A man campaigning for a cycle lane to be built on a stretch of the Bay Gateway has hailed the results of a survey into the matter.
Mark Bryan, 61, was cycling on the road in Heysham when he was hit by a lorry in 2018, leaving him with limited mobility, brain damage and post-traumatic stress disorder after the crash.
Mark’s son Josh Brandwood, has been campaigning for a protected cycle lane to be introduced, said he was ‘incredibly pleased’ to see that Lancashire County Council have acknowledged the route within their initial cycling and walking infrastructure report.
The report compiled results from a recent public consultation where 3,631 respondents shared their views and experiences of cycling and walking across the county.
An overwhelming 68% of respondents cited cycle routes separated from other modes of travel as the most important factor in enabling more people across the county to cycle.
44% of respondents requested a new or improved cycle route at their specified location.
An overwhelming majority of respondents specified a need for a protected cycle lane on the Bay Gateway (A683) between Heysham and McDonald’s on Morecambe Road.
Josh said: ‘’These results are a huge step in the right direction for cyclists across the county as they show a clear theme of cyclists feeling unsafe on busy roads, emphasizing a real need for separating cycle routes from other modes of transport.
‘’I look forward to the next stage in the consultation process where Lancashire County Council will publish seven draft cycle and walking plans for public comment.
‘’On behalf of my family, we cannot thank our community enough for getting involved with this campaign and making a difference.
‘’We really do hope this campaign succeeds so no other family are faced with the same trauma and heartache as we experienced.’’


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