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Midlothian Active Travel Strategy 2018 - 2021
December 2018
Midlothian Active Travel Strategy Table of contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Policy context 3 3 The benefits of active travel 6 4 Overview of active travel in Midlothian 8 5 Infrastructure 21 6 Objectives and action plan 57 7 Monitoring 65 References 67
Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Situated south of Edinburgh in the south-eastern part of Scotland,
Midlothian offers great opportunities for people wishing to explore
the outdoors by active modes of transport. Walking and cycling are the
best ways of enjoying the landscape in Midlothian, a landscape
shaped by glaciers and rivers over the past 2 million years. Today,
valleys carved by rivers since the last glacial period dominate Midlothi-
an’s landscape, most notably the North Esk and South Esk, which
converge to form the River Esk northeast of Dalkeith. The heritage,
scenery and history of Midlothian can be enjoyed on over 220 miles of
paths linking towns with rural areas and a variety of historic attractions
and settlements.
With a current population of approximately 88,000, Midlothian has
seen an increase in population and housing in recent years. Midlothian
is therefore an evolving area with a growing population and economy,
and providing a sustainable transport network should be at the heart
of this growth. This constitutes an opportunity to collaborate with
developers on creating new walking and cycling paths which integrate
with the existing network. Midlothian has great potential to be devel-
oped as an attractive place where walking and cycling are the normal
choices of travel.
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Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INTRODUCTION
Active travel generally encompasses cycling and walking, but also
other ‘active’ modes of travel such as scooting. It provides a real alter-
native for short, local car journeys and commuting. Creating active ‘Our vision is to create a safe
travel infrastructure is key for providing an alternative for those wish-
ing to walk or cycle locally. In order to increase opportunities, cam- and convenient environment for
paigns promoting the use of paths have to accompany infrastructure
development. walking and cycling in Midlothian,
Midlothian Council is promoting and encouraging walking and
cycling, however, there is not currently a strategy available to coordi-
promoting an active travel
nate these initiatives and activities. The purpose of this strategy is to
provide a framework of objectives for investment, to identify the
culture where there are safe and
improvements required to deliver a comprehensive and well-connect-
ed network and to guide future active travel infrastructure and promo-
convenient walking and
tional initiatives.
cycling choices for all Midlothian
The strategy also aims to encourage and enable safer walking and
cycling environments in Midlothian. Creating suitable environments residents and visitors, with active
for walking and cycling can improve the health and wellbeing of our
community and lead to numerous benefits. This document sets out travel being the normal
how Midlothian Council plans to achieve its goals for providing a safe
and accessible environment for walking and cycling. choice for everyday journeys’
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Midlothian Active Travel Strategy POLICY CONTEXT
Policy Context
This section summarises key policies which set the context for the development of Midlothian’s Active Travel Strategy. These national, regional and
local documents provide a framework to work towards achieving strategic aims and increasing active travel levels in the council area. Encouraging
walking and cycling helps achieve the aims of a number of national, regional and local policies, and the strategy will aim to work towards support-
ing these policies.
NATIONAL POLICY
Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS) (2013) Let’s Get Scotland Walking - National Walking Strategy (2014)
• Sets out a vision to increase everyday journeys travelled by bike in Scotland, with • Aims to create a culture of walking with better walking environments and to enable
a target of 10% to be achieved by 2020 easy, convenient independent mobility for everyone in Scotland.
• Promotes partnership working, setting out 19 actions on how to achieve this vision • Seeks to encourage everyday walking, either for recreation, health or walking to
• Presents a series of case studies with a focus on infrastructure, integration and road work
safety
A long term vision for active travel in Scotland 2030 (2014) National Transport Strategy (2016)
• Sets out an ideal outlook on how Scotland could look if more people were using -
walking and cycling for short, everyday journeys ing journey times and connections, reducing emissions and tackling climate change,
as well as providing better quality services and value for money or alternative to car
and planning, and how Scotland could be exemplar in terms of changing behaviour use.
and creating and active travel culture.
walking and cycling.
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Midlothian Active Travel Strategy POLICY CONTEXT
REGIONAL POLICY
SEStran Regional Transport Strategy 2015-2025 refresh (2015)
• Encourages the promotion of active travel, particularly the use of awareness campaigns to increase use of sustainable transport, as well as cross-boundary active travel
measures.
• Objectives to promote more sustainable travel, to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases, to increase the proportion of walking and cycling trips by 5%, to contrib-
ute to meeting national air quality targets and reduce the impact of transport noise
LOCAL POLICY
Midlothian Transport Strategy (2007) Midlothian Core Paths Plan (2009)
The strategy lists 16 key walking and cycling interventions, which include: • The Core Paths Plan was produced by Midlothian Council in collaboration with the
• maintaining the existing network of roads and footways public, landowners, statutory agencies and the Midlothian Access Forum in order to
• improving pedestrian links fulfil the obligations of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 which introduced this
• improving, extending and maintaining the cycle network new duty for Scottish Councils.
• ensuring that all new developments are planned and developed to be easily acces-
sible on foot and by bike • It shows a system of paths ‘’sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasona-
• improving personal security for pedestrians and improve safety on the streets ble access throughout the area’’, and are anything from a tarmac path to a grassy field
• improving safety generally and of children cycling to school and encourage cycling margin, are signposted and subject to protection through the planning system
from an early age wherever possible and amended only in exceptional circumstances.
• encourage walking from an early age by improving safety of pedestrian routes to
school • Core paths cater to a wide range of users including walkers, cyclists and horse
• promote the benefits of walking and cycling to the wider community riders, however, not all core paths are suitable for each type of user.
• provide opportunities for increased participation and involvement of local cycle
interest groups
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Midlothian Active Travel Strategy POLICY CONTEXT
LOCAL POLICY
Single Midlothian Plan (2016) Midlothian Tourism Action Plan (2016)
• The plan sets out a number of priorities and actions for Midlothian, including • The plan sets out priorities to promote and encourage tourism in Midlothian,
outcomes for sustainable growth. including cycle tourism.
• Aims to promote and develop sustainable travel and transport that benefits our • Key actions for the action plan include encouraging local attractions, food and
health and environment, including implementing the council’s adopted travel plan drink providers to become cycle friendly; exploring opportunities for improved
by reducing the adverse impacts of travel within Midlothian, most particularly car marketing and branding of existing routes; supporting collaboration between
travel, by 31 march 2017. neighbouring towns/villages for improved connectivity and route development;
• Develop travel plan measures which benefits joint working, SEStran, public trans- help improve the perception of cycling in Midlothian by increasing digital informa-
port operators and support staff in active travel tion availability.
Midlothian Local Development Plan (2017) Midlothian Council Travel Plan (2017)
• Aims to promote the development of an active travel network within and between • Aims to reduce the adverse impacts of travel, particularly car travel, associated with
Midlothian’s communities, safeguard former railway lines that could be redeveloped the activities undertaken by Midlothian Council in the provision of its services.
as active travel routes and provide policy support for potential cross-boundary
connections with neighbouring authority areas. • Aims to promote and improve access and facilities which support and encourage
• Policy TRAN 1 which relates to sustainable transport, seeks to promote the develop- those accessing Midlothian Council services to do so by remote means, on foot, by
ment of an active travel network and give priority to walking, cycling and public bicycle and by public transport.
transport initiatives.
• Policy TRAN 2 referring to transport network interventions aims to tackle cycling • The objectives set include a journey to work target of 10% by foot (from 6%), 4% by
and walking issues through infrastructure improvements to complement the bicycle (from 3%), 12% by public transport (from 10%), 10% by car (passenger) (from
Borders Railway. 8%) and 65% by car (driver) (from 69%).
• Aims to promote active travel by connecting places for recreational and daily travel
by walking and cycling
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Midlothian Active Travel Strategy BENEFITS
LOCAL POLICY
Midlothian Green Network Supplementary Guidance (2018)
• The purpose of the guidance is to safeguard and promote green space links between and wildlife corridors in and around new and existing developments.
quality of place for residents and visitors
The benefits of active travel
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ual and for the community as a whole. Walking and cycling are easy,
low-cost and pleasant ways of commuting, visiting local facilities and
enjoying a day out.
Research shows that increased active travel levels can help promote
recognises active travel as an easy and convenient way of building
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Midlothian Active Travel Strategy BENEFITS
popular leisure activity in Scotland and research shows that over 50%
Health of overseas visitors went for a walk in the countryside. Midlothian has
a wide range of countryside paths and parks linked to local tourist
attractions.
NHS data suggests that increasing overall levels of physical activity
through walking and cycling can reduce the risk of coronary heart On a local level, walking and cycling can benefit the economy in urban
disease, stroke, certain types of cancer and type 2 diabetes, as well as areas due to increased levels of walking leading to increased footfall in
keeping the musculoskeletal system healthy. local retail shops. Active travel can bring a major contribution for local
town centres, supporting the local economy in a cleaner, quieter and
Evidence from research also suggests a link between obesity levels and
environmentally-friendly way.
travel behaviour in adults, indicating that countries with highest levels
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of active travel have the lowest levels of obesity. Walking and cycling A study of the use of the local path network in Dunkeld and Birnan,
can also promote mental wellbeing, studies showing that physical Perthshire, showed that the estimated income generated by the local
activity can overcome depression and anxiety. Many people are expe- 2
path network supported up to 15 FTE jobs. Cycling to work has also
riencing busy working schedules and find it difficult to include physi- been found to be linked with reduced absenteeism and increased
cal activity into their daily routines. Walking and cycling are great ways productivity.
of doing just that, whether commuting, shopping or visiting local facil-
ities.
Environmental & Social
£ Economic Walking and cycling are pollution-free modes of transport. Increasing
levels of walking and cycling through reducing car use, especially for
At the individual level, walking and cycling are low-cost alternatives to commuting, would translate in a decrease of greenhouse gas emis-
motorised transport modes, especially car use. Walking is the most sions thus improving local air quality levels. Walking and cycling
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require less road space per traveller compared to other modes of trans-
port, thus reducing congestion and noise levels.
‘Walking or cycling to work can
Walking and cycling can provide an opportunity for social interaction.
Joining a local walking or cycling club can be fun and allows for a save you money and bring
better appreciation of the local rural and urban environments.
Research shows that people who cycle are regarded to be the most amazing health benefits’
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satisfied transport users.
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Out and About Midlothian reopened in 2015, the new railway stations at Shawfair, Eskbank, New-
tongrange and Gorebridge provide an alternative of travelling in the
The council-led ‘Out and About Midlothian’ initiative, funded by Paths area.
for All through the ‘Smarter Choices, Smarter Places’ programme, aims Interactive touch-screen consoles have been installed at the four Mid-
to encourage walking and cycling in Midlothian. lothian railway stations and one console in Dalkeith Library. The
For 2015/16, the project focused on towns linked to the new Borders consoles allow users to access local maps, visitor information and live
Railway. A series of walking and cycling maps were produced to travel information. The maps include walking and cycling paths, health
provide an overview of walking and cycling paths. These cover the walks, as well as countryside walks and cycles throughout the county.
areas of Danderhall, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Eskbank, Newtongrange,
Mayfield and Gorebridge.
The maps are available electronically on the council’s website, and
paper copies were also distributed to local libraries, railway stations Midlothian Council undertook baseline and follow-up surveys aimed
and council offices, as well as at local events held in 2016. Free bike to explore users’ travel patterns at Shawfair, Eskbank, Newtongrange
lights and pedometers were also distributed with the aim of increase and Gorebridge railway stations. As well as providing data regarding
cycle safety and encourage people to keep track of their daily steps, travel modes used to get to the railway station from home, the survey
calories burnt and distance travelled. A new series of similar walking allowed participants to contribute with feedback by providing general
and cycling maps were produced in 2017 for Penicuik, Loanhead, comments or suggestions, as well as state any issues they might have
Roslin and Rosewell areas. encountered when travelling to the stations.
The Borders Railway opened up new opportunities for people in Mid- Promotional campaigns encouraging walking and cycling ran
lothian to travel to Edinburgh and the Scottish Borders. Having been throughout 2016, 2017 and 2018, with the aim of increasing active
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travel levels to and from the stations. The campaigns included events, planning on developing the festival into something bigger over the
route promotion, as well as bus and station advertising. following years, with more outdoor activities which include walking
and cycling.
The latest follow-up survey in 2017 found that the number of people
using active travel modes to travel to the railway station has increased.
Cycling levels increased for Eskbank station (+4.4%), Newtongrange
(+2.9%) and Gorebridge (+5.8%), while walking levels increased by
11% for Eskbank station and 5.9% for Newtongrange station. Car jour-
ney showed a decrease of 8.4% and 6.1% for Eskbank and Newton-
grange, respectively.
Walking Festival
2017 marked the 10th anniversary of Midlothian’s Walking Festival,
held annually in August and organised by Midlothian Council’s Ranger
Service. The festival caters for people of all ages and offers free led
walks, nordic walking and canicross.
There are usually about 20 walks spanning over four days, led by volun-
teers and rangers. In 2017 the festival was held between 11-14 August
and included three full days of cycling activities in Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith
and Penicuik. It was the most successful festival since its inception,
with over 640 people taking part in 29 events. Midlothian Council is
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Community groups supporting and promoting active travel in Midlothian
Gorebridge Community Develop- Midlothian Cycling Club is a local Penicuik Cycling and Penicuik Edinburgh College Students’
ment Trust's Going Green for bike club which covers all aspects First ran a very successful Association (ECSA) is a charity
Gorebridge will work in Gore- of cycling including mountain week-long programme of cycling representing over 19,000
bridge and Midlothian to reduce bike, cross and road cycling. The activities in Penicuik in Septem- students from more than 100
local carbon emissions by helping club also hosts active kids ber 2016. This was part of Europe- countries attending Edinburgh
people make greener travel sessions and is dedicated to an Mobility week 2016 and fund- College. Active travel is one of
choices. The project will focus on encouraging the next generation ing was secured by Penicuik First. their priority objectives for
swapping car journeys for walk- of cyclists by developing their RUTS and 3Sixty Display Team 2018/19, which involves engag-
ing and cycling, in particular for skills and confidence. Regular delivered various aspects of the ing with students through cycling
travel to Gorebridge railway local rides are held mid-week and event. Penicuik First and Penicuik and walking events, campaigns,
station. The project will also during weekends, with longer Cycling will continue to create and training in order to help
improve and develop a local path rides over the summer. more similar events in Penicuik reduce their travel-related carbon
network that links to schools, and encourage people to get on emissions. Edinburgh College
shops, health centre, work places their bikes. have a campus in Midlothian
and public transport stops located in Eskbank.
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Workplace Engagement New development travel packs
Midlothian Council is a Cycle Friendly Employer recognised by an With an increasing number of new housing developments across Mid-
award from Cycling Scotland and carries out in-house training with all lothian, it is important that new residents are aware of all sustainable
Council HGV and PSV drivers to make them aware of cyclists whilst transport options within their area. The aim of the pack is to reduce car
driving. The current fleet of HGV vehicles is due to be modified to trips in favour of walking, cycling and public transport. Each pack
include an audible warning when turning left and all new HGV and PSV contains:
vehicles will be fitted with radar to detect cyclists.
• Leaflet showing walking, cycling and public transport information
The Council holds monthly led walks and cycles for staff and recently and map for the area
won a bid to increase cycle parking and gear storage at its headquar- • Local walking and cycling map covering the wider area
ters in Dalkeith. A pilot project focused on Midlothian Council staff
• Bus and/or rail timetables relating to the services available in the area
commenced in 2017, with the aim of increasing staff walking and
cycling levels to work. The project provides frequent bike repair • Link to survey and feedback form
sessions, personalised travel planning, cycling skills workshops and
The project will gather information about new residents’ previous and
travel packs to raise awareness of available active travel routes and
current travel habits, including main mode of transport for short trips,
increase cycling confidence. It is hoped that the initiative will expand
shopping, work and education. Through the survey we will also be able
to other organisations in Midlothian in 2018.
to find out if the pack supported travel mode shifts to sustainable
transport and allow residents to provide feedback regarding walking,
cycling and public transport in Midlothian. The results of the cam-
paign, along with future active travel statistics will allow the council to
decide whether similar projects are worth implementing in the future.
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Midlothian Access Forum is an independent body established under Bikeability
the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The forum provides advice, Bikeability is a cycling scheme that aims to give pupils the confidence
promotes access and helps with producing the Core Paths Plan. The to cycle safely on the road, and to encourage them to continue doing
forum appoints representatives from recreational user groups, land- so as adults.
owning organisations and government bodies to help provide balance
when dealing with access related matters. Bikeability Scotland is managed by Cycling Scotland, the national
organisation for cycling promotion. Seventeen Midlothian primary
schools have delivered the scheme so far, and the aim is to encourage
School engagement more schools to get involved.
Travel plans
Each Midlothian school has a travel plan which aims to encourage
pupils and staff to walk, cycle or scoot more often. Midlothian current-
ly has 17 Cycle Friendly Primary Schools, 1 SEN Cycle Friendly School
and 4 Cycle Friendly Secondary Schools with cycle clubs established at
the schools.
Also in 2014, Midlothian achieved 87% on-road Bikeability training
figures, compared to 63% in 2013. The on-road training is carried out
with primary 6 children and is undertaken by a member of staff or
volunteer. The Scottish average for this type of training is 38%. The new
Newbattle High School will have extensive connecting cycle routes
and cycle facilities.
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Annual inter-school walk Beeslack High-School Cycling Festival
Midlothian Council holds an annual inter-school walk during Walk to Beeslack High School in Penicuik had a successful bid for funding from
School week every May, when pupils accompanied by school and the Commonwealth Games Legacy Fund for a cycle track and skills
council staff, walk to their neighbouring schools in order to promote areas within its grounds. The work was completed in 2015 and was
walking as an alternative travel mode. officially opened on 8 June 2015.
This is also a good opportunity for pupils to get to know their local
area. The Council also supports the initiative by offering school wall
charts, stickers and posters to promote the event.
The high-school grounds also host the annual Midlothian Bike Festival
for primary school pupils, with the aim of promoting cycling, increas-
ing pupils’ understanding of using gears, brakes and riding a course, as
well as providing the opportunity to compete in the sport of cycling.
The latest festival saw over 250 pupils attend in 2017.
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Road safety
Road crash statistics
During the past five years there has been an overall decrease in walk-
ing and cycling casualties, even though the number of cyclists on the
road has generally increased. Between 2012 and 2016 there have been
People
an average of 4.5 KSI accidents per year involving cyclists or pedestri-
ans, a 28% decrease from the previous five year period when there
were an average of 6.3 per year.
Fig. 2 Walking and cycling casualties, killed or seriously
injured, all ages, 1994-2016
People
Pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders are recognised as ‘vulnerable’
road users and one of the key issues which deter potential cyclists from
using the roads is road safety.
Safety on the road is one of our top priorities in terms of active travel.
During the last few years, the council has implemented a series of
measures in an effort to reduce road casualties in Midlothian.
Fig. 1 Walking and cycling casualties, all severities, all ages,
1994-2016
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Road safety measures locations where accidents and vehicle speeds are a cause for concern.
Physical Other walking and cycling safety measures
Midlothian Council has implemented a series of physical measures to Four of Midlothian Council’s refuse collection vehicles were fitted with
make cycling safer and increase driver awareness. Cycle lanes, toucan the Cyclear system. The system includes a ‘cycle disk’ at the back of the
crossings, zebra crossings with parallel cyclist crossing and advance lorry which illuminates when the vehicle is turning left. An audible
stop lines have been introduced and it is proposed to increase these warning is followed, announcing the driver’s intention. A third safety
facilities when funds are available and if the traffic signal installation is measure involves sensors which detect cyclists or pedestrians moving
appropriate to accommodate these. from the rear of the vehicle to the front left side.
There are currently on-road cycle lanes along the A701 in Penicuik,
Milton Bridge, Bilston and Straiton, the B6392 from Eskbank to Melville
Castle entrance, and in Shawfair/Danderhall along the A7. Advance
stop lines have been introduced at a number of traffic light installa-
tions in Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Loanhead, Straiton and Auchendinny.
Speed reduction
High-speed traffic presents a safety hazard to cyclists. This was
addressed on a number of routes in Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Loanhead,
Gorebridge, Dalkeith and Milton Bridge. There are currently 20mph
zones in most towns and some villages, most of which are situated
outside primary schools and nurseries in order to increase road safety
in these areas. Reduced speeds can improve safety for all users. Midlo-
thian Council is committed to implementing traffic calming at
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All new council HGV and PSV vehicles will be fitted with the system. Road safety at schools
Midlothian was the first local authority to implement such a system,
with the aim of increasing cyclists’ and drivers’ awareness and provid- Kerbcraft
ing a safety measure designed to avoid accidents. Additionally, Kerbcraft is a child pedestrian training scheme developed in Glasgow
in-house cyclist awareness training is provided to all HGV and PSV driv- by Professor James Thomson at the University of Strathclyde. Kerbcraft
ers. uses practical training methods for pupils to improve their kerbside
skills and raise their awareness of traffic, with parent volunteers acting
as trainers for the activity. The training is conducted with small groups
of children and helps develop their observational skills and deci-
sion-making process. The training consists of three phases, which are:
1. Finding a safe place to cross
2. Crossing between parked cars
3. Crossing at junctions
Midlothian Council has been promoting the initiative in order to
increase awareness and safety among children. An annual co-ordina-
tor training day also takes place around February each year.
Park Smart and JRSOs (Junior Road Safety Officers)
Bonnyrigg, Cornbank, Cuiken, Lasswade, Newtongrange, Paradykes,
St. David’s and St. Matthew’s Tynewater Primary Schools all held
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successful Park Smart campaigns during 2016/2017, in order to Give Me Cycle Space
address issues of parking on zig-zag lines. Junior Road Safety Officers The ‘Give everyone cycle space’ ran by
(JRSOs) from Bonnyrigg Primary School also organised a banner Cycling Scotland was launched in 2010 and
design competition to discourage school gate parking with a personal- was aimed at drivers, parents and children,
ised message. and promoted a safety consideration mes-
sage of giving enough space to cyclists
The Council has also recently purchased banners to discourage park-
when overtaking. The campaign was
ing on these lines, such as the one shown in the image below.
supported in Midlothian through local
school based activities, complemented by
Bikeability Scotland cycle training.
Safe Routes to School
Midlothian Council is working closely with primary schools in order to
promote walking and cycling to school and road safety. All schools
produce a travel plan every second year and are consulted about road
safety in their area.
One recent project promoting road safety at school involved installing
polyurethane bollards resembling children in uniform at Mayfield
Primary School. The aim of this initiative is to raise drivers’ awareness
and improve safety at the junction of Stone Avenue, Stone Crescent,
Sycamore Road and Beechgrove Road. The majority of schools have a
‘Safe Routes to School’ leaflet distrbuted and shows recommended
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pupil routes to the school, as well as the location of controlled cross- with an initial focus on the Newbattle and Lasswade High School clus-
ings and crossing guides. ters. The I-Bike officers integrated with the High Schools and several
feeder primary schools to raise the profile of cycling in the schools.
The latest leaflet (Fig. 3) was produced for Paradykes Primary School
Main activities include led rides and walks, bicycle maintenance
and features a comprehensive map showing the length of time it
sessions, Bikeability Scotland training and ‘learn to ride’ sessions.
would take for pupils and parents to travel actively to school.
During 2017-18 the project focused on Dalkeith and Penicuik
High-School clusters, with support offered to some of the schools
from the previous year. The success of the project can be measured by
the overall increase in active travel to school and decrease in driven
figures.
The Council’s aim is to continue to seek match-funding for the initia-
tive so that more schools across Midlothian can benefit from the
tailored active travel activities.
Fig. 3 Paradykes Primary School travel map
Cycle training
Midlothian Council successfully bid for the services of two I-Bike
officers from Sustrans. The I-Bike initiative commenced in 2015
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Walking and cycling tourism Rosslyn Chapel and The National Mining Museum Scotland have
become the first two visitor attractions in the Lothians to achieve the
Research by Sustrans shows that tourism and leisure cycling on the Cyclists Welcome award from Visit Scotland.
National Cycle Network contribute over £650m to the UK economy
4 Recently, the Paper Mill restaurant in Lasswade has become the first
annually, while data from Visit Scotland shows that walking holidays
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contribute up to £1.26b to the Scottish economy alone. restaurant in the Edinburgh & Lothians area to gain the Cyclists
Welcome Award from Visit Scotland.
Midlothian has great potential in becoming an attractive cycling and
walking tourism destination, especially after the re-opening of the Midlothian Tourism Forum has also recently published its second
Borders Railway. The Scottish Tourism Economic Assessment Monitor edition of ‘Cycle Midlothian!’ leaflet, detailing cafes, restaurants, visitor
(STEAM) showed an overall increase of 6.8% in visitor spend for the first attractions and cycle shops, cycle engineers and hirers who are keen
half of 2016, compared to the same period in 2015 when the railway to attract more visitors and customers who use bicycles. The potential
was not operational. to build on existing programmes and initiatives can lead to significant
investment.
Horse riding
Horse riding is a popular activity in Midlothian. There are a variety of
bridleways that can be explored across Midlothian, with different
routes offering an opportunity to explore local countryside, historic
and natural sites. For more information regarding all the main bridle-
ways please visit
https://www.midlothian.gov.uk/info/200226/walking_and_cycling/438/horse_riding
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It is important that vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists
and equestrians share paths responsibly. The ‘Code of conduct for
Infrastructure
horse riders and cyclists’ created by The British Horse Society provides
a good overview of guidelines that should be taken into consideration Research shows that investment in active travel infrastructure has
when sharing paths with equestrian users. positive impacts for people and the places where they live. The
growth of the cycling and walking network will create a safer and
Funding more accessible active travel environment in Midlothian.
Most of the funding allocated to active travel in Midlothian is external. Midlothian has a variety of urban and rural routes suitable for walking
During 2016-2017, Midlothian Council committed approximately and cycling. However, there are topographic, financial, land owner-
£480,000 for walking and cycling infrastructure and promotion. The ship and road network constraints which form a barrier to planning
main sources of funding for active travel initiatives were from Sustrans’ new infrastructure.
Community Links programme, Cycling, Walking and Safer Streets
This strategy will aim to provide a framework of solutions to address
(CWSS), Support Plus from Cycling Scotland and Smarter Choices,
the need for new and improved active travel infrastructure and to
Smarter Places programmes, the latter both funded by the Scottish
overcome some of the barriers to walking and cycling.
Government.
Sources of additional and match-funding included SEStran, the region-
al transport partnership for south-east Scotland, and developer contri-
butions. The Council is determined to continue bidding for grant and
match-funding in order to improve infrastructure and promote the
benefits relating to active travel.
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Active travel infrastructure in Midlothian that cross into adjoining local authority areas, with planning permis-
sion from Midlothian Council for another cross-border route from
Roslin to Peebles.
Core paths (paths or adopted minor roads, or pavements,
with restricted or regulated access for motorised vehicles; There are an increasing number of multi-user paths within Midlothian
cater to all users) with examples at Gilmerton Road, Cowden, Lugton Brae, the Bush,
Milton Bridge, Easthouses Road, Dalhousie Road, Eskbank and Hope-
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 provided statutory access rights
field, Bonnyrigg. Many larger new developments have multi-user
to most land in Scotland for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The Mid-
paths, increasing the overall length of segregated walking and cycling
lothian Core Paths Plan came into effect as a consequence of the Act
facilities as part of the active travel network. All cycleways are sign-
and provides an overview of all core paths in Midlothian.
posted accordingly in Midlothian. Local walking and cycling maps can
Although not all core paths are suitable for all user groups, these be found on the council’s dedicated active travel page at www.midlo-
provide for people of all abilities. All core paths are signposted accord- thian.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling.
ingly in Midlothian. The council’s Core Paths Plan and associated maps
can be found on the council’s dedicated active travel page at On-road cycle lanes
www.midlothian.gov.uk/walking-and-cycling. There are currently approximately 15 kilometres of on-road cycle lanes
in Midlothian, including the A701 from Penicuik, the A7 from Sheriff-
Multi-user paths (designated for walking, cycling, horse- hall Roundabout to the City of Edinburgh boundary and Eskbank
riding and other non-motorised access) and Cycleways Roundabout to Elginhaugh.
(designated for walking and cycling access)
Quiet routes
Midlothian has a wide range of walking and cycling paths connecting
Similar to the ‘QuietRoutes’ initiative in Edinburgh, a network of quiet
local towns with the countryside and neighbouring local authorities.
routes will be developed in order to provide an alternative for walking
There are currently four segregated multi-user paths and cycleways
22Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
and cycling around Midlothian. The aim is to signpost and map routes Cross-border network
which can be used by users of all abilities in order to avoid major roads
with heavy traffic within the county. The routes will follow existing Existing cross-border routes
paths within the walking and cycling network, as well as roads with
NCN Route 1 - Newcastle to Edinburgh (Coast to Castles) (25km)
speed limits of maximum 30mph.
The Coast to Castles route passes through Midlothian on quiet roads
from the Borders via the Granites, northwards towards Middleton,
Cycle parking Temple, Carrington and Bonnyrigg. The route becomes mainly
Cycle parking is currently available in every Midlothian town centre, at off-road in Bonnyrigg and continues towards Dalkeith campus. The
every school and leisure centre. Covered cycle parking is also available route then continues towards Whitecraig in East Lothian and connects
at every railway station in Midlothian. The aim is to increase the into Musselburgh and Edinburgh.
number of bicycle parking spaces in town centres and at local facili-
NCN Route 196 - Penicuik to East Lothian via Dalkeith (16km)
ties.
A 16km cycleway (mostly segregated) begins at Valleyfield in Penicuik
and extends eastwards through Auchendinny, Roslin Glen, Rosewell,
Bonnyrigg, Eskbank and Dalkeith. The route also connects to Hadding-
ton via the Pencaitland cycleway. Part of the former route from Hard-
engreen to Sheriffhall has been severed by the Borders Railway, and
an alternative route via Eskbank/Newbattle is in place.
Eskbank to Gilmerton (3.5km)
A combination of on-road cycle lanes along Melville Road and segre-
gated cycleway along GIlmerton Road connects with the existing
cycleway along Gilmerton Road in Edinburgh.
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Roslin to Shawfair (7km) ended abruptly at Lasswade Road.
A 3.5km segregated cycleway begins at Roslin and extends north-
wards via Loanhead to Gilmerton. The path was recently extended to Midlothian Council has taken into consideration the recommenda-
Shawfair using a disused railway line, thus completing an important tions of the report by SEStran. Many of the recommended changes to
commuter and leisure link. the infrastructure reflect the council’s aims to provide a better
connected cycling network with bordering local authorities.
Cross-border network development
MIdlothian shares council borders with Edinburgh, East Lothian and
Scottish Borders councils. Within the SEStran area, Midlothian has one
of the highest percentage of cross-border cycle commuting at 1.3% of
cross-border modeshare (same as East Lothian).
A 2015 strategic report by SEStran assessed cross-boundary cycling
routes wth neighbouring local authorities. The main findings of the
assessment concluded that gaps and barriers exist mainly between
Midlothian and Edinburgh. These include Sheriffhall roundabout, poor
connectivity between Bonnyrigg and Edinburgh, lack of connectivity
to Bush Estate, incomplete provision along A701 and lack of connectiv-
ity with the Scottish Borders.
Other measures set out in the report have been resolved, such as the
extension of the aforementioned Roslin to Shawfair path which
24Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
Development control and active travel The Council has its own safeguarded routes and development aspira-
tions that want to be achieved. In terms of active travel, the Council
Well-designed streets within new housing developments can provide aims to abide by several key considerations when consulted regarding
a more inclusive environment for pedestrians and cyclists. Walking and new streets layouts, such as:
cycling should be encouraged in all new developments through the - Street user hierarchy should consider pedestrians first and
design of the network, provision of cycle parking and filtered permea- private motor vehicles last
bility. - Street design should be inclusive, providing for all people
All new developments in Midlothian are based on the policy statement regardless of age or ability
for street design in Scotland, ‘Designing Streets’. 6 The document - Design should be used to influence driver behaviour to reduce
promotes a design-led method to planning streets, rather than a vehicle speed to levels that are appropriate for the local context and
standard-based approach. Walking and cycling are therefore key parts deliver safe streets for all
of the design process. - Street furniture should be located for maximum benefit and to
reduce pedestrian obstruction
- Street design should provide good connectivity for all modes
of movement and for all groups
- Junctions should be designed with the considerations of the
needs of pedestrians first
- Street layouts should be configured to allow walkable access
to local amenities for all street users
- Streets should allow for and encourage social interaction
- Street patterns should be fully integrated with surrounding
networks to provide flexibility and accommodate changes in built and
social environments (Designing Streets guide)
25Midlothian Active Travel Strategy INFRASTRUCTURE
In terms of linking existing paths, a design exercise takes place before Midlothian Council will continue to investigate and where possible
new developments are approved. This allows planners to verify the provide dedicated off-road walking and cycling paths. However, prior-
feasibility of linking into the existing network. New development sites itisation is required in terms of infrastructure connections within the
can provide new through routes for pedestrians and cyclists and can county.
address missing links between communities.
Strategic active travel maps have been created for each town in order
Many new developments provide the opportunity of linking future to outline and provide a better understanding of proposed and
paths with newly built ones, as is the case, for example, with the cycle- potential paths. Many of the aspirational paths shown on the map are
way along the Bonnyrigg by-pass which ends as you exit the urban already existing core paths and therefore pedestrians, cyclists and
extent towards Rosewell. horse-riders can access them. However, some may not be suitable for
cycling or horse-riding at the moment due to terrain or path width.
Cycling and horse-riding on these paths is the responsibility of indi-
vidual users and means respecting each other’s rights and sharing
responsibly.
The strategic paths shown on the following maps are colour-coded
based on their priority level (short-term up to 2021, medium-term up
to 2028 and long-term thereafter). These indicative timescales reflect
decisions made through internal, stakeholder and public consulta-
tions. The paths marked as ‘proposed’ are either consented or under
construction, while ‘MUP’ stands for ‘multi-user path’ and caters for all
non-motorised users which includes walking, cycling and horse-rid-
ing.
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