How we used feedback to shape red route designs
We have run an informal consultation and a statutory consultation to gather feedback on the red routes scheme.
Informal consultation
In July we asked you for feedback on our proposal to introduce red routes in Medway.
We received over 975 responses to our online survey. We also spoke to more than 60 businesses about their loading and access needs.
We used your feedback to improve the designs to meet the needs of residents and businesses.
The changes we made are:
New loading bays
We've added new loading bays including:
- 1 on Corporation Street
- 1 on Star Hill
- 3 on A2 Rainham High Street.
Clear signs
Clear signage will be provided. Our engineers have reviewed where signs will go to ensure motorists can see them.
Temporary specific exemptions
You'll be able to apply for temporary location specific exemptions for special circumstances, such as when a resident is moving house. These exemptions will be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Blue badge holders
Drivers can stop on double red lines to pick up or drop off a Blue Badge holder. To do this, you must be displaying the Blue Badge, and the vehicle must move off as soon as possible.
Cabinet decision
Following the changes made to the designs, Cabinet decided the project should progress to the next stage.
View the September Cabinet report
In October 2023 another review was completed. It was decided that the proposals with updated designs would progress to statutory consultation.
Statutory consultation
In late 2023 we ran a Traffic Regulation Order statutory consultation on the updated designs. This consultation ended on Friday 22 December 2023.
Following review of the feedback, it was decided that 5 red routes will be implemented. View the red route locations.