Weekly Update @ 3rd December: The Scottish Government’s worthy commitment t to reduce car mileage by 20% by 2030 will depend on the availability, frequency and affordability of public transport as well as improvements to active travel (cycling, walking). The return of trains serving Levenmouth should make that broad objective achievable here specially for mid and longer distance travel given favourable timetabling and fares although deteriorating bus services may work in the opposite direction.
We eagerly await the current Scotrail’s review of proposed rail timetable while the results of the current 6-month pilot, scrapping peak fares from October 23 to March 24. If this experiment was to continue then the current £13.50 full off-peak return fares to and from Edinburgh (based on Markinch) might be sufficient to persuade more to leave their cars behind. From the other direction, the fact average housing costs in Levenmouth are around 40% of those in Edinburgh might also appeal to city dwellers seeking cheaper accommodation and prepared to commute.
Here in Levenmouth, while the Bawbee Bridge reopened this past week, temporary lights will return in January to allow for the development of active travel networks creating the necessary walking and cycling routes before Leven station opens.
The next LMRC meeting is 31st January. For more info, tel 0903366529, email LMRC@mail.com or check our facebook pages ... See MoreSee Less