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Top issues and solutions suggested so far

Our Progress So Far

There has been a fantastic response to East Renfrewshire’s Spaces for People heat map, with over 550 comments posted so far. Thank you so much to all who have contributed.

Your suggestions are a valuable step in helping to shape Phase 3 of the Council’s Transport Response to COVID-19. While it may not be possible to implement everything that has been suggested, the Council is considering everything that is posted. They will prioritise the main issues and solutions to create a strategic network that will have the greatest impact on helping you to move around safely.

Key Themes from the first fortnight (27 May to 10 June)

Top issues reported

Narrow pavements and footpaths making physical distancing difficult

Vehicles travelling too fast

Heavy traffic levels

Cycle routes that feel unsafe (2/3 have a negative perception of safety)

Top proposed solutions

Segregated cycle lanes (separate from motorised traffic and pedestrians)

Widened pavements and footways

Speed reduction measures

Restriction of on-street parking to create more space for pedestrians (especially in busy areas, for example where there are often queues outside of supermarkets or banks)

Where are comments focussed?

Newton Mearns (27%)

Giffnock (22%)

Clarkston (18%)

Two thirds of comments are from these three areas. While this is to be expected as they are some of the largest settlements, we would love to hear more about other areas in East Renfrewshire too – if you have friends or family locally, please encourage them to post their experiences.

What’s next?

Everyone can continue to use our Spaces for People map until 31st July, to highlight where you think more space is needed to enable people to safely walk, cycle and wheel for essential journeys and exercise. We will give an update of additional comments made in a couple of weeks’ time, and share how your feedback is going to be implemented by the Council. Check back every Friday for a new news post!

Please visit the Spaces for People map or the Transport Response to COVID-19 webpage to have your say.

Posted on 22nd June 2020

by Sustrans Scotland