Corstorphine Connections

Project overview

We're proposing a safer and more comfortable environment for residents walking, cycling, wheeling and spending time in the local streets and outdoor spaces of Corstorphine.

Project objectives

Our project objectives are to

improve the safety of routes to schools in the area
understand and address issues with speed and volume of traffic in residential streets
improve walking and cycling routes and access in the area
improve local air quality
create a more attractive environment with new public realm spaces.

To meet these objectives, the Council’s Transport and Environment Committee has approved the development of trial changes in the area that will reduce the amount of traffic and prioritise anyone walking, wheeling or cycling.

As part of this, all residents' properties and businesses are still accessible by vehicle.

All of this work is driven by our City Mobility Plan which will help us deliver Edinburgh's target of net zero by 2030.

Project details

The scheme design highlights the overarching plan for the project area.

Scheme Design and Traffic Management

View the traffic operations plan of how the network of roads will operate from 24 May 2023, when the Experimental Traffic Regulation Order (ETRO) started.

Find out more about Corstorphine Connections in our Transport and Environment Committee reports and updates.

Accessibility

The scheme takes account of the needs of anyone with a disability or impairment. An Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) has been carried out and will be reviewed throughout the duration of the project.

View our IIA

Next steps

We are delivering phase two of the project and will continue with monitoring and engagement throughout the trial scheme.

8 January to 7 July 2024 - new six month ETRO consultation period
8 January - change to the ETRO to reduce the length of the morning ‘School Streets’ restriction from 8am-10am to 8am-9.30am, reinstate Manse Road parking
March 2024 – update to the Council’s Transport and Environment Committee on the first 6 months consultation, monitoring and market research
Summer/Autumn 2024 – report to the Council Committee on all the consultation, monitoring and market research for project. Committee to decide on permanent status of the project
Winter 2024/2025 – Implement permanent scheme, if approved, under Traffic Regulation Order (TRO)