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Lothian transport links

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  1. chdot
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    Or general(ly around) Edinburgh

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    Now the service has again been put up for tender due to funding issues, with five villages on its route – Old Craighall in East Lothian and Millerhill, Newton Village, ­Hilltown and Cousland in ­Midlothian – facing isolation if it is cut.

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    http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/villagers-face-missing-the-bus-in-council-funding-cut-1-3373227

    Not saying that bikes could replace bus for all users, but this is one area that needs much better walk/cycle infrastructure. Some was planned as part of "South East Wedge" - which was (partly) based around Shawfair Station.

    That is being created.

    Posted 11 years ago #
  2. crowriver
    Member

    An opportunity for Lothian Buses?

    Posted 11 years ago #
  3. chdot
    Admin

    "An opportunity for Lothian Buses?"

    Yesbutnobut -

    Seems to be a case of low passenger numbers and high subsidy.

    But there are house building plans - imminent at Millerhill I think - so just needs a bit of joined-up...

    Posted 11 years ago #
  4. cb
    Member

    "Cousland bing" got a mention in that recent Sustrans spending announcement.

    I assume that refers to linking the Pencaitland Path to the Dalkeith/Musselburgh path.

    That could help Couslanders a bit, although they are on the top of a hill which might put off potential cyclists even if the links to Dalkeith, Musselburgh and beyond were better.

    Posted 11 years ago #
  5. Focus
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    @ crowriver

    "An opportunity for Lothian Buses?"

    I would be surprised. It was Edinburgh Coach Lines who saved the #13 service in Edinburgh by taking it over from Lothian Buses with that all-important subsidy. If that subsidy is being removed/reduced from their 328 service, I can't imagine Lothian Buses taking it on.

    Posted 11 years ago #

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