Council Seeks Feedback On Improving Walking And Cycling Routes

Edinburgh Council has launched two consultations on improving walking and cycling routes in the city.

Residents are invited to voice their opinions over upgrades to parts of QuietRoute 20 (Craigleith, Leith and Restalrig) and QuietRoute 61 (The Rosslyn Chapel Way).

Changes could include installing further cycle and pedestrian crossings, developing protected cycleways and building cycle/pedestrian 'shared use' pavements.


Once the consultations close, further exhibitions on proposed QuiteRoutes improvements will be carried out over the coming months.

Councillor Lesley Hinds said: "We're committed to making it as easy as possible to travel by bike or on foot in the city and we want residents to help us improve our network of QuietRoutes through this consultation exercise.

"The Council needs to understand and consider all the needs and views put forward regarding the re-design of the streets. We'll use the comments and feedback to develop optimum designs that improve the routes for walking and cycling."

The consultations are scheduled to close on Sunday, 04 September.

(LM/JP)