A consultation has been launched to allow the public to have their say on a proposed route for walking, wheeling and cycling between Prestonpans and Levenhall.
The 1.5-mile project would run between Cuthill Park, Prestonpans and Levenhall roundabout and make it safer and more accessible for people travelling actively.
East Lothian Council, in partnership with Sustrans, has commissioned AECOM to develop initial design drawings for the route. Sustrans has provided funding to develop these design drawings and carry out the public consultation and the feedback received could inform future designs. Additional external funding would be required to progress the project further.
The proposed improvements between Prestonpans and Levenhall would form a key connection to several routes including Musselburgh Active Toun (MAT), the John Muir Way, and National Cycle Network Route 76.
The consultation is available on the project website at Prestonpans to Levenhall | Projects | East Lothian Council and on the Citizens Space portal at Prestonpans to Levenhall active travel improvements - East Lothian Council - Citizen Space. The survey will be live until 11.59pm on Sunday, 2 March.
A drop-in information event is also being held at Musselburgh East Community Learning Centre on Tuesday, 18 February between 4.45pm to 7.45pm.
A second drop-in event will take place at Prestonpans Community Centre on Monday, 24 February between 3.45pm to 6.45pm.
If you are part of an organisation and would like to request a 1-2-1 session with the design team, please contact AECOM via the project email at prestonpanslevenhallactivetravelroute@aecom.com
Councillor John McMillan, East Lothian Council Cabinet Spokesperson for Environment, Economic Development and Tourism, said: “I would encourage people to take part in the public consultation on the proposed route between these two communities and share their views.
“East Lothian Council is committed to improving health and well-being by reducing carbon emissions and improving air quality. Improved active travel routes will offer safer options for those walking, wheeling or cycling, whether they are commuting to work or out enjoying the countryside.”
Under a separate project in the area, footway resurfacing work on the B1348 from Prestongrange Road westwards to Sam Burns’ yard has just been completed after being identified for repair under the council’s footway condition assessment process and selected by Preston Seton and Gosford Area Partnership as a priority project. Repair and redevelopment work at the Bath House building in Prestongrange Heritage Park is also expected to start in the coming weeks.