Residents asked for their views on new pathways between rural Lanarkshire communities

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Locals are being asked for their views on new pathways being proposed between rural Lanarkshire communities. Residents in Glespin and Douglas are invited to take part in a consultation as part of the Make Your Way project, focussing on progressing sustainable travel priorities in Crawford and Elvanfoot; Glespin and Rigside; and Douglas Water before April 2022.People can get involved online or by picking up and dropping off paper copies to Crossburn Kitchen Café, before Monday, February 21.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android It follows an initial survey in June last year, where Glespin residents voted for the progression of a Feasibility Study for a path to Douglas, as a priority project which would enable them to walk, wheel and cycle more in the villages.

Crawford and Elvanfoot residents voted for a Speed Reduction and Pedestrian Safety Feasibility Study, and Rigside and Douglas Water residents voted for the provision of new benches.

Questions in the consultation include perceptions of safety when walking and cycling locally, barriers to active travel, preferred alignment and characteristics of a new path, and any other considerations around traffic and pedestrian/cyclist provision that should be taken into account.