Midlothian Active Travel Strategy
2018 - 2021 December 2018 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy
Table of contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Policy context 3 3 The bene ts of active travel 6 4 Overview of active travel in Midlothian 8 5 Infrastructure 21 6 Objectives and action plan 57 7 Monitoring 65 References 67 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Situated south of Edinburgh in the south-eastern part of Scotland, Midlothian o ers great opportunities for people wishing to explore the outdoors by active modes of transport. Walking and cycling are the best ways of enjoying the landscape in Midlothian, a landscape shaped by glaciers and rivers over the past 2 million years. Today, valleys carved by rivers since the last glacial period dominate Midlothi- an’s landscape, most notably the North Esk and South Esk, which converge to form the River Esk northeast of Dalkeith. The heritage, scenery and history of Midlothian can be enjoyed on over 220 miles of paths linking towns with rural areas and a variety of historic attractions and settlements.
With a current population of approximately 88,000, Midlothian has seen an increase in population and housing in recent years. Midlothian is therefore an evolving area with a growing population and economy, and providing a sustainable transport network should be at the heart of this growth. This constitutes an opportunity to collaborate with developers on creating new walking and cycling paths which integrate with the existing network. Midlothian has great potential to be devel- oped as an attractive place where walking and cycling are the normal choices of travel. 1 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INTRODUCTION
Active travel generally encompasses cycling and walking, but also other ‘active’ modes of travel such as scooting. It provides a real alter- native for short, local car journeys and commuting. Creating active ‘Our vision is to create a safe travel infrastructure is key for providing an alternative for those wish- ing to walk or cycle locally. In order to increase opportunities, cam- and convenient environment for paigns promoting the use of paths have to accompany infrastructure development. walking and cycling in Midlothian, Midlothian Council is promoting and encouraging walking and cycling, however, there is not currently a strategy available to coordi- promoting an active travel nate these initiatives and activities. The purpose of this strategy is to provide a framework of objectives for investment, to identify the culture where there are safe and improvements required to deliver a comprehensive and well-connect- ed network and to guide future active travel infrastructure and promo- convenient walking and tional initiatives. cycling choices for all Midlothian The strategy also aims to encourage and enable safer walking and cycling environments in Midlothian. Creating suitable environments residents and visitors, with active for walking and cycling can improve the health and wellbeing of our community and lead to numerous bene ts. This document sets out travel being the normal how Midlothian Council plans to achieve its goals for providing a safe and accessible environment for walking and cycling. choice for everyday journeys’
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Policy Context
This section summarises key policies which set the context for the development of Midlothian’s Active Travel Strategy. These national, regional and local documents provide a framework to work towards achieving strategic aims and increasing active travel levels in the council area. Encouraging walking and cycling helps achieve the aims of a number of national, regional and local policies, and the strategy will aim to work towards support- ing these policies. NATIONAL POLICY Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS) (2013) Let’s Get Scotland Walking - National Walking Strategy (2014)
• Sets out a vision to increase everyday journeys travelled by bike in Scotland, with • Aims to create a culture of walking with better walking environments and to enable a target of 10% to be achieved by 2020 easy, convenient independent mobility for everyone in Scotland. • Promotes partnership working, setting out 19 actions on how to achieve this vision • Seeks to encourage everyday walking, either for recreation, health or walking to • Presents a series of case studies with a focus on infrastructure, integration and road work safety A long term vision for active travel in Scotland 2030 (2014) National Transport Strategy (2016) • Sets out an ideal outlook on how Scotland could look if more people were using - walking and cycling for short, everyday journeys ing journey times and connections, reducing emissions and tackling climate change, as well as providing better quality services and value for money or alternative to car and planning, and how Scotland could be exemplar in terms of changing behaviour use. and creating and active travel culture.
walking and cycling.
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REGIONAL POLICY SEStran Regional Transport Strategy 2015-2025 refresh (2015)
• Encourages the promotion of active travel, particularly the use of awareness campaigns to increase use of sustainable transport, as well as cross-boundary active travel measures. • Objectives to promote more sustainable travel, to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases, to increase the proportion of walking and cycling trips by 5%, to contrib- ute to meeting national air quality targets and reduce the impact of transport noise LOCAL POLICY Midlothian Transport Strategy (2007) Midlothian Core Paths Plan (2009)
The strategy lists 16 key walking and cycling interventions, which include: • The Core Paths Plan was produced by Midlothian Council in collaboration with the • maintaining the existing network of roads and footways public, landowners, statutory agencies and the Midlothian Access Forum in order to • improving pedestrian links ful l the obligations of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 which introduced this • improving, extending and maintaining the cycle network new duty for Scottish Councils. • ensuring that all new developments are planned and developed to be easily acces- sible on foot and by bike • It shows a system of paths ‘’su cient for the purpose of giving the public reasona- • improving personal security for pedestrians and improve safety on the streets ble access throughout the area’’, and are anything from a tarmac path to a grassy eld • improving safety generally and of children cycling to school and encourage cycling margin, are signposted and subject to protection through the planning system from an early age wherever possible and amended only in exceptional circumstances. • encourage walking from an early age by improving safety of pedestrian routes to school • Core paths cater to a wide range of users including walkers, cyclists and horse • promote the bene ts of walking and cycling to the wider community riders, however, not all core paths are suitable for each type of user. • provide opportunities for increased participation and involvement of local cycle interest groups
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LOCAL POLICY Single Midlothian Plan (2016) Midlothian Tourism Action Plan (2016)
• The plan sets out a number of priorities and actions for Midlothian, including • The plan sets out priorities to promote and encourage tourism in Midlothian, outcomes for sustainable growth. including cycle tourism. • Aims to promote and develop sustainable travel and transport that bene ts our • Key actions for the action plan include encouraging local attractions, food and health and environment, including implementing the council’s adopted travel plan drink providers to become cycle friendly; exploring opportunities for improved by reducing the adverse impacts of travel within Midlothian, most particularly car marketing and branding of existing routes; supporting collaboration between travel, by 31 march 2017. neighbouring towns/villages for improved connectivity and route development; • Develop travel plan measures which bene ts joint working, SEStran, public trans- help improve the perception of cycling in Midlothian by increasing digital informa- port operators and support sta in active travel tion availability. Midlothian Local Development Plan (2017) Midlothian Council Travel Plan (2017)
• Aims to promote the development of an active travel network within and between • Aims to reduce the adverse impacts of travel, particularly car travel, associated with Midlothian’s communities, safeguard former railway lines that could be redeveloped the activities undertaken by Midlothian Council in the provision of its services. as active travel routes and provide policy support for potential cross-boundary connections with neighbouring authority areas. • Aims to promote and improve access and facilities which support and encourage • Policy TRAN 1 which relates to sustainable transport, seeks to promote the develop- those accessing Midlothian Council services to do so by remote means, on foot, by ment of an active travel network and give priority to walking, cycling and public bicycle and by public transport. transport initiatives. • Policy TRAN 2 referring to transport network interventions aims to tackle cycling • The objectives set include a journey to work target of 10% by foot (from 6%), 4% by and walking issues through infrastructure improvements to complement the bicycle (from 3%), 12% by public transport (from 10%), 10% by car (passenger) (from Borders Railway. 8%) and 65% by car (driver) (from 69%). • Aims to promote active travel by connecting places for recreational and daily travel by walking and cycling
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LOCAL POLICY Midlothian Green Network Supplementary Guidance (2018)
• The purpose of the guidance is to safeguard and promote green space links between and wildlife corridors in and around new and existing developments.
quality of place for residents and visitors
The benefits of active travel
- ual and for the community as a whole. Walking and cycling are easy, low-cost and pleasant ways of commuting, visiting local facilities and enjoying a day out.
Research shows that increased active travel levels can help promote
recognises active travel as an easy and convenient way of building
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popular leisure activity in Scotland and research shows that over 50% Health of overseas visitors went for a walk in the countryside. Midlothian has a wide range of countryside paths and parks linked to local tourist attractions. NHS data suggests that increasing overall levels of physical activity through walking and cycling can reduce the risk of coronary heart On a local level, walking and cycling can bene t the economy in urban disease, stroke, certain types of cancer and type 2 diabetes, as well as areas due to increased levels of walking leading to increased footfall in keeping the musculoskeletal system healthy. local retail shops. Active travel can bring a major contribution for local town centres, supporting the local economy in a cleaner, quieter and Evidence from research also suggests a link between obesity levels and environmentally-friendly way. travel behaviour in adults, indicating that countries with highest levels 1 of active travel have the lowest levels of obesity. Walking and cycling A study of the use of the local path network in Dunkeld and Birnan, can also promote mental wellbeing, studies showing that physical Perthshire, showed that the estimated income generated by the local activity can overcome depression and anxiety. Many people are expe- path network supported up to 15 FTE jobs.2 Cycling to work has also riencing busy working schedules and nd it di cult to include physi- been found to be linked with reduced absenteeism and increased cal activity into their daily routines. Walking and cycling are great ways productivity. of doing just that, whether commuting, shopping or visiting local facil- ities. Environmental & Social
£ Economic Walking and cycling are pollution-free modes of transport. Increasing levels of walking and cycling through reducing car use, especially for At the individual level, walking and cycling are low-cost alternatives to commuting, would translate in a decrease of greenhouse gas emis- motorised transport modes, especially car use. Walking is the most sions thus improving local air quality levels. Walking and cycling 7 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy ACTIVE TRAVEL IN MIDLOTHIAN
require less road space per traveller compared to other modes of trans- port, thus reducing congestion and noise levels. ‘Walking or cycling to work can Walking and cycling can provide an opportunity for social interaction. Joining a local walking or cycling club can be fun and allows for a save you money and bring better appreciation of the local rural and urban environments. Research shows that people who cycle are regarded to be the most amazing health bene ts’ 3 satis ed transport users.
Overview of active travel in Midlothian
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Out and About Midlothian reopened in 2015, the new railway stations at Shawfair, Eskbank, New- tongrange and Gorebridge provide an alternative of travelling in the The council-led ‘Out and About Midlothian’ initiative, funded by Paths area. for All through the ‘Smarter Choices, Smarter Places’ programme, aims Interactive touch-screen consoles have been installed at the four Mid- to encourage walking and cycling in Midlothian. lothian railway stations and one console in Dalkeith Library. The For 2015/16, the project focused on towns linked to the new Borders consoles allow users to access local maps, visitor information and live Railway. A series of walking and cycling maps were produced to travel information. The maps include walking and cycling paths, health provide an overview of walking and cycling paths. These cover the walks, as well as countryside walks and cycles throughout the county. areas of Danderhall, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Eskbank, Newtongrange, May eld and Gorebridge.
The maps are available electronically on the council’s website, and paper copies were also distributed to local libraries, railway stations Midlothian Council undertook baseline and follow-up surveys aimed and council o ces, as well as at local events held in 2016. Free bike to explore users’ travel patterns at Shawfair, Eskbank, Newtongrange lights and pedometers were also distributed with the aim of increase and Gorebridge railway stations. As well as providing data regarding cycle safety and encourage people to keep track of their daily steps, travel modes used to get to the railway station from home, the survey calories burnt and distance travelled. A new series of similar walking allowed participants to contribute with feedback by providing general and cycling maps were produced in 2017 for Penicuik, Loanhead, comments or suggestions, as well as state any issues they might have Roslin and Rosewell areas. encountered when travelling to the stations.
The Borders Railway opened up new opportunities for people in Mid- Promotional campaigns encouraging walking and cycling ran lothian to travel to Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. Having been throughout 2016, 2017 and 2018, with the aim of increasing active
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travel levels to and from the stations. The campaigns included events, planning on developing the festival into something bigger over the route promotion, as well as bus and station advertising. following years, with more outdoor activities which include walking and cycling. The latest follow-up survey in 2017 found that the number of people using active travel modes to travel to the railway station has increased. Cycling levels increased for Eskbank station (+4.4%), Newtongrange (+2.9%) and Gorebridge (+5.8%), while walking levels increased by 11% for Eskbank station and 5.9% for Newtongrange station. Car jour- ney showed a decrease of 8.4% and 6.1% for Eskbank and Newton- grange, respectively.
Walking Festival
2017 marked the 10th anniversary of Midlothian’s Walking Festival, held annually in August and organised by Midlothian Council’s Ranger Service. The festival caters for people of all ages and o ers free led walks, nordic walking and canicross.
There are usually about 20 walks spanning over four days, led by volun- teers and rangers. In 2017 the festival was held between 11-14 August and included three full days of cycling activities in Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith and Penicuik. It was the most successful festival since its inception, with over 640 people taking part in 29 events. Midlothian Council is
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Community groups supporting and promoting active travel in Midlothian
Gorebridge Community Develop- Midlothian Cycling Club is a local Penicuik Cycling and Penicuik Edinburgh College Students’ ment Trust's Going Green for bike club which covers all aspects First ran a very successful Association (ECSA) is a charity Gorebridge will work in Gore- of cycling including mountain week-long programme of cycling representing over 19,000 bridge and Midlothian to reduce bike, cross and road cycling. The activities in Penicuik in Septem- students from more than 100 local carbon emissions by helping club also hosts active kids ber 2016. This was part of Europe- countries attending Edinburgh people make greener travel sessions and is dedicated to an Mobility week 2016 and fund- College. Active travel is one of choices. The project will focus on encouraging the next generation ing was secured by Penicuik First. their priority objectives for swapping car journeys for walk- of cyclists by developing their RUTS and 3Sixty Display Team 2018/19, which involves engag- ing and cycling, in particular for skills and con dence. Regular delivered various aspects of the ing with students through cycling travel to Gorebridge railway local rides are held mid-week and event. Penicuik First and Penicuik and walking events, campaigns, station. The project will also during weekends, with longer Cycling will continue to create and training in order to help improve and develop a local path rides over the summer. more similar events in Penicuik reduce their travel-related carbon network that links to schools, and encourage people to get on emissions. Edinburgh College shops, health centre, work places their bikes. have a campus in Midlothian and public transport stops located in Eskbank.
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Workplace Engagement New development travel packs
Midlothian Council is a Cycle Friendly Employer recognised by an With an increasing number of new housing developments across Mid- award from Cycling Scotland and carries out in-house training with all lothian, it is important that new residents are aware of all sustainable Council HGV and PSV drivers to make them aware of cyclists whilst transport options within their area. The aim of the pack is to reduce car driving. The current eet of HGV vehicles is due to be modi ed to trips in favour of walking, cycling and public transport. Each pack include an audible warning when turning left and all new HGV and PSV contains: vehicles will be tted with radar to detect cyclists. • Lea et showing walking, cycling and public transport information The Council holds monthly led walks and cycles for sta and recently and map for the area won a bid to increase cycle parking and gear storage at its headquar- • Local walking and cycling map covering the wider area ters in Dalkeith. A pilot project focused on Midlothian Council sta • Bus and/or rail timetables relating to the services available in the area commenced in 2017, with the aim of increasing sta walking and cycling levels to work. The project provides frequent bike repair • Link to survey and feedback form sessions, personalised travel planning, cycling skills workshops and The project will gather information about new residents’ previous and travel packs to raise awareness of available active travel routes and current travel habits, including main mode of transport for short trips, increase cycling con dence. It is hoped that the initiative will expand shopping, work and education. Through the survey we will also be able to other organisations in Midlothian in 2018. to nd out if the pack supported travel mode shifts to sustainable transport and allow residents to provide feedback regarding walking, cycling and public transport in Midlothian. The results of the cam- paign, along with future active travel statistics will allow the council to decide whether similar projects are worth implementing in the future.
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Midlothian Access Forum is an independent body established under Bikeability the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The forum provides advice, Bikeability is a cycling scheme that aims to give pupils the con dence promotes access and helps with producing the Core Paths Plan. The to cycle safely on the road, and to encourage them to continue doing forum appoints representatives from recreational user groups, land- so as adults. owning organisations and government bodies to help provide balance when dealing with access related matters. Bikeability Scotland is managed by Cycling Scotland, the national organisation for cycling promotion. Seventeen Midlothian primary schools have delivered the scheme so far, and the aim is to encourage School engagement more schools to get involved.
Travel plans Each Midlothian school has a travel plan which aims to encourage pupils and sta to walk, cycle or scoot more often. Midlothian current- ly has 17 Cycle Friendly Primary Schools, 1 SEN Cycle Friendly School and 4 Cycle Friendly Secondary Schools with cycle clubs established at the schools.
Also in 2014, Midlothian achieved 87% on-road Bikeability training gures, compared to 63% in 2013. The on-road training is carried out with primary 6 children and is undertaken by a member of sta or volunteer. The Scottish average for this type of training is 38%. The new Newbattle High School will have extensive connecting cycle routes and cycle facilities.
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Annual inter-school walk Beeslack High-School Cycling Festival Midlothian Council holds an annual inter-school walk during Walk to Beeslack High School in Penicuik had a successful bid for funding from School week every May, when pupils accompanied by school and the Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund for a cycle track and skills council sta , walk to their neighbouring schools in order to promote areas within its grounds. The work was completed in 2015 and was walking as an alternative travel mode. o cially opened on 8 June 2015.
This is also a good opportunity for pupils to get to know their local area. The Council also supports the initiative by o ering school wall charts, stickers and posters to promote the event.
The high-school grounds also host the annual Midlothian Bike Festival for primary school pupils, with the aim of promoting cycling, increas- ing pupils’ understanding of using gears, brakes and riding a course, as well as providing the opportunity to compete in the sport of cycling. The latest festival saw over 250 pupils attend in 2017. 14 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy ACTIVE TRAVEL IN MIDLOTHIAN
Road safety
Road crash statistics During the past ve years there has been an overall decrease in walk- ing and cycling casualties, even though the number of cyclists on the road has generally increased. Between 2012 and 2016 there have been an average of 4.5 KSI accidents per year involving cyclists or pedestri- People ans, a 28% decrease from the previous ve year period when there were an average of 6.3 per year.
Fig. 2 Walking and cycling casualties, killed or seriously injured, all ages, 1994-2016
Pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders are recognised as ‘vulnerable’
People road users and one of the key issues which deter potential cyclists from using the roads is road safety.
Safety on the road is one of our top priorities in terms of active travel. During the last few years, the council has implemented a series of measures in an e ort to reduce road casualties in Midlothian.
Fig. 1 Walking and cycling casualties, all severities, all ages, 1994-2016 15 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy ACTIVE TRAVEL IN MIDLOTHIAN
Road safety measures locations where accidents and vehicle speeds are a cause for concern.
Physical Other walking and cycling safety measures Midlothian Council has implemented a series of physical measures to Four of Midlothian Council’s refuse collection vehicles were tted with make cycling safer and increase driver awareness. Cycle lanes, toucan the Cyclear system. The system includes a ‘cycle disk’ at the back of the crossings, zebra crossings with parallel cyclist crossing and advance lorry which illuminates when the vehicle is turning left. An audible stop lines have been introduced and it is proposed to increase these warning is followed, announcing the driver’s intention. A third safety facilities when funds are available and if the tra c signal installation is measure involves sensors which detect cyclists or pedestrians moving appropriate to accommodate these. from the rear of the vehicle to the front left side.
There are currently on-road cycle lanes along the A701 in Penicuik, Milton Bridge, Bilston and Straiton, the B6392 from Eskbank to Melville Castle entrance, and in Shawfair/Danderhall along the A7. Advance stop lines have been introduced at a number of tra c light installa- tions in Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Loanhead, Straiton and Auchendinny.
Speed reduction High-speed tra c presents a safety hazard to cyclists. This was addressed on a number of routes in Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Loanhead, Gorebridge, Dalkeith and Milton Bridge. There are currently 20mph zones in most towns and some villages, most of which are situated outside primary schools and nurseries in order to increase road safety in these areas. Reduced speeds can improve safety for all users. Midlo- thian Council is committed to implementing tra c calming at 16 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy ACTIVE TRAVEL IN MIDLOTHIAN
All new council HGV and PSV vehicles will be tted with the system. Road safety at schools Midlothian was the rst local authority to implement such a system, with the aim of increasing cyclists’ and drivers’ awareness and provid- Kerbcraft ing a safety measure designed to avoid accidents. Additionally, Kerbcraft is a child pedestrian training scheme developed in Glasgow in-house cyclist awareness training is provided to all HGV and PSV driv- by Professor James Thomson at the University of Strathclyde. Kerbcraft ers. uses practical training methods for pupils to improve their kerbside skills and raise their awareness of tra c, with parent volunteers acting as trainers for the activity. The training is conducted with small groups of children and helps develop their observational skills and deci- sion-making process. The training consists of three phases, which are:
1. Finding a safe place to cross 2. Crossing between parked cars 3. Crossing at junctions
Midlothian Council has been promoting the initiative in order to increase awareness and safety among children. An annual co-ordina- tor training day also takes place around February each year.
Park Smart and JRSOs (Junior Road Safety O cers) Bonnyrigg, Cornbank, Cuiken, Lasswade, Newtongrange, Paradykes, St. David’s and St. Matthew’s Tynewater Primary Schools all held 17 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy ACTIVE TRAVEL IN MIDLOTHIAN
successful Park Smart campaigns during 2016/2017, in order to Give Me Cycle Space address issues of parking on zig-zag lines. Junior Road Safety O cers The ‘Give everyone cycle space’ ran by (JRSOs) from Bonnyrigg Primary School also organised a banner Cycling Scotland was launched in 2010 and design competition to discourage school gate parking with a personal- was aimed at drivers, parents and children, ised message. and promoted a safety consideration mes- sage of giving enough space to cyclists The Council has also recently purchased banners to discourage park- when overtaking. The campaign was ing on these lines, such as the one shown in the image below. supported in Midlothian through local school based activities, complemented by Bikeability Scotland cycle training.
Safe Routes to School Midlothian Council is working closely with primary schools in order to promote walking and cycling to school and road safety. All schools produce a travel plan every second year and are consulted about road safety in their area.
One recent project promoting road safety at school involved installing polyurethane bollards resembling children in uniform at May eld Primary School. The aim of this initiative is to raise drivers’ awareness and improve safety at the junction of Stone Avenue, Stone Crescent, Sycamore Road and Beechgrove Road. The majority of schools have a ‘Safe Routes to School’ lea et distrbuted and shows recommended 18 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy ACTIVE TRAVEL IN MIDLOTHIAN
pupil routes to the school, as well as the location of controlled cross- with an initial focus on the Newbattle and Lasswade High School clus- ings and crossing guides. ters. The I-Bike o cers integrated with the High Schools and several feeder primary schools to raise the pro le of cycling in the schools. The latest lea et (Fig. 3) was produced for Paradykes Primary School Main activities include led rides and walks, bicycle maintenance and features a comprehensive map showing the length of time it sessions, Bikeability Scotland training and ‘learn to ride’ sessions. would take for pupils and parents to travel actively to school. During 2017-18 the project focused on Dalkeith and Penicuik High-School clusters, with support o ered to some of the schools from the previous year. The success of the project can be measured by the overall increase in active travel to school and decrease in driven gures.
The Council’s aim is to continue to seek match-funding for the initia- tive so that more schools across Midlothian can bene t from the tailored active travel activities.
Fig. 3 Paradykes Primary School travel map Cycle training Midlothian Council successfully bid for the services of two I-Bike o cers from Sustrans. The I-Bike initiative commenced in 2015 19 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy ACTIVE TRAVEL IN MIDLOTHIAN
Walking and cycling tourism Rosslyn Chapel and The National Mining Museum Scotland have become the rst two visitor attractions in the Lothians to achieve the Research by Sustrans shows that tourism and leisure cycling on the Cyclists Welcome award from Visit Scotland. National Cycle Network contribute over £650m to the UK economy 4 annually, while data from Visit Scotland shows that walking holidays Recently, the Paper Mill restaurant in Lasswade has become the rst 5 contribute up to £1.26b to the Scottish economy alone. restaurant in the Edinburgh & Lothians area to gain the Cyclists Welcome Award from Visit Scotland. Midlothian has great potential in becoming an attractive cycling and walking tourism destination, especially after the re-opening of the Midlothian Tourism Forum has also recently published its second Borders Railway. The Scottish Tourism Economic Assessment Monitor edition of ‘Cycle Midlothian!’ lea et, detailing cafes, restaurants, visitor (STEAM) showed an overall increase of 6.8% in visitor spend for the rst attractions and cycle shops, cycle engineers and hirers who are keen half of 2016, compared to the same period in 2015 when the railway to attract more visitors and customers who use bicycles. The potential was not operational. to build on existing programmes and initiatives can lead to signi cant investment.
Horse riding Horse riding is a popular activity in Midlothian. There are a variety of bridleways that can be explored across Midlothian, with di erent routes o ering an opportunity to explore local countryside, historic and natural sites. For more information regarding all the main bridle- ways please visit
https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200226/walking_and_cycling/438/horse_riding
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It is important that vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians share paths responsibly. The ‘Code of conduct for Infrastructure horse riders and cyclists’ created by The British Horse Society provides a good overview of guidelines that should be taken into consideration Research shows that investment in active travel infrastructure has when sharing paths with equestrian users. positive impacts for people and the places where they live. The growth of the cycling and walking network will create a safer and Funding more accessible active travel environment in Midlothian. Most of the funding allocated to active travel in Midlothian is external. Midlothian has a variety of urban and rural routes suitable for walking During 2016-2017, Midlothian Council committed approximately and cycling. However, there are topographic, nancial, land owner- £480,000 for walking and cycling infrastructure and promotion. The ship and road network constraints which form a barrier to planning main sources of funding for active travel initiatives were from Sustrans’ new infrastructure. Community Links programme, Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets This strategy will aim to provide a framework of solutions to address (CWSS), Support Plus from Cycling Scotland and Smarter Choices, the need for new and improved active travel infrastructure and to Smarter Places programmes, the latter both funded by the Scottish overcome some of the barriers to walking and cycling. Government.
Sources of additional and match-funding included SEStran, the region- al transport partnership for south-east Scotland, and developer contri- butions. The Council is determined to continue bidding for grant and match-funding in order to improve infrastructure and promote the bene ts relating to active travel.
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Active travel infrastructure in Midlothian that cross into adjoining local authority areas, with planning permis- sion from Midlothian Council for another cross-border route from Core paths (paths or adopted minor roads, or pavements, Roslin to Peebles. with restricted or regulated access for motorised vehicles; There are an increasing number of multi-user paths within Midlothian cater to all users) with examples at Gilmerton Road, Cowden, Lugton Brae, the Bush, Milton Bridge, Easthouses Road, Dalhousie Road, Eskbank and Hope- The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 provided statutory access rights to most land in Scotland for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The Mid- paths, increasing the overall length of segregated walking and cycling facilities as part of the active travel network. All cycleways are sign- and provides an overview of all core paths in Midlothian. posted accordingly in Midlothian. Local walking and cycling maps can Although not all core paths are suitable for all user groups, these be found on the council’s dedicated active travel page at provide for people of all abilities. All core paths are signposted accord- www.midlothian.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling. ingly in Midlothian. The council’s Core Paths Plan and associated maps can be found on the council’s dedicated active travel page at On-road cycle lanes www.midlothian.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling. There are currently approximately 15 kilometres of on-road cycle lanes - Multi-user paths (designated for walking, cycling, horse- hall Roundabout to the City of Edinburgh boundary and Eskbank riding and other non-motorised access) and Cycleways Roundabout to Elginhaugh. (designated for walking and cycling access) Quiet routes Midlothian has a wide range of walking and cycling paths connecting Similar to the ‘QuietRoutes’ initiative in Edinburgh, a network of quiet local towns with the countryside and neighbouring local authorities. routes will be developed in order to provide an alternative for walking There are currently four segregated multi-user paths and cycleways 22 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
and cycling around Midlothian. The aim is to signpost and map routes Cross-border network which can be used by users of all abilities in order to avoid major roads with heavy tra c within the county. The routes will follow existing Existing cross-border routes paths within the walking and cycling network, as well as roads with NCN Route 1 - Newcastle to Edinburgh (Coast to Castles) (25km) speed limits of maximum 30mph. The Coast to Castles route passes through Midlothian on quiet roads from the Borders via the Granites, northwards towards Middleton, Cycle parking Temple, Carrington and Bonnyrigg. The route becomes mainly Cycle parking is currently available in every Midlothian town centre, at o -road in Bonnyrigg and continues towards Dalkeith campus. The every school and leisure centre. Covered cycle parking is also available route then continues towards Whitecraig in East Lothian and connects at every railway station in Midlothian. The aim is to increase the into Musselburgh and Edinburgh. number of bicycle parking spaces in town centres and at local facili- NCN Route 196 - Penicuik to East Lothian via Dalkeith (16km) ties. A 16km cycleway (mostly segregated) begins at Valley eld in Penicuik and extends eastwards through Auchendinny, Roslin Glen, Rosewell, Bonnyrigg, Eskbank and Dalkeith. The route also connects to Hadding- ton via the Pencaitland cycleway. Part of the former route from Hard- engreen to Sheri hall has been severed by the Borders Railway, and an alternative route via Eskbank/Newbattle is in place. Eskbank to Gilmerton (3.5km) A combination of on-road cycle lanes along Melville Road and segre- gated cycleway along GIlmerton Road connects with the existing cycleway along Gilmerton Road in Edinburgh.
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Roslin to Shawfair (7km) ended abruptly at Lasswade Road. A 3.5km segregated cycleway begins at Roslin and extends north- wards via Loanhead to Gilmerton. The path was recently extended to Midlothian Council has taken into consideration the recommenda- Shawfair using a disused railway line, thus completing an important tions of the report by SEStran. Many of the recommended changes to commuter and leisure link. the infrastructure re ect the council’s aims to provide a better connected cycling network with bordering local authorities. Cross-border network development
MIdlothian shares council borders with Edinburgh, East Lothian and Scottish Borders councils. Within the SEStran area, Midlothian has one of the highest percentage of cross-border cycle commuting at 1.3% of cross-border modeshare (same as East Lothian).
A 2015 strategic report by SEStran assessed cross-boundary cycling routes wth neighbouring local authorities. The main ndings of the assessment concluded that gaps and barriers exist mainly between Midlothian and Edinburgh. These include Sheri hall roundabout, poor connectivity between Bonnyrigg and Edinburgh, lack of connectivity to Bush Estate, incomplete provision along A701 and lack of connectiv- ity with the Scottish Borders.
Other measures set out in the report have been resolved, such as the extension of the aforementioned Roslin to Shawfair path which
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Development control and active travel The Council has its own safeguarded routes and development aspira- tions that want to be achieved. In terms of active travel, the Council Well-designed streets within new housing developments can provide aims to abide by several key considerations when consulted regarding a more inclusive environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Walking and new streets layouts, such as: cycling should be encouraged in all new developments through the - Street user hierarchy should consider pedestrians rst and design of the network, provision of cycle parking and ltered permea- private motor vehicles last bility. - Street design should be inclusive, providing for all people All new developments in Midlothian are based on the policy statement regardless of age or ability for street design in Scotland, ‘Designing Streets’. 6 The document - Design should be used to in uence driver behaviour to reduce promotes a design-led method to planning streets, rather than a vehicle speed to levels that are appropriate for the local context and standard-based approach. Walking and cycling are therefore key parts deliver safe streets for all of the design process. - Street furniture should be located for maximum bene t and to reduce pedestrian obstruction - Street design should provide good connectivity for all modes of movement and for all groups - Junctions should be designed with the considerations of the needs of pedestrians rst - Street layouts should be con gured to allow walkable access to local amenities for all street users - Streets should allow for and encourage social interaction - Street patterns should be fully integrated with surrounding networks to provide exibility and accommodate changes in built and social environments (Designing Streets guide) 25 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
In terms of linking existing paths, a design exercise takes place before Midlothian Council will continue to investigate and where possible new developments are approved. This allows planners to verify the provide dedicated o -road walking and cycling paths. However, prior- feasibility of linking into the existing network. New development sites itisation is required in terms of infrastructure connections within the can provide new through routes for pedestrians and cyclists and can county. address missing links between communities. Strategic active travel maps have been created for each town in order Many new developments provide the opportunity of linking future to outline and provide a better understanding of proposed and paths with newly built ones, as is the case, for example, with the cycle- potential paths. Many of the aspirational paths shown on the map are way along the Bonnyrigg by-pass which ends as you exit the urban already existing core paths and therefore pedestrians, cyclists and extent towards Rosewell. horse-riders can access them. However, some may not be suitable for cycling or horse-riding at the moment due to terrain or path width. Cycling and horse-riding on these paths is the responsibility of indi- vidual users and means respecting each other’s rights and sharing responsibly.
The strategic paths shown on the following maps are colour-coded based on their priority level (short-term up to 2021, medium-term up to 2028 and long-term thereafter). These indicative timescales re ect decisions made through internal, stakeholder and public consulta- tions. The paths marked as ‘proposed’ are either consented or under construction, while ‘MUP’ stands for ‘multi-user path’ and caters for all non-motorised users which includes walking, cycling and horse-rid- ing.
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Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between O -road track, unsur- Re-surfacing and Improved connectivity Long-term Rullion Road and A702 faced, suitable for signing between Penicuik and PENICUIK (P1) rambling and moun- the A702 tain biking Connection between Pedestrian-only path, Widening and re-sur- Improved cycling Medium-term Rulion Road and partly surfaced facing (as required) of connectivity and Queensway via Cuiken existing paths increased road safety Terrace and Brunstane Gardens (P2) Cuiken Burn path link Pedestrian-only path, Widening and re-sur- Improved cycling Short-term to Edinburgh Road partly surfaced facing (as required) of connectivity and (P3) existing paths increased road safety
Connection between Pedestrian-only path, Widening and re-sur- Improved connectivity Medium-term Broomhill Road and surfaced along Bog facing (as required) of within Penicuik Carlops Road via Bog Road, unsurfaced existing paths Road and along Loan along Cuiken Burn Burn (P4)
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Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between Pedestrian-only path, Widening of existing Improved connectivity Short-term St. Kentigern Way and surfaced path within Penicuik town PENICUIK Eskhill (P5) centre; increased road safety Connection between Pedestrian-only path, Widening of existing Improved connectivity Short-term Loanburn and East- surfaced path and increased road eld Drive along safety Cuiken Burn (P6)
Connection between Pedestrian-only path, Widening and re-sur- Improved connectivity Short-term East eld Industrial unsurfaced facing of existing path within Penicuik; Estate and Beeslack increased road safety High-School via Beeslack Woods (P7) Connection between None New cycleway crea- Improved connectivity Medium-term Rulion Road and tion via new housing within Penicuik; Mauricewood Rd. (P8) development increased road sfety Connection between Unsurfaced path New cycleway crea- Improved connectivity Medium-term Charles St./Philip Pl. and tion via new housing and increased road Mauricewood Rd. (P9) development safety
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Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between None New cycleway via Improved connectivity Short-term Belwood Road and housing development PENICUIK Mauricewood Road development (P10) Connection between Unsurfaced path/track Re-surfacing of exist- Improved connectivity Long-term Belwood Road and ing path and increased road Glencorse (P11) safety for cyclists
Connection between Pedestrian-only path, Widening of existing Improved connectivity Long-term Rullion Road and surfaced path and increased road Bellman’s Road (P12) safety for cyclists
Connections around None New paths via hous- Improved connectivity Short-term Mauricewood area ing development and increased road (P13) safety for cyclists
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L R St. Margaret's LB4 H D LasswadeE RC Primary A Loanhead D P School e Primary n LB2 t School j[ l a Proposed A701 Lasswade n D d F R Primary Relief Road O N Lasswade D B U R R School N U u T B N A O
r G I T
n N Viaduct N L P I Paradykes O L D A P Primary H W Engine Road U (disused) School N T B E 7 PE 0 NT Ind. Estate R LA 4 N A D LB9 V R E D 94 60 LOANHEAD BL12 A
1 0 ST 7 HIGH A D RY D P E riv N ate Ro T ad Pentland E R N LOA THE T j[ H S I Industrial Estate k BL11 G N s H PO E A th S I LT River Nor O T H N T R D O L
WE RD N'S KNO 3 NIVE
0
7 Mavisbank
A R LB3 House !\ D N LB2 Bilston Glen O T LB7 L O BONNYRIGG P D Industrial Estate U Sherwood ND T AS S ST Ind. Estate Stewart BL3 N O d a T o R Lasswade L !\ e t a v O Brewing i r O P High P P LT POLTON BANK ON R D School
n Lasswade ur RD B D n 1 L P Centre Bonnyrigg FIE o O ³ EA t L S ls Bilston Glen NK T Primary i BA O B TON N POL W A School Polton D Hawthornden V Viaduct R E N R j[ O Primary D LT 4 O School 9 P 0 BILSTON 6 j[ j[ Dryden j[ A 2 0 ² Bilston 7 !\ A Primary Tower
S School E A F I E L LB2 Midlothian D 196 M Loanhead  Innovation O W O D R R RR1 Centre N R O B T Footpath L Aspirational active travel routeD s D 7 0 O 0 R 6 P L L E Short-term W Cycleway/MUP BL2 E S O University of Edinburgh Medium-term R 1 0 LB4 Easter Bush Campus 7 On-road cycle lane A Long-term Burnbrae Primary B U School S Easter H LB8 Bus and cycle lane L O
A k N R s D
LB3 E Proposed cycleway Local authority boundary h
Howgate t r 2 9 B 3
7 o 6 0 B 0
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RR2 BL1 Edinburgh BioCampus Midlothian Council © Crown copyright and database right (2018). All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence Number B16 00023416. 392 Technopole LB8 RR2 6392 B D B U S R H E L S O N 4 A A 9 N R M 0 D A6
M Development under A IN S construction T Â196
PE NIC UI K R ROSLIN Pentlands D Roslin BL1 Science Primary School !\ RD IK Park CU 4 NI 9 PE Wallace's 0 B 6 70 A 0 3 Rosslyn Cave !\ Chapel St. Matthew's
RC Primary P r i v School a t e
T R
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E 3 I B700 H T
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R 1 RR3 A 0 C 7 Roslin Glen Rosslyn n A r 03 Country Park u 70
B Castle B j[ !\ Rosewell e (ruins) i Primary s ROSEWELL School u 4 9 G o 0 O h 6 R l A T a O
N D R Development under D construction Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between On-road cycling, Widening and re-sur- Active travel-friendly Medium-term A702 and Easter Bush narrow pedestrian facing of existing path path; increased road LOANHEAD Campus via Bush Loan footway safety for pedestrians Road (LB1) and cyclists Connections within A range of surfaced Widening and re-sur- Improved connectivity Short-term and Bilston and Loanhead and unsurfaced paths facing (as required) of for active travel within long-term (LB2) existing paths; new Bilston and Loanhead; path creation via new increased road safety housing development Connection between Pedestrian-only path; Change of path status Improved connectivity Short-term Sea eld Moor on-road cycling only to ‘core path’ for active travel; Rd/A703/A701 junc- increased road safety tion and Hillend (LB3)
Connection between On-road cycling using Re-purposing of Increased road safety Medium-term Sea eld Moor a limited combination existing road layout Road/A701 junction of cycle lanes and bus along the A701 once and Straiton lanes along A701 relief road is in place, Road/B702 junction providing segregated (LB4) cycle infrastructure 33 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connections between None New active travel Improved connectivity Long-term existing cycleway infrastructure via LOANHEAD along Straiton Rd. and development sites Pentland Rd. (LB5) Connection between None New active travel Improved connectivity Long-term existing cycleway connection and access to Midlo- along Straiton Road thian Snowsports and Hillend (LB6) Centre and Pentland Hills Regional Park Connection between Unsurfaced path/track Surfacing of path Improved connectivity Medium-term Park View and Park along playing eld to Bilston Glen Indus- Avenue (LB7) trial Estate Connection between None New cycleway Active travel-friendly Medium-term Bush Loan Ro. and path Sea eld Moor Rd. (LB8) Connection between Unsurfaced path Widening of existing Improved connectivity Short-term Loanhead Path and along Wading Burn; footpath and surfac- between Loanhead Wadingburn Road via surfaced, pedestri- ing of path along and Lasswade, avoid- Hunter Ave. and along an-only path up to Wading Burn ing walking or cycling Wading Burn (LB9) Hunter Avenue along Wadingburn Rd.
34 S EA F I P F E E O L N U D T N L D M A
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R I L
L R St. Margaret's LB4 H D LasswadeE RC Primary A Loanhead D P School e Primary n LB2 t School l a Proposed A701 n D d F R
Relief Road O N Lasswade D B U R
N R u U T B N A O
r G I T
n N Viaduct IN L P Paradykes O L D A P Primary H W Engine Road U (disused) School N
T PE E NT Ind. Estate R LA N A D LB9 V R E D
LOANHEAD BL12
1 0 ST 7 HIGH D A R Y D E Priv N ate Ro T ad Pentland E R N LOA THE [ Industrial Estate k j BL11 P s O h E L ver Nort TO Ri N R D
E RD 'S KNOW 3 NIVEN
0
7 Mavisbank
A R LB3 House !\ D N LB2 Bilston Glen O T LB7 L O BONNYRIGG Industrial Estate P Stewart BL3
d a o R Lasswade !\ e t a v Brewing i r P High POLT POLTON BANK ON School RD
n Lasswade ur RD B D n IEL P Centre Roslin and Rosewell AF to O E s Bilston Glen K L S l N T i BA O B TON N POL W A Polton D Hawthornden V Viaduct R E Footpath Aspirational active travel routes N R O Primary D LT 4 O School 9 P 0 BILSTON 6 Cycleway/MUP Short-term j[ j[ Dryden j[ A 2 0 Bilston 7 Medium-term !\ A Primary Tower On-road cycle lane S School Long-term E A F I E Bus and cycle lane L LB2 Midlothian D M
Innovation O W Proposed cycleway Local authority bounOdary D R R RR1 Centre N R O B T D 7 L D 0 O Proposed road 0 R National Cycle Network P 6 L L E W BL2 E 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 S O University of Edinburgh R 1 0 LB4 7 Easter BuMshile Cs ampus A
B U S Easter H LB8 L O
A k N R s D
LB3 E h
Howgate t r B
7 o 0 0
N 4
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RR2 BL1 Edinburgh BioCampus
B6 392 Technopole LB8 RR2
B U D S R H E L S O N 4 A A 9 N R M 0 D A6
M Development under A IN S construction T Â196
PE NIC UI K R ROSLIN Flotterstone Pentlands D Information Roslin Science Primary School !\ Centre RD IK Park CU 4 NI 9 PE Wallace's 0 B 6 7 A 0 !\ 0 3 Rosslyn Cave !\ Chapel St. Matthew's
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T R S d
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R 1 RR3 A 0 C 7 Roslin Glen Rosslyn A 3 00 Country Park B7 Castle j[ !\ Rosewell (ruins) Primary ROSEWELL School 4 9 G 0 O 6 R A T O N R Development under D 6
2
0 7 construction B Roslin Glen Country Park
j[ 03 P11 70 Glencorse B Golf Course s Â196 BELW B OOD E RD EL W A O OD R RD B E
H
T Planned Glencorse rn Development Primary Bu School rse M co A D en U l R R G IC P10 E H W G O O R D U GR R B AH D AM IN 'S R Development under D D E RR3
T construction S E I H Whitehill House T k E P13 s N E R Golf Course th A or C N s 6 r 2 ve 0 i 7 R B
Planned sk E Development h 4 Mauricewood 196 9 1 rt Primary 0 o 0 7 Â 6 N H School A A G r U e A M v H A i R RR4 U R E R T P9 S I C E
E W W O O Beeslack D R High School D ²
Dea Midlothian Council © Crown copyright and database right (2018). All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence Number 100023416. n D urn B R Loon B u rn H G R U B Q N U I P7 EE NS D W E AY Eastfield Farm Ind. Estate E ASTF IELD FAR P3 M RD Strathesk Primary School Rosslynlee Eastfield E A R PENICUIK E Ind. Estate B AS 'S T R FI E EL P T D R D A S R H R
N D H R
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School E j[ A S T D F R I h E L t L L D I a M D K p R S E r se i-u ult s m P5 le eb Pe to lin os d R ose op Pr Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between Unsurfaced path via Surfacing of existing Improved connectivity Short-term Dryden Farm and Langhill Farm path ROSLIN A701 (RR1) AND Connection between Unsurfaced path Surfacing of existing Improved connectivity Medium-term ROSEWELL Manse Road and between B7006 and path and creation of between the Loan- Penicuik Road via Penicuik Road; no new path head Railway Path and former Roslin Institute path between Manse Easter Bush Campus, site and B7006 (RR2) Road and B7006 ultimately linking the campus and adjacent science and technolo- gy parks with Edin- burgh and Shawfair via new Gilmerton link Connection between None Creation of segregat- Improved connectivity Long-term Penicuik Road and ed active travel infra- between Gilmerton Auchendinny (RR3) structure vie new and Penicuik development site Connection between None Creation of segregat- Improved connectivity Long-term Roslin and Peebles (RR4) ed active travel link to Scottish Borders
36 Newton Village RD OL RD Danderhall CH D DALKEITH R A HU A M C 6 O 7 ON 1 R K RD T EDU N PAR EW 0 D N 6 Millerhill R CH Development under UR CH N j[ construction TO Development under EW N construction
R y D a L w L l I DS1 ai H r E I ed N us R Dis E F
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L DS2 G R R L U B R IN D D E Shawfair F O Business B Y O IT C L o D Park E D H r T A L d K E IT e H R r D Sheriffhall s
R Park & S a er ou v th i DR Ride i E U l M R sk ST w
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6 DS1 A Sheriffhall G roundabout: IN G L IL C ME A New proposed Y R 7 C TO O N layout under N Dalkeith RD assessment Country Park
n b u r j[ Dalkeith E d i g h Palace A720 D R !\ N IO T A A 7 T 7 S 2 A
N ² 6 k
O 1 T 0 s R S 6 E S A E M YP IL H B G G 7 h R t U A INB r D o F E O O N Y LD M IT GILM r US C E D e S D3 E RT AL E TH ON R K v L L D E i B RD A D I U GH S R T R R S E H Dalkeith W T R T A A D j[ G Grannies Park S D E E L R IL H !\ Corn D V Ind. Estate L G E I M B E j[ D H N IN Exchange A Dobbies Garden D6 B O o U
L O RG L G & Butterfly P r H N D LA d R World E D e D Kings Acre I
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Golf Course s U
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A King's Park A BL8 Primary A720 Trunk Road Melville Castle School Managed by 7 RD Hotel K Transport Scotland N BA A720 K A6 u S 10 !\ sk M E 6 E E j[ R L i h r V ve t IL BL4 r N or L j[ D4 Melville b E R L D AU Golf Course Newbattle DE L a R Straiton Pond A RD
S Golf Course Local Nature S s L D W n AS R Reserve S E RD Y A WAD E s D B
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D s a n ur St. David's RC B t k i ar Eldin Primary P o School Industrial RD n Development under S 196 KE 1 k Estate s construction DY ³Â LE E BL4 L N VI E L BL8 Eskbank W h E B LB2 M A AT t 7 T u LE D R o j[ Broomieknowe R D S G Golf Course r IG D A e R L v s H Y i N O N U R LB9 S Edgefield O I B E D R R D Industrial D H L RD IE E I AD G H F SW A Estate E rn S W G u LA H T D B H E g Hardengreen O n BL5 F i R d S Newbattle N O T E a G U W Ind. Estate D N N S D Abbey
R
Y Newbattle
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I Golf Course L College !\ St. Margaret's L H LasswadeE RC Primary Development under s A
3 Loanhead D School 0 construction 7 Primary B School Eskbank j[ Lasswade D Railway F R Primary O N Lasswade D I2 U R R School N U D Station T B N R A O I G K N Viaduct T N L N P I A Paradykes O L D B A P K Primary H W ES Engine Road U (disused) School N BL10 T Newbattle B 2 E 7 0 9 Ind. Estate R A 3 4 6 A 7 B LB9 V
E BL8 94 60 LOANHEAD BL12 A 196 HIGH ST 1 ³Â B 7
0
3 P riv ate Ro NM8 ad LOAN j[ D1 THE T [ H S j I k BL11 G N s H PO E A L North S I TO River T H N T BL9 (N) R D O L
B A 7 Mavisbank o
R !\ D r T House BL6 D N d H E R O T B E S L e E E O C BONNYRIGG S P H D r E U U S N Sherwood s O D H T A S T S ST Ind. Estate S N R A BL3 E O d a T a o R Lasswade L e t a i D v O i r P High l PO POLTO P R LTO N BANK w NM6 N R School E D a L T y T A
Lasswade B
W
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1 N P Centre Bonnyrigg O ³ L BL6 Bilston Glen NK T Primary BA O N N 2 LTO 9 PO W A School 3 Polton D Hawthornden V 6 Viaduct R E B N R [ O Primary j C T D O L 4 C B O School K 6 P 9 P 4 D 0 E 82 R 6 N NS A R BL7 YA j[ D BR
B 6 4 8 NM5 2
A BL9 (S) 7 j[ 196 rn  B W u 7 D B 0 R si e 3 N O u
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h NM2 O R l Newtongrange Mayfield
P L a L Primary Ind. Estate E School W D BL2 E B S 7 0 O 4 R
Burnbrae NEWTONGRANGE M Primary U School R !\ D E R k D Ryze Adventure Park,
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C R Station I2 NM2 NM1
Dalhousie BL1 B 7 0 Castle 4 Butlerfield !\ Hotel NM4 Development under Ind. Estate National B6 392 NM3 1 construction Mining NM1 6392 ³ B !\
Museum S 4 TO 9 BH 0 ILL A6 RD Â196
7
B704 A k G7 BL1 Es R h i t v u !\ e r So 4 9 Wallace's 0 6 Bonnyrigg Cave A G6
S T O Footpath Aspirational active travel routes B H I St. Matthew's L L RC Primary P R r i D v School a t e Short-term
CyclR eway/MUP T
S d
E 3 I B700 H T Medium-term E
N R G7 A On-road cycle lane C Long-term n r
u N
B E W Rosewell Bus and cycle lane e H i U Primary N s T E ROSEWELL School u R 4 F 9 o I G Local authority boundary E 0 Proposed cycleway O h L D 6 R l A T a O
N D R Development under D National Cycle Network Proposed road Gore Glen Primary construction G6 School G9
D 0 0.25 0.5 1 1 j[ R ³ L L
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POV ERT RD Midlothian Council © Crown copyright and database right (2018). All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence Number 100023416. Gore Glen Country Park ENGINE RD j[
H U G1 N T E R T F S IE L E I D H R T Whitehill House D E j[ N R Golf Course A C s
G2
4
9
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G3
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G1 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between None Creation of segregat- Improved connectivity Medium-term Rosewell Road and ed active travel infra- within Bonnyrigg and BONNYRIGG NCN1 near Dalhousie structure to link A6094 between NCN route 1 Burn (BL1) Rosewell Road, NCN and Bonnyrigg; route 196 and B6392 increased road safety with the existing on-road NCN route 1 (to be done through new housing develop- ment in the Hope eld area).
Connection between Pedestrian-only path, Widening and re-sur- Improved connectivity Medium-term Polton Road W and partly surfaced facing (as required) of within Bonnyrigg and Rosewell Road (BL2) existing path to Polton Path along Polton Pedestrian-only path, Widening and re-sur- Improved connectivity Medium-term Road W and Polton partly surfaced facing (as required) of within Bonnyrigg; Drive between Camer- existing path increased road safety on Crescent and Dobbie’s Road (BL3)
38 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Path along Lasswade Pedestrian-only path Widening of existing Improved cycling Medium-term Road between Gilmer- path connectivity between BONNYRIGG ton Station Road and Lasswade town centre, Melville Dykes Road Edinburgh & Eskbank; rdbt (A7) (BL4) increased road safety Connection between Track and surfaced Surfacing of existing Improved cycling Long-term Melville Dykes Rd. and road track connectivity between Eskbank Rd. through Melville Dykes Road Broomieknowe Golf and Eskbank Road Course (BL5) Path between Cock- Pedestrian-only path Widening of existing Improved cycling Long-term pen Road and NCN path connectivity between route 1/196 path (BL6) Cockpen Road and NCN route 1 and 196; increased road safety Path between B704 Pedestrian-only path Widening of existing Improved connectivity Medium-term (Cockpen path between Bonnyrigg Road)/B6392 rdbt and and Eskbank; A7 Hardengreen rdbt increased road safety (BL7) 39 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between A combination of Creation of new active Improved connectivity Short-term Hardengreen rdbt and surfaced/unsurfaced travel infrastructure between Bonnyrigg, BONNYRIGG Gilmerton Road rdbt pedestrian-only paths; and bus lay-bys along Eskbank and Edin- along the A7 (BL8) on-road cycling only both sides of the A7 burgh Connection between None Creation of new active Improved connectivity Short-term (BL9 N) Cockpen and NCN travel infrastructure between Cockpen, Medium-term (BL9 S) route 1/196 (BL9 S + pending new housing Bonnyrigg and NCN BL9 N) development route 1/196 Path between Eskbank Unsurfaced grassy Surfacing of existing Improved connectivity Long-term Road and NCN route path path between Eskbank 1/196 (BL10) Road and NCN route 1/196 Connection between None Linking Lower Broom- Improved connectivity Long-term Dobbie’s Road and ieknowe to existing within Bonnyrigg Park Road through path and widening of King George V Park existing path within (BL11) the park Lasswade Viaduct None (disused Viaduct restoration Improved connectivity Long-term connecting Kevock Rd. viaduct) and creation of mul- between Lasswade and Westmill Rd. (BL12) ti-user link and Polton/Loanhead
40 Fort Kinnaird MUSSELBURGH Shopping Centre NEW CRAIGHAL A L RD
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0 2 Whitecraig t 7 DS2 A
ED MO L NS TO NE I2 RD o A Shawfair 7 Railway t Station h P
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W E DS2 i H
T Danderhall E D Primary M a O School N k S s T D E O R r N L e E L n v A i R H IG R D Newton A R C D L O
Village D R RD OLD RD Danderhall CH DALKEITH UR A S A H R M C 6 O 7 ON 1 E R K RD T EDU N PAR EW 0 T D N 6 Millerhill L R CH Development under A UR S CH N j[ construction TO Development under EW N construction A68
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L DS2 G R R L U B R IN D D E Shawfair F O B Y Business IT O C L o D Park E D H A r T L d K E IT e H R r D Sheriffhall s
R Park & S a r ou e t 4 v h 9 i D i R Ride E 0
U l R s M k 6 S w T A
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y 6 0 196 1 1 6 ³Â DS1 A Sheriffhall D5 G roundabout: IN G L IL C ME A New proposed Y R 7 C T O ON layout under N R Dalkeith St. David's D assessment RC High Saltersgate School School Country Park Dalkeith Schools
Dalkeith Campus j[ Dalkeith High n b u r School E d i g h Palace A720 Woodburn D D R !\ R Primary N S IO School T A R A 7 T 7 E S 2 A T
N 6 k L
O 1 0 s T A R S 6 E S S A E M YP IL H B G 7 h D G t R R U A B r IN D ED o N F A O O N L Y LD M S IT GILM r U U D S Thornybank O C ER A e S D3 E TO L E C TH N RD K iv LB D Ind. Estate D E U H R R IT R RG E H Dalkeith T R SA A D T LT G Grannies Park S j[ ER E S Thornybank L RD Development IL H !\ Corn V Ind. Estate L G Ind. Estate E I M B ED j[ under IN H Exchange Dobbies Garden D6 o BU O R
G CO construction L & Butterfly P r H W D D d Danderhall aRnd Shawfair E E D N World D R Kings Acre e D
I
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R o Aspirational active travel routes Footpath G
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D DALKEITH Medium-term a s B UC
G y On-road cycle lane C IN LE L e U Long-term YC CH C ST NO d Bus and cycle lane S RD
NEWMILL 7
A King's Park Woodburn A BL8 Primary Melville Castle Proposed cycleway School Local authority boundary 7 RD K Hotel N D National CA ycle Network Proposed road R B A N K 6 E u S 10 D k M E 6 W !\ s O E E j[ C R L i h r V ve t 0IL 0.25 0.5 D4 1 BL4 r N or L j[ Melville b E L RD AU Golf Course Newbattle DE L a R A RD CP1
S Golf Course
S s L MDiles W n AS R 6 SW E RD Y 0 A AD E s 61 D B A
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D s a Midlothian Council © Crown copyright t and database right (2018). All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence Number 100023416. St. David's RC ² i Primary o School RD n S 196 KE 1 k DY ³Â s BL4 LE E IL N V BL8 EW E L h Eskbank A E B A t M AT S D2 7 T T L u E H D o R O j[ Broomieknowe R D S U G S
r E Golf Course G D I S A e R L v R
s H D Y i N O N U R S O I B E R D RD H DE I SWA G LAS H Hardengreen S BL5 Newbattle T Ind. Estate Abbey Newbattle D4
H Edinburgh
I Golf Course L College !\ L
H LasswadeE Development under s A
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0 construction 7 j[ Eskbank B Lasswade Railway RD Primary N Lasswade D I2 R R School D Station U N R B B O 6 G T K Viaduct 4 N L N I A 8 D O B 2 A P K Easthouses W (disused) ES BL10 Newbattle Ind. Estate B 7 2 0 9 4 A 3 j[ 7 6 B Easthouses D 4 BL8 R 09 ES 6 US A O BL12 TH S ³1 Â196 EA Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection along the None from Gilmerton Creation of new active Improved connectivity Medium-term DANDERHALL A7 between Gilmer- Road roundabout to travel infrastructure between Bonnyrigg, ton Road roundabout Sherri hall rounda- from Gilmerton Road Dalkeith and: Edin- AND and The Wisp (DS1) bout; pedestrian-only roundabout to Sher- burgh, Sheri hall P&R, path and cycle lanes ri hall roundabout; Danderhall and Shaw- SHAWFAIR from Sherri hall widening of existing fair roundabout to new path from Sherri hall link roundabout to new link
Connections within None; pedestrian-only Creation of new active Improved connectivity Short, medium and the Shawfair area paths travel infrastructure within Shawfair, and long-term (DS2) within Shawfair between Midlothian and East Lothian/Edin- burgh
42 E a s t L o t h i a
D R L L n A H IG Newton A R C LD O ³1 Village D RD R OLD RD Danderhall CH DALKEITH UR A S A A CH R N 6 6 7 O 1 E 1 T 2 EW 0 T 4 D N 6 Millerhill L R CH Development under A UR S CH N j[ construction TO Development under EW N construction A68
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L DS2 G R R L U B R IN D D E Shawfair F O B Y O Business IT C L o E D Park E D H A r T L d K a E IT e H R r D Sheriffhall s s
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y 6 0 196 1 1 t 6 ³Â DS1 A h Dalkeith Sheriffhall D5 4 i 1 G 64 B a roundabout: IN G L IL Footpath Aspirational active travel routes C n ME A New proposed Y R 7 C T O ON layout under N R Cycleway/MUP Short-term Dalkeith St. David's D aMssesdsimuemnt-term RC High Saltersgate On-road cycle lane School School Long-term Country Park Dalkeith
4 Schools 41 Bus and cycle lane B6 Dalkeith Campus Proposed cycleway Local authority boundary j[ Dalkeith High i n b u r g School E d National Cycle Networhk Proposed road Palace 20 Woodburn A7 D !\ R Primary 0 0.125 0.25 0.5 S School A7 R 7 E 2 A 6 T
1 k L 0 s S Miles 6 A S S PA E BY H h G 7 D t UR A R B r IN D D o N E A F L O O N Y LD M S IT GILM D r US U C ER A e S D3 Thornybank O HE TO L EL C T N RD KE iv B RD Ind. Estate D I U GH R TH R R E Dalkeith S T R T AL A D [ TE G Grannies Park S j R E S R Thornybank L D Development IL H !\ Corn V Ind. Estate L G Ind. Estate E I M B ED j[ under IN H Exchange Dobbies Garden D6 o BU
O RG C construction L O & Butterfly P r H W d D R DE E D N R World e D D
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A King's Park Woodburn A BL8 Primary Melville Castle School RD 7 K Hotel N D A R B A N K 6 E u S 10 D k M E 6 W !\ s O E j[ C E L Ri r V v th IL er N or L j[ D4 b E Melville RD LA Newbattle UD Golf Course a ER Golf Course RD CP1 Whitehill s L D n AS R 6 CP1 SWADE RD Y 0 Business E s 61 B A B Centre i A s a t St. David's RC i Primary o School D S R n KE 1 196 k DY ³Â s BL4 LE E IL N V E E BL8 W h
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W E ES 1 N P Centre Bonnyrigg K O ³ V I L BL6 EW T Primary R O 2 D N 9 A School 3 Hawthornden V 6 E B Primary R j[ C D O 4 C B School K 6 9 P 4 D 0 E 82 R 6 N NS McSense L R BL7 YA P A D R B Business K A B Enterprise O 6 4 8 Park NM5 2
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Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Path along B6392 Pedestrian-only path Widening of existing Improved connectivity Short-term between Hardengreen path between Bonnyrigg DALKEITH roundabout and and Eskbank; existing cycleway (D1) increased road safety Connection between On-road cycling along Creation of new active Addressing a missing Short-term cycleway along East- Easthouses Road and travel link between link for improved houses Road and A6106 the two cycleways connectivity between cycleway along through existing Midlothian and East Cowden Road (D2) housing estate/farm Lothian, thus creating a fully segregated connection between May eld and: White- craig, Dalkeith Campus, Woodburn PS and Woodburn; increased road safety Connection between Pedestrian-only path Removal of guard-rail Improved cycling Medium-term existing cycleway along connectivity Musselburgh Rd. and Shadepark Dr. (D3)
44 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between Existing cycleway Widening of existing Improved connectivity Short-term Easthouses Road and within new housing path from Easthouses between Ma eld/ DALKEITH Waterfall Park (D4) estate at Wester Road to Lothian Drive; Easthouses and: Kippielaw Drive, not creation of new active Dalkeith town centre, connected to Waterfall travel link between Woodburn and St. Park or Easthouses Lothian Drive and David’s RC Primary Road; pedestrian-only existing cycleway School path from Easthouses along Wester Kippiel- Road to Lothian Drive aw Drive; creation of new cycleway between Wester Kippielaw Drive and Waterfall Park Connection between None Creation of new active Improved connectivity Long-term Salters Rd. and NCN travel infrastructure within the area route 1/196 (D5) pending new housing development Path along Melville Pedestrian-only path Widening of existing Improved connectivity Short-term Gate Road (D6) path between Dalkeith and Edinburgh
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Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between Pedestrian-only path Change of path status Improved active travel Short-term COUSLAND A6124 and Lauder to ‘core path’ connectivity between Road/Cowden Road Cousland and AND roundabout along Dalkeith; increased A6106 (CP1) road safety PATHHEAD Connection between Pedestrian-only path Widening of existing Improved active travel Medium-term Pathhead and A6106 path connectivity between along A68 (CP2) Pathhead and Cous- land/Dalkeith Path along Edgehead Pedestrian-only path Widening of existing Increased road safety Medium-term Road between B6372 path along Edgehead Road and Cotty Burn (CP3)
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B A B 7 O G o W O 2 8 O r 4 D T Newbattle 6 BL6 H D R NM7 d B D E R B e E S Community E E C BONNYRIGG S H D r E U Leisure Centre j[ U S N Sherwood s O Campus Library D H T A S T S ST Ind. Estate S N R A O E T a L Newbattle O il D High P R w NM7 D NM6 School R E Y a L C T R y T 'A A D B
W E ES 1 Bonnyrigg N ³ KV BL6 IEW Primary R 2 D 9 School 3 6 B j[ C O C B K 6 P 4 D E 82 R N NS McSense L R BL7 YA P D R B Business K A B Enterprise O 6 4 8 Park NM5 2
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H School U G1 N T E R F IE L D R D Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connections between On-road cycling only Creation of new active Improved connectivity Long-term NEWTONGRANGE Stobhill Road and and partly available travel infrastructure within Newtongrange Bogwood Road/B6482 pedestrian path along through new housing and May eld, and Suttislea Road (NM1) Crawlees Road development between Newton- grange/May eld and Gorebridge Connection between On-road cycling only; Widening of existing Improved connectivity Medium-term B6482 Suttislea Road pedestrian-only path path between Linger- between May- and A7 Murderdean between Linderwood wood Rd. and Murder- eld/Newtongrange Road (NM2) Road and Murderdean dean Rd.; creation of and Newtongrange Road new active travel town centre/railway infrastructure station; increased road between Lingerwood safety Rd. and: Wester Suttis- lea Loan and May eld Industrial Est. and/or upgrading of existing road and paths between Eight St and Lingerwood Road
50 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between On-road cycling only; Widening of existing Improved cycling Short-term NEWTONGRANGE B704 and existing pedestrian-only path path through Butler- connectivity between cycleway leading to through Butler eld eld Industrial Estate B704 and Newton- Murderdean Rd. (NM3) Industrial Estate grange railway station Connection between On-road cycling only Widening and upgrad- Improved cycling Medium-term B704 at Butler eld along B704; pedestri- ing of existing path connectivity between and Cockpen (NM4) an-only path Newtongrange/Gore- bridge and Cock- pen/Bonnyrigg, ultimately providing a segregated active travel link into Edin- bugh Connection between On-road cycling only; Widening of existing Improved cycling Medium-term Suttislea Road and pedestrian-only path paths along Bryans connectivity within B703 Main Street along Bryans Road Road and through Newtongrange and (NM5) Welfare Park May eld; increased road safety and alter- native to using mini-roundabouts
51 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between On-road cycling only; Widening of existing Improved connectivity Medium-term NEWTONGRANGE Main Street and pedestrian-only path path along B6482 and between Newton- Hardengreen rounda- along B6482 and A7 A7 up to the River grange/May eld and bout (NM6) South Esk; creation of Dalkeith/Bonnyrigg, new active travel ultimately providing a infrastructure along segregated link into tree line through land Edinburgh at east of A7 leading to Hardengreen roundabout Connection between On-road cycling only; Widening of existing Improved connectivity Short-term Oak Place and B6482 pedestrian-only path path along D’Arcy between Oak Pl. and (NM7) along D’Arcy Road and Road and Bogwood Dalkeith/Easthouses Bogwood Road Road Connections within On-road cycling only; Widening and re-sur- Improved cycling Long-term Easthouses (NM8) pedestrian-only paths, facing (as required) of connectivity within including unsurfaced existing paths Easthouses and to/from Newbattle Community Campus
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Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between Pedestrian-only path Change of path status Improved cycling Short-term GOREBRIDGE North Middleton and to ‘core path’ connectivity between Gorebridge (at Gore North Midldleton and Glen Primary School Gorebridge; increased roundabout) (G1) road safety Connection between Unsurfaced, pedestri- Widening and surfac- Improved connectivity Short, medium-term Hunter eld Road and an-only paths ing of existing paths between Gorebridge Gore Glen Country town centre and Gore Park (G2) Glen Country Park via ‘Nancy Teuch Path’ Connection between Partly unsurfaced, Widening and re-sur- Improved connectivity Short-term Health Care public car pedestrian-only path, facing (as required) of between Gorebridge park and existing inaccessible by bicycle existing path town centre and multi-user path from Engine Road/A7 Engine Road (G3) Connection between Pedestrian-only path Widening of existing Improved cycling Medium-term Gorebridge railway path connectivity between station and Stobhill town centre and Stob- Primary School (G4) hill PS/Bonnybank Rd.; increased road safety 54 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between Pedestrian only-path Widening and re-sur- Improved connectivity Medium-term GOREBRIDGE Stobhill Primary along Barleyknowe facing (as required) of and increased road School and Stobhill Road; unsurfaced path existing paths safety Rd. along Barleyk- from Bonnybank Road nowe Rd. (G5) to Barleyknowe Road
Connections between On-road cycling along Creation of new active Improved connectivity Medium-term A7 (Gore Glen Primary A7, track along Povert travel infrastructure between Gorebridge School roundabout) Road within Redheugh area and Cockpen/New- and B704 (G6) tongrange
Connection between On-road cycling only; Widening and re-sur- Improved connectivity Medium-term New Hunter eld and existing unsurfaced facing (as required) of between Gorebridge Stobhill Road/A7 (G7) path between Stobhill existing paths; crea- and Newtongrange; Road and New Hunt- tion of new active increased road safety er eld; existing pedes- travel infrastructure trian-only path along within Stobhill area Greenhall Road through new housing development
55 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Area Identi ed route for Existing infrastructure Identi ed solutions Outcome Priority development Connection between Pedestrian only-path; Widening and re-sur- Improved connectivity Long-term GOREBRIDGE Barleyknowe Road on-road cycling only facing (as required) of and increased road and Vogrie Country existing path safety Park along B6372 (G8)
Connection between Pedestrian only-path; WIdening and re-sur- Improved connectivity Long-term Hunter eld Rd. and on-road cycling only facing (as required) of between Hunter eld Stobhill Rd. along existing path Rd. and Stobhill Greenhall Rd. (G9) Primary School
56 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy OBJECTIVES AND ACTION PLAN
Objectives and Action Plan The main aims of this strategy are to aid the increase of walking and cycling journeys, especially for commuting and short trips to local facilities. The objectives are sought to be achieved through a series of soft and hard measures, including events, route promotion and infrastructure improve- ments.
OBJECTIVES
OBJ1. Raise awareness of all aspects of active travel and promote walking and cycling as alternative transport modes for short trips and commuting
OBJ2. Encourage more people to walk and cycle more often by providing them opportunities to do so
OBJ3. Increase the availability of active travel infrastructure and develop infrastructure improvements which encourage active travel
OBJ4. Improve the safety of walking and cycling and reduce the number of yearly walking and cycling casualties
OBJ5. Ensure walking and cycling needs are included in new development design
OBJ6. Maintain, repair and upgrade walking and cycling infrastructure, including routes and facilities
OBJ7. Increase active travel in schools through a variety of walking and cycling programmes
OBJ8. Seek and support funding for walking and cycling initiaties throughout Midlothian
OBJ9. Monitor and evaluate the objectives and action plan of this strategy 57 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy OBJECTIVES AND ACTION PLAN
ACTION PLAN Objective met Action Timescale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Infrastructure and Network Development (IND) IND1. Continue to increase the number of cycle parking spaces Ongoing in Midlothian town centres IND2. Where appropriate, ensure developers connect proposed Ongoing developments to the existing walking and cycling network IND3. Undertake route assessments and audits to investigate opportunities for expansion and upgrading of the active travel Ongoing network IND4. Continue to increase the length of segregated cycle paths 2021 along Midlothian roads, where appropriate IND5. Proactively seek external funding sources for developing Ongoing and extending the existing active travel network IND6. Identify, widen and convert existing footpaths into Ongoing multi-user paths or cycleways, where appropriate IND7. Maintain paths to a safe and usable standard Ongoing
IND8. Audit existing active travel connections to and from Ongoing public transport interchanges 58 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy OBJECTIVES AND ACTION PLAN
ACTION PLAN Objective met Action Timescale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IND9. Investigate options to improve cycling commuting routes from Midlothian town centres, neighbouring local authorities 2021 and centres of employment and education IND10. Identify, assess and consult on the suitability of some rural footpaths with low footfall and amend their status to 2021 become core paths, therefore enabling active travel access IND11. Continue to implement active travel infrastructure Ongoing improvements to and from the Midlothian railway stations IND12. Audit town centres to determine where dropped kerbs are required and implement a programme to install missing 2021 dropped kerbs when funding becomes available IND13. Continue to install signage on new and existing routes 2021 or where signage is missing IND14. Work with external partners to provide strategic active travel cross-border routes linking neighbouring authorities with Ongoing MIdlothian IND15. Develop a network of quiet routes via a combination of 2021 paths and roads free from fast or heavy tra c
59 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy OBJECTIVES AND ACTION PLAN
ACTION PLAN Objective met Action Timescale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 School Engagement (SE) SE1. Work with the Scottish Government and other partners to secure funding for continuing walking and cycling-focused Ongoing programmes in schools SE2. Continue to encourage all Midlothian schools (existing and Ongoing future) to maintain an up-to-date travel plan SE3. Continue support for Sustrans’ I-Bike scheme in Midlothian Ongoing schools (subject to funding provision) SE4. Continue to support WOW (Walk Once a Week) initiative ran by LIving Streets in order to promote sustainable travel to Ongoing school (subject to funding provision) SE5. Ensure all schools have su cient cycle and scooter storage 2020 facilities SE6. Encourage schools to take up KERBCRAFT (practical child pedestrian safety training) and continue to o er training and Ongoing support for this initiative SE7. Continue to promote active travel to school through initia- Ongoing tives such as ‘Walk to School Week’ and ‘Bike to School Week’
60 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy OBJECTIVES AND ACTION PLAN
ACTION PLAN Objective met Action Timescale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SE8. Engage in any national promotions to encourage active Ongoing travel to school e.g. ‘Give me cycle space’ SE9. Encourage all schools to become ‘Cycle-friendly award’ 2019 holders or maintain their award status Safety (S) S1. Investigate the feasibility of improving and/or providing 2021 safe walking and cycling infrastructure around the A68 S2. Raise awarenes of road safety through local events and Ongoing engagement activities S3. Support initiatives and campaigns that raise drivers’ aware- Ongoing ness of cyclists on the road S4. Identify areas prone to speeding and seek to reduce the 2020 speed limits where appropriate S5. Suport Police Scotland’s bicycle theft prevention scheme in Ongoing order to reduce bicycle theft in Midlothian S6. Continue to monitor pedestrian and cyclist-related accidents to determine which and if any remedial measures Ongoing would be appropriate 61 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy OBJECTIVES AND ACTION PLAN
ACTION PLAN Objective met Action Timescale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Marketing and Behaviour Change (MBC) MBC1. Undertake proactive marketing of active travel to ensure that the physical infrastructure is accompanied by suitable Ongoing promotion MBC2. Develop a regular programme of events, raising the pro le of walking and cycling and encouraging its uptake in Ongoing MIdlothian and continue to support the annual ‘Midlothian Walking Festival’ and ‘Midlothian Cycling Festival’ for schools MBC3. Continue providing local events with a focus on walking Ongoing and cycling (subject to funding provision) MBC4. Work with external partners to ensure a county-wide Ongoing delivery of behavioural change initiatives MBC5. Provide updated and accessible active travel informa- Ongoing tion on the council website MBC6. Provide support to local community organisations and Ongoing projects promoting walking and cycling MBC7. Promote Midlothian as a tourist destination capitalising Ongoing on its proximity to Edinburgh, the Borders Railway and position on the NCN Route 1 62 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy OBJECTIVES AND ACTION PLAN
ACTION PLAN Objective met Action Timescale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 MBC8. Explore and support funding opportunities for active Ongoing travel marketing and promotion MBC9. Continue to encourage and support the establishment Ongoing of walking and cycling clubs in Midlothian MBC10. Develop an online active travel ‘forum’ with the aim of communicating with the public regarding soft and hard meas- ure suggestions, improvements and initiatives, allowing 2020 communities to provide feedback, suggest improvements or report problems MBC11. Identify barriers to walking and cycling in Midlothian Ongoing through public research/surveys MBC12. Produce active travel mapping for Midlothian, deliver to local public facilities and make available online in order to 2018 raise awareness of the available active travel routes Employer Engagement (EE) EE1. Encourage major local employers to have a travel plan and support initiatives which encourage their sta to commute Ongoing actively to work
63 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy OBJECTIVES AND ACTION PLAN
ACTION PLAN Objective met Action Timescale 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EE2. Continue to update the council’s travel plan and provide an Ongoing example to other employers in the region EE3. Support council sta active travel initiatives to encourage Ongoing employees to commute sustainably EE4. Provide council sta sustainable alternatives for business Ongoing travel EE5. Maintain ‘Cycle Friendly Employer’ status for Midlothian Council and encourage other local employers to join similar Ongoing schemes which encourage cycling EE6. Continue to implement and promote Midlothian Council’s Ongoing ‘Cycle to Work Scheme’ Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) M&E1. Monitor and evaluate the objectives and actions Ongoing presented in this strategy to measure its delivery M&E2. Provide an annual active travel progress and informa- 2019 tion report M&E3. Increase number of walking/cycling counters in order to 2021 improve data for future strategies 64 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy MONITORING
Monitoring
Objective Indicator Source Baseline Target (2021) Encourage more people to walk or cycle more Percentage of people cycling to Cycling Scotland Annual Report 0.7% (2016) 1.5% often by providing them opportunities to do so work regularly (2018) Percentage of people walking to Scotland Census Data 16.3% (2011) 18% work or place of study Percentage of people cycling to Scotland Census Data 0.9% (2011) 1.5% work or place of study Percentage of people (16-74) in Scotland Census Data 6.4% (2011) 8% employment walking to work Percentage of people (16-74) in Scotland Census Data 0.9% (2011) 1.5% employment cycling to work Percentage of Midlothian rail Midlothian Council - Borders 28.5% (2017) 33% station users walking and cycling Railway Travel Survey Report to the station Weekly cyclists to/from Midlothian Council cycle counts 2359 (2017) 2500 Edinburgh* Improve the safety of walking and cycling and KSI (Killed or Seriously Injured) Midlothian Council 6.6 (2012 - 2016 5 (2018 - 2021 reduce the number of yearly walking and cycling pedestrians and cyclists average) average) casualties
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Objective Indicator Source Baseline Target (2021) Increase active travel levels in schools through a Percentage of pupils walking, Hands-Up Survey 71% (2017) 75% variety of walking and cycling programmes cycling or scooting to school** Percentage of pupils walking, 86% (2016-17) 89% cycling or scooting to primary primary schools*** school Percentage of pupils cycling to Cycling Scotland Annual Cycling 8.8% (2016) 15% primary school Monitoring Report 2018 Percentage of pupils cycling to Cycling Scotland Annual Cycling 0.9% (2016) 2% secondary school Monitoring Report 2018 Increase the availability of active travel infra- Length of active travel network Midlothian Council 220 miles 230 miles structure Seek and support funding for walking and Funding secured for active travel Midlothian Council, Scottish £1,369,000 £2,200,000 cycling initiatives Government (subject to availa- (2015-17) (2018-21) bility), development gain and other sources *Figures from on-road cycle counts on A6106, A7, A701, A702, A772 and Lasswade Road only. Segregated path counts not included. **Figure includes ‘park and stride’ All schools excluding nursery.
Monitoring progress In order to monitor progress and review future active travel interventions, an annual progress report will be delivered. The aim of the report will be to keep track of developments, inform the public and other stakeholders, as well as to monitor the objectives and actions set out in this strategy. 66 Midlothian Active Travel Strategy
References
1. Sustrans, 2017. Toolkit Part 1: How active travel can improve health and wellbeing in the workplace, Bristol: Sustrans. Retrieved from https://www.sustrans.org.uk/sites/default/ les/activetraveltoolbox_healthandwellbeing_part1v3.pdf
2. EKOS, 1998. Establishing the overall value of a local path network. Report for SNH, Perth and Kinross Council, Scottish Enterprise Tayside & PFA Partnership.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-value-of-cycling-rapid-evidence-review-of-economic-bene ts-of-cycling
4. Sustrans, 2015. Cycle tourism boosts economy. Available at: https://www.sustrans.org.uk/news/cycle-tourism-boosts-economy
5. Visit Scotland, 2017. Walk this way! Available at: https://mediacentre.visitscotland.org/pressreleases/walk-this-way-2093638 6. The Scottish Government, 2010. Designing Streets: A Policy Document for Scotland; Available at: https://beta.gov.scot/publications/designing-streets-policy-statement-scotland/pages/1/
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