The same stuff is used on the Water of Leith Walkway. I find it smooth (no stones or ruts) but, at the same time weirdly bumpy and, as you say, rolling resistance seems high. Also not sure about it's resilience - there are already plenty of patches on the WoL route and in places the top surface seems to be degrading.
But this is probably a discussion for another thread.
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Meanwhile in Midlothian
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Posted 3 months ago #
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Horse hooves I think on the WoL path and a few back wheel brakes/skids. They repair it quickly.
Posted 3 months ago # -
“They repair it quickly“
And will do until eternity?
Under warranty??
Posted 3 months ago # -
UNCLEAR
Was done in three stages. Phase one 1 km near Waulkmill loan using Ultitrec.
Phase 2 a fair bit of the route using some ash stuff that was shocking in the wet
Phase 3 the stuff they have now - pretty good if left until. It sets.
Posted 3 months ago # -
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Overview We have commissioned Stantec to carry out a study into active travel and sustainable transport improvements on the A7 corridor between Sheriffhall Park and Ride and Main Street in Newtongrange.
The aim of the project is to improve active travel connections within the study area making it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle for their everyday journeys and to connect to public transport services more easily. Currently, there is no or limited provision for walking, wheeling and cycling along the majority of the A7 corridor.
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Posted 1 month ago # -
Would urge anyone with an interest to respond favourably to the consulation. The usual "fix the potholes first" gammon idiots are commenting (as if both issues are mutually exclusive) on the Council's FB posts, but response / discusson on our estate whatsapp group has been really positive. So fingers crossed!
Posted 1 month ago # -
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More than 350 signatures were received by lunchtime today – 20 hours after it was launched on change.org.
Objectors say the proposals would “serve a minority interest at the expense of the majority” arguing few cyclists will use it and that the route should, instead, be upgraded to a dual carriageway to serve the thousands of motorists who use it regularly.
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Posted 4 days ago # -
It's all relative. I think we should get rid of motorways or downgrade them to bicycle highways, since they don't serve any cyclists at all.
Less facetiously, it's the least hilly route between Newtongrange and Sheriffhall P&R, and it's not a route I would care to use often at the moment. But:
How will the new infrastructure affect traffic flow?Any new infrastructure proposals will consider the potential impact on existing and future travel patterns, including traffic and congestion. Efforts will be taken during the design process to reduce the impact of potential delays to vehicles while ensuring safer access for people walking wheeling and cycling.
Will the proposals introduce any restrictions on existing traffic movements?All roads within the study area are proposed to remain two-way for general traffic. Edit:So, 'no' basically.
What measures are being taken to ensure the safety of pedestrians and cyclists?Safety is our top priority. We will be implementing reduced vehicle speeds along the corridor in advance of the project being completed to improve road safety for all road users. The new infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists will include features such as dedicated lanes, new crossings, clearer signage, and new and improved lighting.
(my bold) So very much cars, cars, cars, with a bit of AT tacked on the side? I have no idea how they will make the Lothianbridge section friendlier except by widenening and resurfacing the footway in the same manner as Old Dalkeith Road going down past Lugton Brae. There is greater scope between Melville Dykes and Hardengreen but mainly because this is a 'new' road.
Posted 3 days ago # -
Seems like the motor lobby have got hold of this...
So you know what to do...
Get filling the consultation:
Closes 30th March
Posted 3 days ago # -
I did the consultation and made some pithy observations about the type of thinking evident from Stantec. So much of the options presented are about shoehorning in signalised crossings - imposing traditional pedestrian-style infra - rather than fundamentally addressing how people not in cars like to move.
Some of the roundabouts on the A7 are huge and could be re-engineered in a better form. I doubt we will ever get freeflow cycle infra but why not CYCLOPS junctions?
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