Red routes

We have run an informal consultation and a statutory consultation to gather feedback on the red routes scheme.

Informal consultation

In July 2023 we asked you for feedback on our proposal to introduce red routes in Medway.

We received 975 responses to our online survey. We also spoke to more than 60 businesses about their loading and access needs. 

We used your feedback to improve the designs to meet the needs of residents and businesses.

The changes we made are:

New loading bays

We've added new loading bays including:

• 1 on Corporation Street
• 1 on Star Hill
• 3 on A2 Rainham High Street. 

Clear signs

Clear signage is provided. Our engineers have reviewed where signs are placed to make sure motorists can see them. 

Temporary specific exemptions

You can apply for temporary location specific exemptions for special circumstances, such as when a resident is moving house. These exemptions will be approved on a case-by-case basis.

Blue badge holders

Drivers can stop on double red lines to pick up or drop off a Blue Badge holder. To do this, you must be displaying the Blue Badge, and the vehicle must move off as soon as possible.

Cabinet decision

Following the changes made to the designs, Cabinet decided the project should progress to the next stage.

View the September 2023 Cabinet report

In October 2023 another review was completed. It was decided that the proposals with updated designs would progress to statutory consultation. 

Statutory consultation

In late 2023 we ran a Traffic Regulation Order statutory consultation on the updated designs. This consultation ended on Friday 22 December 2023.

Following review of the feedback, it was decided that 5 red routes will be implemented. View the red route locations.