Walking and cycling across town to be made safer

The council's plan aims to make cycling and walking safer in Swindon

A plan to make walking and cycling in one community safer has opened for consultation.

Swindon Borough Council's Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan focuses on 25 schemes to make walking and cycling more accessible across the borough.

The plans include the creation of a Northern Flyer cycle route, which would link the town centre with Tadpole Garden Village and other new housing developments in North Swindon.

Councillor Chris Watts, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "By prioritising walking and cycling, we aim to make active travel the natural choice for everyday journeys, helping reduce carbon emissions, improve health and create a more connected borough."

Other proposals include linking the Southern Flyer from where the line ends on Farnsby Street to the newly opened cycle route in place on Fleming Way and Holbrook Way.

The revised plan supports Swindon's long-term missions to align with the Local Transport Plan and the new decarbonisation framework, which will be considered by the council's cabinet on Wednesday.

Mr Watts added: "I encourage anyone with an interest in walking or cycling to take part and help shape the future of the networks they use for travel, fitness or fun.

"We're committed to listening and this consultation is another chance for residents to have their say so we're ready to act when funding becomes available."

The consultation runs for 13 weeks, closing on 20 February 2026.

Residents and partners can share feedback and suggest new ideas via an online survey.