Plans to transform the transport network connecting Kings Park and Stirling South have been unveiled by Stirling Council.
Proposals to revolutionise the way people can move around the Torbrex, King’s Park and Braehead areas of the City either by foot, bike or vehicle were presented to Elected Members on Monday ahead of a series of community road shows, starting next week.
Central to the plans are proposals for a new link road through the Council’s existing Viewforth site, which houses the authority’s headquarters, with an increase in the capacity for walking and cycling also forming a key part of the scheme.
Councillor Jim Thomson, convenor of the Environment and Housing Committee, said: “We have been discussing plans for a new road on the Viewforth site for a number of years.
“Now we hope to take it forward as part of an exciting package of measures to make the city centre and the neighbourhoods to the south of it, places for people, as well as traffic.
“A key part of this will be engaging with the public, showing them our proposals and getting feedback on these plans.
“The drop-ins will be open to everyone and we’re asking the community to come along and talk to us about these proposals.”
The community events start with two drop-ins on November 13 and 14 at Braehead Primary before moving on to the Council Chambers at Old Viewforth on November 16 and 17.
The concept behind these proposals is ‘placemaking’, which involves the implementation of good design to promote a better quality of living for everyone.
Walking and cycling play a big part in the project and will be made possible here by the decrease in traffic in the city centre and neighbouring areas brought about by a new link road through the Viewforth site.
These proposals will involve big changes to the area if they go ahead so now is the time to get involved and make your voice heard.
Drop in sessions run from:
• Tuesday and Wednesday Nov 13 and 14 - 3 30pm – 6pm, Braehead Primary School
• Friday Nov 16 - 3-7pm Council Chambers, Old Viewforth
• Saturday Nov 17 - 12.30-4pm Council Chambers, Old Viewforth