Colchester Walking and Cycling Street Features Impact
We Want to Hear From You!
We’ve recently completed a number of walking and cycling street features across Colchester — and now we’d love to know what you think!
Have you used any of the new routes or facilities? What’s working well, and what could be better?
We’re also keen to understand any barriers you face when it comes to walking or cycling, and what might encourage you to travel more actively.
🗓️ The survey is open until 24th October, so there’s still time to share your views and help shape future improvements.
Improving Walking and Cycling in Colchester
We want to make it easier and safer to walk, cycle, and travel sustainably around Colchester. Here’s a summary of the changes over the last couple of years funded by Active Travel England's Active Travel Fund 2 across the town:
🚲 Cycle Routes & Junction Upgrades
Crouch Street / St John's Street / Head Street / Headgate
Junction improvements to support safer cycling in all directions, plus resurfaced roads.Head Street & Culver Street West
New segregated two-way cycle lanes, upgraded crossing, and improved bus stop access.Sir Isaac’s Walk
New signs to help cyclists find secure cycle parking at the Portal Precinct.Head Street / High Street Junction
New cycle lanes, junction redesign, smoother surfaces, wider crossings, and improved footways.
🚦 Traffic Regulation & Speed Limits
Colchester High Street
A permanent traffic restriction order (TRO) to limit vehicle access.Town Centre 20mph Zones
Permanent 20mph speed limits with new signs and road markings to improve safety.
🚴 Cycle Lane Enhancements
Station Way
Permanent two-way cycle lane with red surfacing and protective barriers. Bus stop expanded to serve more passengers.St John’s Street
Temporary cycle lane removed and replaced with a signed and marked on-road cycle route.St John’s Street to Vineyard Street (Car Park)
New segregated cycleway through the car park with clear signage.St John’s Street to Vineyard Street (Crossing)
Upgraded traffic signals to include a cycle phase and new advisory cycle lane.Vineyard Street to East Hill
On-road cycle markings and signage to guide cyclists safely.
🏫 Safer Streets for Schools
We worked with schools to create safer, healthier streets for pupils and families:
- Colchester County High School
- St Benedict’s College
- Kingswode Hoe School
- North Primary School
- Philip Morant School
Each location includes:
- Thermoplastic warning signs
- Temporary road art
- “20’s Plenty” speed signs
🚶 Footpath Improvements
- Wellesley Road Footpath Link
Widened footpath with improved safety features including tactile paving and updated guard rails.
These upgrades are part of our commitment to making Colchester a safer, greener, and more active place to live and travel.
If you would prefer a paper copy please contact the Safer Greener Healthier email. SGH.routes@essex.gov.uk