Aberdeenshire Council, GB reclaims rural roads for non-motorized traffic with Shared Space pilot

Aberdeenshire Council, GB Shared Space Rural Roads Pilot

Council officials pursued Shared Space in response to active travel increases outside of cities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Transit authority Nestrans selected three rural roads for the program's initial stage. Each road offers a low-traffic and low-speed connection to nearby trails. Roadside signage asks motorists to share the roads with cyclists, pedestrians, and horseback riders. Surveys of resident experiences on Shared Space roads will inform future additions to the program.

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Aberdeenshire Council, GB

Unitary authority in Scotland

United Kingdom