" The Council is planning to invest in cycle routes in the West area including improvements to the route adjacent to the A8 between South Gyle and Newbridge. These considerations include resurfacing and widening sections of footway, crossing improvements, new signage and improvements at side road junctions."
So far this has resulted in some white paint on the path at the entrance to Castle Gogar - more specifically as you approach on the path you get a "slow" , a bike symbol and dashed lines across the path.
If you approach (by car) from over the tram level crossing and through the narrow gateway (where you can't see bikes approaching) you get..... nothing. No sign no paint - nothing.
This may still be WIP, but it looks clear who's interests are taking priority. I think as it stands it may even make the junction worse as the locals can now head through the gap with impunity as it is clear that bikes have to give way to them.
It wouldn't have been difficult to put dashed lines across the junction to act as a reminder to drivers that bikes could be crossing. They are going to have to stop at the edge of the A8 about 3m further on anyway.
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