Halt the 20 minute neighbourhood Strategy in Falkirk
The Issue
We call for a halt to the strategy pending further investigations from the local population and for the Falkirk Council to actively and properly inform local residents before, or even if, the strategy is re-approved.
Serious questions should have been addressed prior to this strategy being approved. Such as; where will people park cars after the parking is removed?
Other fears include implementation of fines, reductions on travel access, limitations on travel amount (in time), ULEZ implementation and many more. The Council has a responsibility to inform and allay any fears people have, before such a huge change to the local travel network is implemented.
It is our opinion that:
1. The car should remain a choice to be the primary mode of transport for the residents of Falkirk.
2. That any strategy for any reductions, include a viable alternative mode of transport.
3. All questions are answered fully and to the satisfaction of Falkirk residents before approval.
4. Guarantees should be made with regards to:
a. Parking (That nobody will be at any disadvantage in comparison to now)
b. Access (That any local business or resident will receive free permits to access areas if required)
c. Implementation (Will not affect anyone negatively long term or include vehicle camara systems)
d. No Cost from Council tax (That the cost (when bin collections are not affordable) will not fall to us)
e. Fines (No fines will be implemented for any resident of Falkirk to drive)
f. Capacity (That no loss of car transport capacity in Falkirk results from implementation)
g. Time (No car route will take longer than it does now)
With a cost of living crisis, food on tables (food banks), energy cost and anyone in Falkirk struggling should be prioritised over any cost associated with 20 minute neighbourhoods implementation.
The Local Transport and Active Travel Strategies are focused on a transport network which prioritises active and sustainable transport over a network which prioritises the car; and
Adopts an approach to developing the active travel network which prioritises and creates space for walking and cycling over other modes of transport.
The primary question is; do the Falkirk residents want this?
Petition Closed
The Issue
We call for a halt to the strategy pending further investigations from the local population and for the Falkirk Council to actively and properly inform local residents before, or even if, the strategy is re-approved.
Serious questions should have been addressed prior to this strategy being approved. Such as; where will people park cars after the parking is removed?
Other fears include implementation of fines, reductions on travel access, limitations on travel amount (in time), ULEZ implementation and many more. The Council has a responsibility to inform and allay any fears people have, before such a huge change to the local travel network is implemented.
It is our opinion that:
1. The car should remain a choice to be the primary mode of transport for the residents of Falkirk.
2. That any strategy for any reductions, include a viable alternative mode of transport.
3. All questions are answered fully and to the satisfaction of Falkirk residents before approval.
4. Guarantees should be made with regards to:
a. Parking (That nobody will be at any disadvantage in comparison to now)
b. Access (That any local business or resident will receive free permits to access areas if required)
c. Implementation (Will not affect anyone negatively long term or include vehicle camara systems)
d. No Cost from Council tax (That the cost (when bin collections are not affordable) will not fall to us)
e. Fines (No fines will be implemented for any resident of Falkirk to drive)
f. Capacity (That no loss of car transport capacity in Falkirk results from implementation)
g. Time (No car route will take longer than it does now)
With a cost of living crisis, food on tables (food banks), energy cost and anyone in Falkirk struggling should be prioritised over any cost associated with 20 minute neighbourhoods implementation.
The Local Transport and Active Travel Strategies are focused on a transport network which prioritises active and sustainable transport over a network which prioritises the car; and
Adopts an approach to developing the active travel network which prioritises and creates space for walking and cycling over other modes of transport.
The primary question is; do the Falkirk residents want this?
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Petition created on 14 May 2023