Based on route user intercept survey data from one site at Scotland Road Crossing in Jun 2011 and May/Jun 2012

The challengeParts of Everton were disconnected from the rest of the city by a number of very busy roads running north out of the city centre. Great Howard Street, Scotland Road and Vauxhall Road were extremely difficult to cross and meant that few local people were encouraged to cycle and walk due to safety concerns.

The solutionA largely traffic-free route has been created between Everton Park and the Mersey waterfront providing a vital east to west link in the north of the city using much quieter roads. New toucan crossings over the busy roads, traffic calming measures and clearer signage have been installed creating a safer environment for cyclists and pedestrians.

The

Impact

88,601 estimated trips were made on the route in 2012

57% of people use the route to commute to work or school

33% of people using the route were new to cycling

59% of people felt the route helped them increase their level of daily activity

Connecting Everton Park with the newly refurbished towpaths of the Leeds Liverpool canal has transformed day to day travel for local residents

Case study: linking Everton Park to Stanley Dock

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Work

Photo courtesy of John Callaghan, Sustrans

Photo courtesy of MerseyTravel

Key factsEverton

Big Lottery Fund Grant£200,000

Scheme partnersLiverpool City Council

Schools benefitting from the schemeThe Trinity Catholic Primary School, The Beacon Church of England Primary School, Faith Primary School, St John’s Catholic Primary School

Amenities benefitting from the schemeEverton Nature Park, Leeds Liverpool Canal, William Collins Playing Fields, Kirkdale Community Centre, Wellington Employment Park

The scheme is part of National Cycle Network, Route 810

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The differenceMany local communities have benefited from the scheme, including Eldonian Village, Eldon Grove, University Halls of residence at Atlantic Point, and Everton Nature Park. Schoolchildren at Faith Primary School have particularly benefited as the new route goes directly past the school giving them the chance to walk or cycle to and from school. This route will give many narrow boat owners mooring at Eldonian Village new opportunities to explore the local area on foot and by bike. The route also supports ongoing initiatives to increase the usage of Everton Park including the ‘Out of The Blue Festival’.

The futureThe route forms part of NCN 810, an important route linking Sefton to Liverpool City Centre which is being improved and expanded by Sefton Council and Liverpool City Council. It has also been embraced locally by the Friends of Everton Park and other local community groups who are working with Liverpool City Council to reinvigorate Everton Park and make it a show piece park and tourist destination as well as increasing its use by local residents. Further plans are afoot to extend the route into the city centre and improve some of the other links across the roads which sever the park.

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“” The Portrait Bench is fantastic. From there you get such an excellent view of the city, The Wirral and across to North Wales. We can work with partners and friends to help make Everton Park into a real asset for the city and a real jewel in Liverpool’s crown. “”Dave Stevens, Sustrans, North of England