Petitioner: Michaela Jackson on behalf of Gorebridge Community Trust
Status:
Closed
Date Lodged:
19 May 2017
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to develop an active travel infrastructure strategy that will require active travel provision to be incorporated into all new major infrastructure projects for Scottish cities, particularly those projects designed to improve commuter routes from regional centres into city centres.
Summary:
29 June 2017: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government, Sustrans, Scottish Environment LINK and WWF Scotland. Link to the Official Report 29 June 2017
21 December 2017: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government. Link to Official Report 21 December 2017
26 April 2018: The Committee agreed to write to the Scottish Government and to seek information about evidence provided to the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee by the acting chief executive of the Committee on Climate Change in relation to the environmental impact of cycling in relation to air quality and climate change. Link to the Official Report 26 April 2018
22 November 2018: The Committee agreed to seek an update from the Scottish Government on the timescale for updating the Trunk Road Walking and Cycling strategy. Link to Official Report 22 November 2018
20 June 2019: The Committee agreed to close the petition under Rule 15.7 of Standing Orders on the basis that there are plans in place to address active travel regarding infrastructure projects in Scotland and opportunities to engage in the review of the National Transport Strategy which has a focus on active travel. Link to Official Report of Meeting 20 June 2019
Written submissions:
At the moment the Sheriffhall roundabout is a terrifying prospect for a cyclist to encounter. I know drivers that approach it with trepidation and most cyclists avoid it at all costs. With all the new housing being built in Midlothian, a new roundabout will do little to alleviate congestion if alternatives to the car are not supported. There is an opportunity to put cycling at the heart of the design. It would great to see an inspirational, iconic even, cycle bridge across the bypass. At the very least a separate cycleway should be included in the new design. Please call on the Scottish government to ensure that all new major infrastrcuture projects, including this new roundabout, are built taking cyclists into consideration.