FINAL REPORT
ANALYSIS AREA
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ACTION AREA
YOKER TO WHITEINCH
SURVEY LINKS
RCRR 4
MAP REFERENCE
Maps 7 and 8
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PROJECT BRIEF
This study seeks to assess the current barriers to recreational use of both banks of the Clyde, and north/south links as a means of safe off-road travel around and between adjacent communities within the Clyde corridor. This was done by means of an audit encompassing the physical condition of the cycle/walkways, lack of connectivity from surrounding communities and the wider network, discontinuity of the recreational routes along the banks and signage and lighting. Analysis of the audit findings will inform the development of a strategy and action plan to address identified problems.
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AREA DESCRIPTION
2.1
Location
See Map 7
This area extends from Yoker in the west to Whiteinch and the Clyde Tunnel in the east. The majority of the waterfront from the Clyde Tunnel and Renfrew Ferry is industrial with limited short –medium prospects for waterfront access. The Bulldale Street development (3-4) just east of Renfrew Ferry, is the only current waterfront access in this area. Yoker Riverside (1-2) will provide waterfront access when complete in 2011.
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Greenspace, Community and transport linkages
There are few formal parks or open spaces in this area. Victoria Park and Nature Trail is the only significant area of greenspace in the waterfront area. Scotstoun Leisure Centre is an important sports resource in the area, and will be one of the 2014 Games venues. The Centre is accessed from the Cycle route at point 9. National Cycle Route 7 follows the old railway line from point 12 through to point 7. The lack of waterfront access and greenspace along much of this area means that this off-road walking and cycle path is an important green corridor and forms the main interim route in this area. The cycle path links to Yoker Station (12), Garscadden Station (11) and Scotstounhill Station (10). Dumbarton Road is the main east-west road link through the area. Improvements to t hi sr oadar epl annedundert hebanneroft he‘ Nor t hCl y desi deDev el opmentRout e’ . The main north-south road link is Victoria Drive./ Lincoln Avenue. Renfrew ferry and the Cycle Tunnel are the only means of crossing the river in the area. Water access points are planned at Yoker Riverside and at points 5 and 6. Donaldson Environmental Consultancy Ltd In association with P4 Projects and Exegesis sdm Ltd
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