Monthly Archives: March 2014

Narrower roads = safer for cyclists?

Posted on 21 March 2014 by morag

So, after many complaints from local people using the road from Dunbar to Broxburn since the new white lines were painted last week, East Lothian Council has had a change of heart. The bike logos will be removed from the … Continue reading →

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Riding in the gutter

Posted on 14 March 2014 by morag

New white lines have appeared on the road from Dunbar to Broxburn which seem to be supposed to be forming a safe cycle lane. In some places the ‘cycle lanes’ are less than 46cm wide. Guidelines from Transport Scotland state … Continue reading →

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Brandsmill update

Posted on 11 March 2014 by morag

The Brandsmill underpass is part of the East Lothian core path walking network. However, it is impassable for a large part of the year due to the culvert flooding. Trash screens on the upstream side are supposed to prevent debris … Continue reading →

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Community Links

Posted on 6 March 2014 by morag

I understand that East Lothian Council has applied to the Sustrans Community Links fund for a contribution towards the cost of upgrading the footway from Broxburn to the Whitesands Road end to a shared-use path. It would be a big … Continue reading →

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