INFO: Walk or cycle to avoid tunnels traffic

Birmingham commuters are being encouraged to make cycling or walking part of their journey in readiness for the tunnel closures later this month. 

Last year people decided to take the healthy option when heading for work, as well as swapping their cars for public transport, and they are being encouraged to do the same when the tunnels completely close to all traffic from 10pm Friday 18th July until 6am Monday 1st September. 

To help people try out walking or cycling, there will be led walks and a group bike-to-work into the city on the morning of Monday 14th July. The walks and cycle rides have been organised by Birmingham City Council and transport authority Centro with the support of Health Exchange and Living Streets.

The groups will finish with a free breakfast in Victoria Square at 8.30am – just ahead of the final tunnels closures public information roadshow event. Walkers and cyclists from other destinations around the city are also invited to finish their morning commute at the first come, first served breakfast.

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You do not need to book to join a led walk, simply meet at:

  • 7.30am Baptist Church, Kings Heath
  • 7.45am Moseley Crossroads
  • 8.00am Handsworth Park (entrance at Holly/Thornhill road)
  • 8.10am Cannon Hill Park gates, MAC (Midland Arts Centre)

 

 The group bike-to-work will meet at:

  • 7.30am Bournville Station, Maryvale Road
  • 7.40am Hazelwell Park, Stirchley
  • 7.50am Dogpool Lane/ Moor Green Lane, Selly Park

 

Centro has also teamed up with Bike Right! to offer a number of ‘Love Your Bike’ sessions at local rail stations where you can get your bike checked for free, get free security marking, buy discounted D-locks and find out more about free cycle training and DIY maintenance sessions in your area. For all the information on these events and on cycle facilities at your local station, visit www.networkwestmidlands.com/cycling.

In addition to cycling support, national charity Living Streets will also be helping commuters find a healthier way of getting to work, with led walks from three parks in Ladywood, every Monday during the closures. Again there is no need to book and taking part if totally free. The walks start from: 

 

•           8am, Monday 14 July, Handsworth Park (entrance at Holly/Thornhill road)

•           8am, Monday 21 July, Aston Park (entrance at Upper Thomas street)

•           8am, Monday 28 July, Summerfield Park (entrance on Icknield Port Road)

•           8am, Monday 4 Aug, Handsworth Park (entrance at Holly/Thornhill road)

•           8am, Monday 11 Aug, Aston Park (entrance at Upper Thomas street)

•           8am, Monday 18 Aug, Summerfield Park (entrance on Icknield Port Road)

 

For more information on sustainable and public transport options during the tunnels closures, click here.