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Worcester and Birmingham Tow Path

City-bound on the Worcester and Birmingham tow-path

As part of the Birmingham Cycle Revolution most of the tow paths in Birmingham have been resurfaced. One of the most useful routes as far as cyclists are concerned is the Worcester and Birmingham canal tow path, as it is a close parallel route to the A38 between the city centre and Selly Oak, but it's more level, more direct, and free of motorised traffic. Since there are no road junctions to deal with, a good steady speed can be maintained. Unlike many other canals, there are no locks and only one tunnel between the city centre and the city limit.

Survey of the Bristol Road Cycling Improvements

To assess the LSTF improvements along Bristol Road between Bournbrook Road and the Ring Road at Belgrave Road, Push Bikes conducted a survey of users and organised a ride to test the route.

54 responses were received, and it was found that the most serious issue was crossing at Priory Road which was considered particularly dangerous.

Rea River Trail Mill Lane Upgrade

Upgrading the Rea River Trail from just after the Mill Lane railway bridge to the Mill Walk was be finished in October, 2008.

A 2m+ wide tarmaced path through the wooded area next to the narrow (parked cars) Mill Lane will make the Trail much better. It would be even better if continued to the cul-de-sac at the end of Mill Lane but the Rea River is probably too close at the Mill Walk end.

Fantastic, now we just need the truly horrible Tessall Lane section sorted as part of the Longbridge Area Action Plan.

Congratulations to Birmingham City Council, great stuff.

Rea River Heritage Trail & the Development of the Longbridge Site

The Tessal Lane section on the Rea River Heritage Trail (RRHT) goes up a steep hill and there are often cars parked on the south side between Hanging Lane and Frankley Beeches Rd. Cyclists are slow and at risk from passing cars.

The Longbridge Area Action Plan (LAAP) includes a pedestrianised walkway along the course of the Rea River and offers the opportunity of rerouting the RRHT to avoid the dangerous Tessal Lane section.

But, is this another Northfield Bypass in the making?

Rea River Heritage Trail & the Development of the Longbridge Site

The Tessal Lane section on the Rea River Heritage Trail (RRHT) goes up a steep hill and there are often cars parked on the south side between Hanging Lane and Frankley Beeches Rd. Cyclists are slow and at risk from passing cars.

The Longbridge Area Action Plan (LAAP) includes a pedestrianised walkway along the course of the Rea River and offers the opportunity of rerouting the RRHT to avoid the dangerous Tessal Lane section.

But, is this another Northfield Bypass in the making?

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