http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Recent Posts en Mon, 18 May 2026 21:55:58 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14986&page=10#post-384349 Mon, 18 May 2026 22:47:58 +0000 chdot 384349@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>From last Sept</p> <p>“</p> <p>In the meantime, Councillor Caldwell is continuing to engage with Network Rail Scotland regarding some of the maintenance concerns on the boundary and bridges. He is also continuing to engage with Council officers to try and get this project done. </p> <p>.”</p> <p><a href="https://www.edinburghlibdems.org/news/article/update-on-the-powderhall-railway-line-path" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghlibdems.org/news/article/update-on-the-powderhall-railway-line-path</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=81#post-384348 Mon, 18 May 2026 18:39:25 +0000 chdot 384348@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/may/18/rural-britain-healthy-affordable-food-desert-lower-income-families-study" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/may/18/rural-britain-healthy-affordable-food-desert-lower-income-families-study</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21931#post-384347 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:58:18 +0000 chdot 384347@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/two-edinburgh-snp-councillors-vying-to-lead-nationalist-group-at-city-chambers-8551713" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/two-edinburgh-snp-councillors-vying-to-lead-nationalist-group-at-city-chambers-8551713</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384346 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:03:53 +0000 Morningsider 384346@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I don't think any of the parties have announced their spokespeople yet. The Cabinet are likely to be appointed later this week (possibly Thursday). I would expect announcements from the other parties around the same time or early next week. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384344 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:39:32 +0000 Kim 384344@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Does anyone know when we might hear who are the current transport spokespersons at the Scottish Parliament? </p> <p>With Pedal on Parliament coming up very soon, it would be really useful to know who they are so that we can invite them to join us at PoP ;-)</p> <p>On the same theme, I would encourage everyone here to, not only attend #PoP26 but also invite all of your newly elected MSPs to come along as well... :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710&page=75#post-384343 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:35:29 +0000 gembo 384343@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yeah City Deal - glasgow is really using this money to rejuvenate the entire centre of Glasgow. Admittedly more run down than Centre of Embra. Oh I recall the Southbridge with the Scientologists trying to trip you in the Street and the people with fleas shopping in WEWW [or Wattys as it was also called in the east] </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21933#post-384342 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:28:05 +0000 chdot 384342@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>The Champions League final will not be available to watch for free in the UK for the first time since the competition’s modern rebrand 34 years ago when Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/18/champions-league-final-will-not-be-free-to-watch-in-uk-arsenal-psg-europa-conference" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/may/18/champions-league-final-will-not-be-free-to-watch-in-uk-arsenal-psg-europa-conference</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21592&page=6#post-384341 Mon, 18 May 2026 12:23:32 +0000 bakky 384341@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>edi.bike | issue 145 | 18th May '26 </p> <p>Greenbank to Meadows halfway permanent; Leith Walk usage surge; Help for PoP26, plus events, infrastructure, route closures &amp; more:</p> <p><a href="https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-145-18th-may-26/" rel="nofollow">https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-145-18th-may-26/</a></p> <p><a href="https://freeimage.host/i/ByfTmwQ"><img src="https://iili.io/ByfTmwQ.md.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21571&page=3#post-384340 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:03:21 +0000 Arellcat 384340@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>What a repulsive article from SD. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21928#post-384339 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:54:49 +0000 chdot 384339@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“pretty complex and time-consuming”</p> <p>And probably sleep consuming </p> <p>I get the impression it’s essentially under control</p> <p>There is a long legacy of ‘what works’ also continuity of people liaising with ‘local officials’ - successfully </p> <p>PoP is established (in a good way)</p> <p>It doesnt matter how many people turn up</p> <p>LOTS will, many have to be elsewhere on the day. </p> <p>Next year is a 99% certainty </p> <p>I’m sure there will be attempts to ‘start organising sooner’ and opportunities to get involved </p> <p>I have never been in the ‘core group’, but i know there are lots of other people doing simple, useful, things </p> <p>PoP is a gathering with a purpose </p> <p>I’ve said many times that it HAS made a difference - and will continue to do so</p> <p>It’s important </p> <p>It’s different from Spokes and InfraSisters and Critical Mass etc etc, but not ‘in competition’</p> <p>Common/ovetlapping interests - better conditions for those who walk and cycle and <em>importantly</em> for those who <em>want</em> to </p> <p>Less car dominance, less ‘driving entitlement’</p> <p>‘We’ know the arguments, so do most politicians </p> <p>SG and CEC have many of the right policies </p> <p>But ‘progress’ is held back by timidity </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21928#post-384338 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:10:23 +0000 mcairney 384338@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thanks for the update! I can imagine the logistics of this are pretty complex and time-consuming. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21571&page=3#post-384337 Mon, 18 May 2026 10:07:05 +0000 chdot 384337@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>“Public office is privilege and a heavy responsibility. I hope all those elected will exercise good judgement, show integrity and always put the interests of the country before party or ideology,” she said. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/ash-and-sue-are-a-big-loss-to-womens-causes-at-holyrood-susan-dalgety-8548272" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/columnists/ash-and-sue-are-a-big-loss-to-womens-causes-at-holyrood-susan-dalgety-8548272</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20337&page=25#post-384336 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:50:10 +0000 Arellcat 384336@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Surely the job of a journalist, especially an EEN journalist, is to publish what they believe ought to be the truth, not what actually is the truth. Perhaps they applied a high level of scrutiny, discovered the discrepancy and therefore ignored it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710&page=75#post-384335 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:28:02 +0000 bakky 384335@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Great stuff, now spend the £222m you just landed on implementing the City Mobility Plan… </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710&page=75#post-384334 Mon, 18 May 2026 09:15:01 +0000 chdot 384334@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>The council and DLA Piper have now reached an out-of-court settlement. The terms of the deal prevent details of the settlement being made public, but lawyers believe the compensation paid is likely to be measured in tens of millions of pounds and less than half the initial total claimed. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/tram-lawyers-pay-up-to-settle-scotlands" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/tram-lawyers-pay-up-to-settle-scotlands</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21935#post-384333 Mon, 18 May 2026 08:50:39 +0000 Frenchy 384333@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Found a blue Probike adult trike on the street in Duddingston this morning.</p> <p>If anyone thinks they might know the owner, let me know. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21920#post-384332 Mon, 18 May 2026 02:56:23 +0000 bakky 384332@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Map update, upper left three all join together just waiting for them to confirm timings before sharing route and details.</p> <p><a href="https://freeimage.host/i/Bpp2McQ"><img src="https://iili.io/Bpp2McQ.md.png"></a></p> <p>Might have missed Bruntsfield (Banzai) off here...</p> <p>Yellows still no organisers. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20337&page=25#post-384331 Mon, 18 May 2026 00:30:11 +0000 bakky 384331@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><strong>TRO Sub round-up:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://edi.bike/articles/2026-05-17-quiet-route-update-following-tro-sub/" rel="nofollow">https://edi.bike/articles/2026-05-17-quiet-route-update-following-tro-sub/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21934#post-384330 Sun, 17 May 2026 21:57:00 +0000 bakky 384330@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><strong>Help us deliver to bike shops and beyond</strong></p> <p>We have bundles of A5 flyers and individual A3 posters for bike shops, and have also been targeting libraries and active travel community organisations, in and around Edinburgh.</p> <p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1GbEhxxWCInKOGynlw_1ggT_PGnauVXI&amp;usp=sharing"><img src="https://iili.io/BptrCCv.md.png"></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1GbEhxxWCInKOGynlw_1ggT_PGnauVXI&amp;usp=sharing">Browse the Map »</a></p> <p>Rounds we need help with:</p> <p>- North (8 stops)<br /> - East (6)<br /> - West (12)<br /> - North West (11)<br /> - South West (8)</p> <p>I've done 18 with another 11 on my list.</p> <p>Outlying places a commuter / neighbour would ideally make a single stop in:</p> <p>- Ratho Library<br /> - Musselburgh (Ace Bike Co)<br /> - Newtongrange (Mutts Cycles)<br /> - Lasswade (Trek at Dobbies)<br /> - South Queensferry (Substance and Library - contacted someone about this)</p> <p>This is excessively structured, but unfortunately I don't really have another mode. Hurray.</p> <p>Picking up address and other details on <a href="https://pedalonparliament.org/volunteering-2026/flyer-distribution/">this webpage</a>. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21920#post-384329 Sun, 17 May 2026 21:22:41 +0000 bakky 384329@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>...someone from Glasgow who's been on a feeder ride in 2023 got in touch looking to organise so that's promising also. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21920#post-384328 Sun, 17 May 2026 21:22:11 +0000 bakky 384328@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Feeder rides coming along nicely... <a href="https://pedalonparliament.org/feeder-rides-2026/">see the webpage</a>.</p> <p>Haven't managed to have anyone in Corstorphine raise a hand to run one, nor has Spylaw Park materialised this year as all the SW20 folks are busy. Somebody somewhere sent me a big list of names that might do it and I've misplaced that. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21928#post-384327 Sun, 17 May 2026 21:15:36 +0000 bakky 384327@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>We have 17 marshals currently, which Alex has assured me is fine - but the more the merrier so do <a href="https://cloud.pedalonparliament.org/apps/forms/s/RnfgPeGSNewgJ4aRW3GKkYem">fill in the form</a> if you fancy it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21928#post-384326 Sun, 17 May 2026 21:14:27 +0000 bakky 384326@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@mcairney sorry for the silence, absolute madness and spinning plates o'er here. </p> <p>Got you on the list for sure, and Porty Feeder ride will be glad to have you - <a href="https://pedalonparliament.org/feeder-rides-2026/">details are over here</a> though they haven't fully confirmed route in yet for me to get a route map onto the site. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=643&page=245#post-384325 Sun, 17 May 2026 20:27:26 +0000 Frenchy 384325@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A pair of parakeets in Duddingston this morning. First time I've been completely sure there's more than one. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14986&page=10#post-384324 Sun, 17 May 2026 20:12:52 +0000 chdot 384324@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just catching up with ‘old stuff’</p> <p>“</p> <p>Ben Macpherson SNP for Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith </p> <p>6 May at 12:02 · Edinburgh </p> <p>Local SNP manifesto link, including that we/the SNP will support efforts to bring the former Powderhall railway line into use as a new walking and cycling route in the capital.</p> <p><a href="https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/www.snp.org/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-27b-SNP-EDINBURGH-4pp.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://s3-eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/www.snp.org/uploads/2026/04/2026-04-27b-SNP-EDINBURGH-4pp.pdf</a></p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BenMacSNP/posts/local-snp-manifesto-link-including-that-wethe-snp-will-support-efforts-to-bring-/1343092897631986/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/BenMacSNP/posts/local-snp-manifesto-link-including-that-wethe-snp-will-support-efforts-to-bring-/1343092897631986/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20337&page=25#post-384323 Sun, 17 May 2026 20:12:46 +0000 bakky 384323@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I don’t blame you. And I nearly emailed Swanson about that. Will have to<br /> make up a rogue stat for next time I send him a quote. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21153&page=2#post-384322 Sun, 17 May 2026 19:55:57 +0000 chdot 384322@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For those who don’t recognise gembo’s allusions </p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow%27s_miles_better" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glasgow%27s_miles_better</a></p> <p>Understanding illusions or delusions is beyond the scope of CCE </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21153&page=2#post-384321 Sun, 17 May 2026 19:51:34 +0000 chdot 384321@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“Shame as CCWEL is great“</p> <p>Which bits are you referring to?</p> <p>Haymarket to London Road isn’t </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20337&page=25#post-384320 Sun, 17 May 2026 19:35:26 +0000 pringlis 384320@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Think I'm going to have to delete my Facebook account or at least blacklist it to stop me replying to the good folks of Keep Morningside Moving. The chap who went to the press and reported that 65% of people in the Braid Estate want the filters removed appears to have misread the bar chart in the report... annoying that the Edinburgh Evening News printed it without checking. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21153&page=2#post-384319 Sun, 17 May 2026 18:19:19 +0000 gembo 384319@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I must correct myself in terms of Glagow - SNP run a minority led administration in Glasgow though they have the most seats and have done so since 2017. Glasgow Council Created in 1996 and Labour led until 2017.. I am not sure if many of the current projects have had EDINBURGH style 15 year lead ins or if they are more recent. The current sustainable transport initiatives in Glasgow are wide in their scope. THe City Deal funds the Avenues project which is putting in segregated infra in 16? City Centre roads. Meanwhile Edinburgh can only feck up George St. THe Avenues is only one off the Glasgow projects.</p> <p>I do think the stagnation in Edinburgh is because Labour are running the show in a tiny number of seats. Shame as CCWEL is great as is the WoL path, Russell Road to nearly Canal and the towpath itself.</p> <p>But the Avenues project is causing major disruption in the centre of Glasgow to people trying to drive cars and this is a bold decision the minority administration are pushing through with the icing on the cake Being their favoured position of dismantling the M8 which in fact wasnt even put to them as an option by Transport Scotland in the first instance. So Glasgow are Miles Better </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21933#post-384318 Sun, 17 May 2026 17:27:49 +0000 LaidBack 384318@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Premier League football (England and Scotland) is quite boringly predictable when it comes to league positions.**</p> <p>Of course Hearts could have won the league title but if you add up the player 'values' then the cost of one Celtic player equates to half the Hearts team.<br /> Despite that the Gorgie side held both Glasgow teams off for months till yesterday when they achieved a 'most accomplished runners up' award amid a chaotic pitch invasion at Parkhead.</p> <p>The entitlement of 'old firm' fans* and their Glasgow media fanboys infuriates me. For months the talk was that they might not win the trophy this year and how they could close the gap to Hearts (how dare they compete!). Celtic &amp; Ranger fans suffered months of mental anguish at the hands of Hearts with manager Derek McInnes.... but with piles of money and the return of Martin O'Neill as manager it all came right in the end. Yawn.</p> <p>* Similar to 'hard pressed motorists'.<br /> ** mcairney - no offence to Hibees intended! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21153&page=2#post-384317 Sun, 17 May 2026 16:35:32 +0000 chdot 384317@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ g </p> <p>True but think G was on the case before the SNP ran the show</p> <p>CEC headhunted someone with expertise/experience from G</p> <p>Has had to apologise about TRO failings (before her time)</p> <p>“Edinburgh minority Labour council“</p> <p>Yes but</p> <p>Normally minority rule means finding people to agree on and vote <em>for</em> things</p> <p>Currently in Ed more like doing what the opposition wants (unless it’s the SNP…)</p> <p>Cynical??? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21153&page=2#post-384316 Sun, 17 May 2026 16:12:45 +0000 gembo 384316@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Glasgow has majority SNP council and they are pushing this through.<br /> Edinburgh minority Labour council and all taking pot shots at each other and nothing happens </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21153&page=2#post-384315 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:59:42 +0000 Morningsider 384315@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Edinburgh:</p> <p>Council election - develop plans - consult on plans - too late to act - election...</p> <p>Glasgow:</p> <p>Lets <a href="https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/15320/Major-new-phase-in-city-centre-transformation-to-begin-next-month">redesign the entire city centre for bikes and buses</a> and deliver it all within five years. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20164&page=5#post-384314 Sun, 17 May 2026 14:49:15 +0000 chdot 384314@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55275704563_e584a768aa_c.jpg"></p> <p>Can’t find anything online apart from -</p> <p><a href="https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC868610" rel="nofollow">https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/SC868610</a> </p>