The purpose of this consultation is to update you and seek your views on our updated concept design proposals for the route. This updated design addresses feedback we received in a previous consultation held in early Summer 2023.
The key problems we are trying to address are:
What work has been completed so far?
We received very helpful and valuable feedback during this previous consultation. Our team reviewed every single viewpoint recorded to ensure that everybody’s voice was heard. This feedback has been used to inform our updated concept designs for the route:
Updated Concept Designs
Updated Design for Route Section C – Kirn
Summary of changes:
We will be holding a public drop-in event where the updated plans for the route will be displayed and there will be an opportunity to chat with us to let us know what you think. Free coffee, tea and biscuits as well as warmth will also be provided as a sweetener!
There is an online survey available to complete as part of the consultation to let us know what you think of the updated designs (open to all those aged 16 or above). This is available below or alternatively through this link: https://forms.office.com/r/Rw5wBJhtKs
The funding available for the project is limited to the completion of concept design proposals, already underway. This funding is provided by the Scottish Government (Transport Scotland) and administered by Sustrans under their Places for Everyone grant programme with 100% of the required project cost funded by the Scottish Government.
There is also a small loss of on-street parking near proposed crossings along the route. This is to ensure people on or near the crossing are safe and can be easily seen by approaching drivers. In Kirn this results in the net loss of around four spaces (out of a total of around 83 spaces).
There is no need for new cycle paths in Dunoon, there is plenty of room for cyclists either on road or on the promenade
How was this route chosen? There is no reason to connect the two ferry terminals, those cycling will get the closest ferry to their final destination
- North of the A815 / A885 John Street roundabout: On average 300 pedestrians and 30 cyclists were recorded per day. Sunday 26th March was the busiest day with 419 pedestrians and 59 cyclists recorded.
- South of Hunters Quay: On average 128 pedestrians and 5 cyclists were recorded per day. Sunday 26th March was the busiest day with 188 pedestrians and 12 cyclists recorded.
Should the project receive approval from the Bute and Cowal Area Committee and secure Scottish Government funding to progress beyond this concept design stage, there will be multiple future opportunities for Dunoon residents to provide feedback on future designs stages.
