We’ve been busy developing route options, designed to meet a significant number of routine journeys in the main directions (West – East and also South North) to trip generators and along obvious desire lines, while avoiding heavily trafficked main roads. Here’s another proposal using existing paths, traffic calmed and generally quiet roads, with a new path running alongside the primary school.
We’ve opened comments so you can leave a specific comment or general ones on the options appraised and the aggregate scores:
Summary appraisal
| 2a. Existing paths via Lochend Cottage Cottage | 2b. Lochend School Route | |
| From | Junct James Kirk Way and Hospital Rd | Junct James Kirk Way and Hospital Rd |
| Via | Brodie Road, Moray Avenue, path past Hallhill Steading to along boundary of Lochend Cottage, and north to Kellie Road, and thence via existing paths to Countess Crescent | Improved existing paths to Fairbairn Way, north on School Path through woods, new path to west of Lochend Primary Sch, and and thence via existing paths to Countess Crescent |
| To | Bleachingfield Centre | Bleachingfield Centre |
| Option score | 8 | 15 |
We look at the following criteria to evaluate the options. We score each criterion on a scale -3 to +3. The highest theoretical score possible is 27. The lowest -27.
Evaluation Criteria
| Safety |
| Design should minimise the potential for actual and perceived risk of accidents for all users. |
| Directness |
| Design should be as direct as possible and minimise detours and delays. The impact of junctions and crossings on journey times should be considered. |
| Coherence |
| Design should be continuous and consistent from origin to destination. |
| Comfort |
| Design should meet surface width, quality and gradient standards and be convenient by avoiding complex manoeuvres. |
| Attractiveness |
| Design should complement and enhance its environment in such a way that cycling is attractive. |
| Adaptability |
| Design should consider the potential for future expansion and cater for an anticipated rise in the number of people cycling. |
| Accessibility |
| Design should comply with the Equality Act 2010 and cater for all types of bike |
| Socio-economic |
| Local businesses should benefit |
| Deliverability |
| Constraints and objections should be overcome in delivery timeframe. |