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To: City of York Council
Support for Scarborough Rail Bridge Improvements
We wish to show support for the proposals set forward by the City of York Council, as part of the consultation started 7th July 2017, to improve access for pedestrians and cyclists across Scarborough Rail Bridge.
Why is this important?
City of York Council with Network Rail have put forward proposals to enhance access across Scarborough Rail Bridge by modifying the pedestrian/cycle bridge to allow step-free access at each side and making the bridge wider (from 1.3m to 3.6 metres).
The bridge is already a popular crossing for pedestrians/cyclists but is inaccessible to those with mobility issues, pushchairs that are too heavy to lift up the steep steeps and those who are physically unable to carry their bicycles up/down the steps. The proposals will allow easier crossing of the bridge on this popular route without having to resort to crossing at Lendal Bridge which is heavily congested with motor traffic and has narrow footpaths.
More details and a plan can be found on the Council's website: https://www.york.gov.uk/downloads/file/13458/proposed_new_bridge_plan & https://www.york.gov.uk/scarboroughbridge
Plans will also be on show in York Station foyer between 1pm and 6pm on Wednesday the 12th July, and between 8am and 1pm on Thursday the 13th July.
This phase of the consultation process on Friday the 28th of July.
How it will be delivered
This petition will be emailed to the consultation email ([email protected]) before the end of the consultation process.
