![]() ![]() However, I do acknowledge that there are genuine concerns regarding this scheme and I will ensure it is closely monitored once it is fully open to the public.The one reason as to why I liked this show so much was truly- Hyun Ji. “The cycle lane is currently closed, with diversions in place. To sign up to any of our newsletters, visit this link here. The morning newsletter arrives every day before 9am and the evening newsletter, manually curated by the team, is sent at 6.30pm, giving you a round up of the most important stories of the day. Get all the latest news and headlines from Edinburgh, Fife and the Lothians sent straight to your inbox twice a day by signing up to our free newsletter.įrom breaking news to the latest on the coronavirus crisis in Scotland, we'll have you covered. ![]() “The Council’s project team worked hard to engage closely with the public from the project’s inception, and the design was developed in close consultation with the community and stakeholders during 2018 to allow residents, businesses, pedestrians and cyclist to co-exist with buses and trams. Speaking about the issue earlier this year, Councillor Scott Arthur, Transport and Environment Convener, said: “The current layout on Leith Walk complies with the Edinburgh Street Design Guidance (ESDG), which recognises that flexibility is required to accommodate a variety of modes in the design of existing streets. ![]() It’s common to see people walking in the bike lane without realising." "Unfortunately the Leith Walk cycle lane design reduces pedestrian space and puts cyclists and pedestrians into conflict. Lauren previously told Edinburgh Live: "A dedicated cycle path is a positive development as many people, including me, aren’t confident cycling in traffic. In another instance, pedestrians have been seen forced to queue across a cycle lane on Leith Walk in order to board a bus. The old cycle path was put in place when the new pavement was being constructed (Image: Leith Feeder Ride) This comes as the changes made to Leith Walk came under fire as roads leading off the walk have been closed to traffic such as the notorious 'no left turn' to London Road. Hopefully, the obsolete markings will be removed in time for the opening of the tram extension on June 21, so that people can experience and make judgments on the final designs, rather than the mixture of phases that currently exist."Įdinburgh Council have confirmed that the Trams to Newhaven project installed them during construction and 'they will be removed by contractors as part of snagging and defects'. "Their continued presence, along with the ambiguity over whether the permanent cycle lanes are officially open, is adding to a sense of confusion as the project nears completion. One local from Leith Feeder Ride said: "These markings are from a previous phase of the tram works, when part of the pavement was allocated as a temporary cycle lane. Locals have dubbed them 'ghost cycle lanes' and have questioned when they will be removed to ensure a distinctive difference between pavement and cycle path. READ MORE - Princess Charlotte's five-second 'down to earth' act proves she's family's 'secret weapon' However, parts of the footpath have a white line down the middle, suggesting pedestrians should walk on one side, and bikes on the other. Over the past three years, Leith Walk has transformed as tram lines have been laid down and cycle paths have been formed alongside the pavement. Edinburgh locals have been left baffled by 'ghost cycle lanes' left behind on Leith Walk as the city prepares for the trams. ![]()
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