Improving how we travel in Aviemore

• I live near Aviemore (within 10 miles)

• Car passenger

Very unsafe

Pedestrian pavements are being used by cyclists and are passing people at very close proximity, occasionally swerving around them not giving adequate space for safety and do not slow down. The pedestrian pavements are not permitted to be used by cyclists at any time. Cyclists can use only legitimate identified cycle paths and also roads. There are available alternative routes in Aviemore and the Highway Code gives Cyclists significant entitlements when using roads.

• Other

Remove cyclists from pedestrian pavements with the signage staying this all along the entire route as your proposals indicate in relation to signage.

Yes

There is no requirement to expand pavements for shared pedestrian and cycle use. There is no requirement to build separate cycle lanes on an already narrow road in and out of Aviemore as there are alternative cycle routes into the village. The road requires to provide motorised vehicles of all types, not just standard cars - with various excess width, length, and height e.g HGV, large buses etc to travel within that limited road space to access all the village services/amenities

Improve the already available cycle routes that surround village . Improve pavement surfaces for wheelchair users, buggies, disabled persons with walking aids etc and just pedestrians in general. Consider options of any additional crossings necessary to enable traffic speed and flow to be more safe for pedestrians etc.

No

There is a need to implement more disabled friendly specifics in the proposal - e.g Legal Blue Badge parking and lowered pavement areas in appropriate areas for wheelchair users. Parking areas on main road to have painted bays to manage the regular chaotic parking of vehicles and be cars only. Signage to indicate where large motorhomes and accommodation vehicles and larger vehicles can day time park to access shops, amenities and services in village.

Do not even consider this as an option. There are alternative routes available to cyclists to access the village without the need to use the main road for their entire journey in to and out of Aviemore.

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations

• Nothing / not sure

• More seating and resting areas
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations

Remove parking by motorhomes and accommodation vehicles during day and overnight in Myrtlefield.

Respect the established uses of roads and pedestrian pavements and enhance/improve their condition. Improve alternative non motorised transport pathways/routes that surround Aviemore to enable single points in that journey that connects to the services in village e.g Hospital, Shops etc

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Car driver

Somewhat unsafe

Crossing roads is generally safe because the traffic volumes are low and general travel at low speeds. Most paving surfaces in Aviemore are in a parlous state which must be awful for the elderly and wheelchair users.

• Other

Roads, pavements and existing crossings are in great need of refurbishment.

No

Stop wasting money on a talking shop. Refurbish the existing infrastructure.

Campervans should not be allowed to overnight in the town centre.

Not sure

Two way cycle tracks are counter-intuitive to pedestrians trying to cross the road, i.e. pedestrians look towards the oncoming traffic and would not anticipate bikes coming in the opposite direction. A better option would be to route cyclists to the quiet road east of the railway station.

• Improved lighting
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Improved bus stops

• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Nothing / not sure

• Improved lighting

• I live near Aviemore (within 10 miles)
• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Car driver

Somewhat safe

Crossing the road at busy times can be a challenge with kids. Cycling through the village feels somewhat safe, although you can feel the odd driver wants to pass you to go that little be faster - the 20mph limit helps reduce this need for drivers since implementation.

• More crossings
• Slower traffic
• Segregated cycle lanes

Yes

They're excellent and would go some way to improving the sustainable travel environment.
The cycle parking location is ideal - it is visible therefore increase security, also being visible to the shops at the village centre (tesco area) is good. Clear signage of other bike parking facilities might be useful.

On shared road/cycle routes, I would focus on creating road design that prioritise sustainable transport, so that drivers don't feel the need to squeeze past/perception to drive slower is enhanced, and give those not in cars priority/visibility.

Yes

As a parent of young children with bikes, it is always concerning traveling on narrow pavement which leads to pushing pedestrians close to the road, especially where drivers are perhaps squeezed (or absent-mindedly drive) close to the pavement. Any design that avoids this would be a benefit. It's the same where pushing a buggy or somebody using mobility aid is on the pavement in this situation.

It should be avoided where possible or road design needs to prioritise cycles - a single lane segregated bike lane might be more appropriate. I would guess that cycle traffic volume would allow 'passing places' or cycles to squeeze past each other in a safer (or less stressful) manner than going on the road. The necessary cycle road crossings to get onto the road located bike lane require careful consideration so that bike travel is coherent, efficient and does not require stopping for traffic for too long (to ensure it's use by cycles).

• More seating and resting areas
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand
• Improved bus stops

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Location 1 - Myrtlefield
• Location 2 - Grampian Road North

Cycle tourists would be a significant number of users of these facilities. Encouraging them to this location, as a place to rest and recharge before moving on/find accommodation would increase the number of cycles and therefore help to increase cycle awareness and culture for all users. Good seating area and bike security would help this.

Roads are often meeting places, slowing traffic increases perception of safety and is shown that people will spend more time in the area (around shops and cafes etc). Slowing traffic in areas with high footfall, or enhancing the area to feel more pedestrianised, would improve these areas and positively effect the village centre.

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Car driver
• Car passenger

Somewhat unsafe

Some cars pass very close to you on the road.

• Better lighting
• Slower traffic

Yes

I think the widening of the bus stops is a good idea/ more bus stops. However I dont feel that having a designated cycle lane through the center of the village is the right way forward.

There is already a perfectly good back road for cyclists at Dalnabay. Which allows you access to the centre via the police station crossing. Could that cycle route (which I believe is part of cycle network 7) be widened with better street lights and with more crossings enabling people to access Aviemore.

Somewhat

That if you are in a car coming from a junction onto Aviemore main street, you are going to have to go over a pavement/ walking lane and a cycle lane before crossing onto the main road. This is both dangerous for the walkers and cyclists and the car user

Its the wrong thing to do and the wrong approach

• Improved lighting
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Improved bus stops

• More seating and resting areas
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• More seating and resting areas
• More or improved litter and recycling bins

• Improved lighting
• Improved bus stops

• Location 2 - Grampian Road North
• Other (please specify)

I think there needs to be a crossing somewhere near Aldi. As in on the road going into Aldi. There is already like a bit of a crossing just after the roadabout but it is not marked for cars to see etc,

• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Walking
• Train
• Car driver

Somewhat safe

Difficult and not welcoming with buggy/pushchair. Pavement and cycle provision could be better. Traffic already often slow but busy.

• More crossings
• Segregated cycle lanes
• Wider pavements

Yes

Very supportive of the proposal, suggest adding marked cycle lanes through town centre (on carriageway), to reduce cyclists on pavements and make it more of a joined up scheme

Yes

Tactile paving, clear routes/paths/direction, rather than paths starting/stopping and dissappearing

Agree, but must have white lining on road to show cycleway and so it is a continuous route, otherwise doesn't achieve the original aims

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• Cycle parking
• Improved bus stops

• Artistic features
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations

• Artistic features
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand
• Improved bus stops

• Location 1 - Myrtlefield
• Location 2 - Grampian Road North
• Location 3 - Dalfaber Road East

Please look at how many level changes/dropped kerbs not lining up or wrong place, as real challenge for wheelchair and buggy users

• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Walking
• Cycling
• Car driver

Neutral

It is a busy road. Footpaths are often congested and there's no segregated cycle path in the village

• More crossings
• Segregated cycle lanes
• Wider pavements

Yes

Looks good

Yes

I prefer cycle tracks on the same side as the direction of travel. So narrower one in each direction

• Improved lighting
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand

• More seating and resting areas
• Artistic features
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Improved lighting
• Artistic features
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Improved lighting
• Artistic features
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking

• Location 1 - Myrtlefield
• Location 2 - Grampian Road North
• Location 3 - Dalfaber Road East

• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Walking
• Car driver

Somewhat safe

• More crossings

Yes

Seem to prioritise cycling at the expense of other forms of travel.

Better public transport and more parking (esp blue badge parking)

Somewhat

Many people with limited mobility rely on cars - need more disabled parking at key spots.

These are busy roads and need space for 2 cars / buses / gritters / lorries to pass each other. None of the designs seem to show show any vehicles larger than cars using the road - bit misleading when traffic is often snarled up due to larger vehicles.

• More seating and resting areas
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Improved bus stops

• More seating and resting areas
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Improved bus stops

• More seating and resting areas
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations

• More seating and resting areas
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations

• Location 2 - Grampian Road North

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Car driver

Somewhat unsafe

There are far too many speeding drivers. The 20mph limit is almost universally disregarded.

• Better lighting
• More crossings
• Slower traffic
• Segregated cycle lanes
• Wider pavements

Yes

These improvements are absolutely essential. We need more people to be walking, cycling and wheeling as there is a ticking timebomb of obesity and related conditions such as diabetes. Getting people moving under their own steam is one way to address this. Additionally, climate changes mean that fewer people should be driving, particularly for shorter journeys.

No.

Yes

Make sure that these improvements actually get implemented.

I think that a two way bike lane is essential. Roads were not built for cars and I’m sick to death of hearing the “road tax” argument. There’s been no such thing, for about 90 years now.

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand

• Location 1 - Myrtlefield
• Location 2 - Grampian Road North
• Location 3 - Dalfaber Road East
• Other (please specify)

There needs to be enforcement of the speed limits. I’m fed up of being tailgated while I’m driving, having close passes while cycling and having to run across the roads due to selfish speeding drivers.
There should also be a dedicated pelican crossing on the Glenmore Road. The stupid speed humps at the fishery are absolutely ludicrous and totally ineffective.

• I work in Aviemore
• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Cycling
• Car driver

Somewhat safe

I use the e dusting cycling infrastructure (route 1) that runs north south parallel to the main road & keeps me away from traffic.

• Other

Utilise the existing sting route 1, don't mix cars with bikes, improve the number of access point across (east west) between the routes.

Yes

Any cyclist using a dedicated cycle lane north south would give up due to the number of pinch points & junctions that would have to be negotiated. It would be quicker to ride on the road, car drivers wi then get more agitated by cyclists not using the cycle path & we will he in a worse position than before.

Cyclists going north/south will find the whole experience frustrating & avoid it due to pinch points & the numerous side rads they will have to stop at look both ways & /or where they get wiped out by a car turning across them.
Route 1 could be improved to provide a truly separate provision serving all users better. Improve the connections across.

Yes

See my other answers.
Cars drive on roads.
Cyclistz on route 1.
Walkers & wheelchair users on pavements.

Madness.
It will have so many junctions it will be unusable.

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Car driver

Very safe

• Other

no changes needed

Yes

not required

No

waste of time and money

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Car driver

Very safe

• Better lighting
• Other

Yes

Proposed usage is not fit for purpose. Cycle lanes merging with road and pavement would be dangerous for all users.

As above.

Somewhat

Good separation of users is essential.

Not good.

• More or improved litter and recycling bins

• More or improved litter and recycling bins

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• Nothing / not sure

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins

Better use of the back road. Old Dalfaber road.

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Car driver

Somewhat safe

Safe walking, but cycling through Aviemore isn't much fun!

• Slower traffic
• Segregated cycle lanes

Yes

I would welcome the separate cycle line as an occasional cyclist. I'm not sure how much safer I'd actually feel though - is there really enough room?

As above, not convinced about the space available. Also, we still get a significant amount of "unnecessary" HGV traffic coming along Grampian Road, (i.e. diverting through Aviemore to stop for toilet, refreshments etc) which adds to the pressure.

Somewhat

As in previous answers. I also think this may increase tensions between drivers and other road users.

• More seating and resting areas
• Artistic features
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand
• Improved bus stops

• Nothing / not sure

• Improved bus stops
• Nothing / not sure

• Artistic features

The speed limit within the hospital grounds needs to be enforced. Maybe more traffic calming?

I'd be delighted to see improvements at Myrtlefield - it is a complete eyesore at present!

• I live near Aviemore (within 10 miles)
• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Walking
• Car driver
• Car passenger

Very safe

The traffic is very slow and the main road very easy to cross. Biggest difficulty is too many other pedestrians at times.

• Wider pavements

Yes

A 6.0m carriageway would only be wide enough for passenger cars to comfortably pass as the average car now exceeds 2m in width including mirrors. Commercial vehicles and coaches can be closer to 3m including mirrors so, if you wish to avoid frequent minor collisions I would suggest 7m is a more appropriate width. I fail to see the need for a separate cycleway as I rarely see a cyclist on this road. Addition of a cycleway is unlikely to significantly increase the number of cyclists, particularly heading to the community hospital where the majority of patients are either working people in a hurry to return to work (so driving) or the elderly who are unlikely to switch from driving to cycling. Accessing the hospital safely would have been less of an issue if they had thought through accessibility at the planning stage and not sited the hospital so far from the centre of the village.

Yes

You do not. You might consider instead the needs of the majority of users rather than focus solely on the needs of a minority of users.

Not impressed. On the narrower section I would suggest that the additional space be allocated to the roadway. A narrow roadway and a wide pavement will encourage cyclists to ride instead on the pavement creating a hazard for pedestrians.

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Location 2 - Grampian Road North
• Location 3 - Dalfaber Road East

An additional crossing at Myrtlefield seems pointless as most people ignore it. Relocating the existing crossing to the other location might make sense as current crossing is too close to the roundabout and causes traffic issues in the roundabout

• I live near Aviemore (within 10 miles)
• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Walking
• Cycling

Neutral

NCN& is an excellent way in to Aviemore but bike access along the main street can feel unsafe at times - frustrated close passing vehicles

• Segregated cycle lanes

Yes

The cycleways would be a huge improve so long as the access on and off road flow rather than a 'start/stop' situation

Easy flow for walkers and cyclits

Yes

Flowing design that allows appropriate continuous non motorised movement regardless of type

Traffic calming can work if well designed and not necessarily bumps - France has many options of road slowing by visual narrowing of roads

• Artistic features
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Artistic features
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Artistic features
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Artistic features
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Location 2 - Grampian Road North

• I live near Aviemore (within 10 miles)

• Walking
• Cycling
• Train
• Car driver

Very unsafe

Fast and heavy traffic. Many junctions. Narrow paths and minimal cycling provision.

• More crossings
• Slower traffic
• Segregated cycle lanes

Yes

Should show with trucks and SUVs, not traditional smaller cars!

Does this link with the planned Aviemore to Carrbridge NMU?

Somewhat

More priority to non-motorised users.

Shared cycle and motorised traffic on the same surface is a terrible idea.

• More seating and resting areas
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Improved bus stops

• More seating and resting areas
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking

• More seating and resting areas
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins

• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking

Somewhat safe

Too much pavement parking, forcing pedestrians onto the road.

• Slower traffic

Yes

Looks impressive, but unsure how this will be achieved with 1 road going through Aviemore. The disaster of the lights being installed at the dalfaber turning a few years back MUST be avoided. It was a total shambles and a real kick in the teeth for locals. Almost like we didn't matter.

How to achieve this while the very busy village functions. It's okay putting up traffic lights and saying get on with it. But why should we be inconvenienced so badly

Somewhat

It's 1 street in a very busy village. Constant flow of traffic is required. People need to get back and for through the village for work etc.

Impossible!! No way this can be achieved without shutting down the village. When ? The village is busy 11 months of the year. Of course if we don't care about locals it's fine

• More seating and resting areas
• Cycle parking

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations

• Nothing / not sure

• More seating and resting areas
• Cycle parking

A 2nd way through the village to allow a flow if issues on Grampian Road. Double yellows used more on the 1 street through the village to allow the traffic to flow.

There is enough already, people just don't use them

• I live near Aviemore (within 10 miles)

• Walking
• Car passenger

Very safe

Small village with very low speed limit

• Wider pavements

Yes

Somewhat

Is there really enough space for this? And is joining and leaving traffic not more dangerous as people will not look before cycling onto the road.

• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• More seating and resting areas
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• More seating and resting areas
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Location 3 - Dalfaber Road East

• I live near Aviemore (within 10 miles)
• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Walking
• Car driver

Neutral

It can be hard to cross the road, particularly around the roundabout by Aldi. It feels like cars have priority and some of them drive quite fast so it doesn't always feel safe. I don't really like walking through Aviemore at night - the lighting isn't good in some places.

• Better lighting
• More crossings
• Slower traffic
• Segregated cycle lanes
• Wider pavements

Yes

I think they look good! Having a separate cycle lane is a good idea.

I wonder whether there is the width for a cycle lane, path and road in some places. It's important that if these have to meet at any point that pedestrian and cyclist safety is prioritied. It would also be good to have a crossing near the police station as that bit of road never feels too safe to cross.

Yes

It's important to consult on disability access - maybe through the local access panel

It's not ideal as moving between the road and a segregated lane might be confusing and cause accidents - but it's possibly the only solution. There's also a worry that cyclists may move onto the pavement as cause issue for pedestrians?

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting
• Artistic features
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand
• Improved bus stops

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting
• Artistic features
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Improved bus stops

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting
• Artistic features
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Improved bus stops

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting
• Artistic features
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Location 1 - Myrtlefield
• Location 2 - Grampian Road North

A crossing on near the roundabout at the south of the area on Santa Claus Drive