated commercial site from Natland Road to allow future sustainable site connections. Existing cycle route Proposed cycle route in accordance with Cumbria County Council planning Proposed cycle route developed as part of the Vision KENDAL VISION 2020 | THE POSSIBILITIES 64