Saltaire Active Travel Neighbourhood trial work starts

The Saltaire Active Travel Neighbourhood (ATN) trial will see a number of roads in the village shut off to drivers looking for a cut-through.

Timber planting boxes will be built on a temporary basis for the six-month long trial on Tower Road, Dallam Road and Carlton Road - where they all meet Bingley Road - and Titus Street at the junction with Victoria Road. These allow pedestrians and cyclists to travel the full length of these roads, but does not allow a vehicle to pass.

Planters will be placed on Tower Road top curb cut-through traffic

Vehicular deterrent paving, a type of road surface that prevents private cars from entering or exiting a road but still enables larger service vehicles to pass, will be installed on Carlton Avenue and Park Street.

A school street, where roads outside a school are closed to non-residential traffic between school drop-off and pick-up times is planned for Saltaire Primary School.

Councillor Kevin Warnes on the streets of Saltaire where an Active Travel Neighbourhood project has been introduced

Councillor Kevin Warnes (Green, Shipley) said: “We are hoping that this will provide a solution to the years of traffic-related issues that residents in Saltaire and Hirst Wood have dealt with.

“This won’t solve all of the problems, there are going to be glitches. Things can be reviewed.”

The work, which started on July 11, is expected to last for four weeks.

The #Saltaire Active Travel Neighbourhood trial launches today! Measures will be introduced on some side streets to discourage traffic cutting through the village for a six month trial. Find out more at: https://t.co/AgSLAa588S pic.twitter.com/1eAgqf0rQ0

— Bradford Council (@bradfordmdc) July 11, 2022

The decision to trial the measures has been taken following a consultation with residents and businesses over the last year. A consultation last year returned 489 responses, with 80 per cent of respondents feeling positive about the concept of introducing an ATN in Saltaire.

Cllr Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s executive member for regeneration, planning and transport, said: “We’re excited to begin the trial for the first Active Travel Neighbourhood in the district which should make a real difference to residents’ everyday lives.

Planters will be placed on Dallam Road in Saltaire as part of the trial

“The Saltaire community has experienced significant numbers of people from outside the area using the neighbourhood as a cut-through for years.

“The scheme should improve safety and air quality while encouraging more people to walk and cycle for shorter journeys.

“We really hope that the residents of Saltaire get involved with the trial and provide us with feedback so that we can continually improve the measures to ensure that they work for everyone.”

Titus Street at the junction with Victoria Road will also see planters installed as part of the plan

Residents can get in touch with the team throughout the trial and provide feedback by freephone on 0808 196 9119, email info@activetravelbradford.co.uk and freepost Freepost BFD Highways.