Transport plans consultation deadline extended
08/06/09
The deadline for responses to a public consultation on the Access from the North and Berryden Corridor Transport proposals has been extended to early July.
Both schemes cover significant areas of the city and the proposals will affect these areas to varying degrees.
The Access from the North aspect of the consultation will identify a package of integrated transport measures which seek to improve access from the north to the city centre, from the sea to the Haudagain roundabout junction.
Measures have been identified to reduce journey times and minimise congestion for all traffic, with a particular focus of attention on developing sustainable transport opportunities including public transport, cycling and walking.
The Berryden proposals will include a dualled link through the Berryden Corridor on to Great Northern Road, which would address congestion problems in this part of the city and improve the reliability of public transport.
Roadshow consultation events, at which the plans were displayed and council staff were on hand to give information about them, were well received by the public.
Senior engineer Vycki Shade, said: "The roadshows were well attended and people seemed keen to find out more about the proposals and what they mean for their area.
"I would encourage anyone who has an interest in the proposals to look at the plans on the council's website and to submit a response to the consultation before the closing date of Friday, 3 July."
An online questionnaire is available for feedback www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/Consultations/cst_CurrentConsultation.asp however any additional comments can be made in writing with the heading "Aberdeen Access from the North – An Integrated Transport Solution" to: Planning and Infrastructure, Aberdeen City Council, Strategic Leadership, St Nicholas House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1BW.
Alternatively, comments can be emailed to: programmes@aberdeencity.gov.uk Please make sure the subject heading contains the words: "Aberdeen Access from the North – An Integrated Transport Solution".
Responses to the consultation must be received by 3 July.
If you have any queries regarding this, or any other news story, please contact Aberdeen City Council on: 08456 080910.
