A Connected & Accessible Place

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Quick Wins:
✅ Support the implementation of a 20mph speed limit in key areas
✅ Identify locations and install public EV charging points, particularly in South Street
✅ Support and promote the new car-sharing scheme led by Transition St Andrews
✅ Improve bus service reliability by lobbying for better-coordinated bus times to align with train services at Leuchars
✅ Advocate for better bus routes across Fife and into Tayside

Longer-Term Aspirations:

Commission a Town Centre Circulation Plan to guide future pedestrianisation, traffic calming, and parking strategies
Develop a comprehensive parking strategy, including improvements to Petheram Bridge and East Sands parking
Investigate a charge for HGVs using St Andrews as a transit route
Support the StARLink rail project, which would reconnect St Andrews to the rail network
Improve active travel infrastructure, including new pedestrian walkways and cycle paths, such as a dedicated route between Strathkinness and St Andrews

A Connected & Accessible Place

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Making St Andrews easier to get around—safely, sustainably, and with less congestion.

Imagine a St Andrews where walking and cycling are safe and enjoyable, where public transport is reliable and accessible, and where cars no longer dominate the streets. At present, congestion is a major concern, particularly in the town centre, where narrow roads and limited parking space create difficulties for residents, businesses, and visitors alike. The plan prioritises improved cycling and walking infrastructure, better bus services, and a more strategic approach to managing traffic and parking.

A key action is to commission a Town Centre Circulation Plan to ensure that any future changes—such as pedestrianisation, new cycle routes, or improved public transport—are carefully coordinated. A park-and-ride scheme is being explored, potentially transforming the Petheram Bridge car park into a more efficient transport hub. Meanwhile, a 20mph speed limit and new pedestrian crossings will make streets safer for everyone.

For those who cycle, the plan supports the creation of new and safer cycle routes, including a long-awaited Strathkinness to St Andrews cycle path, while a car-sharing scheme led by Transition St Andrews will help reduce private car ownership and emissions. The plan also calls for public EV charging points to be installed in key locations such as South Street, ensuring the town is ready for the transition to electric vehicles.

Additionally, public transport improvements are a priority. There is strong support for better bus services across Fife and into Tayside, as well as a push for better-coordinated bus times to align with train services at Leuchars. Support for the StARLink rail project is also included, which would improve rail connectivity for St Andrews.

Suggested Images:

A vibrant, pedestrian-friendly town centre with people walking and cycling
A well-designed park-and-ride facility or an electric bus in motion
A scenic cycle path connecting key areas of St Andrews
Community members using a car-sharing scheme
A traffic-free public square bustling with cafés and street life