Riverside Path Improvement
Overview
The riverside path between Jubilee Terrace and Scarborough Bridge is a key route on the pedestrian and cycle network connecting the west of the city with the city centre.
We are asking residents and users of the path to share their views on detailed designs to improve the riverside path.
This follows previous engagement carried out in December 2022 – January 2023. Since then, the council has been carrying out work to design a scheme that looks to reflect the priorities of local residents whilst also meeting the budget and requirements of the funding.
As part of the York Central development, high-quality pedestrian and cycle routes which will be unaffected by river flooding are to be provided. These will link Water End/Leeman Road to Station Rise/Marble Arch, but we are very aware that these will not replace the importance of the riverside route as a direct link to the city centre and as a key leisure route.
This is why we are investing in improvements and want to hear your thoughts. The design aims to increase capacity for walking, wheeling and cycling and improve flood resilience. It also seeks to introduce more lighting and rest areas, so that users feel safer and more comfortable using the route.
What happens next
We are awaiting the results of a structural survey of the existing Riverside Path embankment. We have identified risk to the current embankment, and we are conducting further investigations to understand its potential impact on the path and proposed improvements. Depending on the findings, adjustments may need to be made. This timeline depends on the survey results and obtaining approval from the Environment Agency, including a permit for working within a Flood Zone 3 area and approval of the flood compensation storage area.
Foloowing the close of the consultation:
- Your feedback is analysed
- A report, including a summary of your feedback, will go to a public decision session in early 2025 to agree next steps
- The decision session will ask to proceed to detailed design and construction.
Events
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Riverside Path Improvement Drop-in Session
From 12 Nov 2024 at 14:30 to 12 Nov 2024 at 19:00Riverside Path Improvement Drop-in session at St Barnabas Church, Jubilee Terrace, Leeman Rd, York YO26 4YZ
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Riverside Path Improvement Online event
From 14 Nov 2024 at 17:30 to 14 Nov 2024 at 18:30Riverside Path Improvement Online event - sign-up link: https://buytickets.at/cityofyorkcouncil1/1453215
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Riverside Path Improvement Drop-in Session
From 21 Nov 2024 at 14:30 to 21 Nov 2024 at 19:00Riverside Path Improvement Drop-in session at St Barnabas Church, Jubilee Terrace, Leeman Rd, York YO26 4YZ
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
Interests
- All
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