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New WoL crossing??

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  1. chdot
    Admin

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    Secretary of Longstone Community Council, Steuart Campbell, said: “Longstone Community Council welcomes the redevelopment of the former Booker site as (mainly) housing, although remaining concerned about the extra traffic it will surely create.

    “However we are disappointed that the developer, although showing an Active Travel route around the development for cyclists and pedestrians to connect Inglis Green Road with the north side of the development (a requirement of the Local Development Plan), has failed to include a bridge across the river as implied by the Local Development Plan to connect with the Water of Leith Walkway on the north side.

    “A bridge would greatly improve access in all directions, offering local people many new travel options. Consequently we will be asking the Planners to make providing a bridge, or funds to build one, a condition of consent. We also think that there is a more direct route for the Active Travel route. The deadline for comments on the application is 3 June.”

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    https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2022/05/water-of-leith-crossing-must-be-included-in-redevelopment-of-former-cash-and-carry-site-say-locals

    This would be VERY useful link - and has been talked about for years.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  2. steveo
    Member

    This would be VERY useful link - and has been talked about for years.

    I was thinking it probably be a better use of money to put in decent on road facilities but actually it is quite a long way round from Booker to the Slateford Road for heading into town.

    It wouldn't be brilliant for heading north the path that follows the WOL is really windy (winding?) and it takes much longer to ride than going round via Chesser Avenue.

    Chesser Ave has painted segregated lanes but painted lanes...

    Posted 2 years ago #

  3. chdot
    Admin

    “probably be a better use of money to put in decent on road facilities”

    NOT an either or - especially if it’s paid for by developer contribution.

    The point of links like this is to encourage more people to explore, walk and cycle in places away from roads/noise/pollution/danger.

    Certainly not just a ‘cycle facility’ or ‘transport route’.

    Point is, local people are advocating it and it’s a ‘planning opportunity’ that could easily be lost - for ever.

    Another useful WoL bridge would be by the bowling green on Coltbridge Gardens.

    As well as a useful link for locals it would avoid the steps from Roseburn Cliff. These were installed by the council (probably EDC rather than CEC) without any thought about ‘disabled access’.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  4. Rosie
    Member

    @chdot - now that would be an idea, a bridge at the bowling green on Coltbridge Gardens. Coltbridge Gardens is a pretty road, with a fabby view of the viaduct, but also a cul-de-sac. It would be great if it were part of a walking/cycling route.

    Posted 2 years ago #

  5. chdot
    Admin

    “It would be great if it were part of a walking/cycling route.“

    It has been looked at by CEC and Sustrans.

    No idea whether it’s ‘on a list’ anywhere - various people have changed jobs.

    Posted 2 years ago #

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