Initial community consultation

Following community consultation in September 2021, the draft Tweed Pedestrian and Bike Plan is now open for public exhibition until Sunday 11 February 2024. Council is seeking your support to finalise and implement the plan.

Your feedback informed the draft plan

We sought feedback from cyclists with all levels of experience and all types of pedestrians, including people who walk, run, push a pram, use a mobility aid, mobility scooter, roller skate or skateboard.

You told us where new footpaths, crossings, or on-road cycle lanes should be upgraded or built, where safety can be improved, where accessibility can be enhanced and where comfort can be improved.

You also shared with us:

your ideas about what we can do to encourage people to walk or cycle more often
issues or challenges you may have experienced, or still experiencing, on our pedestrian and bike network
your ideas on the future of walking and cycling in the Tweed
what your vision is for our pedestrian and bike network
what you would like this network to be like in the future.

During the community consultation, key trends and themes have been identified, ensuring the plan meets the expectations and demands of the Tweed community using the pedestrian and bike network.

Interactive mapping tools

The interactive mapping tools guided the infrastructure audit locations. Two interactive mapping tools, one for the bike plan and the other for walking, allowed the community to share nearly 800 pins, pinpointing areas with issues, challenges and ideas for improvements.

Online survey and zoning workshops

The survey and workshops helped build an understanding of key user groups and varying needs of the Tweed community. Thanks to those who attended the online workshops and completed the online surveys; we received more than 500 responses.