Consultations - Midlothian speed limit policy
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Consultation
The purpose of the consultation was to raise awareness of the Midlothian speed limit policy, and to outline how and when the public could provide feedback. -
Outcome
At a meeting of the Council held on Tuesday (December 13) 2022, councillors heard that 990 comments were received on the online Placecheck tool used during the consultation, with a further 50 comments received by email. Feedback was also received from local community councils, and from the Lothian cycle campaign Spokes, Lothian Buses, and Mobility and Access Committee Scotland.
Improvements
General responses from local residents included suggestions that 20mph speed limits should be implemented in all towns and villages, whereas others said that reduced speed limits are not needed at all. Speed and traffic calming improvements were also suggested for a number of areas, along with improved pedestrian and cycle infrastructure, new or improved traffic signals, and improved junctions.
Action plan
The findings from the consultation were used to develop a detailed action plan including details of the funding required for any infrastructure improvements that are required.
Rollout
On 27 June 2023 councillors approved the speed review and implementation of 20mph zones.
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Closing date
Tuesday 29 November 2022 -
Summary
Midlothian Council wanted to receive feedback about the speed limit policy, with particular focus on the following elements:
• existing speed limits in your local area
• implementation of 20mph speed limits in towns, villages and smaller settlements
• speed limits on higher speeds roads and how these impact road safety and access to active travel. -
Survey to complete
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Background
In late 2021/early 2022, AECOM undertook a review - at the request of Midlothian Council - of the hierarchy of the road network within the local authority area.
This study examined the different types of roads within the existing road network, with a view to better understanding their suitability for purpose within a local authority that has seen significant population growth and development in recent years.
Following on from this review, AECOM produced a draft Speed Policy document for review by Midlothian Council. This set out Midlothian Council’s objectives in relation to speed limits, as well as outlining the guidance used to determine the policy and methods which could be used for implementing the policy.
The policy was approved in June 2022.
Read more about the speed limit study
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How to get involved
Midlothian Council invited people to comment via a placechecker tool.
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Contact details
If you have any queries, please contact the AECOM project team at midlothianspeedpolicy@aecom.com