November 2023 Update: Saltaire Active Travel Neighbourhood

UPDATE 19/03/2024: Thank you to everyone who got in touch with us to provide feedback, leave a comment or ask a question over the course of the trial period.

The consultation report which outlines the results of the consultation we ran over November and December 2023 can be found by clicking here.

Following this consultation and a review of the traffic monitoring data, a decision has been made by the Council to keep the measures which form the Saltaire Active Travel Neighbourhood as they currently are.

Current Measures

All measures which form the Saltaire Active Travel Neighbourhood will remain in situ and will not be replaced with more permanent measures, with the exception of the planter on Albert Terrace. This planter will be replaced with a removeable cast iron bollard for filming purposes.

Additional Measures

As outlined in the consultation in late 2023, we were considering implementing some additional measures in order to enhance the measures and improve how they work for local residents and businesses.

Based on the feedback we received through the consultation, we will be implementing further traffic calming measures and a residents-only parking permit on Hirst Lane to improve the way traffic flows. We will be in touch separately in the coming weeks with residents on Hirst Lane to discuss what could work best for them.

This means that we will not be implementing bus gates on Caroline Street, nor implementing a point closure at the top of Albert Road as was consulted on just before Christmas. This is due to the feedback received in the consultation and the limitations of the remaining budget.

UPDATE 29/11/2023: Due to a delay in delivering leaflets to residents and businesses, we are extending the deadline to give your feedback until Monday 11 December at 4pm.

Introduction

Measures which form the Saltaire Active Travel Neighbourhood (ATN) were introduced in July 2022. The ATN aims to make Saltaire a more pleasant, vibrant and safer area by limiting through traffic, and making the area more attractive for walking, cycling and spending time outdoors.

In July and August 2021, we undertook an initial consultation on the concept of an ATN which showed that 80% of 479 respondents felt positive about introducing measures to make Saltaire an ATN. You can find the page where the scheme was initially proposed here, where you can also view the first consultation report.

Measures which form the ATN were implemented from July 2022 as a trial. The measures include:

• Five point closures to vehicles (using planters): at the top of Tower Road, Dallam Road, Carlton Road, at the junction of Titus Street and Victoria Road, and at the junction of Albert Terrace and Victoria Road.
• Three point closures to vehicles (using vehicular deterrent paving): at the top of Sleningford Road, Park Street, and at the junction of Carlton Avenue and Albert Road.

The map below shows the scheme as it currently stands:

To view this map as a PDF, click here.

Traffic Monitoring

Throughout the trial period, we have been collecting traffic monitoring data. 

In May 2022, prior to any measures being put in place, we took a baseline of data. We then conducted further monitoring in January 2023. 

This data will contribute to the assessment of the impact of the scheme. 

Summary of traffic monitoring data: 

• At the western end of the ATN, the Sleningford/Tower/Dallam and Carlton Road closures saw a 55% reduction in traffic. 
• Local traffic rerouted to Hirst Lane, which saw a 40% increase in traffic. 
• The closed Titus Street saw a 63% reduction in traffic. But traffic increased on Victoria Road North (8%) and Caroline Street (7%) as vehicles re-routed. 
• The closed Park Street saw a 75% reduction in traffic, with traffic re-routed to Victoria Road South (17% increase) but not George Street (48% decrease). 
• There was no significant change in traffic on Dallam Avenue (4% reduction).

If you would like the full set of data, please get in touch.

Next Steps

The trial period is now coming to an end as the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO), which enabled the measures to be introduced, will expire in January 2024, 18 months after being put in place.

The traffic monitoring data and the feedback we have received will contribute to the long term decision making on the scheme.

The feedback we have received throughout the trial period suggests that most residents and businesses who have got in touch with us like the measures and the scheme has met its aims.

Therefore, as it stands, Council officers are planning to recommend that the scheme is made permanent.

Final Survey

We are hosting a survey on this website to give residents and businesses the final chance to give feedback on the current scheme and let us know what you think of some potential additional measures that are set out below. The survey is open until Monday 4 December 2023 at 5pm and can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Once the survey has closed, a report will be produced and this and will be used to make a decision on the future of the scheme, alongside the traffic monitoring data. The decision will be made by the Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration, Planning and Transport.

Potential Additional Measures

While the majority of feedback we have received has been positive, we do understand that some residents and businesses feel the scheme has not benefitted them. As well as those already in place, we are considering some potential additional measures to address some of the negative feedback we have received.

Due to funding constraints, we would not be able to implement all of the measures outlined below but would like your feedback on what you think would work best for you.

The potential additional measures are:

• A bus gate at the east end of Caroline Street* to reduce traffic and improve public transport reliability. 
  
  
• A bus gate at the west end of Caroline Street* to reduce traffic and improve public transport reliability. 
  
  
• A point closure at the top of Albert Road to prevent vehicles travelling around to Hirst Lane.
  
  
• Further traffic calming measures on Hirst Lane, for example kerb extensions or additional signage, to establish right of way and improve pedestrian safety.
  
  
• A residents-only parking permit on Hirst Lane to prevent non-resident parking and ease congestion.

*Please note: only buses, taxis and cycles would be permitted though a bus gate. Residents would not receive a pass/permit to go through the bus gate.

Have your say

There are a number of ways you can provide your feedback:

Online: Fill out the feedback form below and let us know your views on the potential additional measures. 

You can also contact us by phone, by email or in writing to provide feedback, ask questions and request written materials.

Email: info@activetravelbradford.co.uk

Freephone: 0808 196 9119

Post: Freepost BFD Highways

The survey is open until Monday 11 December 2023 at 4pm.

The survey has two parts. 

The first part, made up of 17 questions, asks you about your experience of the measures so far, and your opinion on the potential additional measures. This should take between 5-8 minutes to complete.

The second part, made up of 10 questions, asks you about your travel habits. This should take between 3-5 minutes to complete.

We would be grateful for as thorough response as possible.

Transport Habits Questions

Thank you for your answers so far, we will now ask you to share information about the modes of transport you own or use day to day.

These 10 questions will take between 3-5 minutes to complete.

Thank you for your time, we really appreciate your answers. Please click 'Next' below to submit your responses.