Extend Tarmac by 1-2m
The tarmac surface ends just short of the turn into the Water of Leith Walkway. Extending it slightly would mean people didn't have to make this turn on wet cobbles.
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Created by Rob Earl // 0 threads
The tarmac surface ends just short of the turn into the Water of Leith Walkway. Extending it slightly would mean people didn't have to make this turn on wet cobbles.
Created by FrenchyF // 1 thread
The traffic island at the Straiton end of the path past Straiton pond should have dropped kerbs, as should the pavements on either side of the road.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
There should be dropped kerbs at the Lasswade Road entrances to the Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
There should be a dropped kerb where the path meets Lasswade Bank.
Created by GinaroZ // 1 thread
Under the Forth Road Bridge there is a shared use section with a dropped kerb from Hopetoun Road.
When I last cycled there it was blocked by a parked car, and you can see there's normally a car near it if not blocking it on street view: https://goo.gl/maps/fv9wwjJnWU92 - double yellows or something needed.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Dropped kerbs should be added at these locations, where the paths meet the road.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Dropped kerbs should be added at each end of the path between Captain's Road and Captain's Drive.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Dropped kerbs should be added in roughly these positions, where the paths meet the road.
Barriers, so many barriers, most of which should be removed.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Dropped kerb should be added to facilitate cyclists rejoining/leaving carriageway.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
There is a really nasty chicane in the middle of this path; it should be removed.
Dropped kerbs should also be added at the ends of the path, where it meets Lasswade Road (east) and the Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park path network (west).
The pedestrian crossing at Lasswade Road should be made into a toucan crossing.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Dropped kerb should be added to facilitate cyclist access to Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Dropped kerb should be added to facilitate cyclists rejoining the carriageway after leaving St Katherine's Park
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Although there is a dropped kerb here, it is only usable if no one is parked in the disabled car parking spaces. A dropped kerb should be added on the southern edge of the car park, where it won't be blocked by cars parking.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Dropped kerb needed to facilitate cycling access to Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Chicanes at entrances to Liberton Park should be widened or removed. Parking in front of the entrances should be prohibited to allow cyclists to enter more easily.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
Chicane at west end of path between Malbet Park and Yewlands Gardens; should be removed.
Chicane on path between Stennis Gardens and Malbet Wynd; should be removed.
Chicane on path between Malbet Park and Malbet Wynd; should be removed.
Cycle barrier at the top of path between Guardwell Glen and Ellen's Glen Loan; should be removed.
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
There are some rather tight chicanes on the footbridge here, which make it difficult to cross as a cyclist, especially if you have a trailer, tandem or tagalong. Wheelchair users will also have difficulty. The chicanes should be removed.
The electric bridge could also be permanently opened for cyclists, whilst maintaining the closure to motor vehicles, by replacing the gates with collapsible bollards.
Created by Sefton // 1 thread
The Lovers Loan shared path through the Grange has at least 5 very tight barriers along its length, and missing dropped kerbs - especially at the crossing of Dick Place. Removing barriers or widening them would make it much more easy to use for bikes, buggies and wheelchairs. Even some double pushchairs don't fit!
There's a nasty barrier here which is almost impossible to pass without dismounting. Anyone with a trailer or even just panniers will need to lift their bike over it.
Created by FrenchyF // 1 thread
There should be a dropped kerb to allow cyclists coming down the cycle path from Spottiswoode Street to rejoin the carriageway.
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We have a tandem which fits in all the spaces on trains in Scotland (as far as I know), but we are prohibited from taking it on any except the East Coast line trains. I've been writing to various officials - elected and otherwise - and contributed to the recent review of the Scotrail franchise, but am not getting much joy. No one seems to think it is a big deal. But, for my family, with 2 kids aged 5 and 1, and no car, if we don't go by tandem and train, we can't go anywhere much. The tandem is not a luxury but a practical transport solution. Does anyone else want to join in and make this more than a one-woman issue?
(another related issue: even once the kids can ride their own bikes, we won't be able to use trains much since most only allow 2 reservations).
Surface, drainage and width issues.
Planned for upgrade as part of CEC 'family network'
No details/dates.
Was an issue 5 years ago (and before)
Created by Shaun McDonald // 1 thread
Is this really the best that Edinburgh can do for the flagship national cycle network route 1 to get it to cross Clerk Street? You have to go through a pile of bins, on to the pavement to get round a barrier and then try and judge it right to cross the road, or use the nearby pedestrian crossing.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
The chicane at the west end of the Magdalene Glen path interrupts the flow when going uphills, particularly unpleasant for people with weak knees. It also forces cyclists uphills often to stop and start when there are other people going through, as it's not wide enough to pass.
It doesn't serve any useful purpose at it is on the top of the slope where cyclists are very slow anyway. As it's uphills, there is little danger that e.g. kids run out onto the wide pavement of Duddingston Pk South. Cyclists from the West are slow at this point anyway as they turn into the path.
Created by chdot // 1 thread
Longstanding issue about 'optimum' design, particularly to reduce conflict caused by vehicles turning from Teviot Pl due to signal phases.
Added to reduce confict with pedestrians at back of Leith Academy.
Will act as a barrier to long bikes, trailers and probably buggies and wheelchairs.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/8116937797/sizes/l/in/photostream
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
Need considerably more bicycle parking at the shopping centre. The few racks here are often overfull.
Created by HankChief // 0 threads
There needs to be a ramped access to the school grounds at this point to replace or bypass the 6 steps currently there.
This would not only improve access to the school but also improve connection between the East Craigs Path Network and North Gyle and the only toucan crossing on the A8 in Edinburgh on Dechmont Road.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
Need proper bicycle racks in front of Margiotta (there are a few wheelbenders in a corner)
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
Kirk Brae and Lasswade Rd at least up to Margiotta should be included in 20mph. It's very narrow, residential, and with many shops in Lasswade Rd.
It's also steep uphills and fast overtaking makes it very dangerous for cycling.
Created by Donald Noble // 0 threads
It would be good to have a dropped kerb near here to allow southeast-bound cyclists who have used the road/bus lane to rejoin the cycle path without having to go onto the A90 slip road to rejoin at Crammond Brig
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
The whole area is a barrier, there are no connections between North Bridge, St Andrews Sq/George St and top of Leith Walk without lot of bus/taxi/confused private car drivers and cyclist-blender junctions.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 0 threads
Contraflow bike lane in Salisbury Rd for easier access from Southside to Commonwealth Pool, Pollock Halls and Holyrood Park.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
Very difficult to cross here, coming from Brunstane Burn Walkway to turn right towards Musselburgh.
The timing of the traffic lights seems to be such that there is almost always traffic from one direction, so one often has to wait for very long here.
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
Cycle lanes in both directions needs urgent improvment. It's painted on but
- it is far too narrow, encouraging dangerous overtaking
- road surface in the gutter (=cycle lane) extremely bad, with deep&wide cracks, most covers have sunken etc.
- paint has faded
- parking (near the schools)
Many sections of Gilmerton Rd have hatching in the centre, wasting space; these sections would be wide enough for a segregated path (or wide lane protected by bollards/armadillos).
In the narrower sections, the existing bike lane should be removed completely because at the moment it increases the dangers (encouraging cyclists to be in the gutter between kerb and speeding cars).
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
There should be a dropped kerb at the foot of Braidwood Gate, leading to Dumbiedykes
Created by FrenchyF // 0 threads
The bike lane here starts too close to the junction - drivers hug the kerb before the cycle lane starts, and this makes the lane useless.
Created by Rob Earl // 0 threads
Better access to NEPN than through St Mark's Park which involves an uphill, narrowing road approaching a blind bridge. Requires stopping in traffic to negotiate parked cars and kerb.
Created by Rob Earl // 0 threads
Opening a gap in the wall would give access through towards Portobello and Figgate Park
Created by Rob Earl // 1 thread
Opening a gap in the wall would give access through towards Portobello and Figgate Park
Created by Stephan Matthiesen // 1 thread
The path between Hyvot Loan and Guardwell Glen has two narrow chicanes at both ends, which are quite overgrown too.
This path is important as it allows people to leave the quiet route northwards towards Ellens Glen, so you can avoid parts of the busy Gilmerton Rd.
I contacted the Active Travel team about it and they are going to look at it. There is some uncertainty if this is owned by the Morrison supermarket or the council. The chicanes were put in after local complaints about motorbike, so the Active Travel team has to investigate if this is still a concern.
Created by GinaroZ // 1 thread
See: https://goo.gl/maps/sZEe3AdMN8v - dropped kerb and step removal required for NEPN access from Bonnington Grove. The other side at Dalmeny Road has step-free access.
The timing of the signals at the Ferniehill Road junction could also be changed. Currently, you need to use three separate pelican crossings to get from one side of the road to the other, and this can take several minutes.
Created by FrenchyF // 1 thread
The road markings at the junction between Old Dalkeith Road and Little France Cottages should be repainted. Adding a bike lane would also be an improvement.
Created by FrenchyF // 1 thread
Just south of Little France Road, the southbound bike lane on Old Dalkeith Road is appalling. It's alongside a parking bay, but the parking bay isn't wide enough for cars to fit into it without them sticking into the bike lane. Even if it was, "dooring" would still be a significant hazard.
Even away from the parking bay, the bike lane is too narrow.
The bike lane really needs to be wider and further away from parked cars. If this isn't possible, I think it would be better to have no cycle lane at all.