Proposed walking, wheeling and cycling schemes – have your say

Background

We are developing a new cycle route on the A428 Rugby Road in Binley Woods to help people cycle safely for everyday journeys in and around the local area.

The proposed scheme is part of our programme of new cycle routes to enable more people to cycle for short local journeys, helping to tackle congestion, improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions, and support physical activity.

The new route will help improve connections between Binley Woods and Coventry.

Following local feedback in May 2024, the proposed scheme was approved for delivery, subject to external funding, by the Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning on 15 July 2024 (PDF, 159 KB).

In December 2025, the Portfolio Holder for Property and Finance, approved the allocation of a Government grant (Active Travel Fund) to this project. Authorisation was also given to the Executive Director for Communities to procure and enter into any necessary contracts and agreements required to implement the scheme.

Portfolio Holder Decision Government Grant Funded Transport Schemes (PDF, 115KB)

It is expected that the scheme will be delivered in 2026 subject to securing road space for construction. A short section of the route measuring approximately 50 metres and connecting to Oakdale Road at the eastern extent of the scheme has been conditioned within a planning approval to be delivered by the developer of the Binley Woods Service Centre.

Scheme description

The existing footway falls below current guidelines for the provision of a shared footway/cycle track and does not provide good access for disabled users or parents/guardians with pushchairs.

The proposed scheme will largely involve the widening of the existing footway into a shared footway/cycle track along Rugby Road between A46/A428 junction and Oakdale Road. The proposed section is approximately 250m in length and 2.5-3.0m wide. This will be achieved by removing obstructions currently within the highway boundary and relocation of street furniture. It may also involve the removal of small areas of vegetation.

We are also proposing a road hump across the access to the Caffeine Project and Classic Interiors.

Feedback on the scheme

In May 2024 we invited feedback on the overall scheme proposals, including a drop-in event in Binley Woods and an online survey on Ask Warwickshire. We are very grateful to everyone who gave their time to comment on the proposals. 120 survey responses were received, 17 people attended the drop-in event and 7 people submitted additional comments by phone or email.

A summary of the community engagement is included as Appendix F in the Portfolio Holder report of 15 July 2024 (PDF, 375 KB).

You can view the scheme plans and frequently asked questions below:

• Binley Woods cycle route - general arrangement plan (PDF, 449 KB)
• Frequently asked questions (PDF, 196 KB)

Legal orders - footway conversion and road hump

Consultation also took place between 3 and 28 May 2024 on a road hump on the access road to the Caffeine Project and Classic Interiors and conversion of parts of existing footways on the A428 Rugby Road, Binley Woods into a shared use footway/cycle track for use by pedestrians and cyclists.

You can view the details below.

• Public notice (PDF, 63 KB)
• Footway conversion statement of reasons (PDF, 34 KB)
• Footway conversion plan (PDF, 492 KB)
• Road hump statement of reasons (PDF, 33 KB)
• Road hump plan (PDF, 305 KB)

Other projects

The Binley Woods connections are part of a wider programme to improve and extend the networks of walking and cycling routes in and around Warwickshire’s towns. The aim is to create a safe and attractive environment for walking, wheeling and cycling, so that they become the natural choices for shorter journeys and outdoor recreation in Warwickshire. Detailed proposals and scheme priorities are set out in the Warwickshire Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan.

Making it easier for people to walk and cycle for short local journeys will also help to tackle congestion, improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions, and support an increase in physical activity.

For more information about Binley Woods connections and other walking and cycling projects, please contact activetravel@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Details of cycling projects in the Coventry area

You can also contact cyclecoventry@coventry.gov.uk for more information on the Coventry connections.