Edinburgh's New Streets: Safer, Greener, and More Connected

0:00Edinburgh City Council just dropped plans to upgrade streets in Kregmiller and Nidry. Focusing on saver travel for bikes, buses, and walkers, they're adding protected cycle lanes, bus priority spots, and better pedestrian crossings along key roads like Peffermill Road, Nidry Mainz Road, and New Cray Hall Road. The goal is to make it easier for folks to reach shops, schools, and parks without the hassle. These upgrades include zebra crossings at busy spots, bus lanes to speed up journeys, and two-way cycle tracks on road sides. They'll remove some parking to fit in the new pass, add loading bays elsewhere, and spruce up areas with trees, plants, seating, and even placebases. Near Carental's Park, continuous pavements and raised tables will slow traffic and help crossings. Locals stand to benefit big time with quicker buses, safer routes for kids heading to school, and greener public spots that connect communities. Better. The Council's already done surveys from last year to gauge needs and ran impact assessments

1:03to consider everyone from cyclists to drivers. Now they're seeking fresh input through an online survey, open until July 8th, plus drop-in events at Kregmiller Library on May 11th from 10a, M to 7pm, and the White House on May 27th from 11am to 2pm. Other copies are at libraries and schools too. Your voice could shape these permanent changes, so jump in before the deadline and help build streets that actually work for the neighborhood, local news, powered by AI. This is Enburn News Today.