Why it matters: The council says the scheme would make Princes Street safer, more accessible and more enjoyable for everyone to walk, wheel and cycle while ensuring those who need to travel by car can still do so easily and directly.
The details: The proposals, funded by Active Travel England, include:
A new segregated two-way cycle path along the east side of Princes Street between the Chancery Road/Grafton Way junction and Civic Drive
Updated priority crossings for pedestrians across Portman Road, Chalon Street and Friars Bridge Road
An online survey is now underway and runs until Monday, 22 December. An unmanned public display will also be available at Endeavour House in Ipswich until 22 December (10:00-16:00).
What they're saying: Councillor Chris Chambers, Suffolk County Council cabinet member for transport strategy, said: "If you live or work in Ipswich please let us know what you think. We want to hear from the community not only on the proposals but what else we can do to improve the route from Ipswich railway station into the town centre to make sure that it works for everyone."
He added: "People's feedback is important as it helps us address local challenges and design a space that supports how they live, travel and move through where they live and work."
The bigger picture: This project forms part of Suffolk's wider Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan to deliver safer, greener routes across the county.
In February, Active Travel England awarded Suffolk County Council £900,000 from Round 5 of the Active Travel Fund and £2.8m from the Consolidated Active Travel Fund for projects including better footpaths and crossing points, maintaining and improving walking and cycling infrastructure, and traffic calming measures.
The bottom line: With just over a month to respond, Ipswich residents have the opportunity to shape how one of the town's key routes between the railway station and town centre could be transformed for cyclists and pedestrians.
Have your say: Complete the online survey or view the public display at Endeavour House before 22 December.
