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Wednesday, 20th August, 2008

Published: Wednesday, 6th February, 2008 11:30

Time for A7 action say local pressure group

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The meeting of the A7 Action Group in Stow was chaired by local MP Michael Moore.

WORRIES over the rising number of accidents on the A7 north of Galashiels saw the A7 Action Group meet in Stow for the first time.

Local councillor Sandy Aitchison, who missed the meeting due to another engagement, believes that the route should have more attention to tackle any issues.

“The statistics of fatal road accidents between Galashiels and Fala Hill prompted the Action Group to meet in Stow, and the next meeting will be held in Selkirk,” he said.

“While we have to focus on the whole length of the A7, we specifically need to focus on the serious accident rates.”

The meeting in Stow, which was very well received, was chaired by MP Michael Moore.

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boeingman

Feb 15 08 01:39

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Why not forget about the Railway which only a few people will use and turn the old trackbed into a good road. Less bends and hidden junctions but more passing opportunities. People have managed without a railway for nearly 40 years so why not have a less frustrating road? Answers on a postcard to...

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boeingman

Feb 15 08 01:41

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I'm sure that if the road was better, the Bus Service would be too.

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rusty

Feb 20 08 11:14

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I see the anti-Waverly lobby ares till using any story to further their cause. Perhaps the best way to reduce deaths on the A7 is to reduce the number of users on the road by providing safe and efficient public transport that is not at the mercy of deteriating road conditions.

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