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A1 Bridge Steering Group Inaugural Meeting

Posted on 17 September 2014 by morag

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 →

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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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Bridge Design Specification

Posted on 18 February 2014 by morag

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 →

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Transport Scotland expresses support

Posted on 23 January 2014 by morag

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 →

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Search for funding for N76 improvements

Posted on 16 December 2013 by morag

Sustaining Dunbar met with Sustrans and East Lothian Council on the 28th November to try to identify funding for improvements to the N76 south from Dunbar. ELC has written to the Scottish Government to indicate its support for a walking/cycling … Continue reading →

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Prioritising paths for improvement

Posted on 10 December 2013 by morag

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 →

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Meeting with ELC

Posted on 16 September 2013 by morag

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 →

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