Support Roseburn-West Coates Protected Cycle Route
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Sean Allan
10 years ago
A huge barrier to safe cycling is safe infrastructure. Let's do this right for once. There is no evidence local traders will suffer. Indeed evidence suggest the contrary
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John HARRISON
10 years ago
Great idea
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Andy Mell
10 years ago
I often use the NEPN to get into the west end, and having better, safer links to get into town from there would be great. The proposed path is already quite convoluted, so I'd rather see the direct path along Roseburn, bikes suffer more than cars from start/stop traffic.
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David Wilson
10 years ago
I fully support this petition.
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Chris Paton
10 years ago
No idea why my location came up as Sheffield – I live in Haymarket!
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Chris Paton
10 years ago
Definitely respect that change can be hard and I'm sure I'd be a little nervous as a local shop owner. But in the long run this project is definitely the right thing to do for so many reasons – active travel is good for personal well-being, public health, and the environment. I live in Haymarket and never visit the Roseburn shops, but making it easier to bike there would definitely encourage me!
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Richard Dyson
10 years ago
The more segregated paths the better and for the shop-keepers feeling ill at ease you would be amazed how family cyclists like to support local businesses whilst out for ride.
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Graeme Mair
10 years ago
Much needed
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Gary Cummins
10 years ago
Edinburgh is long overdue the type of segregated cycle infrastructure now appearing all over London. If Edinburgh and indeed Scotland wish to see cycling normalised and not restricted to a tiny minority of the public, routes and infrastructure such as described here are essential. The worst section of my daily commute from Edinburgh is using the facilities in this area as they currently exist (being indirect and running parallel to tram lines in places). Good cycle infrastructure, supported by good local cycle parking will increase the footfall of shoppers to local businesses rather than reduce it.
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Sara Dorman
10 years ago
Protected cycle lanes make roads safer, saving the council and health system millions of £s every year. An integrated active travel network is only good for businesses, tourism, and residents. Cycle infra also brings the highest rate of return of all transport investment. A win-win situation. Good to see our council taking such a sensible step.
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Drew Binnie
10 years ago
I cycle this road on my daily commute to work. A protected path would encourage more to do the same. We only need to look at other cities which have provided protected routes to see the increase it brings in cycles ng numbers.
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Paul Milne
10 years ago
This is the way forward and should led be rolled out with no further delay.
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Rosie Bell
10 years ago
The proposed route will be quick and safe whereas the existing one is convoluted and very difficult to access.
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A Robertson
10 years ago
I feel we need more safe cycle routes to encourage people who are nervous on shared roads. It's important to have safe routes accross the city as they do in other European towns. Happy to support this petition
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Philip Stout
10 years ago
This scheme will make a huge difference to the quality of life of west Edinburgh and act as a first step in catching up with other vibrant cities in Western Europe.
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Simon Christie
10 years ago
More people on bikes will spend more time in your shops. Think outside your prejudices
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andy arthur
10 years ago
Cycling routed need to be direct, safe and convenient, and go to places. They shouldn't be convoluted, inconvenient and bypass centres of business
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Ed Hawkins
10 years ago
Around the world it has been shown that protected bike lanes increase local retail sales. See: http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/oct/05/bike-lane-blues-london-local-businesses-cycle-enfield-green-lanes and http://www.citylab.com/cityfixer/2015/03/the-complete-business-case-for-converting-street-parking-into-bike-lanes/387595/
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Chris Cooke
10 years ago
Protected cycle routes are the most cost efficient investments the council could possibly make. We need many more of them.
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Scott Hutchinson
10 years ago
Roseburn would be a far more attractive area with segregated space for cycles which in turn also creates a more positive environment for pedestrians. This in itself will attract more people and by virtue, more shoppers to businesses than at present. The area currently represents a noisy car clogged place and not one that makes me want to stop to shop! I'm a regular traveller along that route and it's not a pleasant place to be due to traffic volumes.
A huge barrier to safe cycling is safe infrastructure. Let's do this right for once. There is no evidence local traders will suffer. Indeed evidence suggest the contrary
Great idea
I often use the NEPN to get into the west end, and having better, safer links to get into town from there would be great. The proposed path is already quite convoluted, so I'd rather see the direct path along Roseburn, bikes suffer more than cars from start/stop traffic.
I fully support this petition.
No idea why my location came up as Sheffield – I live in Haymarket!
Definitely respect that change can be hard and I'm sure I'd be a little nervous as a local shop owner. But in the long run this project is definitely the right thing to do for so many reasons – active travel is good for personal well-being, public health, and the environment. I live in Haymarket and never visit the Roseburn shops, but making it easier to bike there would definitely encourage me!
The more segregated paths the better and for the shop-keepers feeling ill at ease you would be amazed how family cyclists like to support local businesses whilst out for ride.
Much needed
Edinburgh is long overdue the type of segregated cycle infrastructure now appearing all over London. If Edinburgh and indeed Scotland wish to see cycling normalised and not restricted to a tiny minority of the public, routes and infrastructure such as described here are essential. The worst section of my daily commute from Edinburgh is using the facilities in this area as they currently exist (being indirect and running parallel to tram lines in places). Good cycle infrastructure, supported by good local cycle parking will increase the footfall of shoppers to local businesses rather than reduce it.
Protected cycle lanes make roads safer, saving the council and health system millions of £s every year. An integrated active travel network is only good for businesses, tourism, and residents. Cycle infra also brings the highest rate of return of all transport investment. A win-win situation. Good to see our council taking such a sensible step.
I cycle this road on my daily commute to work. A protected path would encourage more to do the same. We only need to look at other cities which have provided protected routes to see the increase it brings in cycles ng numbers.
This is the way forward and should led be rolled out with no further delay.
The proposed route will be quick and safe whereas the existing one is convoluted and very difficult to access.
I feel we need more safe cycle routes to encourage people who are nervous on shared roads. It's important to have safe routes accross the city as they do in other European towns. Happy to support this petition
This scheme will make a huge difference to the quality of life of west Edinburgh and act as a first step in catching up with other vibrant cities in Western Europe.
More people on bikes will spend more time in your shops. Think outside your prejudices
Cycling routed need to be direct, safe and convenient, and go to places. They shouldn't be convoluted, inconvenient and bypass centres of business
Around the world it has been shown that protected bike lanes increase local retail sales. See: http://www.theguardian.com/cities/2015/oct/05/bike-lane-blues-london-local-businesses-cycle-enfield-green-lanes and http://www.citylab.com/cityfixer/2015/03/the-complete-business-case-for-converting-street-parking-into-bike-lanes/387595/
Protected cycle routes are the most cost efficient investments the council could possibly make. We need many more of them.
Roseburn would be a far more attractive area with segregated space for cycles which in turn also creates a more positive environment for pedestrians. This in itself will attract more people and by virtue, more shoppers to businesses than at present. The area currently represents a noisy car clogged place and not one that makes me want to stop to shop! I'm a regular traveller along that route and it's not a pleasant place to be due to traffic volumes.