About the project
We have been working in the community to develop proposals for the North Edinburgh Connections project, which was previously known as NEAT Connections.
We want to make your streets safer and easier for everyone to get around. We’re proposing changes to roads, pavements and public spaces along:
- West Granton Road
- Pennywell Road
- Ferry Road
Why we are proposing to change streets
Changing streets makes it easier and safer for everyone in the community to get to local shops, schools and other community facilities. The proposals include:
- more accessible pavements
- reducing traffic to a single lane in each direction on Pennywell Road
- safer and more crossings
- protected cycle lanes, connecting to other areas like Granton and the city centre
- new and improved outdoor spaces, which include trees, plants, play areas and sustainable drainage systems.
By reducing road space, we can build safer routes and paths for getting around and connecting to other areas. Landscaping with plants and trees will make the area more attractive to travel around or simply spend time in.
The proposed cycle route is designed in three sections to best suit the street type and space available.
Funding and wider investment in the area
The estimated cost of the project is £8 million and is part of larger investment in the local area linking to other developments
