Penryn to Falmouth: Active Streets
We are proposing to introduce changes along Falmouth Road, Penryn and Dracaena Avenue, Falmouth to give more people opportunities to walk safely on these streets.
What are we consulting on?
The proposals include safer speed limits, new ‘greenman’ crossings, raised crossings at side roads and the removal of redundant signs and posts that are causing obstructions for some people. Together these proposals aim to make a big difference by providing people with opportunities to walk more and enjoy the benefits of staying active and healthy.
These proposals are being promoted by Cornwall Council and are funded by Active Travel England, part of the UK Department for Transport.
Why are we doing this?
Walking short journeys makes sense but is not always easy due to difficulties such as crossing busy streets. It is important for everyone in our communities to be able to access and enjoy our streets, to get around safely and stay healthy. This means being able to cross roads more easily, feeling safer and more relaxed due to safer speed limits and to be able to use the pavements free from obstacles. These proposals aim to give people more options and greater choice with how they travel, making walking more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
All the proposals shown on the supporting drawings are recommendations identified in the Falmouth and Penryn Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan (LCWIP). LCWIPs are a relatively new, strategic approach to identifying cycling and walking improvements required at a local level. They enable a long-term approach to developing local cycling and walking networks, ideally over a 10 year period, and form a vital part of the Government’s strategy to increase the number of trips made on foot or by cycle.
The proposals were first presented at a public engagement session held in Penryn, February this year, alongside the Mid Cornwall Metro proposals for Commercial Road and Penryn town centre.
Details of the proposals and the intended benefits for people walking are shown on the attached drawings and are summarised in the below table:
Site notice/drawing reference number | Summary of intervention details |
Location Plan | This drawing shows the location of the proposed changes along Falmouth Road and Dracaena Avenue |
Location 2 | Location 2 - Dracaena Avenue/Kimberley Park Road - Proposed ‘greenman’ crossings on all arms of the crossroads junction |
Location 3 | Location 3 - Falmouth Road - Proposed ‘greenman’ crossing for those walking and riding a bike |
Location 5 | Location 5 - Dracaena Avenue/Ashfield Road - Proposed ‘greenman’ crossing on Dracaena Avenue and a raised crossing on Ashfield Road |
Location 6 | Location 6 - Dracaena Avenue/Grenville Road – Proposed raised crossing on Grenville Road |
Location 7 | Location 7 - Dracaena Avenue/Tregothnan Road - Proposed ‘greenman’ crossing |
Speed limit | Proposal to lower the existing 40mph speed limit to 30mph along a section of Dracaena Avenue. Proposal to remove the existing ban on overtaking on a section of Dracaena Avenue |
Signs | Changes to traffic signs on Dracaena Avenue |
Note: Locations 1 and 4 were previously removed from the proposals, but the location numbering was kept the same for project consistency.
How can I respond to this consultation?
To provide us with feedback about these proposals, please complete the Feedback Form below.
Alternatively, you can email Cormac Infrastructure Design at traffic@cormacltd.co.uk or post a response to Infrastructure Design Group, Cormac, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, TR16 5EH. When emailing or responding by post, please quote the following scheme reference: Infra23-137. All responses must be received by the 13th June 2025.
All responses received during that period will be considered before any decisions are made to change the streets. We will let everyone who responds know the outcome of this consultation.
We regret that if you choose not to provide your address or withdraw your personal information before the completion of the scheme assessment process, we will be unable to consider your response in regard to a particular aspect of the scheme. Nonetheless, any points made will still be considered as general comments. If neither a postal address or email address is provided, we will also be unable to keep you updated on the scheme's progress.
