“Dominance of through traffic” is a threat to Gosforth High Street

SPACE for Gosforth has obtained a copy of Newcastle City Council's High Street Health Check report for Gosforth High Street from 2023. "Very heavy traffic", "narrow footpaths" and "not encouraging active travel" are all cited as weaknesses, while "Dominance of cars / through traffic" is listed as one of three threats to the centre. Read more [...]

Gosforth High Street – Phase 2

Newcastle City Council is seeking feedback on new proposals intended to "improve road safety, create better public transport links and encourage walking and cycling" in and around Gosforth High Street. This is an informal consultation and a further formal consultation will be required before any of these plans are implemented. You can see the Council's brochure describing the proposals and provide feedback until 27 April Read more [...]

Traffic Crash Injury 2024

In 2024 ten people died in Newcastle due to road traffic collisions, the highest number since 2018 and more than North Tyneside, South Tyneside and Gateshead combined.  This included four pedestrians, four car occupants, a motorcyclist and a pedal cyclist. Two of the victims were children.  Read more [...]

Gosforth High Street Bus Lane Decision

Newcastle City Council has confirmed the outcome of its Gosforth High Street bus lane trial. In a Twitter/X post featuring a long out-of-date picture of Gosforth High Street, the Council announced the decision, saying that they are "investing in your commute" by making the bus lane on Gosforth High Street permanent. In doing so, the Council have acknowledged that the intention of the trial was never to support High Street businesses, nor to enable people to travel safely to the shops.  Read more [...]