Do you have access to a car?
78 responses
- Yes my own92%72
- Yes to borrow3.8%3
- No2.6%2
- Prefer not to say1.3%1
Theme 9 of 10
Traffic, Transport & Access
- Questions
- 26
- Votes cast
- 548
- Comments
- 18
- Reactions
- 78
This theme groups several sub-topics with different response bases, so percentages are shown against the number of responses to each question.
How easy is it for you to travel around our area to access day-to-day needs?
77 responses
1.3%
1Very difficult
5.2%
4Difficult
9.1%
7No issues usually
19%
15Fairly easy
65%
50Very easy
How easy is it for you to access and enjoy our parks, woodlands, beaches and countryside?
76 responses
7.9%
6Difficult
13%
10Straightforward
25%
19Easy
54%
41Very easy
How often do you travel to Dunbar?
76 responses
- Multiple times a week57%43
- Weekly - Weekdays21%16
- Weekly - Weekends12%9
- 1-3 times a month5.3%4
- Less frequently than monthly5.3%4
How often do you travel to Edinburgh?
76 responses
- Never30%23
- Multiple times a week28%21
- Weekly - Weekdays18%14
- Weekly - Weekends14%11
- 1-3 times a month5.3%4
- Less frequently than monthly3.9%3
How often do you travel to Berwick upon Tweed?
77 responses
- Never38%29
- Multiple times a week36%28
- Weekly - Weekdays13%10
- Weekly - Weekends5.2%4
- 1-3 times a month3.9%3
- Less frequently than monthly3.9%3
How often do you travel to Duns?
77 responses
- Never49%38
- Multiple times a week23%18
- Weekly - Weekdays23%18
- 1-3 times a month2.6%2
- Never1.3%1
How often do you travel to Eyemouth?
76 responses
- Multiple times a week61%46
- Weekly - Weekdays14%11
- Weekly - Weekends9.2%7
- 1-3 times a month7.9%6
- Less frequently than monthly3.9%3
- Never3.9%3
Which train station have you used in the last month?
97 responses
- Dunbar59%57
- None30%29
- Berwick upon Tweed11%11
Do you support the idea of an on-demand bus service for the Co’path and Cove area? (We anticipate the area served would cover Co'path & Cove area, Innerwick, Oldhamstocks, Spott, Stenton and points in between to Dunbar -potentially inc. West Barns - initially.
79 responses
- Yes90%71
- No10%8
Would you or your visitors use an On-demand bus?
70 responses
- Yes41%29
- No24%17
- Maybe23%16
- Depends on more info11%8
What would make local travel easier for you? (tick all that apply)
Number of votes (tick all that apply)
- More frequent 253 bus service & longer hours51
- 253 buses on a Sunday32
- PINGO-style on demand bus service (booked via app or phone)31
- Alteration of the 253 bus route via Spott roundabout22
- Community owned bus (would need a management and maintenance structure as well as disclosed and vetted drivers and insurance, etc)18
- Car-share digital platform12
- Bus passes valid9
- Lower cost buses8
- Car-club vehicles5
- None of these3
Do you know when and where the bus stops currently?
67 responses
- Yes78%52
- No22%15
Does the frequency suit your family’s needs?
68 responses
- Yes8.8%6
- No91%62
Do you prefer other stops / destinations?
54 responses
- Yes57%31
- No43%23
Do you feel well informed about cancellations/diversions?
57 responses
- Yes19%11
- No81%46
Do you think any of the following crossing points for pedestrians should be explored (tick all that apply)?
109 responses
- Crossing place on Edinburgh Road (near garage at end of Southern upland way path).39%42
- Crossing place at Hoprig Road steps22%24
- Pease Bay Road near entrance to Cove / Cottages21%23
- Crossing place at the bottom of The Square18%20
Do you support the following improvements? Tick all that apply
129 responses
- Better HGV / diversion signage30%39
- Callendar Place road maintenance26%33
- Old Cambus speed restriction Road signage improvements23%30
- Callendar Place road widening21%27
Is parking a regular issue in the village?
69 responses
- Yes39%27
- No61%42
Is parking a regular issue at Cove?
60 responses
- Yes63%38
- No37%22
Which of these potential parking restrictions would improve safety, in your opinion? Tick all that apply
Number of votes (tick all that apply)
- Additional off-street parking for garage56
- Communication ahead of large events44
- Residents only areas22
- More double yellow lines18
- More disabled parking13
- Other – please comment6
Are the current parking restrictions, speed limits, and road signage sufficient to keep users safe?
76 responses
- Yes43%33
- No57%43
Are vehicles travelling at excessive speeds a concern?
77 responses
- Yes77%59
- Maybe7.8%6
- No16%12
Do you think any of the following traffic management measures should be explored (tick all that apply)?
Number of votes (tick all that apply)
- Electronic Speed Calming signage39
- Traffic calming on Edinburgh Rd at the welcome sign32
- Improvements to the junction between old A1 and Hoprig Road31
- Extend the verge at Callendar Place28
- Traffic calming on Hoprig Road26
- Traffic calming/signage where Southern Upland Way crosses Pease Bay road26
- Lower speed limit at Pease Bay Road near entrance to Cove / Cottages26
- Traffic calming at Pease Bay Road near entrance to Cove / Cottages21
- Traffic calming at Cove20
- Traffic calming on Hay Terrace18
- Traffic calming at Old Cambus17
- Cycle lane on Edinburgh Road16
- Traffic calming on junction at Croftsacre14
- Widening of Hoprig Road south of village9
What would make walking & cycling easier for within our area and between here and Dunbar? (Tick all that apply).
Number of votes (tick all that apply)
- Safe crossing point over or under the A1 towards Dunbar30
- Footpath and cyclepath improvements and maintenance25
- Increasing the width of footways / verges next to roads in the village22
- Improved surfacing for designated walking routes - Southern Upland Way18
- Improved walking path signage18
- An increase in the amount and connectivity of routes for bikes / walking18
- Connection route between National Cycle Route and Deep Time Trail18
- Cycle lane on Edinburgh Road (old A1)15
- Cove underpass surface upgrade14
- Improved surfacing for designated walking routes - John Muir Link13
- Improved surfacing for designated walking routes - Berwickshire Coastal Path13
- Improved partnership working with other relevant organisations12
- Segregated cycle lanes and footpaths8
- Improved Core Path network8
- Improved cycle path signage7
Would you support funding for improving walking wheeling and cycling option? Tick all that apply
Number of votes (tick all that apply)
- Improved signage and paths for walking wheeling and cycling31
- Bike rack at Bus Stop20
- Bike rack at Cove18
- Bike rack in Square13
- Bike rack at Allotments9
- Bike rack at Bowling Club5
Public comments
51 comments residents left about Traffic, Transport & Access and its sub-topics.
I feel that more transport options are essential for a variety of reasons - timing and access to current buses, better for the environment, parking, and reducing isolation. I feel this could be shared with other areas
Getting around
I also use public transport including the bus. Generally, I take the car to Dunbar and then catch a train - however, I have taken the bus too on occassion. It would be good to offer timetables to the buses at the village shop. I get a few walkers every year who are a bit disorientated and ask me about buses and trains -
Getting around
The current bus status would be a 4 hour round trip there and back to uni including transfers It’s unreliability and time gaps resulted in using a car for every trip.
Getting around
A more regular and cheaper bus service would encourage more people to use it and be much better for the environment.
Getting around
I would use the bus more now if it was more frequent. There will come a time when I am no longer free to drive and bus will be essential.
Getting around
I’d use the bus at weekends if there was a viable service, but there isn’t. My journey to work is daily car, train and bike. I’m concerned at parking restrictions coming in Dunbar as it doesn’t account for those of us who use it as the local public transport hub. I’d be paying an extra £100 a month for taking the train beyond the £200 I already pay. Choice then becomes driving all the way.
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The very poor planning change around the 253 has in my instance meant I do not use the service as it no longer meets my needs. It fails to deliver appropriate connections to towns, other transport options, medical appointments and so the list goes on. Despite our local MP “looking into it” I have had no feed back or answer as to how they justified this change and just who was involved in the planning.
Getting around
As the public transport situation has degraded over the years, I have become more worried about my ability to get around "when" I am no longer able to drive. Therefore local facilities, like the community shop and hall will become more important to me.
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