Cycling and walking improvements between Saughton Park and QuietRoute 8
Feedback updated 12 Apr 2018
We asked
We asked for views on the proposed designs for cycle and walking improvements between Saughton Park and QuietRoute 8.
You said
The majority of feedback was supportive or strongly supportive of the proposals, however numerious design alterations and clarifications were posed. These are detailed in the consultation report which can be accessed below, along with the Council’s responses.
We did
The feedback to the scheme will be used to evolve and improve the design. Details of the potential design changes is included in the consultation report, which can be accessed via the link below.
CURRENTLY DUE TO A LACK OF RESOURCES THIS SCHEME IS ON HOLD.
Once the scheme re-commences, there will be a further opportunity to respond to the proposal during the statutory Traffic Regulation Orders process. We shall also share the detailed designs online and all people who have asked to be kept informed about the scheme shall be alerted when the detailed designs are available to view.
Results updated 12 Apr 2018
It was found that the majority of consultees were supportive or strongly supportive of the proposals.
In the online survey, 73.5% of survey respondents were either strongly supportive or supportive of the proposals, with 8.2% of respondents being neutral and 18.4% opposing or strongly opposing the proposals.
There were numerious suggested design alterations. These are detailed in the report below, along with responses from the Council.
Files:
- Consultation Report - Saughton Park to QuietRoute 8, 1.4 MB (PDF document)
Overview
This consultation gives people the opportunity to express their views about proposed initial designs for cycling and walking improvements between Saughton Park and the existing QuietRoute 8 at Baird Drive and Stenhouse Drive.
These designs are part of planned improvements to the cycling route, called QuietRoute 8. This route forms part of the QuietRoutes Network which is being implemented across Edinburgh. The aim of the network is to provide routes that are easy, safe and convenient to use by people of any level of cycling experience. It will also improve conditions for people walking.
There shall be a public exhibtion of the designs on Tuesday 30 May from 5pm till 8pm at the Saughton Park Winter Garden. Staff will be on hand to discuss the designs.
Why your views matter
The Council needs to understand and consider all the needs and views expressed by people regarding the street re-design.
We will use the comments to develop an optimum design that improves the street for walking and cycling.
What happens next
Following the consultation, the designs will be further refined and developed by a design team of Council and external technical experts.
There will be further opportunities to respond to the designs as they are refined.
The aim is for final designs to be completed in 2017.
Subject to Committee approval and funding availability, the intention is to begin construction in 2017/18.
Areas
- Ward 7 - Sighthill/Gorgie
Audiences
- People with disabilities
- Children & Young People
- Elected Members
- Residents
- Road users
- Built heritage groups
- Community councils
- Neighbourhood partnerships
- Transport groups
Interests
- Health and Wellbeing
- Cycling and walking
- Road safety
- Travel in Edinburgh
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