-
Recent Posts
Archives
About this site
This website is an archive of progress of campaigns for better cycling facilities in and around Dunbar. It is not comprehensive but it is simply the state of play to the best of my knowledge. MoragCategories
Author Archives: morag
A1 Bridge Steering Group Inaugural Meeting
A meeting between East Lothian Council, Transport Scotland, Sustrans and Sustaining Dunbar was held last night to discuss how best to progress a connecting path from Innerwick to Dunbar and the coast. A bridge over the A1 at the Innerwick … Continue reading
Posted in A1 Bridge
Comments Off on A1 Bridge Steering Group Inaugural Meeting
Brandsmill update
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
Posted in Brandsmill, News
Comments Off on Brandsmill update
Bridge Design Specification
The next stage in our campaign to improve pedestrian and cycle access to Dunbar from the south will be to produce a ‘Bridge Design Specification’ for a crossing of the A1, which is likely to be a significant expense, but … Continue reading
Transport Scotland expresses support
In a letter to East Lothian Council dated 13th January, Transport Scotland expresses support for the improvement of cycle and walking routes in the Dunbar area. They state they are not in a position to contribute funding but offer technical … Continue reading
Prioritising paths for improvement
Andrea Partridge, from P4 Projects in Fife has recently been commissioned by East Lothian Council to carry out a feasibility study on the upgrading of a number of paths in the county. There will be a particular focus on: Pencaitland … Continue reading
Posted in A1 Bridge, Brandsmill, Broxburn, News, Spott
Comments Off on Prioritising paths for improvement
Meeting with ELC
Sustaining Dunbar met with East Lothian Council last month to take a closer look at the options for upgrading the N76, the main cycle route South from Dunbar, and creating a pedestrian/cycle bridge over the A1. The discussions were positive, … Continue reading
Posted in A1 Bridge, Brandsmill, Broxburn, News
Comments Off on Meeting with ELC
The story so far…
Since January, Sustaining Dunbar has been looking at options for attracting funding to create a safe walking/cycle route between Dunbar and the surrounding villages. We appointed a contractor, Crispin Hayes, who has researched viable routes and started negotiations with landowners. … Continue reading
Posted in News
Comments Off on The story so far…
Feasibility of Improving Access to Dunbar without a Car
Crispin Hayes, the consultant commissioned by Sustaining Dunbar to look into the of practicalities building a walking/cycling path between the Lammermuir villages and Dunbar presented the results to East Lammermuir Community Council (ELCC) last week. The feeling from ELCC was … Continue reading
Posted in A1 Bridge, Brandsmill, Broxburn, News, Spott
Comments Off on Feasibility of Improving Access to Dunbar without a Car
Dunbar Civic Week
Paths to Innerwick Consultation at the Bleachingfield Centre during Dunbar Civic Week 2013
Innerwick Community Cafe
Innerwick residents got the opportunity to leave comments at this stall in the village hall on 7th June 2013.
Posted in News
Comments Off on Innerwick Community Cafe