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Red route proposal for A4148 Broadway North

April 2009

The designs have now been approved by cabinet. The following revisions have been made to the June 2008 proposals:

Amended item number  PDF page reference Description
1 ThroughoutWhere feasible pedestrians crossing facilities will be introduced. Some crossing facilities will be improved as part of a project to improve access to employment sites in Darlaston.
2 Page 1 of 3Bescot Road – No Stopping at any time restrictions to be extended to protect the major junction.
3 Page 1 of 3Holford Avenue: Proposed restrictions extended to tie into a standard of no stopping within 15 meters of a junction.
4 Page 1 of 3A right turn filter lane is to be introduced at Slaney Road to improve the reliability of journey times. Red Route restrictions installed to protect this filter lane.
5 Page 2 of 3The estimated provision for parking was underestimated. The parking bay is of sufficient length for an estimated 25 vehicles.
6 Page 2 of 3The crossing point near Prince’s Avenue will be upgraded to a Toucan crossing. Toucan crossings are shared use crossings facilities for pedestrians and cyclists.
7 Page 3 of 3The pedestrian refuge near to the Arboretum Extension Car Park has been designed in greater detail.

Drawings

View the revised proposals below:

Consultation report  

Scheme construction is dependent on the priority of other schemes in Walsall. We anticipate construction to begin in September 2009.

August 2008

Now that the public consultation period is drawing to a close, Walsall Council would like to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your views and thoughts over the proposed red route along the A4148 Broadway North. Where possible we have made amendments based on your comments and we’re looking to start construction at the beginning of next year.

Drawings

View the revised proposals below:

Along with the red route lining and enforcement, we are looking to:

  • Where possible, remove the current Saturday parking restrictions as feedback from public consultation deemed this unnecessary.
  • Maintain the Monday to Friday peak parking restrictions along the length of the Broadway to ensure that traffic can flow freely.
  • Introduce a parking bay outside the Arboretum between the Park Tavern public house and Princes Avenue to accommodate for visitors to the Arboretum.
  • Introduce a shared use footway for both pedal cycles and pedestrians between the Park Tavern public house and Princes Avenue.
  • Introduce a coach drop off point near the Park Tavern public house for joint use by visitors to the Arboretum and school bus services.
  • Introduce a crossing refuge near the Arboretum extension car park.
  • Introduce dropped crossing provisions on all four arms of the Crescent Island.
  • Widen the south bound exit lane of the Sutton Road island to accommodate for two lanes of traffic flow.
  • Instruct the red route traffic wardens to enforce the ‘no parking on the verges’ traffic regulation order along the length of the Broadway.
  • Create a direct path to the Arboretum crossing point near to Princes Avenue.
  • Introduce an off peak 20 minute loading bay outside the properties of 11 to 17 Broadway North.
  • Reduce the height of the vegetation around the exit to the Park Tavern public house.

24 June 2008

Walsall Council is proposing to implement Red Routes within the Borough as part of the West Midlands Local Transport Plan along the A4148 Broadway North.

The proposals for the Red Routes network in Walsall are being developed and discussions with local people will form the basis of the consultation process.  The purpose of public consultation is to obtain your views on the proposals so that we can finalise our plans ready to carry out the works.  

What is the aim of the scheme?

The A4148 Broadway is an important section of the strategic road network in Walsall which is heavily used by a variety of road users.

The aim of the scheme is to control the movement along the route using Red Route enforcement which will enable the traffic to move more freely and decrease the journey time for road users whilst also increasing safety for pedestrians.

What are the proposals?

  • Replace existing ‘yellow line’ waiting restrictions with new Red Route lines, signs and enforcement.
  • Provide better enforcement to eliminate illegal stopping and parking.
  • Make more efficient use of road space to improve traffic flow and journey times.
  • Review pedestrian crossing facility along the A4148 Broadway North.

Which roads are affected?

The Red Route Scheme will follow the whole of the Broadway that encompasses Walsall town centre. It is proposed that this Red Route is implemented from the Arboretum junction to the A34 Birmingham Road roundabout.

The Red Route restrictions will be applied to both sides of the carriageway. The plan below illustrates the area that will be affected by the proposals.

A4148 Broadway North

How do you have your say?

As part of the development of the Red Route proposals along the A4148 Broadway North, Walsall Council is planning to hold a series of public consultation events.

The Council is keen to ensure that the proposals developed for the A4148 Broadway North take account of all the needs and demands currently imposed on the network, and that they are sufficient for future user requirements.

Red Routes aim to improve both the efficiency and safety of traffic movements along the corridor with specific proposals tailored to the needs of the local area whilst ensuring that key traffic routes continue to operate effectively.  There is considerable scope within the introduction of Red Routes to accommodate the needs of local businesses and residents.  

We would like to invite you to the public consultation for the Red Route Scheme along the A4148 Broadway North.  The current proposals will be displayed in the Centro Bus:

The dates and venues for public consultation

  • Wednesday 25 June - 10am to 5.30pm
    • Broadway Cleaning Centre Car Park, 121 Princes Avenue, Walsall, WS1 2DH.
  • Thursday 26 June - 12pm to 8pm
    • Broadway Cleaning Centre Car Park, 121 Princes Avenue, Walsall, WS1 2DH.
  • Saturday 28 June - 10am to 4pm
    • Broadway Toby Carvery Car Park, Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QA.

Drawings

Documents

We would welcome your comments on the proposals and any further suggestions for improvements of the A4148 Broadway North. These events will help us to understand the needs of the local area and identify what is most important to the people who use the route regularly.

There is no need to confirm your attendance, please just turn up at your convenience. Should you have any further questions relating to this scheme please contact Richard Banner on 01922 652437 or email bannerr@walsall.gov.uk

The consultation period will end on 31 July 2008.

Questionnaire

We would be grateful if you have a spare ten minutes to complete a questionnaire about the proposed improvements along the A4148 Broadway North.

This page was last updated on 08 October 2009