New gateway set to connect key Birmingham city centre locations
A new gateway is set to enhance connectivity across key locations in Birmingham City Centre
Proposals to create a new ‘gateway’ in the heart of Birmingham could tackle anti-social behaviour and link railway stations in the city centre.
The city council has now launched a public consultation on the plans for the Moor Street Gateway, saying it would create a “new entrance” into Birmingham for residents and visitors.
They added the project would create “clearer routes” for people; improve spaces to catch bus and Metro services; and add plants and trees to the area.
New Street and Moor Street Stations would also be linked with the new Curzon Street Station, the HS2 intercity terminus currently under construction.
“The arrival of HS2 will be an exciting addition to this part of Birmingham,” the council’s consultation page says. “We aim to create a ‘One Station’ identity where travellers can easily change between national and local rail services and access local bus and Metro services.”
For Moor Street Queensway itself, the project would mean segregated cycle lanes, a cycle hub and wider footways with an improved surface, seating, trees and plants.
Bus stops would also be “reconfigured” to make it easier to change between bus services and to “improve the passenger waiting environment”.
Meanwhile the proposals for nearby St Martin’s Queensway tunnel include measures to reduce anti-social behaviour.
They could involve: “Acoustic treatment on the ceiling to reduce the noise from vehicles, potential for music to be played through integrated speakers and safer space with no ‘hiding places’.”
There could also be upgraded lighting and graphical designs on newly tiled walls.
Residents have until next month on November 15 to respond to the consultation, which can be found on the Be Heard website here.
Paper copies of the survey and leaflet will be available at The Library of Birmingham and Birmingham Council House reception this week.
News gathered by LDRS