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SpokesLothian
SpokesLothian
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1 day ago
Cllr Jenkinson screenshot

Cllr Jenkinson screenshot

#EdinWebcast

#Tram extension #Granton - #Bioquarter timescale update

Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social says..

June TEC - report on the 2025 consultation

September TEC - report on Business Case, and decisions on next steps

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SpokesLothian
SpokesLothian
@spokes.org.uk
1 year ago

#Bioquarter - #Sheriffhall
🙋‍♀️ Consultn closes TODAY Sun 2 Mar

🙋‍♀️ Please respond
HERE--> storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/9d14...

Our draft now includes comment on #Sheriffhall roundabout
--> docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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SpokesLothian
SpokesLothian
@spokes.org.uk
1 year ago
Join spokes - see here http://www.spokes.org.uk/membership/

Join spokes - see here http://www.spokes.org.uk/membership/

Transport Convener Cllr Stephen Jenkinson trying out an ebike. He will speak at a spokes public mtg on 30 April

Transport Convener Cllr Stephen Jenkinson trying out an ebike. He will speak at a spokes public mtg on 30 April

Screenshot from the circular - Scot Govt is failing on its commitment to reduce car use

Screenshot from the circular - Scot Govt is failing on its commitment to reduce car use

Screenshot from the circular - Midlothian's A7 consultation

Screenshot from the circular - Midlothian's A7 consultation

🙋‍♀️ Spokes member circular 🚲

🙋‍♀️ Public mtg with Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
🤔 20% 🚘km reduction ?
🙋‍♀️ #Leith #Cammo #Bioquarter #Midlothian
& much much more

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SpokesLothian
SpokesLothian
@spokes.org.uk
1 year ago
screenshot of consultation picture

screenshot of consultation picture

map of area affected

map of area affected

spokes draft response, page 1 Edinburgh BioQuarter Active Travel Gaps Consultation - Spokes Response draft General Comments The proposed active travel improvements are strongly supported and will fill a major missing link in the city's active travel network. The route will connect key trip generators with significant numbers of housing in addition to existing active travel routes. Efforts should be made to further reduce instances of shared space between pedestrians and cyclists to reduce conflict for both users. At continuous footways, the cycleway material and colour should continue over the side-street as seen on CCWEL and other CEC projects. Wayfinding should be included as part of the project to enhance the use and navigability of the route. Connections to routes such as QuietRoute 61, the existing bioQuarter network and east-west routes through Midlothian. Detailed Comments Connection to Shawfair Spine Road (Southern extents of proposed route) The cycleway should be easy to join for those travelling on-road from south of the roundabout. The indicative drawings appear to have overlooked the the existing uncontrolled cycle crossing. The speed limit reduction on this corridor is supported in the interests of road safety. Connection to Roslin to Shawfair Path At the pinch point under the structure, options should be investigated to mitigate the significantly compromised footway and cycleway. This could include installing contraflow traffic signals for vehicle traffic. Given the adjacent shared use path connection and low footfall, the section under the structure may be better suited as a 2.8m wide shared use area.

spokes draft response, page 1 Edinburgh BioQuarter Active Travel Gaps Consultation - Spokes Response draft General Comments The proposed active travel improvements are strongly supported and will fill a major missing link in the city's active travel network. The route will connect key trip generators with significant numbers of housing in addition to existing active travel routes. Efforts should be made to further reduce instances of shared space between pedestrians and cyclists to reduce conflict for both users. At continuous footways, the cycleway material and colour should continue over the side-street as seen on CCWEL and other CEC projects. Wayfinding should be included as part of the project to enhance the use and navigability of the route. Connections to routes such as QuietRoute 61, the existing bioQuarter network and east-west routes through Midlothian. Detailed Comments Connection to Shawfair Spine Road (Southern extents of proposed route) The cycleway should be easy to join for those travelling on-road from south of the roundabout. The indicative drawings appear to have overlooked the the existing uncontrolled cycle crossing. The speed limit reduction on this corridor is supported in the interests of road safety. Connection to Roslin to Shawfair Path At the pinch point under the structure, options should be investigated to mitigate the significantly compromised footway and cycleway. This could include installing contraflow traffic signals for vehicle traffic. Given the adjacent shared use path connection and low footfall, the section under the structure may be better suited as a 2.8m wide shared use area.

spokes draft response, page 2 A7 Old Dalkeith Road and Newton Church Road Junction The eastern pedestrian crossing should be brought closer to the desire line of the junction. If this is not possible, the large buffer space could be used for rain gardens or other SUDS. Suitable cycle detection should be provided in advance of the junction to activate the cycleway traffic signal phase. A7 Old Dalkeith Road and The Wisp Junction A parallel north/south cycle crossing should be added at the junction, reducing pedestrian conflict. This would remove all shared use space to the north of the junction and reduce the 2.9m pinch point to the south. Hatching should be included to better delineate the right turn pocket for vehicle traffic. A7 Old Dalkeith Road and B701 Ferniehill Road Junction The substantial pedestrian and cycle improvements at this junction are strongly supported. Consideration should be given to future proofing a two-way segregated connection to/from Ferniehill Road given potential development in the area. If the gap adjacent to the gates is for joining cycles, suitable give way markings should be added. If this gap is potentially to be used by vehicles, clear cycle symbols should additionally be added over the gap to highlight cycle priority. The Tweedsmuir Gait junction could be offset, so as to provide stacking space for vehicles and reduce vehicle obstructions of the cycleway while queuing. A7 Old Dalkeith Road / Little France Road junction The segregation should be continued closer to the junction, creating a smaller transition area for southbound cyclists directly adjacent to the pedestrian crossing. Gap Site 5 The proposed gap site route is supported as a more direct and deliverable option. The cycleway on Little France Road should be continued further west, reducing the area of shared use and reducing conflict.

spokes draft response, page 2 A7 Old Dalkeith Road and Newton Church Road Junction The eastern pedestrian crossing should be brought closer to the desire line of the junction. If this is not possible, the large buffer space could be used for rain gardens or other SUDS. Suitable cycle detection should be provided in advance of the junction to activate the cycleway traffic signal phase. A7 Old Dalkeith Road and The Wisp Junction A parallel north/south cycle crossing should be added at the junction, reducing pedestrian conflict. This would remove all shared use space to the north of the junction and reduce the 2.9m pinch point to the south. Hatching should be included to better delineate the right turn pocket for vehicle traffic. A7 Old Dalkeith Road and B701 Ferniehill Road Junction The substantial pedestrian and cycle improvements at this junction are strongly supported. Consideration should be given to future proofing a two-way segregated connection to/from Ferniehill Road given potential development in the area. If the gap adjacent to the gates is for joining cycles, suitable give way markings should be added. If this gap is potentially to be used by vehicles, clear cycle symbols should additionally be added over the gap to highlight cycle priority. The Tweedsmuir Gait junction could be offset, so as to provide stacking space for vehicles and reduce vehicle obstructions of the cycleway while queuing. A7 Old Dalkeith Road / Little France Road junction The segregation should be continued closer to the junction, creating a smaller transition area for southbound cyclists directly adjacent to the pedestrian crossing. Gap Site 5 The proposed gap site route is supported as a more direct and deliverable option. The cycleway on Little France Road should be continued further west, reducing the area of shared use and reducing conflict.

#Bioquarter - #Sheriffhall
🙋‍♀️ Consultn closes Sunday (Mar 2)
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Our draft response below
send us any comments

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SpokesLothian
SpokesLothian
@spokes.org.uk
1 year ago
Picture from top of consultation website, showing what path might look like in parts

Picture from top of consultation website, showing what path might look like in parts

Consultation drop-in date, as in post

Consultation drop-in date, as in post

Map of study area

Map of study area

#Bioquarter - #Sheriffhall QR61
Consultn just discovered!

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🙋‍♀️DROP-IN Tue 25 Feb 1100-1330 NRIE Main mall

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SpokesLothian
SpokesLothian
@spokes.org.uk
1 year ago
Report summary Trams from Granton to the Royal Infirmary/Bioquarter and Beyond – Bus Rapid Transit Update 2. Executive Summary 2.1 In response to an adjusted motion approved by Committee on 15 August 2024, this report and appendices set out the respective strengths and advantages of light rail/tram and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), noting the technological advances of the new generation of BRT. 2.2 Appendix 1 of report also sets out short, medium, and long term indicative benefits and costs of BRT compared to Tram. 2.3 This report is an interim update. A detailed modal analysis for the North - South corridor will be presented to Committee in winter 2025 as part of the conclusion of the Trams from Granton to the Royal Infirmary/Bioquarter and Beyond Strategic Business Case.

Report summary Trams from Granton to the Royal Infirmary/Bioquarter and Beyond – Bus Rapid Transit Update 2. Executive Summary 2.1 In response to an adjusted motion approved by Committee on 15 August 2024, this report and appendices set out the respective strengths and advantages of light rail/tram and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), noting the technological advances of the new generation of BRT. 2.2 Appendix 1 of report also sets out short, medium, and long term indicative benefits and costs of BRT compared to Tram. 2.3 This report is an interim update. A detailed modal analysis for the North - South corridor will be presented to Committee in winter 2025 as part of the conclusion of the Trams from Granton to the Royal Infirmary/Bioquarter and Beyond Strategic Business Case.

Cllr Aston

Cllr Aston

#EdinWebCast

#Granton / #Bioquarter #Tram v. #BusRapidTransit #BRT

Report-> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s7...

Cllr Whyte: bigger BRT vehicles possible
A: capacity is whole system, not just vehicle size

Cllr @dastonsnp.bsky.social: roadspace?
A: BRT needs more width for side separation

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CLondoner92
CLondoner92
@clondoner92.bsky.social
2 years ago
Edinburgh City Council: Transport and Environment Committee 10.00am, Thursday, 1 February 2024 Tram from Granton to BioQuarter and Beyond: Consultation for Strategic Business Case Development

Edinburgh City Council: Transport and Environment Committee 10.00am, Thursday, 1 February 2024 Tram from Granton to BioQuarter and Beyond: Consultation for Strategic Business Case Development

Edinburgh City Council: Transport and Environment Committee Report Tram from Granton to BioQuarter and Beyond: Consultation for Strategic Business Case Development

Edinburgh City Council: Transport and Environment Committee Report Tram from Granton to BioQuarter and Beyond: Consultation for Strategic Business Case Development

Tram: Granton Waterfront to BioQuarter and Beyond Modal and Routing Summary 2 Figure 1.1: STPR2 Recommendation 12, Edinburgh and South East Scotland Mass Transit

Tram: Granton Waterfront to BioQuarter and Beyond Modal and Routing Summary 2 Figure 1.1: STPR2 Recommendation 12, Edinburgh and South East Scotland Mass Transit

Tram: Granton Waterfront to BioQuarter and Beyond Modal and Routing Summary 7 Figure 3.1: Granton Waterfront to BioQuarter and Beyond

Tram: Granton Waterfront to BioQuarter and Beyond Modal and Routing Summary 7 Figure 3.1: Granton Waterfront to BioQuarter and Beyond

#Edinburgh, #Scotland: Recommended route for Granton to BioQuarter tram

A public consultation will help inform the Strategic #Business Case for a #tram route from #Granton to the #BioQuarter and beyond
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
#transport #lightrail #urbanism #travel #UK #metro #trams

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