SEHRT Portsbridge: opposing the proposed changes

Summary

• Respondents most commonly oppose a new crossing over Northern Road as they feel it is unnecessary (65%) and that crossings add to further congestion in the area (48%)
• The most common reason for opposing ’new bus priority will safely give buses right of way’ is that it is not needed (60%). Many respondents feel that buses already have priority in the area so more is not needed. There were a few suggestion to only give priority at peak times (8%)
• Respondents most oppose the proposition to add a new island to guide traffic safely through the round about as they feel it will add to congestion or cause accidents (48%). Just over a third of respondents (35%) commented that it would not work or was unnecessary
• Reasons for opposing the proposition of increasing space for walking and cycling was that cyclists and pedestrians already have enough room (54%), that they should use alternative routes (31%) and that the roundabout is not used by enough pedestrians and cyclists to justify the change (20%)

This table shows that 65% of respondents say that a new crossing on Northern Road is unnecessary and 48% say that another crossing will add to congestion times.

Base: those opposing (132)

This table shows that 60% of respondents oppose a new bus priority because they say it is not needed.

Base: those opposing (154)

This table shows that of those who oppose to new islands to guide traffic, 48% say it will cause more congestion and 35% say it is unnecessary.

Base: those opposing (109)

This table shows that of those who oppose increased space for walking and cycling, 54% say it is unnecessary.

Base: those opposing (106)