Leith - Porty Cycle Campaign
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Greener Leith is campaigning to improve the off-road cycle network linking Leith with Portobello.
As well as garnering the support of Cllrs Child, Munro and Lang, it transpires that we are not the only ones to have noticed how near (and yet so far) we are from having a good quality usable cycle link between Leith and Portobello. Three years ago, SPOKES volunteers were responsible for the construction of the dirt ramp (that is obviously well used to this day) from the railway embankment down to Seafield Street, and they also organised for improvements to the pathway that runs between the railway and sewerage works. Another great example of volunteers making a valuable contribution to improving Leith's open spaces.
SPOKES are keen to support our campaign and we're delighted to announce that they've pledged £200 to support signage on the route, if we successfully manage to improve the access ramps at the Leith Links end, and at the Seafield end. Furthermore, we've also had a message of support from SUSTRANS.
Greener Leith has pledged to work with the City of Edinburgh Council to seek match funding to improve the route - however the costs of these improvements are quite large for a wee voluntary group, so it's unlikely that Greener Leith could fund this work on its own. Council officers have responded postiviely to our campaign and they've been out to assess the works required and are in the process of costing the key improvements we've highlighted (i.e the two access ramps). Currently, the City of Edinburgh Council are preparing a bid to the Scottish Government that could lead to the Leith area being designated a 'Sustainable Travel Demonstration Town'. This will mean more investment in the local path network (amongst other things) and Greener Leith is supporting the bid, in the hope that this will provide the funds to make a real difference.
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