We are asking Borderers for feedback to help determine if a number of trial traffic measures introduced over the COVID-19 pandemic should be made permanent
Details of the trials
At the start of the pandemic trial measures were introduced over lockdown to determine if reduced speed limits and restricted vehicle access would encourage more active travel including walking, cycling and wheeling.
The programme of measures formed part ofour Spaces for People programme, in partnership with the Scottish Government and Sustrans.
40mph speed limits
Temporary 40mph speed limits were introduced in Lauder, between Balinslie to Earlston and between Heriot/Stow/Fountainhall and Clovenfords. We would like to determine if permanent 40mph signage should be installed across these locations or if they should revert back to the national speed limit.
Caddonfoot Road
Restricted vehicle access was also introduced on the Caddonfoot Road to increase pedestrian access to the playing field and make the area safer for pedestrians to exercise.
As there is insufficient space on the verge to provide a pavement from Clovenfords to Caddonfoot or to the playing field, we are keen to gather the experiences of the public and determine if there is demand to reopen the road to vehicles or to keep it closed.
Respond to our public surveys
Public surveys for both the 40mph speed limit areas and Caddonfoot Road are now live for Borderers to input their feedback and will be open until 21 February:
Councillor Gordon Edgar, Executive Member for Infrastructure, Travel and Transport
“The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns provided the Council with the perfect opportunity to trial various measures that had the potential to make our roads safer whilst also encouraging more exercise and active travel.
“Now is the right time to reassess these measures and we are extremely keen for as many people as possible to share their views to help determine the future of these backroads.”