http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: “Safety of the Off-Street Path Network“ en Sun, 31 May 2026 06:42:05 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21473#post-373594 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:51:46 +0000 chdot 373594@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>9.5<br /> By Councillor Thornley - Safety of the Off-Street Path Network</p> <p>Committee;</p> <p>1) Notes that recent discussion around the potential routes for tram line extensions have highlighted the lack of safety across much of our off-street path network</p> <p>2) Agrees that whatever the outcome regarding tram extensions, the off-street path network should be safe for users and residents.</p> <p>3) Notes the Council’s aim to reduce car usage in the city, and the role that safe pedestrian routes are vital to encourage walking, wheeling and cycling.</p> <p>4) Further notes ongoing lighting projects in parks across the city, and the inclusion of path lighting in projects such as the West Edinburgh Link.</p> <p>Committee therefore requests a report in two cycles outlining;</p> <p>• which parts of the off-street path network are currently lit, and to what standard, and which parts are not lit.</p> <p>• what options are available beyond lighting to improve the safety of the off-street path network, such as CCTV or cutting back overgrown foliage to improve sightlines.</p> <p>• How any additional monies allocated for the 2024/25 budget for the purpose of improving the safety of the off-street path network can be best spent.“</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=139&amp;MId=6783&amp;Ver=4" rel="nofollow">https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=139&amp;MId=6783&amp;Ver=4</a> </p>