The City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded funding to continue the improvements of the Quiet Routes network.
The network, which is based on the Council’s Active Travel Action Plan, will create a series of routes across the capital which can be used by walkers and cyclists.
Its focus is to make cycling a realistic choice for the many people who do not feel safe mixing with busy traffic by providing direct and convenient routes for everyday utility and leisure journeys.
Over the coming year, the council will continue to consult local residents on the designs for routes.
They include Castle Terrace to King’s Building (Route 6), Roseburn to Edinburgh Park (Route 8), Leith to Portobello – Seafield to Leith Shore phase (Route 10), Lower Granton Road Shared Path (Route 13), Inverleith to Easter Road (Route 20), Holyrood Park to Ratcliffe Terrace (Route 30), Davidson’s Mains Park path improvements (Route 60) and Niddrie to Gilmerton (Route 61).
Meanwhile, more than £15m in grant funding has been awarded by Sustrans Scotland for the creation of walking and cycling infrastructure in Scotland over the next year.
A total of 44 organisations including, local authorities, housing associations, National Parks and Community Trusts are set to benefit.
More details on all the routes here on the council website.
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