SEGREGATED FOOTPATH TO BE INSTALLED ON PRINCE EDWARD ’ S ROAD
The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to introduce a safer walking route along Prince Edward ’ s Road .
The western section of the road from Hargraves football pitch to Forty Steps will benefit from a segregated footpath , allowing pedestrians to enjoy safe passage along the narrow and busy road . It will also connect the area with existing footpaths in the Upper Town and create safer walking routes to schools and clubs .
Works to resurface and install bollards on the southern section of the new path began on the 9th of May . The northern section will follow , with more bollards installed to segregate the footpath . Finally , the central section will be completed once construction works finish at 73 Prince Edward ’ s Road .
The project is part of recommendations outlined within the Sustainable Traffic , Transport and Parking Plan ( STTPP ), to provide adequate pedestrian route enhancements throughout Gibraltar and encourage people to walk more . The scheme will be assessed once implemented and reviewed if further improvements are required .
In a press release , the Minister for Transport , the Hon Paul Balban , said : “ Providing safe infrastructure for pedestrians is of vital importance if we are to succeed in encouraging alternative modes of mobility . For most trips , especially within the upper town , where parking is very limited , walking is the quickest and most convenient . The pedestrian is the most vulnerable of road users and this road is very busy and very narrow as a result of parked cars . This area is frequented by parents and children who use the dance clubs and football facilities . I am pleased to be able to increase pedestrian safety along Prince Edward ’ s Road which I am sure will be greatly welcomed by everyone who frequents this area ”.
Se instalará una senda peatonal segregada en Prince Edward ’ s Road
El Ministerio de Transportes ha anunciado planes para introducir una ruta peatonal más segura a lo largo de Prince Edward ’ s Road .
El tramo occidental de la carretera , desde el campo de fútbol de Hargraves hasta Forty Steps , se beneficiará de una senda peatonal segregada , que
20 OTWO 35 / JUNE 2022