Improving how we travel in Aviemore

• I live near Aviemore (within 10 miles)

• Cycling
• Car driver

Somewhat unsafe

Aviemore is a tourist and shopping hub with drivers looking for parking spaces, and visitors ambling in and out of shops. The 20 mph is not enforced. There arecfrequently deliveries double parking.

• Segregated cycle lanes

Yes

There good as far as it goes but I don’t like cyclist sometimes using a dedicated cycle path and then going on a shared carriageway. This will confuse both drivers and cyclists

Many drivers go through Aviemore to get to other village's. I won’t use the A9 to get to Carrbridge from kincraig . I don’t like the right turn onto the A9 at linwilg and I don’t like sitting in the middle of the A9 to turn off at Granish or Carrbridge.

No

Parents will not encourage their children to cycle if it’s a shared carriageway. The cycle path should have priority and should be used by older persons with electric buggies

A two way track is fine but it should be all the way and wide enough for all non vehicle traffic. It must be able to accommodate electric scooters and electric buggies and wheelchairs.

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Cycle parking
• Cycle maintenance feature / stand

• Artistic features
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking

• Artistic features
• Cycle parking

• Artistic features
• Plants / trees / shrubs

Road improvements plans should be for the whole of the main road. It would give Aviemore a sense of place and motorist would not suddenly come upon the current proposed measures

As I cyclist I dislike road crossings - to keep moving requires little effort but starting off requires lots. Many cyclists don’t like start stop

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Car driver

Somewhat unsafe

Car travels too fast - despite the 20 limit. Locals are the worse offenders!

• More crossings
• Slower traffic
• Wider pavements

Yes

In agreement.

Speed limits need to enforced.

Yes

Is the carriageway shared use? This only shows one care lane - where is the other or do cyclists share the carriageway. If so cars doing close passes will still be an issue.

• 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

• Nothing / not sure

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

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

• I live near Aviemore (within 10 miles)

• Walking
• Cycling

Somewhat unsafe

No signage or infrastructure through the village to safe cycle

• Slower traffic
• Segregated cycle lanes

Yes

I think that the infrastructure and signage should absolutely deliver the Transport Scotland priorities of walking and cycling being a higher priority than motorised vehicles

Shared road areas should introduce road narrowing infrastructure to encourage 20 mph speed

Yes

Not preferred but better than nothing .... key is that cycleways work without road crossing

• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking

• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking

• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking

• Artistic features
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking

Prefer road slowing infrastructure to ensure 20 mph is adhered to

• I live in Aviemore
• I work in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Car driver
• Car passenger

Very safe

I use the route through Dalnabay and old Dalfaber Road to access town by bike. This is a very safe quiet route. The old Dalfaber Road section would benefit from resurfacing and widening to improve its use. This is where the focus should be and money well spent NOT the creation of a cycle lane on the main road.

• Better lighting
• Other

Yes

There is no mention of the increasing numbers of mobile homes and camper vans that take up residence in the area between the Retail park and Myrtlefirld shops. This is having a very detrimental effect on the village centre aesthetics and blocking essential short term parking used by visitors and locals .

Ban Motor homes this above mentioned site.

Yes

Don't understand this question!
The road is not wide enough to include a cycle track at any point. The safe cycle route is through Dalnabay all the way to the Old Bridge. This route should be signposted and enhanced.

Ban the overnight parking .

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

• Walking
• Cycling
• Train
• Car driver

Very safe

• Other

I dont think theres a problem as is

Yes

I dont think the improvements are needed but better signage for alternative routes

As above

Somewhat

I dont think its necessary when there is a back road quieter alternative away from traffic on the old bridge inn back road

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

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

No

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Car driver
• Car passenger

Very safe

I access the centre by going through Dalnabay

• Segregated cycle lanes
• Other

Yes

Not necessary in Aviemore but necessary for inter village links

Spend the money on safer non vehicular traffic (bicycles) through to Carrbridge. I can reasonably safely access Kincraig and the Boat (Nethy) on bike, but not Carrbridge. I can, but not easily.

Yes

No answer

Good

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Other (please specify)

As a road cyclist I have no problem riding on the road when the traffic is only going 20mph anyway.

No

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Train
• Car driver

Somewhat safe

My route usually involves Dalfaber Road and Dalnabay which are generally vehicle free and well lit (with some localised drainage issues) making active travel trips safe and pleasant from home to the shops, station and bus stop. There is a big contrast with walking along Grampian Road to Dalfaber. The lighting is poor along Grampian Road with several streetlights which have not been working for months. The level of lighting on sections of footways and footpaths is poor such as between Fire Station Road and Burnside Road. Crossing points at these 2 roads have limited visibility of vehicles approaching on the side roads and these should have pedestrian priority with raised tables. Lighting is poor at other locations and the surfacing of footways is generally poor. I usually use the carriageway when walking or running along streets such as Rathad Creagan Mor so the risk is not from cars but from uneven and dark footways. I actually think many drivers try to respect the 20mph limit along Grampian Road and measures to reinforce this would be worth investigating.

• Better lighting
• Wider pavements
• Other

Yes

I agree with the principle of improving the infrastructure and environment for active travel trips. However, I live off Dalfaber Drive east of the railway and the route along Dalfaber Road (NCR 7 route) will remain a shorter and more convenient route than the improvements to Grampian Road. I see this is Aviemore North but IO would suggest the project considers improvements to the section from Dalfaber Road under the railway to the public conveniences as well. The path on the Grampian Road side of the railway bridge is dark and uneven and stepped. I`m not sure if a 5.0m wide path is essential to cater for cyclists/wheeler and pedestrians as this will be expensive. I think the width could perhaps be reduced with different surface finishes to identify pedestrian and cycling sections of the path. I think cyclists would be able to pass each other without needing 3.0m but accept that there can be issues with cyclists mixing with pedestrians. I`d rather see widened footways with at grade priority crossings over side streets with minimal deviation of direction. I think its a shame that the design would result in cyclists using the road between Serafield Place and the roundabout on what is possibly a morte dangerous section for cyclists with areas of bayparkings, side junctions etc. Can the land on the west side of the road not be used to provide a cycle lane. The image for this area is a bit underwhelming in terms of placemaking and townscape with a bus shelter and some interpretation boards. I feel the area currently does not make a positive contribution to townscape with poor looking grass and dominated by vehicles including cars and campervans. It could enhance the sense of place and falls way below the quality of design for such a prominent space in the centre of town. There's a large carpark behind it some reducing the number of vehicles parking here would seem reasonable. If parking is an issue, would switching the parking with the greenspace be better ie have some on street parking with the amenity space between the on street spaces and the boundary with the retail park. Whichever layout, I think this area could be made into a better quality greenspace with enclosure from the road (trees and/ or stone wall) with seating. There are shops including food and drink nearby and people could use this area for leisure. Perhaps some toddlers play equipment. As a user of Dalfaber Drive, the junction with Spey Avenue is poor for pedestrians. The footway should continue up the side of Dalfaber Drive to reach Dalnabay as at present it deviates away from the road and is not direct. This is a well used and valuable route both to the hospital, the Coop store and other services and the industrial estate. The footway on the north side to the east of Spey Avenue junction should also be extended east to create a safer crossing point back to the south side where the footway continues.

I`m not sure the proposed works at the access to the hospital with landscaping etc would be good use of resources and would not deliver much. There is a busy access across from it to the industrial estate. I support crossing points more on the desire line than a more contrived set back to respond to perceived risks from larger vehicles using the junction. What about a island instead if pedestrians need some refuge when crossing the bellmouth. Most will not follow the det back route. I think improving the link to the shops at Granish Way and the width and surfacing of the footway on the south side of Dalfaber Drive west of the railway bridge would be better use of limited resources.

Yes

I`ve commented above.. I`d prefer to retain a segregated route for cyclists even if the width was reduced which would be safer for young persons and people are more accommodating with children cycling on footways to stay safe. More chance parents would feel the route was safe for children as well if segregated. Is 4.0m not wide enough to accommodate wheelers and walkers?

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

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Improved lighting
• Plants / trees / shrubs
• Cycle parking
• Improved bus stops

• Nothing / not sure

would like to see comprehensive and consistent landscaping along Grampian Road with street trees etc as its a bit hit and miss at present. this would create an attractive route though the town. Some of the main destinations could provide secure cycle parking like the local shop and restaurant and public houses.

• Location 3 - Dalfaber Road East

as above. Lighting and quality of surfaces a big issue at present. Recent weather has also shown that providing a high quality active travel route is not much use if it is not gritted and snow cleared so people are not reliant on a car. The Council would need to prioritise the network better. I use the bus and the main bus stop opposite Cairngorm Hotel was not gritted during the recent wintry weather. The granite surface was like a ice rink. The neighbouring space in front of the railway station was gritted I assume by Network Rail. The bus stop is also an important transport node and this should be addressed if people are to be encouraged to not use the car.

• I live in Aviemore
• I work in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Bus
• Train
• Car driver
• Car passenger

Very safe

I feel very safe moving around Aviemore in all modes of transport. However, new developments seem to be lacking pavements forcing people to walk on the roads.

• Other

Resurfacing current pavements, filling in pot holes, fix broken kerbs, generally tidy the place up.

Yes

Most of the proposal seems out of touch with what Aviemore actually needs.
Old Dalfaber Road and the Orbital are already great for cyclists wanting to avoid Grampian Road, improvements to these routes would be more beneficial.
Grampian Road and Dalfaber Road have plenty space for cars and cyclists. Reducing the width for vehicles would cause problems.

A cycle lane is not necessary on Grampian Road, it would remove the little green space left and be unsightly.
Pavements are already an acceptable width, kerbs could be upgraded.
Buses stopping near the roundabout at Myrtlefield would cause traffic congestion.

Not sure

The design need to be reconsidered as at this point it is not an improvement to the village.

There is no need for a two way cycle track on Dalfaber Road or Grampian Road. Dalfaber Road is already perfect for cycling on, it is wide, has pavements that are a decent width. The above plans would make the place a complete mess.

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

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

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

Old Dalfaber Road and the Orbital.
My comment on the war memorial and church mean nothing needs changed, not that I am unsure.

• Other (please specify)

There are plenty crossings, no need to cause more chaos during busy periods, the traffic needs to move.

Aviemore needs money invested in lamp posts, some are very scruffy.
Decent bins, the bins are scruffy, not the black wheely bins as they look terrible.
Upgrade kerbs, resurface current road and pavements.

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Train
• Car driver
• Car passenger

Very safe

I live at the very furthest northern boundary of viemore and frequently cycle to town via Dalnabay and Old Dalfaber road tp reach the centre.

• Better lighting

Yes

The landscaping at Myrtlefeilds looks an improvement to the current wasteland where MHs and camper vans are parking overnight most nights. They should be banned.

Please ban Motor homes from parking in centre of village. This is creating an unwelcome sight and gyspy encampment during busy periods, thus blocking all the convenient parking that locals use to carry out their daily business.

Yes

I think it is completely ridiculous, and there is no space for it. There is no need to create the cycle lane as there is already a completely safe and separate walking/cyvling access via Dalnabay and old Dalfaber Road, which has 2 access points into town. This easy access way should be promoted and signage improved.

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

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

• Nothing / not sure

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• More or improved litter and recycling bins
• Nothing / not sure

I think there are already adequate pedestrian crossings.

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

• Walking
• Cycling
• Train
• Car driver
• Car passenger

Very safe

• Better lighting

Yes

Waste of public money

Cyclists use old dalfaber road. Resurface paths and road

No

Resurfaced pavements drop kerbs

Waste of money

• Improved lighting
• Artistic features
• Wayfinding signage to key destinations
• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

Isten to the feedback from people living bin Aviemore

• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Walking
• Bus
• Train
• Car passenger

Very safe

• Other

Not all traffic on one road.

Yes

Not needed or in keeping with what Aviemore needs.

Yes - what the people living and working in Aviemore need.

No

Listen to the people of Aviemore.

Not needed. The traffic needs more than one road.

• Plants / trees / shrubs

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

• Artistic features
• Plants / trees / shrubs

No

• Other (please specify)

Nowhere

Not all traffic on one main road.

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Car driver

Very safe

• Other

No changes are necessary

Yes

A big waste of money

No

There must be way better ways of spending money on Aviemore

Complete waste of money.

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

• Wayfinding signage to key destinations

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

• Nothing / not sure

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

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Bus
• Train
• Car driver
• Car passenger
• Other

Very safe

As someone who used buggies and bikes around the village I never had a problem. Yes the village feels busy at the times but making the pavements wider won’t change anything. Provide free car parks so the cars won’t be park on pavements, fix the pavements so there won’t be any holes, making extra lines for bikes it’s silly idea cause you have under wide path that’s goes parallel to the main road. Put the better lighting there and make people aware of it cause not many tourist knows it. Or reopen that road for car users to reduce the car amount that goes thru the village. Build park and ride outside Aviemore.

• Better lighting

Yes

Need more details

No

No roads are already narrow and if the a9 gets closed the whole traffic goers via Aviemore. Imagine all big Lorrie’s trying to drive thru. There is no need for bike path.

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

• Improved lighting

• More seating and resting areas
• Improved lighting

• Improved lighting

Improve the junction at dalfaber cause it’s a nightmare.
Improve parking at the happy haggis so cars can stop parking on the side of the road
Free parking / park and ride

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Bus
• Train
• Car driver
• Car passenger

Very safe

I feel safe in all modes of transport i take. I don't like 20mph limit and want the 30mph across the whole town brought back.

• Other

No changes. Pavements are already wide and road is normal size. Widening will mean a smaller road or eating into greanspace which we need. Roads can't get smaller without effecting traffic massivley, tractors, lorries, and coaches frequent these roads and need the space.

Yes

Its a bit strange the green space areas shown are already greenspace, all that's changed is a bench has been added in a spot and the artist has added a few bushes. The busstop in town outside the post office looks like a disaster! That is already a major choke point and congestion point. Busses stopping there on both sides will cause more conjection and brings danger for people corssing the road and cyclists. its would be better if the buses had space to pull in to stop and not block the road when stopped.

busses stopping in the road. They should be given space to pull in

No

Consider road users, and emergency services who benefit from smooth traffic moving an a good speed. Aviemore has 1 main road going through it which eveyone has to use. A lot of people use cars because its comfortable and being a town in the highlands you often need to commute further affeild for amenities

Slowing traffic in any form is bad and will case road rage and dogy overtaking. In an idea world it wouldn't but desiging a road to slow cars will create more dangerous condidtions for cyclists. Its not clear from the diagram above what is happening on the carageway. I assume its similar to what we have now where cyclist use the road. I think thats fine. I bike grampian road to dalfaber insustrial estate for work every day and its safe as is. People overtake when its safe to do so. More space for cars to overtake would be good where no cycle lane is provided

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

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

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

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

No new bus stops where they are not already there.
Bus stops should be improved by taking them off the road and allowing busses to pull in.
Benches on the main roads are not needed, people go to much nicer places in the national park than the main road for nice benches. It will encourace loitering and antisocial behaviour at night. No benches please.
There is plenty bike parking at the winking owl and balavoulin bars. No need for more. Bike parking at the hoslipat and "old callcenter" flats

• Other (please specify)

I'd like crossings as long as they don't slow traffic like a Pedestrian Refuge Island (No Crossing). No zebra or lights

I'd like crossings as long as they don't slow traffic like a Pedestrian Refuge Island (No Crossing). No zebra or lights

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Bus
• Car driver
• Car passenger

Very safe

I regularly cycle through Aviemore from
North to south and feel incredibly safe. I hardly meet any other cyclists on Grampian road.
Most cyclists use the path alongside the steam railway /Dalfaber Road (Route7)
I also often walk the same route and feel very safe walking beside the road

• Other

Resurfacing of roads and pavement. Widening is not necessary. Potholes and uneven surfaces are much more dangerous. Funding would be better spent on road and current pavement improvements . The pavements are fine as they are they just require resurfacing, not widening at extra cost as the footfall does not require this at all.
The “cycleway” at the Dalfaber junction does not currently make sense at all when using it as a cyclist. This could be greatly improved.

Yes

The drawings are not taking into consideration the issues that installing these measures would cause . Driver safety is not being considered.
The image of the area opposite myrtlefield shops is a positive one as this would be great improvement for all.

Traffic is already a major issue in Aviemore. Adding in pedestrian features would increase traffic issues and make it much harder for drivers to get around. This would cause increased frustration which is turn causes risks to pedestrians

No

the traffic lights at dalfbaer regularly fail and can’t work in low temperatures . If more of these were installed then this could create issues for all people travelling around the town regardless of their ability or background . Many parents and carers etc rely on their cars to get around and drivers need to be considered as part of this project.

This is not necessary. It is very rare, as a cyclist, that I ever encounter another cyclist coming the opposite direction and feel there is not enough room on the road. As above the funding would be better spent improving all road surfaces and existing pavements. Decreasing space for drivers will increase frustration and add risk to cyclists

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

• Plants / trees / shrubs

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

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

Dalfaber junction. Improve this junction for drivers and pedestrians and cyclists by upgrading the lights so that they work in all weather conditions

A Zebra crossing would be beneficial at Dalfaber for access to the hospital. There is no need to add in light controlled crossings here

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Cycling
• Car driver

Very safe

• Better lighting

Yes

Not required. There are minimal cyclists to warrant reducing vehicle space, and reduced vehicle space can be more dangerous for cyclists if sharing the road

No

If it does not affect the traffic flow then fine.

• Improved lighting
• More or improved litter and recycling bins

• Improved lighting

• Improved lighting

• Improved lighting

Already enough crossings in Aviemore.

• I live in Aviemore

• Walking
• Car driver

Very safe

• Other

Yes

Pointless, it would make Grampian Road a complete nightmare for everybody.

The whole project is a concern.

Not sure

Terrible

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

• Nothing / not sure

• Nothing / not sure

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

No green space should be removed from the town.

• Other (please specify)

There are plenty crossing places, no more crossing places are required. There is not enough footfall through most of the village. It is driver experience that needs improved.

Fill in the potholes.

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

• Car driver

Very safe

• Better lighting

Yes

Need better details please

No

Terrible idea, worst I’ve ever heard!!

• Improved lighting

• Improved lighting

• Improved lighting

• Improved lighting

There’s nothing wrong with any of it!!
Just sort the street lights so we can see at night!

• I regularly visit Aviemore to access shops and services

• Walking
• Car driver
• Car passenger

Somewhat safe

Generally I feel safe. Danger points are public car park and supermarket car parks. It is too dark at night so risk of tripping.

• Better lighting

No

I could not see any artists impressions despite trying for quite a while.

Make the artists impressions available - links above don't work.

Not sure

Make the artists impressions available - links above don't work.

Not safe. This would be dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists - people stepping into the cycle lane and cyclists moving into the pedestrian path. If electric cycles are allowed in the cycle track this becomes even more dangerous.

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

Changes need to be made at the petrol station. The road is often blocked by cars waiting to turn into the garage.
There needs to be more car parking for people wanting a day out. Unless you are shopping the car parking is too limited.

• Other (please specify)

There needs to be a safer crossing point at Dougal Drive. When walking I have had several scares crossing here. There also needs to be safer crossing opposite the caravan park north of this.

The speed limit from the junction with the A9 link road at the north end of Aviemore needs to be 30mph from here into Aviemore to where the 20mph signs start.

• 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