17/06/2025
Essex Highways is working on a project to improve the walking and cycling route from the town centre towards Gilden Way along First Avenue. We are supportive of any project to improve active travel in Harlow, but input from local users is critical to getting the details right. Much better to help at this stage than complain later! Our comments have been to ensure that the parallel route out of town (NCR 1 - Netteswell Rd) is not ignored and the connexions are adequate and signed. We know the main benefit will be to the schools along First Ave. We have also stated a preference for kerb separation between peds and bikes wherever possible and NO physical obstructions. This link provides an outline of the proposed project and a link to a survey to provide comments. The more comments the better for the outcome of the project!
https://letstalkessexsustainabletravel.co.uk/first-avenue
Geoff L.
Summary We are proposing to make crossing improvements at three junctions along the First Avenue corridor in Harlow through our Harlow First Avenue Cycling and Walking Improvements scheme. It is the first phase of a new east to west walking and cycling route. The route,