SPACE for Heaton

We want a safer, healthier, happier Heaton. Making it easier to walk and cycle: another way is possible...
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[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

If you want to see up to date measurements on air pollution near the location in the article and other spots in the area checkout our dashboard at https://t.co/DMCzYR7oVv

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

It's clear what the cause of air pollution on Stephenson Road is. A barrier alongside a pavement isn't going to solve the problem. Air pollution has been greatly reduced in London through strong leadership addressing issues sensibly. We need the same to happen in Newcastle.

[BBC North East @BBCNEandCumbria]

Barrier idea explored for pollution hotspot road https://t.co/786irs1THf

[space for gosforth @space4gosforth]

It’s good to see @BBCNEandCumbria picking up on the proposed air pollution barriers for Stephenson Road (the Coast Road).

[space for gosforth @space4gosforth]

.@NewcastleCC are planning to remove cycle lanes on Gosforth High Street. Read our blog and reply by 3 February 2026.

https://t.co/1Gc4igWBQD

[North East Public Transport Users Group (NEPTUG) @NorthEastPTUG]

@space4gosforth @NewcastleCC Any word if this will bring forward the long anticipated extension to the Heaton Road cycle path and redesign of Corner House junctions?

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

This street leads directly from Heaton Road where a scheme to make things safer has been half build, despite being designed and consulted on in a process leading back to 2016. Making streets safer requires decisions to be made and action taken now with no more decade long delays.

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

This street passes a school with over 2000 students only prioritises vehicles. People are hemmed in to narrow pavements which are blocked by bus shelters, side roads have fast, sweeping entrances, crossing points have tiny islands, and the cycle lane is narrow and painted.

[The Chronicle @ChronicleLive]

Heaton councillors 'anxious to see progress' on road safety improvements
https://t.co/KP91aUwwCz

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

Almost everything could be better here. This should be a street that prioritises people over vehicles. Huge parts of the street are hatched off to make things easier for drivers. There’s nothing that makes things easier for pedestrians and the thousands of people at the school.

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

The main cycle route between North Tyneside and Newcastle will definitely be covered in ice for the next week, rendering it unusable.
The road will be fine if drivers slow down a bit.

[North East Live Traffic @NELiveTraffic]

⚠️WARNING
📌A1058 Coast Road / Norham Road #NorthTyneSide.
ℹ️Road surface temperatures have dropped below -1°C. Take care due to possible ice on surfaces.

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

As peak Christmas shopping time arrives and city centre car parks fill up, most Metro park and ride sites have plenty of space.

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

Buses in Heaton are not where they should be due to a fire on Chillingham Road this evening. You can find where yours is at https://t.co/aJorx7ovyR

[Your Tunnel Vision @yrtunnelvision]

Operational Update: Today and tomorrow (Monday 1st and and Tuesday 2nd December) the South Inclined lift will be out of service between 08:30 and 17:00.

On Wednesday 3rd December, there will be a short period where both Inclined lifts will be unavailable.

[Your Tunnel Vision @yrtunnelvision]

Operational Update: The inclined lifts at the Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels will be unavailable at certain times over the next week due to planned maintenance.

Howdon inclined lift will be closed on Friday 21 November, and from Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 November.

[NCL Cycling Campaign @NewCycling]

In conjunction with @NorthEastPTUG we recently wrote the the city council to urge it to work towards making New Bridge Street and Blackett Street match the vision that has been sold to residents. https://t.co/bbGVp7TmzY

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

We joined our friends from SPACE for Fenham and Arthur's Hill on their Glow ride last night as part of the
@WeAreCyclingUK "My ride. Our right" campaign. Find out what is was about and see pictures from the event in the video and gallery below 👇🏻

[The Chronicle @ChronicleLive]

Dozens of people came together for a mass bike ride through Newcastle
https://t.co/VyrgZik7jT

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

SPACE for Fenham and Arthur's Hill have organised a Glow ride as part of Cycling UK's "My ride on Wednesday. Our right" campaign calling for safer streets, especially for women riding after dark.
Meet at the Civic Centre for 18:30. Full details: https://t.co/sqLRPO0lak

[Your Tunnel Vision @yrtunnelvision]

OPERATIONAL UPDATE:

The Pedestrian and Cyclist Tunnels will be closed from 10pm on Thursday 16 October until 6am on Friday 17 October.

Please note that no replacement bus service will be in operation during this time.

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

What does cause chaos is the 5% annual rise in road traffic and annual increase in the number of cars registered in the city.
Adding some extra cones to make a single lane stretch of road slightly longer isn't going to address that.

[SPACE for Heaton @SPACEforHeaton]

Last Thurs, 9th Oct, 8-9am it took 4 mins more for some people to drive from Cowgate to the Tyne Bridge than on Thurs 10th Oct last year.
In 4-6pm times were lower this year. During the day they were very similar.
The black line is times before bridge work started.

[BBC North East @BBCNEandCumbria]

Central motorway works 'causing chaos' claim https://t.co/GNaX704dQb

[North East Public Transport Users Group (NEPTUG) @NorthEastPTUG]

On the run up to local elections next year be sure to ask your councillors what they are doing to help make your neighbourhoods healthier, your active travel journeys safer, and your public transport journeys quicker.