Source: City of Portsmouth
Portsmouth City Council will use the funding to deliver improvements designed to help residents embrace healthier and more sustainable travel options. If approved, the council expects to use the funding to improve a crossing on London Road in North End, to make it easier and safer for people walking to navigate the busy district centre.
This proposed improvement will build on the success of previous funding rounds, which delivered significant upgrades such as the new toucan crossing on Victoria Road North and the improved shared cycling and walking path outside Somerstown Hub. Together, these initiatives are helping to create a safer, more connected network of walking and cycling routes across the city.
By making it easier and more appealing to travel actively, these upgrades aim to transform Portsmouth into a cleaner, greener, and better-connected city. Portsmouth City Council remains committed to supporting active travel as part of its vision for a healthier, more sustainable future, helping to reduce congestion, improve air quality, and create accessible travel options for everyone.
Cllr Peter Candlish, Cabinet Member for Transport, Portsmouth City Council, said:
“This funding allows us to build on the progress we’ve already made in improving walking and cycling across Portsmouth. Safer crossings, better routes, and School Streets are just some of the ways we’re making active travel the easy, accessible choice for everyone. These changes will create a healthier, better-connected city and support a cleaner, greener future for all.”
The council’s transport service is now working to develop detailed plans for the proposed scheme, which will be presented for consideration at a future decision meeting.