Medway Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP)

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About the LCWIP

Medway Council's Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP) is a 10-year strategy to improve cycling and walking in Medway.

It’s a key part of our efforts to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and support Medway’s future growth.

More walking and cycling can lead to cleaner air, less traffic, better health, and cost savings.

Updates

Our latest consultation closed on Friday 31 July 2026

Residents, businesses and stakeholders could have their say on a series of proposed improvements to walking and cycling routes across Medway. We consulted on 6 proposed schemes, drawn from the adopted LCWIP, which have been designed to make it safer, easier and more attractive for people to walk, wheel and cycle.

The consultation ran from Monday 29 June 2026 to Friday 31 July 2026.

Find out more about the walking and cycling improvements consultation 2026.

Other improvements

We have invested in cycling and walking infrastructure over the past few years, with improvements including better cycle lanes, wider footpaths, and safer crossings.

Our School Streets programme also promotes safer travel to school by limiting vehicle access during peak times.

LCWIP approval

We asked the public for feedback on the LCWIP's designs in 2024. The consultation showed strong support, highlighting the community's interest in better walking and cycling infrastructure. The feedback has helped us prioritise future investments.

The LCWIP was approved as a formal policy by Cabinet in March 2025. 

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