A new two-stage right turn junction for cyclists is to be unveiled later this month at McDonald Road in Edinburgh.

The design, the first such junction of its kind in Scotland, will go live as part of an ongoing public realm and active travel improvements scheme at Leith walk.

The two-stage right turn feature will enable those on bikes to turn right safely, without the need to wait in the centre of the junction. The initiative is already successfully used in London and other European cities.

The council has worked with Sustrans to produce a short animation (below) which demonstrates how the two-stage right turn and bus stop by-passes work.


Also launching at the end of this month are approximately 700 metres of segregated cycle lanes on the east and west sides of Leith Walk between Iona Street and Brunswick Street, offering a safe and continuous route separated from general traffic

Transport Convener Cllr Lesley Macinnes said: "By introducing the very first two-stage right turn junction in Scotland, we are proud to be proving once again that Edinburgh is fully committed to making active travel as attractive and accessible as possible. 

"This launch marks the culmination of a lot of hard work and close collaboration between the Leith Programme project team and local residents, businesses and organisations, particularly cycling groups.

"I would urge everyone to take a couple of minutes to watch the handy animated guide showing how to use the two-stage right turn and bus stop by-pass - since they're entirely new features on our roads, it's very important that people are clear on how they'll be used, so they can look out for each other."

(LM)