RESIDENTS and businesses in Dudley borough are being asked to take part in a consultation about plans to make the busy A4123 more pedestrian and cyclist friendly.

Black Country Transport has secured funding for the scheme for the A4123 (Birmingham New Road/Wolverhampton Road), to provide more options for people travelling in the area.

Being delivered in connection with West Midlands Combined Authority, the work covers areas governed by Dudley, Sandwell and Wolverhampton Councils, and is being funded by the Government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement.

Work could include tree planting, segregated cycle lanes, safer pedestrian footways and new pedestrian and cyclist crossings, CCTV and real time passenger information at new bus stops and improved junctions and traffic signals.

The consultation also looks at ways of improving public safety and it will explore a potential local travel point, which could include bike hire, bicycle parking, electric vehicle charging and a sheltered seating area.

To find out more and take part in the consultation click here:

Councillor Damian Corfield, Dudley Council's cabinet member for highways and environment, said: “These suggested improvements tie into other projects across the Black Country, and I am sure people who live and work in the area will welcome the proposals.

“We want to hear from anyone who is directly and indirectly impacted by the scheme, including residents and businesses, and we are sending out leaflets to addresses in the area to let them know more.

“We will also be holding several events throughout the project areas where people can discuss proposals in more detail and share any thoughts or feedback.”

Consultation events are planned for:
• Monday December 2, 1pm to 7pm, at Tesco Extra at Castlegate, Dudley
• Tuesday December 10, 2pm to 8pm,at Brandhall Library, Oldbury
• Thursday December 12, 1pm to 7.30pm, at Hilton Hall Community Centre, Wolverhampton
• Wednesday December 18, 1pm to 8pm, at Portway Lifestyle Centre, Oldbury