{"id":921553,"date":"2026-04-27T09:38:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:38:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/921553\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:38:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T09:38:22","slug":"childwall-triangle-cycle-lane-plans-cause-more-problems-than-they-solve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/921553\/","title":{"rendered":"Childwall Triangle cycle lane plans ’cause more problems than they solve’"},"content":{"rendered":"

Concerns are mounting up about changes to the Childwall Triangle\"Cllr<\/p>\n

Cllr Pat Moloney at the Childwall Triangle(Image: Liverpool Echo)<\/p>\n

Installation of a new cycle lane and changes around the Childwall Triangle as part of a wider scheme to improve active travel connection towards Liverpool city centre<\/a> have been met with a backlash. Liverpool Council<\/a> announced in March it would go out to consultation as part of a project to improve walking and cycling routes between the centre of Liverpool and the south of the city.<\/p>\n

The proposed route is roughly 8km long, connecting the city centre with Childwall, as well as large residential areas and key leisure, employment and education destinations along the corridor, such as Wavertree<\/a> Sports Park, the University of Liverpool<\/a> and Liverpool Hope University. It would connect existing cycle provision at either end \u2013 on Lime Street in the city centre and the Liverpool Loop Line in Childwall.<\/p>\n

It also connects with other completed schemes to create a network of safe cycling and walking routes across the city, with features such as improved surfaces on the road and pavements, and upgrades to lighting. The city council said a previous consultation found that 77% of people who responded were supportive and that 69% would use it if built.<\/p>\n

However, people living around the Childwall Triangle have expressed concern and doubt at the viability of the scheme. As part of the project, Liverpool Council would create a new fully-segregated bi-directional cycle track on Fir Lane and Woolton<\/a> Road.<\/p>\n

Upgraded crossing facilities at key junctions and pedestrian desire lines would also be installed along the route while a marked quiet route would be put in place along Dunbabin Road and Childwall Abbey Road, providing connection to Liverpool Loop Line. Junction improvements at Queens Drive and Childwall Park Avenue are also proposed, making it easier to cross when walking and cycling.<\/p>\n

Improvements to bus platforms along Woolton Road have been put forward, as well as upgrades to the Childwall Triangle, including closure of Childwall Abbey Road to make this area a more welcoming environment for pedestrians and cyclists.<\/p>\n

Paul Jones is a cyclist and lives on Dunbabin Road but is against the proposed changes. He said: \u201cI asked them at the consultation had they asked a cyclist how this would work?<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m five doors down from the junction and we already get cars blocking my drive and they\u2019re going to decrease parking spaces. It feels like they haven\u2019t done their due diligence.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it will be more prone to accidents, it doesn\u2019t add to anything. It doesn\u2019t add up as a strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Alan Bibby has lived on the same road as Paul for 14 years. He added: \u201cIt will cause traffic chaos, I don\u2019t see how it\u2019s going to work.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will be forcing people to go into the side roads. I don\u2019t see how the proposals for a cycle lane work, I just don\u2019t get it.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Childwall<\/p>\n

Childwall Triangle(Image: Liverpool Echo)<\/p>\n

The council said clear and separated cycle lane provision has already been acted upon where possible, as well as the retention of as much parking as possible. Views from a series of consultation events will be taken forward to form the design of the scheme, with construction is expected to begin in phases in late 2027\/early 2028.<\/p>\n

The design work has been funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Tony Hollis had lived on Childwall Priory Road for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n

He said: \u201cI\u2019m all for improvements in terms of investment in the area, but I do have concern about what they\u2019re proposing. Half the parking spaces will disappear which will hurt the businesses.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a lovely area but I don\u2019t think the plans are popular with people in the neighbourhood. I don\u2019t think they are going to work reducing traffic and there are other opportunities they could take.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to think as residents we\u2019d have more say on this rather than it being imposed on us.\u201d Gerald Jones has been on Childwall Priory Road for more than two decades.<\/p>\n

He was skeptical about the need to add the cycle lane. He said: \u201cThey\u2019re putting a bus stop right outside my door.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe whole thing is going to cause more congestion, they\u2019re doing all this for a bike lane, I don\u2019t understand it. We\u2019ve been crying out for a crossing for years but I don\u2019t think the other changes will benefit people living in the area.\u201d<\/p>\n

Concerns about the proposals have been lodged with the elected representatives in Childwall including Cllr Pat Moloney. He said: \u201cI\u2019m not happy with the proposals for the area.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think it\u2019s causing even more problems, particularly around Childwall Priory Road. The roadway is too narrow, people won\u2019t be able to park by their houses.<\/p>\n

\u201cCllr Mike Storey and I have both asked for parking to be improved by the triangle. This isn\u2019t the right use of space.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is a better solution that doesn\u2019t cause more problems than it solves.\u201d<\/p>\n

Councillor Dan Barrington, Liverpool Council cabinet member for transport and connectivity said: \u201cWe are currently reviewing all the feedback we\u2019ve received from residents and people who regularly travel through the area. Thank you to everyone who shared their views.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone\u2019s input will be considered as the scheme progresses, and any concerns around the proposed work will be taken on board during the design process. The proposed scheme aims to make our roads safer and easier to use for people walking, wheeling and cycling.<\/p>\n

\u201cActive travel brings real health benefits, and we want to give everyone more choice in how they move around the city.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Concerns are mounting up about changes to the Childwall Triangle Cllr Pat Moloney at the Childwall Triangle(Image: Liverpool…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":921554,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[8815],"tags":[748,31844,393,4884,179,14487,16,15],"class_list":["post-921553","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-liverpool","tag-britain","tag-childwall","tag-england","tag-great-britain","tag-liverpool","tag-liverpool-council","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/921553","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=921553"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/921553\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/921554"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=921553"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=921553"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=921553"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}