Cross Tay Link Road

The People and Communities assessment considers the impacts of the proposed CTLR Project on Non-Motorised Users (NMUs), vehicle travellers, and community and private assets during both the construction and operation of the road. 

The assessment has considered the potential effects on journey length and amenity, driver stress, views from the road, public transport provision, private properties, community land, facilities and outdoor access and potential impacts upon severance or improved connectivity.

NMU paths are scattered across the study area therefore retaining and enhancing NMU provision (where possible) has been a key consideration for the project and considered throughout the design process. The following provisions have been included:

• a new 3m shared-use pedestrian/cycleway along the CTLR which would provide a connection for communities either side of the River Tay.
• Highfield Green Bridge.
• NMU connection to the eastern bank of the River Tay.
• Controlled crossing facilities at all new roundabouts.
• Improved NMU path along the A93.
• Improved existing core path connecting Scone Park and Ride and Newmains Steading to the CTLR along the A94.
• Park and Cycle scheme on the stopped up section of the A9.

Existing west-east journeys to the north of Perth require drivers to travel through Perth City Centre, therefore resulting in driver stress. The proposed CTLR Project will improve the connection between the communities to the west and east of the River Tay, providing some relief of existing severance caused by the river.

Views for drivers travelling along the proposed CTLR Project will offer attractive open views across Scone Palace GDL and rolling countryside. Public transport infrastructure will include six new bus stops along the proposed CTLR Project; as well as an improved layby on the A9. The proposed CTLR Project will provide additional access for all users to public transport. Traffic flow reductions within the centre of Perth is predicted to reduce existing community severance between communities. The reduction in traffic flows within the centre of Perth will enable active travel improvements as a part of Phase 4 of Perth Transport Futures Project. Thereby, further improving active travel in and around Perth.

Demolition is required for one property a result of the A9 realignment. No land-take is required from the curtilage or property of any other residential and commercial properties. However, some properties would experience a change in access.

Highfield Plantation will be severed to the south due to the proposed CTLR Project.  It’s use will therefore have an impact on the local community as a local outdoor recreational area. To mitigate these impacts, Highfield Green Bridge is proposed which will maintain connectivity into Highfield Plantation for the local community and wildlife.

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