Two new pedestrian and cycling crossings aimed at improving safety and accessibility for children and families have been completed in the south of Bath.
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Pupils from Ralph Allen School joined deputy headteacher Seb Witts and Councillor Lucy Hodge, cabinet member for sustainable transport delivery at B&NES Council, to mark the completion of the new crossing outside the school.
A second new crossing has also been finished on Frome Road.
Both form part of the Scholars’ Way project, a major scheme designed to connect schools, colleges and residential areas across the south of the city.
The route aims to make walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more attractive, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to car travel.
The western section of the route will link Combe Down to St Martin’s Garden Primary School via Mulberry Park, with upgrades including off-road paths, improved crossings and enhanced facilities for people travelling on foot or by bike.
Construction began in July and is due to be completed by spring 2026. Work is already under way on a segregated cycleway on Midford Road and the widening of footways along Mulberry Way.
Councillor Hodge said the new crossings demonstrate the project’s progress: “Creating safer, more accessible routes for walking, wheeling and cycling is central to our commitment to sustainable transport and healthier communities. proud that B&NES Council is investing in infrastructure that supports young people and helps reduce reliance on cars.”
Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said: “We all want better, safer walking, wheeling, and cycling routes for people’s everyday journeys.
“Working together with the local council, that is what the Scholars’ Way project is delivering with our joint investment in the south of Bath.
“I am delighted to see these two crossings open and know they will be well used by families on the daily school run.
“Active travel is an important part of how people get around, with real health benefits. It also cuts pollution, which we here in the West Country really care about.”
