http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Recent Posts en Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:18:07 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21960#post-384684 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:06:23 +0000 Rosie 384684@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>WATER OF LEITH WALKWAY CLOSURE</p> <p>Notice from the Council:-</p> <p>I write to inform you that we have, unfortunately had to close the Water of Leith Walkway at Kinauld Tan Works Footbridge (Approx. Location: <a href="https://w3w.co/minute.guises.looked)" rel="nofollow">https://w3w.co/minute.guises.looked)</a> as a hole has appeared in the bridge. There is no through route over this bridge in either direction and the suggested diversion is via Lanark Road West.</p> <p>Presently, we do not know the scale of the damage or the underlying cause, this will be investigated in due course. Meantime, we need to protect the public and have therefore made the difficult decision to close the bridge to ensure public safety. While the hole is currently relatively small in size, it is still big enough for someone to get their foot caught in it or for a horse to get a hoof caught. Also, we do not know how this hole will develop over the weekend and it may increase in size. We are therefore asking everyone to respect this closure and for their own safety and the safety of others to use an alternative route. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8506&page=5#post-384683 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:11:13 +0000 chdot 384683@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/13/trees-store-less-carbon-than-thought-study" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/13/trees-store-less-carbon-than-thought-study</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=82#post-384682 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:20:16 +0000 chdot 384682@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/antarcticas-west-coast-missing-an-area-of-sea-ice-the-size-of-france-as-temperatures-peak-20c-above-average" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/13/antarcticas-west-coast-missing-an-area-of-sea-ice-the-size-of-france-as-temperatures-peak-20c-above-average</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14504&page=7#post-384681 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:36:57 +0000 chdot 384681@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Transport and Environment Committee - Thursday, 18th June, 2026 10.00 am <a href="https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=136&amp;MId=7661" rel="nofollow">https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=136&amp;MId=7661</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=82#post-384680 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:56:51 +0000 SRD 384680@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Now analysis of health records has found emergency admissions to hospital reduced after the introduction of the T-charge and ultra-low emissions zone (Ulez) in central London.</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/12/emergency-hospital-admissions-reduced-london-t-charge-ulez-air-quality" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/12/emergency-hospital-admissions-reduced-london-t-charge-ulez-air-quality</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21959#post-384679 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:39:31 +0000 neddie 384679@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>£4.5 billion gets you all of that?</p> <p>Imagine what they could do if they repurposed the HS2 budget!</p> <p>Also, who's going to tell them that they're going to have to take space away from cars to achieve it? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=82#post-384678 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:39:53 +0000 chdot 384678@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Edinburgh councillors have been warned that a proposed moratorium on data centres could be considered “unreasonable” by the Scottish Government’s planning czars. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://archive.ph/2026.06.12-063114/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26185854.edinburgh-data-centre-ban-likely-unreasonable-report-says/?ref=edinburghminute.com" rel="nofollow">https://archive.ph/2026.06.12-063114/https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26185854.edinburgh-data-centre-ban-likely-unreasonable-report-says/?ref=edinburghminute.com</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=82#post-384677 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:09:40 +0000 chdot 384677@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/data-centre-on-a-vast-scale-is-simply-in-the-wrong-place-8663725" rel="nofollow">https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/news/opinion/columnists/data-centre-on-a-vast-scale-is-simply-in-the-wrong-place-8663725</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21959#post-384676 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:23:20 +0000 chdot 384676@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p> More than half (55%) of short journeys in towns and cities to be walked or cycled by 2035 under ambitious new targets </p> <p>· A record £4.5 billion is projected to be invested over next five years for thousands of new routes and safer crossings connecting homes with schools, high streets and local services </p> <p>· New routes will save households money, improve public health, cut carbon emissions, reduce congestion and boost local economies </p> <p>More than half of short journeys in towns and cities will be walked, wheeled or cycled by 2035 under new national targets announced by the Department for Transport today (11th June). </p> <p>The new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy sets a national target for people to hit the pavement or pedals for 55% of short trips in towns and for 60% of children aged 5 to 16 to travel actively to school by the same year. </p> <p>The Government is projected to invest over £4.5 billion in active travel over the next five years, and will work with Active Travel England and local authorities to deliver: </p> <p>5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings connecting homes with schools, high streets and local services by 2030. </p> <p>This will also encourage people to walk or bike to public transport hubs, such as train stations, making them more achievable and in line with the way people travel every day.</p> <p>Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said: </p> <p>"Too many people would like to walk, wheel or cycle more often but don't feel they have safe and convenient options to do so. </p> <p>"Our new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy sets out how we will change that, with ambitious targets, record levels of investment and a clear plan to make active travel a practical choice for millions more journeys. </p> <p>"This is about creating healthier communities, helping households keep more money in their pockets and building a transport network that works better for everyone." </p> <p>Secretary of State for Health, James Murray, said:</p> <p>“The benefits of walking and cycling for our physical health, mental wellbeing and our communities are clear, and even small increases in physical activity can make a big difference. This investment will help more people build exercise into their everyday lives, improving public health and supporting our ambition to reduce pressure on the NHS.</p> <p>“The Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy demonstrates how we're working across government to deliver for our communities and reduce health inequalities, while helping fulfil our commitments as set out in the 10 Year Health Plan.”</p> <p>Published alongside Active Travel England's Worth Every Step delivery plan, the strategy sets out how investment in active travel can save households money, improve public health, cut congestion, reduce carbon emissions and support local economies. </p> <p>By getting more people adopting healthier lifestyles, it would free up around 1.7 million GP appointments every year and lead to 4.4 million fewer sick days.* If households give up a second car in favour of active short trips, it could save families around £1,700 per year on average – that’s more than £17,000 over 10 years.*</p> <p>National Active Travel Commissioner, Chris Boardman said: </p> <p>“Every journey made on foot, wheeling or cycling, delivers value — to the person making it, to the community around them, and to the economy. It keeps money in our pockets, makes us healthier and happier and boosts our local economy.   </p> <p>“Yet too many of our streets do not yet make those journeys feel safe, easy or inviting. Our Worth Every Step delivery plan will change that. And it starts with where we’ll get the biggest impact: a more active school run and simple zebra crossings to transform local trips. </p> <p>“It’s time to make the cheapest and healthiest way to travel, the easiest way to travel. When streets work for people, everything else follows.” </p> <p>The strategy marks a new cross-Government approach to active travel, bringing together transport, health and investment while giving local leaders a greater role in shaping delivery to meet the needs of their communities. This forms part of the Government's new Pride in Place programme, empowering communities to take greater control over the renewal of their neighbourhoods, including the introduction of 13 new bathing sites in England.</p> <p>It also includes plans to develop a coherent transport network designed to make active travel a realistic option for more journeys across England. </p> <p>Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer: “Increasing physical activity plays a key role in improving health. The greatest health gain from physical activity comes from those who do none starting to do some, and those who do some increasing their level of activity. Walking, wheeling and cycling are great ways to incorporate physical activity to everyday life, across the life course - to encourage this we must make routes practical, safe and equitable. Active Travel England’s work is important in delivering this, and it is encouraging to see this set out in Worth Every Step.” </p> <p>Helen Godwin, Mayor of the West of England, said:“I am delighted to support the launch of Worth Every Step and the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy. We are working to double the number of School Streets in the West, so I am particularly pleased to see the national focus on greener travel to school.“The West of England is proud to now be a top-rated regional authority for active travel. Tens of millions of pounds of regional investment will mean almost 100 miles of new and improved routes, empowering more people to be able to walk, wheel, and cycle - which is better for our health and for our planet.“Active travel is an important part of getting the West moving. Working together, we can connect our schools and homes with jobs and transport hubs while we roll out better buses and more trains and develop our mass transit plans."</p> <p>Dame Sarah Storey, Active Travel Commissioner for Greater Manchester said:“This is a strong national commitment to invest in making walking and cycling safe, accessible and a realistic choice for everyday journeys, and I welcome the particular focus on ensuring safe journeys to school.“Across Greater Manchester, the focus is on enabling people to have more choice in how they travel – making sure all active modes work as part of a joined-up Bee Network. This integrated approach is already making a difference, with around a third of all journeys made actively and 90% of people walking as part of their public transport journeys.“Across the region, connected public transport and active travel journeys are now more cost effective and convenient than they've ever been and alongside work being done to reduce road danger, Greater Manchester's ten local authorities and Transport for Greater Manchester are enabling safer streets, including School Streets which help more children and families travel actively to and from school.“With this continued investment, I know even more can be done to help more people choose walking, wheeling and cycling every day.”</p> <p>Catherine Woodhead, Chief Executive, Living Streets:<br /> “This third strategy is bigger and braver than we’ve seen before. As the charity behind the country’s first-ever zebra crossings, we’re delighted there will be 10,000 more on our streets. Side road zebras and the commitment to deliver 5,000 safer routes to school will make healthier travel choices for families much easier."</p> <p>ENDS </p> <p>Notes to editors</p> <p>The 55% target in the Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS3) is based around stages instead of trips. A new stage is defined when there is a change in the form of transport (such as walking to the train station) and is a much better measure of monitoring changes in levels of walking and cycling. The change to stages also reflects the ambitions outlined in Better Connected to better integrate walking, wheeling and cycling journeys with public transport. </p> <p>*ATE analsysis is based on data from the CWIS Investment Model and Active modes Appraisal Toolkit </p> <p>Funding for active travel over the period of this strategy comes from two main sources: funding provided to ATE by the DfT, and a proportion of funding from a range of funding streams within the DfT and other government departments including: </p> <p>o Transport for City Regions </p> <p>o Highways maintenance </p> <p>o City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements </p> <p>o Pride in Place programme </p> <p>o National Highways </p> <p>o Local Transport Grant/Integrated Transport Block </p> <p> “ </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21956#post-384675 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:38:26 +0000 SRD 384675@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>definitely worth a visit. but you missed the wine and extremely generous focaccia and sandwiches and things. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21956#post-384674 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:24:37 +0000 gembo 384674@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They are there for a while so I will make an appointment </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21956#post-384673 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:48:19 +0000 SRD 384673@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You missed out! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21956#post-384672 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:16:45 +0000 gembo 384672@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I was but stuck at work </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21956#post-384671 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:58:14 +0000 SRD 384671@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>anyone else signed up for the opening tonight?</p> <p>Is 5pm the meet time at St Andrew's square? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14986&page=10#post-384670 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:19:38 +0000 chdot 384670@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Prominent local safer-cycling campaigners have are pushing for the former railway line running from Lochend to Powderhall to be opened to the public. - Read more on <a href="Powderhall.Link">Powderhall.Link</a> (<a href="https://www.edinburghminute.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghminute.com/</a>)</p> <p>“ </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710&page=75#post-384669 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:43:21 +0000 chdot 384669@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Edinburgh's proposed new North-South tramline risks becoming a "fantasy project" due to lack of funding, a senior councillor has claimed. </p> <p>Liberal Democrat transport spokesman Kevin Lang said there was currently "no credible funding plan" for the project and therefore "no realistic prospect" of it being built. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-north-south-tramline-risks-becoming-fantasy-project-due-to-lack-of-funding-claims-senior-councillor-8668170?ref=edinburghminute.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-north-south-tramline-risks-becoming-fantasy-project-due-to-lack-of-funding-claims-senior-councillor-8668170?ref=edinburghminute.com</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710&page=75#post-384668 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:43:51 +0000 chdot 384668@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>New tram line increases property prices by up to 37 per cent </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/espc-reveals-how-the-newhaven-tram-extension-has-impacted-edinburgh-property-prices-along-the-new-line-8665956" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/espc-reveals-how-the-newhaven-tram-extension-has-impacted-edinburgh-property-prices-along-the-new-line-8665956</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17899&page=69#post-384667 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:25:11 +0000 Morningsider 384667@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Used a Voi bike to get to an event in town today which I didn't fancy leaving my own bike outside of. Even though it was just after 10am, I got what seemed to be the last bike in the whole of south Edinburgh. Huge swathe of parking spots with zero bikes. I think demand is now outstripping supply, or at least any reallocation of bikes to counter the tidal flows into/out of town. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17899&page=69#post-384666 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:17:33 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 384666@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/06/bike-hire-scheme-is-most-successful-in-europe/" rel="nofollow">https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/06/bike-hire-scheme-is-most-successful-in-europe/</a></p> <p>Not sure if this is any better than the previous article but anyway, there it is </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20337&page=25#post-384665 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:37:26 +0000 neddie 384665@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They plan to spend money to try and make children as young as five aware of danger!? They make kids responsible, because the adults won't be?</p> <p>They are knowingly putting kids in danger!</p> <p>They need to be hauled over the coals on this...</p> <p>God forbid anything happens, because it'll be on their heads (and really we shouldn't have to ask 'God', we should be designing safe systems and safe streets)</p> <p>Where are the adults in the room? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20337&page=25#post-384664 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:07:53 +0000 chdot 384664@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So</p> <p>They plan to spend money to attempt to warn people they are going to be less safe?</p> <p>Can’t be a good use of limited funds… </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20337&page=25#post-384663 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:38:51 +0000 pringlis 384663@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Report up at <a href="https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s100296/Item%207.3%20-%20Greenbank%20to%20Meadows%20Quiet%20Connection%20-%20Update.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s100296/Item%207.3%20-%20Greenbank%20to%20Meadows%20Quiet%20Connection%20-%20Update.pdf</a></p> <p>Canaan Lane and Clinton Road filters to be added is good news.<br /> Braid Avenue/Cluny Drive and Hermitage Gardens/Cluny Drive won't be replaced and bizarrely they're going to spend money to run an advertising campaign that those roads are reopening to through traffic. "Roll up, roll up, get your rat run here!". Leaves a bit of a bitter taste.</p> <p><blockquote>* Removal of the modal filters that cannot be made permanent will alter the current<br /> distribution of traffic flows in the area and is also likely to make routes in the area<br /> more attractive to through traffic, increasing current overall traffic levels.<br /> * These modal filters have been in operation for five years and people walking,<br /> wheeling and cycling have become accustomed to low levels of through traffic using<br /> these streets.<br /> * It is therefore proposed to undertake a publicity campaign in advance of removing<br /> the modal filters at Hermitage Gardens and Braid Avenue to maximise awareness<br /> of the upcoming change amongst local residents, community groups and school<br /> communities</blockquote></p> <p>I'm not sure why they can't reinstate all three if they were all subject to the same drafting errors. Hopefully some wiggle room at committee next week... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710&page=75#post-384662 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:56:33 +0000 chdot 384662@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/new-edinburgh-tram-line-wins-only-minority-support-in-huge-consultation-response-8665614" rel="nofollow">https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/new-edinburgh-tram-line-wins-only-minority-support-in-huge-consultation-response-8665614</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21346&page=9#post-384661 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:03:40 +0000 chdot 384661@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>There was 68 per cent opposition and 32 per cent support among consultation responses for using the Roseburn Path, a former railway line previously earmarked for trams which has become a popular walking and cycling route. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/new-edinburgh-tram-line-wins-only-minority-support-in-huge-consultation-response-8665614" rel="nofollow">https://www.scotsman.com/news/transport/new-edinburgh-tram-line-wins-only-minority-support-in-huge-consultation-response-8665614</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20164&page=6#post-384660 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:59:42 +0000 gembo 384660@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@wingpig, thanks and also ta. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21958#post-384659 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:53:03 +0000 gembo 384659@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I never abandoned the Labour Party, The Labour Party abandoned me. I think Greenroofer is the Gardener of the Snicket. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21958#post-384658 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:22:49 +0000 Greenroofer 384658@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I went down there at the weekend with a hedge trimmer as it was getting a bit narrow for cycling and I was getting fed up with being thwacked in the face by foliage. Apologies to anyone who's used it since, but I didn't have time or energy to rake up all the clippings. I did, however, carefully pick up all the bits of rose and hawthorn that I'd cut, so the clippings won't be hospitable to puncture fairies. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21958#post-384657 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:57:19 +0000 jdanielp 384657@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was it not originally IWRATS' snicket? I am assuming that the rights transferred to Greenroofer when IWRATS abandoned CCE...</p> <p>The Wickets to Meadowspot seems like the logical solution here. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=82#post-384656 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:11:07 +0000 chdot 384656@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/09/eu-quota-ukrainian-steel-industry-metinvest" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jun/09/eu-quota-ukrainian-steel-industry-metinvest</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766&page=82#post-384655 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:03:55 +0000 chdot 384655@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/09/christian-leaders-alarmed-by-climate-crisis-raise-questions-over-gb-news-owners-28m-church-donations" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/09/christian-leaders-alarmed-by-climate-crisis-raise-questions-over-gb-news-owners-28m-church-donations</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19287&page=2#post-384654 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:37:42 +0000 wingpig 384654@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmmm. Given that their fallen fence is already blocking most of the width of the path beyond the West Granton Rd underpass, expect a diversion? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710&page=75#post-384653 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:23:40 +0000 chdot 384653@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“<br /> “One of the main reasons why people join and use the Dean Gardens is to enjoy a peaceful, green space in the city. From the consulting engineers’ report, it is clear that the redevelopment of the Dean Bridge would be a large-scale, prolonged and technically challenging project.” </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26177115.heritage-body-trams-historic-edinburgh-bridge/?ref=edinburghminute.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26177115.heritage-body-trams-historic-edinburgh-bridge/?ref=edinburghminute.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://archive.ph/C2x5G" rel="nofollow">https://archive.ph/C2x5G</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20164&page=6#post-384652 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:11:25 +0000 wingpig 384652@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo That's the other thing that Incognito Mode is for.<br /> I'll look in the garage to see if I didn't donate my most recent used 9-spd rear mech to the bike station... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710&page=75#post-384651 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:52:10 +0000 chdot 384651@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“Has the fact the trams have now banned ebikes been mentioned yet?”</p> <p>Actually no</p> <p>I noticed that the other day but was preoccupied with other things</p> <p>More importantly (perhaps) i wasn’t thinking about the consequences </p> <p>Your post eloquently examples the impact</p> <p>It’s possible that electric bikes on trams have increased because of Voi bikes</p> <p>It’s possible that it’s about ‘e-bikes catch fine’</p> <p>ScotRail must carry more and longer distances but hasn’t banned them </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710&page=75#post-384649 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:01:34 +0000 Yodhrin 384649@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Has the fact the trams have now banned ebikes been mentioned yet? Apparently they just decided in May without any discussion I've been able to find and the conductors are turning people away with reference to their website, where no reasoning or justification is given just a bald statement they're not allowed at any time.</p> <p>I cannot adequately state my reaction to that without breaking the forum rules. Riding in to Ingliston and catching the tram was my favourite "lazy nice day" way to get into Edinburgh - something I already couldn't do for the whole month of August because of the half-bummed way the trams begrudgingly permitted bikes aboard. Nevermind the people *really* impacted who were using tram+ebike as a commute or for other necessary trips.</p> <p>Absolute nonsense. </p>