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Give Lochend Safe Roads!

Road accidents feel all too common in Lochend, with near misses and fatal accidents becoming an increasing worry. 

Edinburgh Council is currently carrying out the Mixed Tenure Improvement Service in the area. Part of this involves a community give back where residents can suggest community improvements. If you would like to suggest your own ideas, you can email [email protected]

Living Rent Lochend is calling on Edinburgh Council’s MTIS community give-back to take immediate action to improve road safety.

We are suggesting solutions like: 

  • Improved signage to facilitate safer crossings 
  • Designated crossing guards 
  • Clearer crossing points with better road markings. For example, zebra crossings or double yellow lines near crossing points. 
  • Traffic calming measures like speed bumps.

Locations of concern listed below are particularly important for the safety of pedestrians, including children and families, and require urgent attention to prevent accidents and ensure safe passage. 

  • Sleigh Drive Roundabout – This busy intersection needs clearer signage and improved pedestrian crossing facilities.
  • Near St Ninian's Primary School – With the high volume of students, we urge for enhanced speed restrictions and designated crossing guards.
  • Outside Prospect Bank School – Additional traffic calming measures and clear markings are essential for the safety of our children.
  • Outside the Boxing Club on Craigentinny Road – This area sees many young people, necessitating better visibility and safety enhancements.
  • On Lochend Road South (near the shops) – The existing island is inadequate; improved pedestrian crossings and signage are crucial.
  • Lochend Road South Roundabout – Increased traffic flow demands better management and safety measures for all road users.
  • Marionville Road (island near Edinburgh Salt Rooms) – We call for additional signage, traffic calming measures and improved pedestrian crossings to prevent accidents.

By signing this petition, you are joining us in urging the Edinburgh Council to prioritise the safety of our community and take action on these critical issues. Your support is vital in making our streets safer for everyone.

Our community needs safer roads!

Edinburgh City Council and the MTIS team, use your power to: 

  • Consider the proposed streets and crossing points as areas for improvement 
  • Implement increased road safety measures as the community give-back

Will you sign?

Our community needs safer roads!

Edinburgh City Council and the MTIS team, use your power to: 

  • Consider the proposed streets and crossing points as areas for improvement 
  • Implement increased road safety measures as the community give-back
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  • Niamh McNulty
    published this page in Our campaigns 2024-10-31 15:12:21 +0000