Broxburn to Maybury Public Transport and Active Travel Improvements
Overview
Working with West Lothian Council, we want to improve travel along the A8/A89 between Broxburn and Maybury. Our aim is to better connect communities with major employment, education, healthcare and leisure opportunities.
To meet our net zero targets, we need to make it safer and easier for more people to make more journeys by bus or by walking, wheeling or cycling (known as active travel). This includes addressing:
- slow and unreliable bus journey times
- very low bus use to and from key towns, including Broxburn, Kirkliston and Ratho, where the vast majority of journeys are made by car
- potential increased congestion resulting from planned developments which will further impact bus journey times
- difficulties for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the A8 meaning some destinations and bus stops are not accessible.
With this project we plan to:
- prioritise bus and reduce bus journey times
- increase bus capacity, better connecting growing communities
- deliver faster more direct services to key communities.
View the proposed improvement designs.
The Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (City Region Deal) agreement provides £36 million to deliver these proposals.
The graphic below details the section of the A8/A89 where the improvements will be made.
These proposals complement the wider work in West Edinburgh through two further plans
The working project title for the Broxburn to Maybury Public Transport and Active Travel Improvements is known as the West Edinburgh Transport Improvements Programme (WETIP).
Why your views matter
So far we have:
- identified problems, issues, constraints and opportunities along the corridor,
- identified a range of potential improvement measures,
- developed design proposals for public transport and active travel improvement measures.
Now that we have developed initial designs we want to hear your views to help refine the proposals.
Statutory consultation will also be needed when we apply for the required Traffic Orders following the completion of the outline business case.
Need a different language or format?
Please email the Interpretation and Translation Service at its@edinburgh.gov.uk quoting reference 23-8870.
Events
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Webinar via Microsoft Teams
From 24 Aug 2023 at 14:00 to 24 Aug 2023 at 15:00This will provide an overview of the project, focus on key areas on the A8/A89 corridor and a Q&A session.
To book a place and if you have any accessibility requirements or translation needs, please e-mail: invest@edinburgh.gov.uk . -
Webinar via Microsoft Teams
From 24 Aug 2023 at 18:00 to 24 Aug 2023 at 19:00This will provide an overview of the project, focus on key areas on the A8/A89 corridor and a Q&A session.
To book a place and if you have any accessibility requirements or translation needs, please e-mail: invest@edinburgh.gov.uk . -
Drop-in information event at Strathbrock Partnership Centre
From 29 Aug 2023 at 16:00 to 29 Aug 2023 at 19:00Location: Strathbrock Partnership Centre (the Coffee Lounge), 189A W Main St, Broxburn, EH52 5LH
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Drop-in information event at the Marriott Hotel
From 30 Aug 2023 at 15:30 to 30 Aug 2023 at 19:30Location: Marriott Hotel (Findhorn Room) 111 Glasgow Road, Edinburgh EH12 8NF. T
If you have any accessibility requirements or translation needs, please e-mail: cityplan2030@edinburgh.gov.uk or call 0131 469 6163
Areas
- Ward 1 - Almond
- Ward 3 - Drum Brae/Gyle
- Ward 6 - Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Audiences
- Homeless People
- People with long term conditions
- People with disabilities
- Minority Ethnic groups
- Carers
- Jobseekers
- Low income households
- Older people
- Businesses
- Children & Young People
- Civil and public servants
- Elected Members
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual people, Transgender people (LGBT)
- Men
- Parents/carers
- Professionals
- Residents
- Road users
- Students
- Teaching/Educational staff
- Visitors
- Voluntary sector/volunteers
- Women
- Taxi Licence holders
- Amenity groups
- Architects/designers
- Built heritage groups
- Community councils
- Developers/investors
- Development management statutory consultees
- Development planning key agencies
- Education institutions
- External councils
- Housing associations
- Landowners
- Libraries
- Natural heritage/open space
- Neighbourhood partnerships
- Planning consultants
- Professional bodies
- Scottish Government departments
- Services/utilities
- Transport groups
- Young people
- Licence holders
- Employees
- Licence applicants
Interests
- Cycling and walking
- Public Transport
- Roads and pavements
- Road safety
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