Residents, businesses and stakeholders can have their say on a series of proposed improvements to walking and cycling routes across Medway.
We’re consulting on 6 proposed schemes designed to make it safer, easier and more attractive for people to walk, wheel and cycle.
These proposals aim to improve everyday journeys by creating:
- safer and more accessible streets
- better connections between neighbourhoods and key destinations
- improved routes to schools, workplaces and town centres
- more opportunities for active travel
- healthier and more sustainable communities.
Medway’s Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)
The schemes are drawn from Medway’s adopted LCWIP, which identifies priority routes for improvement across the area.
We consulted on the development of Medway’s LCWIP in 2024, which included high-level route options and initial concept designs. The 2026 consultation builds on that work by presenting more detailed, preliminary designs for a selection of priority schemes.
The 6 schemes represent priority early routes and include a range of potential improvements such as:
- new or improved walking and cycling routes
- safer road crossings
- changes to road layout or traffic management
- accessibility and public realm improvements.
View the schemes
You can view full details of all 6 scheme designs, including plans and descriptions online.
Download and view the:
- Priority walking and cycling schemes summary document
- Cycle Route 5 scheme map: Gillingham Road, Church Street, Ingram Road and Barnsole Road
- Cycle Route 6 scheme map: Sturdee Avenue and Woodlands Road
- Walking Route 5A scheme map: Canterbury Street
- Walking Route 5B scheme map: Richmond Road and Rosebery Road
- Walking Route 8A scheme map: Maidstone Road and Westmount Avenue
- Walking Route 8B scheme map: Dock Road, Westcourt Street and New Stairs.
You can also download and view our LCWIP.
Have your say
We want to hear from as many people as possible. Your input will help us to:
- refine and improve the proposed designs
- understand local priorities and issues
- ensure schemes work for residents, businesses and road users
- support future funding bids.
The consultation runs from Monday 29 June 2026 to 11.59pm on Friday 31 July 2026.
Take part in our online survey
Our survey asks for your views on each scheme and your overall experience of walking and cycling in Medway.
Email your feedback
Send comments directly to us at lcwip@medway.gov.uk.
Please include the name of the schemes you’re commenting on, along with your views, suggestions or concerns.
Accessibility and support
If you need this information in a different format, want to request a PDF paper version of the online survey, or require assistance to take part in the consultation, please contact lcwip@medway.gov.uk.
What happens next
All feedback will be reviewed and analysed once the consultation closes.
Designs may be updated to reflect key issues raised and a summary of the consultation findings will be published.
Subject to funding, schemes will then progress to the next stage.