Improvements to the walking and cycling space across Coldham’s Lane bridge have been investigated at length as part of the off-site improvement measures considered as part of the development.

Unfortunately, significant improvement to the bridge is unrealistic given the likely cost and existing constraints at this location – it is considered that significant improvements would require a new structure which would likely cost upwards of £10m.

A new public bus service to Milton Park & Ride – 2 buses operating every 15 minutes (potential increase from 300 seats per hour to 375 seat per hour in peak hours one-way).

Increased frequency of Newmarket Road Park & Ride services – 2 additional buses (increase from 450 seats per hour to 600 seats per hour in peak hours one-way).

Extension of Newmarket Park & Ride service to Cambridge Station.

Dedicated bus services to local towns including St Neots, Huntingdon, St Ives and Ely - 6 vehicles, providing two journeys on three routes at occupation rising to 9 vehicles and three journeys on three routes (total increase of 675 seats per hour in each direction).

The bus improvements above would result in a net increase of 225 Park & Ride bus seat an hour in each direction from the Milton Road/Newmarket Road Park & Rides and an additional 675 bus seats for out-of-town bus services.

Off-site improvements are proposed where possible to enhance and increase capacity for pedestrians and cyclists – pedestrian comfort level assessments have been undertaken for these routes and it is considered that the proposed development would not have a detrimental impact on the operation and capacity of these routes.