Spaces for People - list of schemes

Schemes which were implemented under Spaces for People

Intervention

Description

Legacy

Promotional initiatives

School gate posters and email/social media. Town centre and open space lamppost wraps and posters

Remaining posters will be removed once physical distancing restrictions are relaxed.

Resources can be adapted for future use

Segregation and cycle parking

Barriers to segregate people at pinch-points in beauty spots. Cycle parking at beaches etc.

Cycle parking expected to stay

Re-timing pedestrian crossings

To reduce crowding when waiting to cross

Can be monitored and adjusted if necessary

New speed limits

20mph limits in most towns and 40mph on some routes to school connecting towns

It is recommended that the 20mph speed limits are made permanent, with some modifications to boundaries in response to feedback

Musselburgh town centre parking restrictions 

Planters and barriers creating space for queuing on Musselburgh High Street

Barriers have been removed since the maintenance burden was unsustainable, and replaced with a protected loading bay. Planters to be removed once requirement for physical distancing is lifted.

Tranent town centre parking restrictions

Planters and barriers creating space for queuing on Tranent High Street

Cones were removed in spring 2021 following feedback from the community

Edinburgh Cycle Hire scheme in Musselburgh

Extension of Edinburgh Cycle Hire scheme to two stations in Musselburgh

Serco withdrew from the contract with City of Edinburgh Council in Sept 2022 and bikes have been removed from Edinburgh and Musselburgh.

Path from Cockenzie to Prestonpans

Segregated path adjacent to footway.

88% of respondents to the online survey who expressed an opinion wish to keep the cycle path. It should form part of any redevelopment of the area

Dunbar outdoor seating

Pop-up picnic area behind Lauderdale House

Dunbar Area Partnership and Amenity Services have taken on long-term responsibility for the seating.

Closure of Countess Crescent, Dunbar

Restriction of vehicles at the school gate makes more space for people

84% of respondents to the online survey who expressed an opinion wish to keep the road closed.

Parking restrictions on Countess Road, Dunbar

Segregated space widens footway, and connects 'middle tunnel' with 'Hallhill tunnel' alleviating crowding in this area

80% of online survey respondents who expressed an opinion want to keep the protected space. This will be taken forward separately to SfP.

Relocation of cabinet at Hallhill Centre

Removed obstruction on route to school

To stay

Path through car park at Hallhill Centre

Re-lining of car park to segregate pedestrian route

Was made permanent with drop-kerb crossing and cycle-lane dividers in July 2021. No TRO required.

Law Road, North Berwick, one-way

One-way for vehicles to create space to widen footway

No public consensus through the survey, and further consultation will be initiated

North Berwick High Street parking restrictions

Planters create space for social distancing in North Berwick

Ongoing discussions with community over permanent arrangements

Extension of e-bike hire scheme to Cockenzie

Temporary station of “geo-fenced” bikes

Potential to support this with permanent station at Prestonpans rail station


Schemes which have been deferred

Unfortunately, due to lack of resources, there were a number of schemes that, despite being welcomed by their communities, we were unable to bring forward in the short window available for Spaces for People. We are seeking alternative funding

Intervention

Description

Alternative ways forward?

20mph Gateways

Prominent ‘gateway’ features to reinforce new speed limits

Some gateways may be implemented if necessary for permanent 20mph schemes

Traffic calming on Preston Road/Station Road, Prestonpans

Speed cushions and new crossing point on route to school

Speed cushions were installed through ELC Roads budget in autumn 2021

New crossing of Belhaven Rd, Dunbar at Brewery Lane

Footway build-out to facilitate pedestrians crossing on this route to school

73% or respondents to survey (Appendix G) supported this. May be progressed via Shore Road / Belhaven project

New crossing of Belhaven Road, Dunbar at Summerfield Road

Footway build-out to facilitate pedestrians crossing on this route to school

74% or respondents to survey (Appendix G) supported this.

Grange Road, North Berwick

Proposed drop kerbs impractical – further design work needed

May be progressed through work on school extension

Musselburgh – Portobello cycle route

Worked with City of Edinburgh on designs for continuous route.

Being taken forward for consultation under Musselburgh Active Toun (MAT). 

Bus gate at The Loan, Wallyford

Re-designate The Loan for buses and cycles only to create more space for peds and improve bus times

Consulting with local communities through Bus Services Improvement Partnership funding

Wider on-street ebike hire scheme

Ebike hire stations throughout the west of the county, providing transport options for people who don’t drive

Taking advantage of funding opportunities to expand the existing scheme incrementally

Schemes which have been designed but are unlikely to progress soon

Measures which were designed through Spaces for People, but are unlikely to be taken forward at this time, as there is no clear mandate, or no clear route to funding.

Intervention

Description

Reason for rejection

Knox Place/Court Street Haddington

Temporary scheme to create more space for waiting pedestrians 

Ban of right-turn from town centre proved controversial so not progressed. 

Haddington Road, Tranent.

Floating bus stop and cycle lane

Would now have to be implemented as part of a wider package

Cycle lanes in Musselburgh and Tranent

On-road painted cycle lanes/cycle aware road markings

Question over whether this is sufficient or if physical segregation is required

Modifications to Levenhall roundabout, Musselburgh

To slow down traffic and improve conditions for cyclists

Further consultation required.

Speed cushions on Lochbridge Road

To reinforce 20mph speed limits on route to school

Further consultation required to establish local community support. 

Speed cushions in Dunbar

To reinforce 20mph speed limits on Queens Road, Belhaven Road and Kellie Road

Over 65% of respondents to online survey supported these

Further works on path from Cockenzie to Prestonpans

Improve access points for joining the cycleway

No further works planned

Contraflow cycle lane on Lammermuir Cres, Dunbar

Signage, lining and TRO to create a separate cycle lane in the opposite direction to the one-way system. 

Has not been implemented

New crossing of Preston Road, Prestonpans to avoid narrow footway

Additional drop kerb to take pedestrians up west footway of Station Road (wider than east footway)

Has not been implemented

East Road, North Berwick

New raised table to reduce traffic speeds and improve walk into town

No clear funding stream for implementation

Upgrade to toucan crossing at Hallhill Centre, Countess Road, Dunbar

Temporary proposals proved impractical. Requires more work to design a permanent scheme.

Working with interested locals to look at future of the area