I have been thinking about this corridor as I regularly walk, catch a bus and drive up and down it. I think the time has come for a radical approach to the whole  corridor. Moseley is currently working on its local plan but what is needed and has been discussed is a wider vision linking communities along the A435

I would suggest this  should involve

• The whole of the A435 down to Digbeth and neighbouring roads being 20mph zones ( with the possible exception of the middle ring road)
• Dedicated cycle lanes along the main road taking existing road space if no other space permits
• Traffic calming/ shared space schemes for the main shopping centres along the route and for parts of Digbeth
• The complete reworking of Digbeth (the road) to turn it into a boulevard  with planting, removal of traffic barriers, traffic calming
• The enforcement and extension of existing bus lanes where practical
• A political commitment from the Council to push for the opening of the rail route including a commitment to borrow if necessary to fund it.
• To hold a meeting with the Community to discuss alternative funding ideas for these works
• To support community incubators like The Old Printworks and Moseley Exchange in building the economy and explore other such proposals
• A day time HGV ban

These are just a few ideas which will lead to a better economy, a healthier and more environmentally friendly corridor. What are your ideas?