Following analysis of survey data, the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) has announced that work is progressing on the Corstorphine Connections Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN).
Public engagement on the Corstorphine Connections Low Traffic Neighbourhood concept design proposals are available from Friday 4th June until Sunday 4th July 2021 – you can view the proposals and give your feedback via the CEC website.
Leaflets will be sent to every resident in the area with these details and non-digital ways to engage with the proposals. CEC will also be running public co-design style workshops where you will be able to explore and discuss the proposals in greater depth. More information about this will be available from the above link.
Low Traffic Corstorphine will be part of the Community Reference Group organised by CEC, offering feedback and suggestions from local residents.
About LTNs
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) are residential areas where through motor traffic is reduced whilst maintaining vehicular access for all residents, emergency, delivery and service vehicles. They are typically implemented in a way that allows modification after a trial period.
Strategic filters – usually bollards or large planters – are introduced to some roads. These filters allow pedestrians, wheelchair-users and cyclists through, but not cars, vans or lorries. LTNs are designed to reduce motor traffic, in particular they stop traffic using the area as a short-cut (known as “rat-running”).
LTNs make residential neighbourhoods safer, more attractive and inclusive for people who would like to walk, cycle and wheel. They create spaces for people to play and socialise, help people connect to local amenities and are key to reducing pollution and improving health.
Find out more about Low Traffic Neighbourhoods.
Show your support
Anyone keen to show their support for the Corstorphine Connections LTN should consider emailing their local representatives.