Inverclyde Council has been successful in securing funding from the Scottish Government to improve the civic realm West Blackhall Street. The charity Sustrans who administer the Places for Everyone funding have asked for additional community engagement regarding the design of the separation between the footway and the cycle track.
Find out more at our Community Engagement drop-in event on the 25th of August, 9am - 11am at the Your Voice offices, 12 Clyde Square, Greenock, PA15 1NB.
Please let us know what you think by filling this survey in the link below. The survey will be open until the 25th of August. You will be entered into a prize draw with the chance to win a £100 voucher!
Survey: bit.ly/westblackhall
Video: bit.ly/wbhvid
Prioritisation map: Click here for Inverclyde Overview
Accessibility Review
West Blackhall Street
The Materials
Sustrans have outlined three potential materials to use on the path, to mark the separation between the walking and cycling areas of the path. Sustrans are interested in which material would benefit people the most, especially those with impaired vision. The video detailing materials can be found futher down the page, or linked here: bit.ly/wbhvid
The first option is the use of corduroy tactile paving to create a continuous row between the footway and cycle track. Corduroy tactiles are a commonly used surface that indicates a potential hazard.
The second option is a trapezoidal demarcation kerb, this has been used on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow.
The final option is to reuse the existing cobbles (also known as sets) from West Blackhall to create a half metre wide surface between the footway and cycle track. This option arguably retains more of the heritage of the street.
We are very open to other ideas, so if you can think of a better way then please let us know by clicking the button below and taking part in the survey!
View The Plans
Detailed designs of the West Blackhall Street plans can be found by clicking the button below.
For any other information, please contact enquiries@yourvoice.org.uk we will then check with Sustrans and Atkins and get back to you with detailed answers.
