A £2.4 million scheme claimed to be England’s first “cycle street” has opened on Adams Road in west Cambridge, giving cyclists and pedestrians clear priority over motorists.
The route, used by an estimated 3,000 cyclists each day, forms part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s wider Comberton Greenway programme, designed to improve walking and cycling links between Cambridge and Comberton.
Adams Road has been resurfaced in red, footways have been widened and much of the on-road parking has been removed to improve visibility, reduce conflict at driveways and minimise the risk of car doors opening into cyclists.
Motorists can still use the road, but must give way to cyclists under the new layout. Final road markings are due to be completed in the coming weeks.
The GCP said the project addresses longstanding safety concerns linked to narrow pavements and busy junctions in the area.
Local resident Juliette Jackson welcomed the changes, saying the scheme should improve safety by encouraging drivers to treat the route differently. However, some local views remain mixed, with others questioning whether the investment was necessary in a city already known for its cycling infrastructure.
Jonathan Camp, GCP project manager, said the opening marked a significant milestone for the Comberton Greenway, while thanking residents for their patience during construction.
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