New data has revealed that, in 2023, there were no collisions or crashes involving cyclists reported on the Town Hall’s proposed cycle lanes in Wallasey Ward.
House of Commons Library data, published on 24 October, is based on information from the Department for Transport and pinpoints the locations of all reported crashes and collisions.
The data shows that while there were 31 slight or serious casualties reported during 2023 across Wallasey and Moreton, none where on the roads proposed for ‘Phase Two’ of the proposed ‘Local Cycling and Walking Improvement Plans’
Seaview Road, Hose Side Road, Grove Road and Warren Drive had zero reported crashes or collisions involving cyclists in 2023.
Councillor Ian Lewis is pushing for the plans to be scrapped: “As this drags on, it’s becoming more and more obvious that those lobbying for the cycle lanes across Wallasey are in denial.
“They have refused to accept the results of the previous consultation which showed 74% of people in Wallasey were against the plans.
“They have refused to hear the concerns of small businesses that will be affected.
“They ignored concerns from the RNIB and National Federation of the Blind about the ridiculous floating bus stops.
“And now, the most important data of all – on actual crash and collisions – shows that, if anything, the Town Hall has picked the wrong roads.
Councillor Lesley Rennie added: “The evidence just doesn’t exist to warrant spending £20 million on cycle lanes along these roads, let alone the wider plan.”
“Instead of wasting more time and taxpayers’ money on this nonsense, the Town Hall should focus on crash hotspots and improving road safety around schools.”
The data shows that the last four years have seen the lowest ever number of reported collisions and crashes in Wallasey.
