Creating safe walking and cycling routes to the school in Tarbet
Estimated Price
Not yet known
Why is this project needed?
Arrochar, Tarbet & Ardlui Community Council held a public consultation in 2022. This informed the development of our Local Place Plan, containing our local community’s vision for the Arrochar, Tarbet & Ardlui Community Council area, and priority actions to turn our vision into reality. One of the priorities identified was to achieve safer walking and cycling in and between villages, including to and from the Primary School in Tarbet. Moving around the area is problematic for those without a car. Despite Scottish Government transport policy being to promote walking, cycling and public transport, our villages are dominated by trunk road vehicle traffic. Simple actions, like walking and cycling to school, are dangerous. Transport infrastructure needs to be redesigned to be safe for the communities it passes through and visitors.
What does this project want to do?
Create safe walking and cycling routes to the school in Tarbet, including continuous safe footway/cycle route connecting main residential areas in Succouth, Arrochar and Tarbet to the school (along the A83, A82 and Church Road in Arrochar).
What benefits/positive changes will this project bring about?
Improving mental and physical health by increasing physical activity
Increasing social interactions
Improving access to travel for people experiencing transport poverty
