Leith Connections
Feedback updated 3 Jun 2021
We asked
The council engaged with residents, visitors and businesses to seek feedback on the project which aims to create a safer and more comfortable environment for residents and visitors walking, wheeling, cycling and spending time in the local streets and outdoor spaces of Leith. To meet these objectives, the Council is developing proposals for:
- a new high quality cycling link from the Foot of the Walk to Ocean Terminal; and
- a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Leith.
The engagement sought to raise awareness of the two phases of the project, presented concept designs on the cycle route and asked for feedback to inform the design of the low traffic neighbourhood and the potential changes to the area.
You said
Over 800 responses to the online survey were received, together with emailed responses from individuals, businesses and organisations. We also met with a Community Reference Group we have formed for the project and attended a public Community Council meeting.
From the survey responses:
- 75% of survey respondents strongly support and support the aim for improving cycling conditions in Leith.
- 80% of survey respondents strongly support and support the aim for improving walking conditions in Leith.
- The most popular local destinations were Ocean Terminal, Leith Walk and Leith Links. Walking was used for the highest proportion of these journeys with between 44-65% of trips and cycling was used on 13-23% of trips.
Further information can be seen in the full engagement summary reports:
Leith Connections Stage 1 – Engagement Report Foot of the Walk to Ocean Terminal Cycle Route
Leith Connections Stage 1 – Engagement Report Low Traffic Neighbourhood
We did
Following consideration of the information gathered, developed design on the Foot of the Walk to Ocean Terminal cycle route has commenced and proposals for the low traffic neighbourhood are to be presented to the community for further feedback prior to being taken forward.
Results updated 3 Jun 2021
Files:
- Leith Connections Stage 1 – Engagement Report Foot of the Walk to Ocean Terminal Cycle Route, 5.1 MB (PDF document)
- Leith Connections Stage 1 – Engagement Report Low Traffic Neighbourhood, 3.9 MB (PDF document)
Overview
We are seeking feedback from local residents and businesses on a new project which aims to create a safer and more comfortable environment for residents and visitors walking, cycling, wheeling and spending time in the local streets and outdoor spaces of Leith. The project will build upon the City of Edinburgh Council’s current cycling and waking projects, Active Travel Action Plan, QuietRoute network and cycle and walking improvements that are a part of the Trams to Newhaven project.
To meet these objectives, the Council is developing proposals for and seeking your comment on:
- Concept design proposals for a new high quality cycling link from the Foot of the Walk to Ocean Terminal; and
- Setting the scope of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Leith.
This survey is in two parts, you can provide responses to either or both of these.
This community engagement aims to raise awareness of the two phases of the project and the potential changes to the area. The need for change is based on the following identified concerns:
- Issues highlighted with speed and volume of traffic in residential streets
- Safer routes to school
- Enhance and promote access to public transport in the area
- Improved cycling routes and access in the area
We are seeking to understand what the issues, opportunities and constraints around each of the project objectives are. For example, where do local people travel? What are the barriers and issues?
Please review the proposals before completing the survey.
The community engagement will run from 8 February until 5 March 2021 and the survey can be accessed via the link.
Areas
- Natural neighbourhood area - Leith
- Natural neighbourhood area - Leith Links
- Natural neighbourhood area - Leith/Easter Rd
- Natural neighbourhood area - Newhaven
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
Interests
- Cycling and walking
- Park and ride
- Parking permits
- Parking spaces
- Parking tickets
- Public Transport
- Roads and pavements
- Trams
- Road safety
- Traffic regulation
- Travel in Edinburgh
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