Lenzie project shortlisted for transport award

Date: 
Friday, 14 August, 2020


A long-term project to revamp the public realm in Lenzie has been nominated for an award.

Lenzie Station Improvement Project - which included a range of enhancements in the car park and Lenzie Cross area - has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Walking, Public Realm & Cycling category of the 2020 Scottish Transport Awards.

The project was unveiled last summer and included:

  • Upgraded traffic lights - including dedicated cycle phase
  • Improved pedestrian crossings and tactile paving
  • Footpath improvements with high-quality materials and bollards
  • Upgraded lighting and road markings
  • Enhanced street furniture and landscaping - including flower beds and seating
  • Improved cycle facilities
  • New noticeboards for Lenzie Community Council and Friends of Lenzie Moss.

The Council project also included improved short-term parking bays to boost access to local shops and businesses.

Funding was secured through planning gain from housebuilders involved in the Woodilee development, with support from Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), Abellio ScotRail and Network Rail. In addition, funding from Transport Scotland, through the Sustrans Places for Everyone programme, enabled improvements for people walking and cycling.

Proposals to improve the public space around the railway station and adjacent shops were developed following extensive engagement undertaken by the Council and Sustrans Scotland's Street Design team.

Consultation took place in 2016 and 2017 and looked at ways to help ease traffic and access issues - including engagement events, feedback sessions, a dedicated website and a detailed parking study - involving residents, businesses, commuters and organisations.

Councillor Vaughan Moody, Joint Leader of the Council, said, "I am delighted that the Lenzie Station project has been shortlisted as part of this year's Scottish Transport Awards. It's a real feather in the cap for all involved and recognition of the excellent work which took place. A huge thank-you to everyone for their patience while works were carried out."

Councillor Andrew Polson, Joint Leader of the Council, added, "The public realm improvements - aimed at increasing accessibility to local facilities and enhancing the area - were the culmination of a long-term project involving residents, retailers, shoppers, commuters and groups - which balanced a range of needs and requirements. Well done to all involved."

The winners of the Scottish Transport Awards 2020 are due to be announced on 24 September.

You can check out all the shortlisted entries by visiting www.transporttimes.co.uk/awards.php/Scottish-Transport-Awards-3/

Construction works associated with the Lenzie project were carried out by RJ McLeod, with Capita appointed as project manager - supported by Sweco as principal designer.

Lenzie Community Council was involved in the process throughout.

Convenor Tony Miles said, "It's great news that Lenzie will be represented at the 2020 Scottish Transport Awards. The finished works have now fully bedded in - giving the area around the station a welcoming new look and the community a village centre to be proud of. Thanks to all involved and fingers crossed for September."

Sustrans Scotland Head of Design and Engineering, Andy Mullholland, added, "Sustrans is delighted to have supported East Dunbartonshire Council with this project, first through our Street Design team working collaboratively with the local community to develop a design and then as a funding partner through Places for Everyone (at the time Community Links) to deliver the improvements.

"The Scottish Transport Awards shortlisting is great recognition of the strong partnership work involved."

SPT Vice Chair Alan Moir said, "I am delighted that the long-planned Lenzie Station Improvement Project has been recognised with a nomination by the Scottish Transport Awards.

"There is no doubt that all the works introduced to the area have transformed and revamped the public realm, delivering a much-improved transport hub and public space. The improvements to the area have made it much more appealing to everyone, from residents and retailers to shoppers and commuters, as well as many other interested groups."

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