Use this page to find out about the proposed improvements to a walking route between Redfield Road and Clapton Road in Midsomer Norton.
What we're proposing to do
The walking route sees improvements along two roads in Midsomer Norton which connect three local schools:
- Longvernal Primary School
- St John CoE Primary School
- Somervale School
The proposed scheme includes the following improvements to pedestrian safety:
- footway widening
- dropped kerbs
- two zebra crossings
View the route on a map
Key project aims
- Greater connectivity in Midsomer Norton
- Improving people’s lives by providing more travel options
- Improving and adding walking infrastructure to enable active travel for children
- Increase the safety for those choosing sustainable methods of transport
Significant benefits have been found for children who adopt active travel methods to travel to and from school. From physical and mental wellbeing to higher levels of concentration and reduced air and noise pollution, these improvements aim to make walking easier, safer and better connected in a popular educational area.
Why walking and cycling are important
We need to make walking, wheeling and cycling the natural choice for a lot more of our journeys. Currently, over a third of car trips across Bath and North East Somerset are less than 5km.
The importance of walking, wheeling, and cycling, or ‘active travel’ as an affordable and accessible mode of transport has become increasingly apparent over recent years.
The benefits of active travel are extensive - from improving air quality to ensuring healthier places and people. By enabling more travel options, we can optimise road space for all.
Active Travel Masterplan
The routes are part of our emerging Active Travel Masterplan, a comprehensive plan that sets out the existing and future network of active travel infrastructure. Consultation took place during summer 2024 and aims to enable walking, cycling, and other forms of active travel, ensuring safer, healthier, and more accessible transportation options for everyone. It will support all types of journeys, including commuting, education, leisure, and tourism.
We are currently considering your feedback and plan to publish a project update in early 2025. View the Masterplan consultation page to find out more.