Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council
Contents
Region
1 Introduction 5
2 Inverness Interventions 6
2.1 Route Signage and Road Markings 6
2.2 Culloden Centre 7
2.3 Smithton (NCR1) 10
2.4 Resaurie (NCR1) 13
2.5 Cradlehall Neighbourhood Centre (Core Path) 16
2.6 Cradlehall Business Park (NCR1) 18
2.7 Inverness Campus to Inshes Roundabout (NCR1 and COVID-19 Testing Centre) 22
2.8 Raigmore Hospital Access 26
2.9 Old Perth Road and Fluke Roundabout 28
2.10 Culcabock Road 32
2.11 Kingmills Road, Annfield Road and Southside Road 34
2.12 Culduthel Road (COVID-19 Assessment Centre) 36
2.13 Castle Street and Castle Road 1-way System 39
2.14 Ness Bridge 43
2.15 Ness Walk 46
2.16 Ness Walk and Bught Road 48
2.17 Glenurquhart Road and General Booth Road South 50
2.18 General Booth Road North 53
2.19 Kinmylies Active Travel Route 55
2.20 Academy Street 57 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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2.21 Millburn Road 62
2.22 Inverness Campus "North Bridge" 65
3 Aviemore Interventions 67
4 Dingwall Interventions 70
5 Fort William Interventions 72
5.1 Priority Route (Phase 1) 72
5.2 Priority Route (Phase 2) 74
5.3 Black Parks 75
5.4 Black Parks A82 Link 77
5.5 MacFarlane Way 1 80
5.6 MacFarlane Way 2 82
5.7 Nevis Terrace/Belford Road 85
5.8 Belford Road/A82 89
5.9 North Road/A82 90
5.10 The Blar/A830 92
5.11 Accessibility 95
6 Nairn Interventions 97
7 Portree Interventions 99
7.1 Priority Route (Phase 1) 99
7.2 Portree Centre - Addition to Phase 1 101
7.3 Priority Route - Phase 2 102 Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council
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7.4 Portree High School/Community Facilities 104
7.5 A87/Woodpark Road Junction Improvements 106
7.6 Home Farm Road 108
8 Thurso Interventions 109
8.1 Route Signage and Road Markings 109
8.2 Princess Street 111
8.3 Castlegreen Road 112
8.4 Ormlie Road 113
8.5 Thurso Bridge to Oldfield Court 114
8.6 Mount Pleasant 115
8.7 Burnside 116
9 Wick Interventions 117
9.1 Priority Routes 117
9.2 Priority Route - Phase 2 119
9.3 Henrietta Street/Willowbank 120
9.4 North Road 121
9.5 Bankhead/Station Road 122
9.6 Thurso Street/Dempster Street 123
9.7 West Bank Avenue/Northcote Street 124
9.8 South Road 125
10 Monitoring and Pop-up Kit 126
11 Highland-wide Active Travel Clearance and Improvements 127 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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12 Other Interventions 128 Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 5
Introduction 1
This document describes the interventions proposed across Highland to achieve the following:
Rapid roll out of designated spinal routes across settlements.
Safe connections to major healthcare facilities and other destinations.
Maximising communities’ opportunities for social distancing when exercising and making essential journeys.
Prioritise safe recovery and regeneration of village, town and city centres.
Note: all drawings are indicative and will be subject to further design development. 6 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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2.1 Route Signage and Road Markings
Picture 2.1 Spray painting Picture 2.2 Example of new Picture 2.3 Social distancing road markings (© Joerg road sign road signage Carstensen)
Map 2.1 Inverness priority active travel route Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 7
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 1
Route Signage and Road Marking
Issue Solution
Full route signage.
Stencil and spray paint road markings.
2.2 Culloden Centre
Map 2.2 Culloden Centre 8 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 2
Culloden Centre
Neighbourhood centre, 2 GP practices, food retail, post office, pharmacy.
Statement Problem
No pedestrian crossing facility on desire line at junction.
Regular and suspected increased informal crossing at junction.
40 mph road and low traffic volumes, so public safety concerns from potential extreme speeding.
Issue Solution
Temporary crossing facility. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 9
Inverness Interventions 2
Culloden Centre - Further Information
Picture 2.4 Current junction with approximate proposed crossing location
Picture 2.5 Temporary signal-controlled crossing 10 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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2.3 Smithton (NCR1)
Map 2.3 Smithton (NCR1) Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 11
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 3
Smithton (NCR1)
Statement Problem
Narrow/no footpath at road and junction to Caulfield Road North.
30 mph road and low traffic volumes, so risk to safety from potential extreme speeding.
Issue Solution
Temporary traffic calming.
Footpath widening/creation.
Temporary crossing. 12 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Smithton (NCR1) - Further Information
Picture 2.6 From draft UHI Campus to Culloden Academy Active Travel Link
Note - Drawing shows permanent interventions, cost estimate is for temporary interventions including:
Traffic calming (raised table).
Gravel foot path widening/creation.
20 mph speed limit. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 13
Inverness Interventions 2
2.4 Resaurie (NCR1)
Map 2.4 Resaurie (NCR1) 14 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 4
Resaurie (NCR1)
Statement Problem
Pedestrian and cycling pinch point caused by barrier which is in place to prevent vehicular access.
Issue Solution
Remove gate and replace with temporary bollards capable of accommodating bike trailers and trikes. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 15
Inverness Interventions 2
Resaurie (NCR1) - Further Information
Picture 2.7 From draft UHI Campus to Culloden Academy Active Travel Link
Note: Drawing shows permanent interventions, cost estimate is for temporary interventions. 16 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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2.5 Cradlehall Neighbourhood Centre (Core Path)
Map 2.5 Cradlehall Neighbourhood Centre Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 17
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 5
Cradlehall Neighbourhood Centre (Core Path)
Statement Problem
Pinch point for heavily-used active travel route between neighbourhood centre and NCR 1 caused by narrow path and vegetation.
Issue Solution
Vegetation removal, path widening with gravel to 3m. 18 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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2.6 Cradlehall Business Park (NCR1)
Map 2.6 Cradlehall Business Park (NCR1) Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 19
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 6
Cradlehall Business Park (NCR1)
Statement Problem
Pinch point for active travel caused by narrowing of path due to vegetation and drainage issues.
Pedestrian and cyclist safety risk at crossing point.
Issue Solution
Vegetation removal, path widening.
Increased signage and road markings, temporary raised table. 20 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Cradlehall Business Park (NCR1) - Further Information
Picture 2.8 From draft UHI Campus to Culloden Academy Active Travel Link
Note: Drawing shows permanent interventions, cost estimate is for temporary interventions including:
Temporary road marking and signage. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 21
Inverness Interventions 2
Picture 2.9 From draft UHI Campus to Culloden Academy Active Travel Link
Note: Drawing shows permanent interventions, cost estimate is for temporary interventions including:
Temporary road marking and signage.
Temporary traffic calming feature (in place of raised table). 22 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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2.7 Inverness Campus to Inshes Roundabout (NCR1 and COVID-19 Testing Centre)
Map 2.7 Inverness Campus to Inshes Roundabout Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 23
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 7
Inverness Campus to Inshes Roundabout (NCR1 and COVID-19 Testing Centre)
Statement Problem
Pinch point for active travel caused by metal barriers, and single shared path on one side of road on western side overbridge.
Pedestrian and cyclist safety risks due to potential for speeding/ extreme speeding and need to step into carriageway to social distance.
Issue Solution
Convert eastbound carriageway west of Inshes roundabout to Inverness Campus junction into segregated 2-way cycle lane using water-filled barriers, signage and stencil and spraypaint road markings.
Remove metal barrier west of Inshes roundabout to increase footpath width and reduce speed to 20 mph.
Reduce call-time delay for pedestrians and cyclists at lights-controlled crossing at Sir Walter Scott Drive. 24 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Inverness Campus to Inshes Roundabout - Further Information
Map 2.8 Inshes bike lane
Picture 2.10 Inshes bike lane west Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 25
Inverness Interventions 2
Picture 2.11 Inshes bike lane east 26 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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2.8 Raigmore Hospital Access
Map 2.9 Raigmore Hospital Access Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 27
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 8
Raigmore Hospital Access
Statement Problem
Multiple desire line access points into hospital poorly formed/informal.
Issue Solution
Formalise with gravel or grass mat installation.
Raigmore Hospital Access - Further Information
Map 2.10 Desire lines between Raigmore Hospital and Old Perth Road 28 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Picture 2.12 Path Picture 2.13 Path Picture 2.14 Path by Picture 2.15 Path from Raigmore from Old Perth Road Maggie's Highlands from Old Perth Road Hospital
2.9 Old Perth Road and Fluke Roundabout
Map 2.11 Old Perth Road and Fluke Roundabout Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 29
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 9
Old Perth Road and Fluke Roundabout
Statement Problem
Very narrow footway prevents safe social distancing for key workers and general public.
Mini-roundabout prevents safe crossing and artificially narrows footpath.
Issue Solution
Footpath widening into carriageway using water-filled barriers.
Temporary lights controlled crossings on roundabout.
Removal of metal barriers to widen footpaths. 30 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Old Perth Road and Fluke Roundbaout - Further Information
Map 2.12 Indicative sketch of Old Perth Road Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 31
Inverness Interventions 2
Picture 2.16 Water-filled barrier (© SafeSite Facilities) 32 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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2.10 Culcabock Road
Map 2.13 Culcabock Road Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 33
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 10
Culcabock Road
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths and cyclists using these (less confident cyclists don’t use bike lane).
Road safety concerns for cyclists from potential speeding vehicles.
Issue Solution
Improved signage/marking to advisory bike lane.
Speed reduction to 20 mph to reduce safety risks for on-road cycling.
Surface repairs to make bike lane safe for use.
Extension of segregated bike lane to Fluke roundabout and junction at Kingsmills Road. 34 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
2 Inverness Interventions
2.11 Kingmills Road, Annfield Road and Southside Road
Map 2.14 Kingsmills Road, Annfield Road and Southside Road Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 35
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 11
Kingsmills Road, Annfield Road and Southside Road
Statement Problem
No safe cycling route.
Footpaths feature multiple pinch points.
Risk to on-road cycling from speeding traffic.
Issue Solution
Improved signage/marking to highlight on-road cycling.
Speed reduction to 20 mph to reduce safety risks for on-road cycling.
Advance stop signs for on-road cyclists. 36 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
2 Inverness Interventions
2.12 Culduthel Road (COVID-19 Assessment Centre)
Map 2.15 Culduthel Road (COVID-19 Assessment Centre) Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 37
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 12
Culduthel Road (COVID-19 Assessment Centre)
Statement Problem
Very narrow footpaths.
Risks to public safety from potential extreme speeding (road is mostly wide and straight).
Advisory cycle lanes present but put drivers and cyclists in conflict.
Issue Solution
Footpath widening, space taken from ghost filter lanes and by temporarily suspending car parking. 38 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Culduthel Road (COVID-19 Assessment Centre) - Further Information
Map 2.16 Road widths Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 39
Inverness Interventions 2
2.13 Castle Street and Castle Road 1-way System
Map 2.17 Castle Street and Castle Road 1-way System 40 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 13
Castle Street and Castle Road
Statement Problem
Very narrow footpaths and limited opportunity for social distancing.
Risks to public safety if stepping into carriageway to avoid other people.
Issue Solution
Create 1-way system around Inverness Castle.
Create footpath widening and bike lanes. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 41
Inverness Interventions 2
Castle Street and Castle Road - Further Information
Picture 2.17 Indicative sketch of Bridge Street 42 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Picture 2.18 Widened footpaths and one way traffic on Bridge Street Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 43
Inverness Interventions 2
2.14 Ness Bridge
Map 2.18 Ness Bridge 44 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 14
Ness Bridge
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths limit ability to social distance.
Cyclists often cycle on footpaths due to reluctance to cycle on-road (safety).
Metal railings create pinch points and artificially reduce footpath widths.
Issue Solution
Reallocate one carriageway on each side of bridge as segregated bike lanes in space gained. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 45
Inverness Interventions 2
Ness Bridge - Further Information
Picture 2.19 Indicative sketch of Ness Bridge 46 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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2.15 Ness Walk
Map 2.19 Ness Walk Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 47
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 15
Ness Walk
Statement Problem
Contraflow bike lane in place not safe (people in cars not aware of TRO).
Lack of alternative due to pinch points on footpaths.
Risk to cyclists travelling north (into oncoming traffic).
Issue Solution
Suspend parking along route and use space gained to create bike lane. 48 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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2.16 Ness Walk and Bught Road
Map 2.20 Ness Walk and Bught Road Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 49
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 16
Ness Walk and Bught Road
Statement Problem
Very narrow footpath, lack of cycling facilities.
Road in poor state of repair.
Issue Solution
Convert Ness Walk to one-way and install temporary cycling contraflow (scheme endorsed by Council).
Introduce traffic calming on Bught Road.
Undertake surface repairs.
Footpath widening to and through Fisherman’s Car Park. 50 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Ness Walk and Bught Road - Further Information
Picture 2.20 Visualisation of the typical PLUG arrangement
2.17 Glenurquhart Road and General Booth Road South
Map 2.21 Glenurquhart Road and General Booth Road South Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 51
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 17
Glenurquhart Road and General Booth Road South
Statement Problem
Current road works create multiple pinchpoints and artificial narrowing.
Issue Solution
Note: Interventions already being implemented
Rearrange traffic cones, barriers and Heras fencing to widen all active travel route to max possible (e.g. >3 m).
Sweep "grubbed up" old road and open to active travel only.
Improve signage for active travel users.
Open up newly constructed road to active travel only. 52 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Glenurquhart Road and General Booth Road South - Further Information
Picture 2.21 Picture 2.22 Picture 2.23
Picture 2.24 Picture 2.25 Picture 2.26 Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 53
Inverness Interventions 2
2.18 General Booth Road North
Map 2.22 General Booth Road North 54 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 18
General Booth Road North
Statement Problem
Road is wide and straight and therefore presents a risk of extreme speeding, creating a public safety risk for cyclists on-carriageway and pedestrians stepping out to social distance.
Issue Solution
Focused widening of footpaths at pinch points caused by metal & concrete barriers. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 55
Inverness Interventions 2
2.19 Kinmylies Active Travel Route
Map 2.23 Kinmylies Active Travel Route 56 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 19
Kinmylies Active Travel Route
Statement Problem
Metal barriers, fencing, cobblestone edging, potholes, overgrown vegetation and trees blocking street lighting.
Issue Solution
Remove metal barriers and replace with bollards.
Clear and cutback vegetation, gravel widening if no appropriate surface below scrub/weeds.
Lift crowns of trees to enable street lighting to light more of route.
Kinmylies Active Travel Route - Further Information
Picture 2.27 Picture 2.28 Picture 2.29 Picture 2.30 Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 57
Inverness Interventions 2
2.20 Academy Street
Map 2.24 Academy Street 58 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 20
Academy Street
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths and wide vehicle corridor presenting public safety risks.
City centre location so demand for pedestrian access and likely increase in recovery phase.
Issue Solution
Temporarily widen footways to 3 m both sides using water filled barriers.
Introduce 10 mph speed limit.
Note: further work is underway to consider if restricted access is appropriate for this route, see alternative options (B & C) below. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 59
Inverness Interventions 2
Academy Street - Option A- proposed for delivery
Picture 2.31 Academy Street footpath widening (north west)
Picture 2.32 Academy Street footpath widening (south east) 60 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Academy Street - Option B- included for discussion
Picture 2.33 Academy Street combination footpath widening and restricted hours access streets
Issue Pros
Rapid delivery.
Maintains vehicle access through city centre.
Provides social distancing.
Opportunity to provide more space for outdoor café culture.
Would allow opportunity to test appetite for full pedestrianisation of old town streets. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 61
Inverness Interventions 2
Statement Cons
Traffic limits options for safe movement of pedestrians.
Public transport limitations during "open street" events.
Ongoing resource cost for ‘open street’ events.
Bus diversions in evenings.
Academy Street - Option C- included for discussion
Picture 2.34 Academy Street restricted hours access 62 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Issue Pros
Traffic limits options for safe movement of pedestrians.
Public transport limitations during ‘open street’ events.
Ongoing resource cost for ‘open street’ events.
Bus diversions in evenings.
Statement Cons
Resistance from local businesses concerned about trade from car-based shoppers.
2.21 Millburn Road
Map 2.25 Millburn Road Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 63
Inverness Interventions 2
Intervention 21
Millburn Road
Statement Problem
Limited width for safe social distancing for pedestrians and cyclists using existing single 3m wide shared path.
Straight wide dual carriageway road with potential for extreme speeding presenting risks to public safety.
Issue Solution
Temporarily reallocate one lane each direction as segregated bike lane using water filled barriers, stencils and spraypaint road markings and signage.
Use of floating bus stops to maintain public transport access (bus stops on carriageway). 64 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Millburn Road - Further Information
Map 2.26 Indicative map of Millburn Road proposed bike lanes Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 65
Inverness Interventions 2
2.22 Inverness Campus "North Bridge"
Map 2.27 Inverness Campus "North Bridge" 66 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 22
Inverness Campus "North Bridge"
Statement Problem
A recently constructed bus and active travel bridge is closed to all users at Inverness Campus. This link would enable an additional connection for active travel between NHS sites and into the Campus where a drive through Covid-19 test centre is in operation.
Issue Solution
Remove Heras fencing and open route, using barriers and signage to restrict access to active travel only. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 67
Aviemore Interventions 3
Map 3.1 Aviemore 68 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 23
Aviemore
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths and limited safe passing spaces for people walking, wheeling or cycling.
Limited space for queuing outside shops in Village Centre.
Risks to public safety from potential vehicle speeding (road is mostly wide and straight).
Issue Solution
Footpath widening where possible, route signage and stencil and spraypaint road markings.
Temporary on-street car parking and bus bay suspensions. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 69
Aviemore Interventions 3
Aviemore Interventions - Further Information
Picture 3.1 20 mph speed limit 70 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
4 Dingwall Interventions
Picture 4.1 Extent of proposed 20 mph speed limits and locations of additional traffic calming features Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 71
Dingwall Interventions 4
Intervention 24
Dingwall
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths and limited safe passing spaces for people walking, wheeling or cycling.
Risks to public safety from potential extreme speeding/ people crossing on desire lines.
Issue Solution
Implementation of 20 mph scheme with localised traffic calming. 72 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
5 Fort William Interventions
5.1 Priority Route (Phase 1)
Map 5.1 Fort William Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 73
Fort William Interventions 5
Intervention 25
Fort William
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths and limited safe passing spaces for people walking, wheeling or cycling.
Risks to public safety from potential extreme speeding (road is mostly wide and straight).
Issue Solution
Footpath widening where possible, route signage and stencil and spraypaint road markings.
temporary on-street car parking suspensions. 74 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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5.2 Priority Route (Phase 2)
Picture 5.1 Spinal route and links
Intervention 26
Fort William
Issue Solution
Full route signage
Stencil and spraypaint road markings
20 mph speed limit - extent on trunk roads to be agreed with Transport Scotland Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 75
Fort William Interventions 5
5.3 Black Parks
Key active travel route away from A82 connecting Fort William Town Centre / Inverlochy with childcare centre, High School, Medical Centre, employment sites / business parks and Caol / Corpach. 76 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
5 Fort William Interventions
Picture 5.2 Interventions proposed on private road to be delivered in agreement with landowner Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 77
Fort William Interventions 5
Intervention 27
Black Parks
Statement Problem
Flooding – route becomes impassable
Surfacing – potholes, uneven surfacing
Risk to public safety from vehicles using route as short cut (walkers / cycles have to step onto verge when vehicles pass)
Issue Solution
Drainage work to prevent flooding / ponding
Repairs potholes / targeted resurfacing
Close route to through traffic with bollards and signs
5.4 Black Parks A82 Link
Route behind Ben Nevis Hotel connecting Inverlochy with A82 retail park including food retail & Smelter via railway footbridge. 78 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
5 Fort William Interventions
Picture 5.3 Path behind hotel Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 79
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Picture 5.4 Railway footbridge 80 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 28
Black Parks A82 Link
Statement Problem
Route overgrown, narrowing path width
Path from Lochiel Rd to footbridge unclear and muddy
Path narrow & difficult to maintain 2m distance
Issue Solution
Clear vegetation to reinstate path width
Formalise desire line path from Lochiel Rd to railway footbridge
Widen path to 3m between railway footbridge and A82
5.5 MacFarlane Way 1
Link from Inverlochy to Belford Hospital / town centre. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 81
Fort William Interventions 5
Picture 5.5 MacFarlane Way
Picture 5.6 MacFarlane Way 82 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 29
MacFarlane Way 1
Statement Problem
One way street with cycle route signage, but no clear messaging for vehicles that cycles are permitted to contraflow on the street
Road too narrow to permit contraflow cycles and buses / bus bays; cycles forced to share space with oncoming buses / taxis.
Issue Solution
Clear contraflow signage and markings on road to indicate cycling contraflow; bollard to reinforce no vehicular access but cycles permitted
10mph speed limit to slow oncoming vehicles
On-road markings to indicate contraflow cycling permitted.
5.6 MacFarlane Way 2
MacFarlane Way - Station entrance to A82. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 83
Fort William Interventions 5
Picture 5.7 MacFarlane Way 84 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Picture 5.8 MacFarlane Way Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 85
Fort William Interventions 5
Intervention 30
MacFarlane Way 2
Statement Problem
One way street with cycling contraflow but no on-road cycle markings – used by bus / taxi only
No clear route for cycles around bend past station car park.
No way for cycles to access underpass without coming into conflict with pedestrians at railings
Risk of cycles coming into conflict with bus / taxis
Issue Solution
Clear contraflow signage and markings on road
Continue segregated / marked cycle route around bend & past car park – remove coach bay (which cars park in).
Remove railing to aid physical distancing & add dropped kerb to enable cycles to access underpass without coming into conflict with pedestrians
10mph speed limit to slow oncoming vehicles, especially at corner
Painted / soft segregation for cycle lane around front of station to car park
5.7 Nevis Terrace/Belford Road
Missing link to Belford Hospital / crossing point at Belford Rd. 86 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
5 Fort William Interventions
Picture 5.9 Nevis Terrace
Picture 5.10 Nevis Terrace Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 87
Fort William Interventions 5
Intervention 31
Nevis Terrace/ Belford Road
Statement Problem
No safe way for cycles coming from Macfarlane Way to access A82 crossing point on Belford Road.
Issue Solution
Take away right turn lane on slip road from A82 to Nevis Terrace & convert into cycle lane
Link to signalised crossing by either converting pavement to shared use for short section or by taking one of the 3 lanes from the A82 & creating short segregated cycle lane & widened pavement with toucan crossing.park
Link to Highland Council Service Point / Offices 88 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Picture 5.11 Achintore Road
Intervention 32
Nevis Terrace / Belford Road
Statement Problem
Footpath on both sides of road is narrow
Risk of speeding vehicles as road is mostly straight.
Issue Solution
Widen footway where available on each side of road
Install traffic calming measures Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 89
Fort William Interventions 5
5.8 Belford Road/A82
Connecting route for neighbourhoods along Belford Rd / Claggan into town and to High School, Medical Centre and industrial estates
Picture 5.12 Belford Road/A82 90 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 33
Belford Road / A82
Statement Problem
Narrow footway making physical distancing difficult
Risk of speeding vehicles as road is wide and mostly straight.
No crossing points along stretch of road from Leisure Centre to Glen Nevis Roundabout
Issue Solution
Cut back vegetation where possible to reinstate footway width
Install happy/sad speed indicator devices to influence driver behaviour
Install additional temporary crossings at strategic points
5.9 North Road/A82
Connecting route for housing along Belford Rd / Claggan towards town centre, retail parks, or out to High School, Medical Centre, industrial estates Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 91
Fort William Interventions 5
Picture 5.13 A82 road 92 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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Intervention 34
North Road / A82
Statement Problem
Narrow footway in places, making physical distancing difficult – especially beyond Old Inverlochy Castle turning
Risk of speeding vehicles as road is wide and mostly straight
Side crossings with no dropped kerbs
Issue Solution
Cut back vegetation
Install happy/sad speed indicator devices to influence driver behaviour
Install dropped kerbs at all side road crossings
Widen footpath into verge
5.10 The Blar/A830
Route from Corpach / Banavie to High School, Medical Centre, Industrial Estates Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 93
Fort William Interventions 5
Picture 5.14 The Blar/A830
Intervention 35
The Blar/ A830
Statement Problem
Narrow footway, making physical distancing difficult
Risk of speeding vehicles as road is wide and mostly straight
Speed limit changes from 30 to 40 to 30
Issue Solution
Widen footway into verge
Consistent 30mph speed limit from A82 roundabout to Corpach with happy/sad speed indicator devices to influence driver behaviour
Leisure route from one side of canal to the other; this is also the route to school from the housing at Banavie 94 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
5 Fort William Interventions
Picture 5.15 The Blar/A830
Picture 5.16 The Blar/A830 Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 95
Fort William Interventions 5
Intervention 36
The Blar/ A830
Statement Problem
Narrow footway, making physical distancing difficult
Risk of speeding vehicles as road is wide and mostly straight
40mph speed limit often exceeded
No crossing point on West side of canal bridge
No formal crossing point for getting from one side of canal path to the other over A830
Issue Solution
Widen footway into verge
Install happy/sad speed indicator devices to influence driver behaviour
Standardise speed limit to 30mph from A82 to Corpach
Install signalised crossing at each side of canal bridge
5.11 Accessibility
Priority routes in need of clearing to reinstate path widths and/or removing barriers to accessibility 96 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
5 Fort William Interventions
Intervention 37
Accessibility
Statement Problem
Key routes in need of clearing & cutting back overgrown vegetation
Key routes with barriers to accessibility such as lack of dropped kerbs, poor surfacing, etc
Issue Solution
Work with community council contacts and accessibility group to identify priority routes for intervention Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 97
Nairn Interventions 6
Map 6.1 Nairn 98 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
6 Nairn Interventions
Intervention 38
Nairn
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths and limited safe passing spaces for people walking, wheeling or cycling.
Limited space for queueing outside local businesses.
Issue Solution
Footpath widening where possible, route signage and stencil and spraypaint road markings.
Temporary on-street car parking suspensions. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 99
Portree Interventions 7
7.1 Priority Route (Phase 1)
Map 7.1 Portree 100 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
7 Portree Interventions
Intervention 39
Portree
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths and limited safe passing spaces for people walking, wheeling or cycling.
Issue Solution
Footpath widening where possible, route signage and stencil and spray paint road markings.
Temporary on-street car parking suspensions. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 101
Portree Interventions 7
7.2 Portree Centre - Addition to Phase 1
Intervention 40
Portree Centre - Addition to Phase 1
Statement Problem
Limited space for physical distancing
Limited opportunities for businesses to utilise street space during recovery phases
Issue Solution
Temporary street closures to allow physical distancing
Temporary repurposing of road space for outdoor seating (café/bar restaurants). 102 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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7.3 Priority Route - Phase 2
Picture 7.1 Extended priority routes
Intervention 41
Extended Priority Route
Issue Solution
Full route signage
Stencil and spraypaint road markings
20mph speed limit Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 103
Portree Interventions 7
Priority Route - More Information
Picture 7.2 Portree 20 mph speed limit 104 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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7.4 Portree High School/Community Facilities
Intervention 42
Portree High School/Community Facilities
Statement Problem
Limited space for pupils and other visitors to school to physically distance and therefore risks from vehicle/pedestrian conflicts from informal crossing
Issue Solution
Temporary lights-controlled crossing point on Dunvegan Road Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 105
Portree Interventions 7
Portree High School/Community Facilities - Further Information
Picture 7.3 Temporary crossing point 106 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
7 Portree Interventions
7.5 A87/Woodpark Road Junction Improvements
Intervention 43
A87/Woodpark Road Junction Improvements
Statement Problem
Limited safe crossing points across main island road
Poorly formed desire line path
Issue Solution
Temporary lights-controlled crossing points on junction to improve pedestrian safety at current advisory crossings
Improve earth-beaten desire line path with compacted hardcore or equivalent Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 107
Portree Interventions 7
A87/Woodpark Road Junction Improvements - Further Information
Map 7.2 Indicative plan
Picture 7.4 A84/Woodpark Road Junction 108 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
7 Portree Interventions
7.6 Home Farm Road
Intervention 44
Home Farm Road
Statement Problem
<2m wide footpaths limiting potential to physically distance
Straight, relatively wide roads mean potential for extreme speeding, presenting road safety risk for people walking or cycling
Issue Solution
Temporary traffic calming using bolt-down speed cushions or equivalent from Rona Place to Windsor Crescent Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 109
Thurso Interventions 8
8.1 Route Signage and Road Markings
Map 8.1 Priority route
Intervention 45
Route Signage and Road Markings
Issue Solution
Full route signage
Stencil and spraypaint road markings
20 mph speed limit - extent on trunk roads to be agreed with Transport Scotland 110 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
8 Thurso Interventions
Route Signage and Road Markings - More Information
Picture 8.1 Thurso 20 mph speed limit Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 111
Thurso Interventions 8
8.2 Princess Street
Intervention 46
Princess Street
Statement Problem
Narrow foothpaths with no safe cycling routes
No safe crossing points
High volume of parked vehicles
Issue Solution
Widen footpaths/create temporary bike lanes using water filled barriers, cones, signage and paint, reducing the amount of parking space available 112 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
8 Thurso Interventions
8.3 Castlegreen Road
Intervention 47
Castlegreen Road
Statement Problem
Narrow foothpaths with no safe cycling routes
Risks to public safety from potential speeding (road mostly wide with straight sections)
Issue Solution
Widen footpaths/create temporary bike lanes using water filled barriers, cones, signage and paint Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 113
Thurso Interventions 8
8.4 Ormlie Road
Intervention 48
Ormlie Road
Statement Problem
Limited safe crossing points
Risks to public safety from potential speeding (road mostly wide with straight sections)
Issue Solution
Widen footpaths/create temporary bike lanes using water filled barriers, cones, signage and paint
Install additional lights-controlled crossings 114 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
8 Thurso Interventions
8.5 Thurso Bridge to Oldfield Court
Intervention 49
Thurso Bridge to Oldfield Court
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths
Limited safe crossing points of wide road
No safe cycling route
Issue Solution
Widen footpaths/create temporary bike lanes using water filled barriers, cones, signage and paint
Install additional lights-controlled crossings Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 115
Thurso Interventions 8
8.6 Mount Pleasant
Mountpleasant
Intervention 50
Mountpleasant
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths
No safe crossing points
Issue Solution
Widen footpaths/create temporary bike lanes using water filled barriers, cones, signage and paint
Install additional lights-controlled crossings 116 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
8 Thurso Interventions
8.7 Burnside
Burnside
Intervention 51
Burnside
Statement Problem
Risk to public safety from potential speeding (road is mostly wide and straight)
No safe crossing points to food retail
Issue Solution
Install additional lights-controlled crossings
20mph limit to address traffic speeds Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 117
Wick Interventions 9
9.1 Priority Routes
Map 9.1 Wick 118 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
9 Wick Interventions
Intervention 52
Wick
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths and limited safe passing spaces for people walking, wheeling or cycling.
Risks to public safety from potential extreme speeding (roads mostly wide and straight).
Issue Solution
Footpath widening where possible, route signage and stencil and spray paint road markings.
Consideration for street closures.
Temporary crossing facilities.
Temporary on-street car parking suspensions. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 119
Wick Interventions 9
9.2 Priority Route - Phase 2
Picture 9.1 Priority routes extended
Intervention 53
Extended Priority Route
Issue Solution
Full route signage
Stencil and spraypaint road markings 120 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
9 Wick Interventions
9.3 Henrietta Street/Willowbank
Henrietta Street/Willowbank
Intervention 54
Henrietta Street/Willowbank
Statement Problem
Narrow foothpaths with no safe cycling routes
Risks to public safety from potential speeding (road is mostly wide and straight)
Issue Solution
Widen footpaths using water filled barriers, cones, signage and paint
Traffic calming to achieve 20mph speed limit Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 121
Wick Interventions 9
9.4 North Road
North Road
Intervention 55
North Road
Statement Problem
No safe crossing points on route to supermarket
Risks to public safety from potential speeding (road is mostly wide and straight)
Issue Solution
Introduce crossing point at business park junction
Introduce traffic calming features to reduce safety risks for people crossing and on-road cycling 122 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
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9.5 Bankhead/Station Road
Bankhead/Station Road
Intervention 56
Bankhead/Station Road
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths
Narrow roads that provide key access to hospital and rail station
No safe cycling route
Issue Solution
Introduce one-way system for Station Road/Bankhead
Use space created by one-way system to widen footpath and introduce bike lanes using water filled barriers, cones, signage and paint Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 123
Wick Interventions 9
9.6 Thurso Street/Dempster Street
Thurso Street/Dempster Street
Intervention 57
Thurso Street/Dempster Street
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths
Risks to public safety from potential speeding (road is mostly wide and straight)
Limited crossing points on Cliff Road
No safe crossing point at Co-op
Issue Solution
Widen footpaths using water filled barriers, cones, signage and paint
Additional lights-controlled crossings at Co-op and across Cliff Road
Introduce traffic calming features to reduce safety risks for people crossing and on-road cycling (e.g. temporary chicanes) 124 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
9 Wick Interventions
9.7 West Bank Avenue/Northcote Street
West Bank Avenue/Northcote Street
Intervention 58
West Bank Avenue/Northcote Street
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths
No safe crossing point across Francis Street
Risks to public safety from potential speeding (roads are mostly wide and straight)
Issue Solution
Widen footpaths using water filled barriers, cones, signage and paint
Additional lights-controlled crossing at Francis Street Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 125
Wick Interventions 9
9.8 South Road
South Road
Intervention 59
South Road
Statement Problem
Narrow footpaths
No safe crossing point to retail park
Risks to public safety from potential speeding (roads are mostly wide and straight)
Issue Solution
Introduce advisory bike lanes where width allows
Introduce crossing point to retail park
Signage to highlight availability of adjacent informal footpaths to users 126 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
10 Monitoring and Pop-up Kit
Intervention 60
Monitoring and Pop-up Kit
Statement Problem
Need to ensure we can monitor and adapt the interventions we implement.
Need to ensure we have sufficient kit to rapidly respond to other communities’ needs.
Issue Solution
Secure funding towards monitoring across the interventions implemented.
Use this consultation to respond to communities' views on interventions, and where there are missing links/priorities.
Secure funding to purchase raid-response barriers, signage and other necessary matertials. Spaces for People: HIGHLAND The Highland Council 127
Highland-wide Active Travel Clearance and Improvements 11
Intervention 61
Highland-wide Active Travel Clearance and Improvements
To enable a rapid response to local areas experiencing difficulties with physical distancing due to vegetation or route conditions restricting active travel, funding is sought to remedy this across the Highland Council area.
Highland-wide Active Travel Clearance and Improvements - Further Information
Map 11.1 Indicative sketch of typical works proposed to active travel routes for physical distancing (Dingwall shown as an example) 128 The Highland Council Spaces for People: HIGHLAND
12 Other Interventions
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