The aim of the project is to improve movement through Ayr Town Centre, particularly for those choosing to walk or cycle. It seeks to ensure that moving through the town centre is safe, easy to navigate and pleasant for all users. TGP and Civic Engineers were appointed by South Ayrshire Council to investigate ways that the public realm and accessibility in Ayr Town Centre might be improved. This work formed part of a bid for funding from the Sustrans Community Links Plus fund, which was submitted on 26th April 2019.
Improvements which were identified included enhancing footways, reducing street clutter, improved signage, responding to safety concerns expressed by users and also restricting waste pickup and deliveries to times which will minimise the impact on town centre users. This would enhance links from the town centre to key destinations and make the wider cycling and walking networks more attractive.
Improvements which were identified included enhancing footways, reducing street clutter, improved signage, responding to safety concerns expressed by users and also restricting waste pickup and deliveries to times which will minimise the impact on town centre users. This would enhance links from the town centre to key destinations and make the wider cycling and walking networks more attractive.
Overview
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Project Name
Accessible Ayr
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Location
Ayr
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Category
Masterplanning and urban design
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Landscape Architect
TGP Landscape Architects Limited
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Client
South Ayrshire Council
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Brief
The main areas for improvement in the centre of Ayr, which have been included in the funding application, are; - Remove clutter and replace the tired and out of date street furniture - Make streets feel safer, especially at night - Increase the amount of green space and planting - Upgrade pavement surfaces to benefit all users and especially people with disabilities - The introduction of new Cycle infrastructure to provide a safe and attractive environment for cyclists - Improve pedestrian signage, particularly the link between the town centre and the beach, as well as other key destinations.
Details
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Year Completed
2019