Some key mentions (numbers refer to PDF's pagination)
P5
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However, if we’re to deliver a better transport system for everyone, we need to step up the pace of the delivery of transport infrastructure, particularly for public transport, walking and cycling and find new ways to pay for it. This plan sets out a number of proposals to help us do that.
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P19
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There should be good walking and cycling networks close to where people live, providing safe and convenient access to local facilities and to public transport stops.
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P21
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3.11 Edinburgh Waterfront remains a high priority for growth. The tram extension to Leith and Granton and the establishment of an attractive cycleway and footpath is fundamental to achieving a thriving low carbon waterfront community connected to the city.
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P22
3.17 Midlothian, City of Edinburgh and East Lothian Councils will work together to take a plan-led approach to identifying and, where possible, enhancing key green infrastructure around the periphery of Edinburgh. The priorities for action include addressing the City Bypass as a barrier to active travel and upgrading cycle routes on the A199 to become a strategic functional cycle route, providing an artery linking East Lothian with Edinburgh. Green Belts and Countryside Around Towns designations will provide the framework for establishing and maintaining a high quality landscape setting for existing and future settlements and identifying and safeguarding key strategic areas of open space.
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P57
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Supporting Non-Car Travel
6.1 Improved connectivity, with a better walking and cycling network and more public transport options, will make the region an easier place to do business and a better place to live. The region currently experiences significant rail and road transport pressures, particularly on approaches to and journeys around Edinburgh. The spatial strategy in this plan, underpinned by the placemaking principles, addresses the need to reduce travel and to encourage more low carbon transport choices. It supports the SEStran Regional Transport Strategy hierarchy of provision by enabling more journeys to take place by walking, cycling and by public transport. This will contribute to improved air quality, help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and have significant health benefits for our communities.
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P58
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Walking and Cycling
6.5 Significant infrastructure improvements are needed to help support the Scottish Government's vision for walking and cycling set out in the National Walking Strategy and the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland. SESplan supports the objective that by 2020, 10% of all journeys taken in Scotland will be made by bike. Figure 6.1 identifies priority strategic functional (transport) and recreational routes to help support this objective and the Action Programme sets out the specific improvements to the network that are needed.
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P63
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B. Potential Strategic Cross-Boundary Projects
A720 Improvements, including Sheriffhall Junction - Junction Upgrades, Intelligent Transport Systems and Non-Car alternatives
Improvements associated with trunk road approaches to Edinburgh including Junction Upgrades and Non-Car Alternatives such as Park and Ride Schemes†
Edinburgh Orbital Bus and Associated Park & Ride Sites*
Edinburgh Cross-Rail Services*†
Strategic Walking and Cycling Routes
*NotCommitted †NotMapped
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P69
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Glossary
Cross-Boundary Green Networks
Areas where Green Network Priority Areas cross local authority boundaries and require a coordinated approach to deliver enhancements.
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http://www.sesplan.gov.uk/assets/Proposed%20Strategic%20Development%20Plan%2023%2009.pdf