http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Forum: Infrastructure - Recent Topics en Sun, 17 May 2026 04:05:39 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20337#post-336812 Tue, 01 Sep 2020 18:03:21 +0000 pringlis 336812@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Apologies if there's a thread for this already - I couldn't find it in search.</p> <p>First proper map I've seen from the council on the Greenbank to Meadows Quiet route. Looks promising - utilises several modal filters. Looks like Blackford Safer Routes gets a shout out too - good work Also! </p> <p><img src="https://drscottarthur.files.wordpress.com/2020/09/greenbank-to-meadows-quiet-route.png"></p> <p>(via <a href="https://drscottarthur.scot/2020/09/01/braid-road-briefing-a-full-re-opening-of-braid-road-is-not-proposed-at-this-stage/" rel="nofollow">https://drscottarthur.scot/2020/09/01/braid-road-briefing-a-full-re-opening-of-braid-road-is-not-proposed-at-this-stage/</a> )</p> <p><blockquote>Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route<br /> The Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route is the second half of the proposed route from Frogston Road to the city centre. It will run along quiet roads parallel to Morningside Road.</p> <p>In order to implement this proposed route road closures would be introduced at various locations to remove through traffic. </p> <p>At its southern end the route runs along Hermitage Avenue between Braid Road and Hermitage Gardens. With Braid Road closed this link is lightly trafficked, however, were Braid Road opened this might require further intervention to ensure it was safe.</p> <p>The proposed Greenbank to Meadows QR has been designed so as to cut out rat-running traffic from streets between Cluny Gardens and Comiston Road with strategic closures shown in the map overleaf (below). This would include diagonal closures at the junctions of Braid Road &amp; Braid Crescent, and the junction of Cluny Drive &amp; Hermitage Gardens, as well as a modal filter on Braid Avenue. With Braid Road closed, these further interventions would effectively eliminate traffic cutting through residential streets between Cluny Gardens and Comiston Road.</p> <p>As part of Greenbank to Meadows QR It is also proposed to introduce two closures on Whitehouse Loan. One immediately south of Strathearn Road, the other immediately south of Bruntsfield Crescent. These closures will enable safe cycling on Whitehouse Loan and reflect proposals which have been put forward by local community group ‘Blackford Safer Streets’.</blockquote> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21892#post-383324 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:13:50 +0000 chdot 383324@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://archive.ph/2026.02.26-164348/https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25890958.time-get-rid-m8-motorway-ripping-glasgow-half/" rel="nofollow">https://archive.ph/2026.02.26-164348/https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25890958.time-get-rid-m8-motorway-ripping-glasgow-half/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21925#post-384058 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:03:37 +0000 gembo 384058@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>New league started - not sure if the old leagues work and also new people might join the Velogames Doo-Dah.</p> <p>Name of League </p> <p>CCEFietclubBalernoGiro26<br /> Code</p> <p>189243424 </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14986#post-191132 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:21:36 +0000 Klaxon 191132@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I almost added this to the end of my other topic, but it deserves a thread of it's own.</p> <p>I'd love to talk to some people about getting a post-powderhall railway closure action plan together. There is so much potential when it goes for a direct link into the NEPN from Abbeyhill and quiet feeder routes running the length of Leith Walk / Easter Rd and beyond into Leith Links. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21738#post-379633 Tue, 13 May 2025 00:38:42 +0000 gkgk 379633@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Elm Row uphill bike path shut today - they're reducing the parking to parallel parking, to make room to move the downhill lane to behind the trees. Also adding a bollarded bike passthrough to Mongomery St. Great! I got a wee fright cos I first read Cllr Arthur's solution from a year ago - it really takes you back - lot of talk about having to listen to retailers, to shut the bike lanes to add more vehicle parking and loading bays. Was going to make people on bikes cross back and forth to pedal on the Gayfield Place side. So much energy to communicate how balanced this was. Just really glad he got into westminster. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15905#post-208154 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 09:17:50 +0000 amir 208154@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It may be me (and I've only just restarted commuting after a holiday) but aren't there a lot of potholes opening up now?</p> <p>I've mainly been going along Gilmerton Road and the potholes are appearing exactly where you'd expect them - where there were poor repairs, bus compression dips etc. But some are massive. And the weather/light isn't conducive for stopping and doing a Fill that Hole report. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21227#post-365897 Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:52:17 +0000 SRD 365897@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>just received this email:</p> <p>The Council is looking for views on proposals to expand the city’s network of 20mph streets, as well as lowering speed limits on roads that have limits of 40mph or more, which are mainly rural. </p> <p>20mph speed limit proposals map <a href="https://atkinsgeospatial.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=57e7b6b865774b1b8293a27124f2ec0d" rel="nofollow">https://atkinsgeospatial.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=57e7b6b865774b1b8293a27124f2ec0d</a><br /> Rural road proposals map<br /> <a href="https://atkinsgeospatial.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=acd037bf39b5424ca59844deb8ca3e10" rel="nofollow">https://atkinsgeospatial.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=acd037bf39b5424ca59844deb8ca3e10</a></p> <p>Whatever your views about our speed limit proposals, we want to hear from you. </p> <p>Take part and complete the online survey which is available on the Council’s Consultation and Engagement Hub at <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/slowerspeeds" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/slowerspeeds</a>.</p> <p>Please forward this email to any contacts that you feel would be interested in making their views heard on the proposals. The consultation is open and you can feedback until 8 February 2023. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21927#post-384123 Thu, 07 May 2026 21:18:47 +0000 gembo 384123@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Rare chance to see this film which has Merckx in his total pomp. Which is truly pomp-tastic. June 13th Balerno Church Hall 7pm for 7.30pm start. Chariity event for Steve Cram’s COCO charity that builds schools in Africa.</p> <p>Twenty quid which is pricey but includes Kwaremot beer. THe organiser is also cycling from top of Norway to bottom of. Spain as part of. The fundraising.. can turn u on door with cash as maybe 50% full </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17899#post-254566 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 14:23:24 +0000 Harts Cyclery 254566@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think I might go insane if I read about another new cycle hire scheme somewhere in the UK whilst Edinburgh still goes without. Doubtless there have already been threads on this but what's the latest?</p> <p>Did spokes say something was getting delivered this year? What is it going to be? When is it going to be delivered? Who is delivering it? Has it been scoped out? How many bikes?</p> <p>Hoping someone has the inside track to restore my confidence that this will happen. Auchtermuchty will be getting a bike hire scheme before Edinburgh at the current rate of progress... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21924#post-384033 Sun, 03 May 2026 04:31:47 +0000 Yodhrin 384033@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dunno if it's the site in general or just me but search is borked and this detail has really been boilin' my noggin so I'll just ask: I've read a lot of the bigging up of the South Sub tram-train notion recently, especially of its comparatively low cost, but what I can't find is any details of how the actual tram and train linking up is supposed to work. There are vague allusions to "they'll join up at Murrayfield" but...how? The tramline is on the wrong side of Haymarket Depot and the Western Approach Road, it seems like linking the tram to the South Sub would require a complete rebuild of Murrayfield Station and significant demolition of the Blandfield Works site, plus the closure of Roseburn St(Murrayfield won't be happy about that) and work to lower it under the railway bridge(which would depend on the famously cooperative Network Rail...).</p> <p>Which would be fine, but isn't really in line with the "cheap and easy" shtick that's being used to push the South Sub concept over other tram options for the city. Am I missing somewhere where this has been explained in detail in a way that makes it all line up? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17102#post-235271 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 22:51:37 +0000 HankChief 235271@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I thought I would set up a 1 stop shop for all the historic and open consultations so that we can respond accordingly... </p> <p>A positive response even if just to say that we support what it is trying to achieve is a good thing.</p> <p>It is apparent just how many there are...</p> <p>Now you could go straight to the <a href="https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk">Consultation Hub</a> or you could go via the wisdom of the CCE thread on the subject below.</p> <p><strong><br /> Live</strong></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17104">Corstorphine Placemaking</a> Closes 4th November</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17011">Easter Road</a> Closes 18th November 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17011">Carrington Road</a> Closes 18th November 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17038">QR8 - Balgreen</a> Closes 26th November 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17038">QR8 - South Gyle Access</a> Closes 26th November 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17038">QR8 - Roseburn Park</a> Closes 26th November 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17071">NEPN Improvements</a> Closes 2nd December 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17058">Lower Granton Road</a> Closes 3rd December 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17098">Meadows to Castle Terrace</a> Closes 9th December 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17097">Inverleith to Goldenacre</a> Closes 9th December 2016</p> <p><strong><br /> Potential</strong></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15800">Dundee Street</a></p> <p><strong><br /> Historic</strong></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15760">Roseburn to Leith Walk a.k.a. E-W City Centre</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16685">Macdonald Road</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11898">Meadows - Innocent</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16604">Grange Road</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14856">The Causey</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16461">Meadowbank to Northfield</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15762">Roseburn - Canal</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13536">Marchmont to King's Building</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15826">A8 - Gyle to Newbridge</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13465">Canal - Meadows</a></p> <p><strong><br /> Feasibility studies</strong></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16102">A71 - West Lothian</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15590">East Lothian</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21673#post-377766 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:30:14 +0000 MediumDave 377766@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This thread is to honour the majesty of the Clubbiedean Big Puddle. </p> <p>Status on Sunday 8th December 2024: resplendently spanned the full width of the path. Stepping stones just visible but only the bold dared to use them. </p> <p>Colour was brown green with a slight sheen. Turbid. </p> <p>All glory to the Big Puddle! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21922#post-384003 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:13:42 +0000 gembo 384003@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anyone tried to join the branch? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20903#post-359368 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 22:42:59 +0000 chdot 359368@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/late-edinburgh-canal-campaigner-ronnie-rusack-has-bridge-named-after-him-3638691" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/late-edinburgh-canal-campaigner-ronnie-rusack-has-bridge-named-after-him-3638691</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19103#post-290745 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 09:58:28 +0000 dessert rat 290745@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>walked out of the office this morning to find a small bee trapped in a vortex of wind in the office doorway. Was getting very buffeted.</p> <p>Spent a few mins rescuing it and then placed it on a buddleia next to the office. No sooner had it appeared to regain its footing a gust of wind swept it away into the middle of the large puddle 20 feet below.</p> <p>welcome to Monday. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12296#post-143759 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:43:58 +0000 gembo 143759@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Took circuitous route home tonight. Stockbridge, west end, roseburn. At jenners suppository I took the new tram path to the Stenhouse path, lovely new Tarmac.</p> <p>At Heriot watt also enjoyed both the new bits of Tarmac.</p> <p>Was too dark for kingfishers and did not see any this morning. But tarmactastic </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21913#post-383759 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:35:18 +0000 chdot 383759@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-rules-out-low-cost-zebra-crossings-because-there-is-no-legislative-backing-to-enforce-them-6529080?ref=edinburghminute.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-rules-out-low-cost-zebra-crossings-because-there-is-no-legislative-backing-to-enforce-them-6529080?ref=edinburghminute.com</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12983#post-156830 Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:41:49 +0000 chrisfl 156830@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I just read that work on George Street was about to begin, so I went hunting for the plans which are here: <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/download/774/experimental_george_street_order">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/download/774/experimental_george_street_order</a></p> <p>It looks like West of Frederick Street the extended pedestrian area and the cycle lane are on the North side, separated from the single lane of traffic by the parking area. With traffic flow one way towards Charlotte Square.</p> <p>At Frederick Street it Switches to the South. With traffic flow towards St Andrews Square. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17236#post-238254 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 10:13:57 +0000 chdot 238254@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Mentioned a few times on the consultation thread, but deserves its own - esp as consultations today and tomorrow at the PnR (also online).</p> <p>"</p> <p>Transport Scotland is holding a public exhibition to present the emerging options at the <a href="https://edinburgh.cyclestreets.net/journey/to/55.90545,-3.099824/Sheriffhall+Park+%2526+Ride+Terminal+Building/">Sheriffhall Park &amp; Ride</a> Terminal Building, A7 Old Dalkeith Road, Danderhall EH22 1FF on <strong>Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 December</strong> 2016</p> <p>"<br /> 12 - 7</p> <p><a href="http://www.transport.gov.scot/project/a720-sheriffhall-roundabout" rel="nofollow">http://www.transport.gov.scot/project/a720-sheriffhall-roundabout</a></p> <p>"</p> <p>Tony Kenmuir, chairman of Central Taxis, said it was Edinburgh’s worst roundabout and that drivers would be delighted to avoid it. </p> <p>He said: “It can be dreadful. We are round that end of the bypass a lot when going to the Royal Infirmary and there can be long hold-ups.</p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/plans-to-revamp-edinburgh-s-worst-roundabout-unveiled-1-4309840" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/plans-to-revamp-edinburgh-s-worst-roundabout-unveiled-1-4309840</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19287#post-296035 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:17:46 +0000 neddie 296035@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>In March 2018, the Council acquired the former gas works in Granton Waterfront which substantially increased its landholdings within this priority regeneration area.</p> <p>This acquisition provides an opportunity for the Council to take the lead in the regeneration and ensure a place making approach is widely adopted across the area. This will create an inclusive and sustainable approach to development, and accelerate delivery of new homes, school, medical centre, retail, services, creative and business space and enhanced public realm to provide a vibrant, well connected new city quarter. It has the potential to become one of the best places in Edinburgh to live, learn, work and visit over the next 10 - 15 years.</p> <p>The City of Edinburgh Council will begin an intensive six month period of public engagement to deliver a vibrant, well connected, new city quarter.</p> <p>The Council’s vision for the area (external link)is for around 4,000 new homes, services, retail and high quality public realm to be built over the next 15 years. The first phase of public engagement will start on Thursday, 8 November, with future events planned for January and March.</p> <p>Consultation:</p> <p><a href="https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/granton-waterfront-regeneration/" rel="nofollow">https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/granton-waterfront-regeneration/</a></p> <p><strong>Closes 22 Nov 2018</strong> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14304#post-179378 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 11:30:24 +0000 SRD 179378@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>15/00193/FUL - care home/flats on Balcarres st. </p> <p>This proposal is highlighted on spokes planning page. it proposes to build flats plus care home on land currently occupied by council recycling depot. </p> <p>When the Royal Ed redevelopment project came up, there was talk of a footbridge across the south sub at that point to allow pedestrian - and possible cycle - access to the grounds. In fact, the planning committee made the NHS looking into this option a condition of their Phase 2 application.Could be handy for staff and residents. At present south edin js really cut off by the south sub. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20486#post-345910 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:43:05 +0000 CycleAlex 345910@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The main part of the tram alternative cycle route (FOTW to Commercial Street) is on the consultation hub: <a href="https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/leith-connections/supporting_documents/Leith%20Connections%20%20February%2021%20FINAL.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/leith-connections/supporting_documents/Leith%20Connections%20%20February%2021%20FINAL.pdf</a></p> <p>Fully segregated bidirectional route with a variety of point closures too. The Shore is bus/cycle only both ways with Sandport Place bridge cycle only. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21906#post-383610 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:20:25 +0000 gembo 383610@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Come along to cycle nerd meet up for coffee 8.30am Uni of edin £140m Cafe top of middle meadow walk</p> <p>Last Friday of every month - which is this Friday 27th </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13465#post-166160 Wed, 24 Sep 2014 17:12:36 +0000 SRD 166160@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>received today: </p> <p>The City of Edinburgh Council is developing a new cycle route and improvements between the Union Canal and the Meadows via Home Street, Tarvit Street and Brougham Place. In addition, carriageway and footways will be resurfaced as part of this project on Home Street extending to Tollcross.</p> <p>I attach a digital copy of the public consultation leaflet for the project which will be delivered locally tomorrow (Thursday 25th September). This leaflet provides detail on the plans we have proposed and a questionnaire for comment. [SRD: can't figure out a good way to post PDF; pm me if you want a copy] </p> <p>The questionnaire is also available online for public and organisations to provide comment on and support for these proposals: <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DRKR7W8" rel="nofollow">https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DRKR7W8</a>. The closing date the consultation is 24th October 2014.</p> <p>As a stakeholder of the project I would be grateful for your input and encourage you to review the proposals and complete the online survey. These projects together provide an opportunity to transform the street environment and improve the area for all users, residents and businesses; as well as providing a new family cycle route linking two of the City’s main off-road paths.</p> <p>A project page has been set-up on the Council website with some additional background information which can be accessed via Edinburgh.gov.uk/cycling. Please feel free to circulate this information and survey within your organisation or to any contacts you have who may be interested.</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20135/cycling_projects/1129/meadows_-_canal_ncn75" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20135/cycling_projects/1129/meadows_-_canal_ncn75</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21905#post-383575 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:26:12 +0000 chdot 383575@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Someone mentioned this to me earlier - most references suggest it’s a few years old (as an idea)</p> <p>This seems ‘best’, but all links ‘unavailable’</p> <p><a href="https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/routes-explore/national-walking-and-cycling-network" rel="nofollow">https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/routes-explore/national-walking-and-cycling-network</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21702#post-378692 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:22:27 +0000 SRD 378692@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Harrison Rd is closed from tomorrow for up to six months. </p> <p>Good news is pavements still open, so should be possible to cross considerately with bikes. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8671#post-87706 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:44:43 +0000 Kim 87706@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cycle parking in Edinburgh, where have we got to? <a href="http://www.kimharding.net/blog/?p=1816">This is my experience</a>, what are yours? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19496#post-302843 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 09:45:35 +0000 gembo 302843@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>On my commute into Edinburgh of a morning I notice that each car only has one person in it.</p> <p>This is a terrible waste of space.</p> <p>If cars were shortened to reflect the redundant space then the flow of traffic would improve tremendously.</p> <p>I am crowd funding to create The Crusher. This will be a mostly harmless device which will shorten cars to say 3 metres. Obviously this could be adapted for example if your car was very long and you were also an ignorant driver giving scant regard to other road users (bikers, cyclists, scooters, pedestrians Etc) a simple twist of the dial could extend the crushing period and bring your car down to 2.5 metres.</p> <p>Clearly if people were willing to car share The Crusher would be unnecessary. Sadly given The Situation we live in, with the world all Swift and Angular and anomie raging everywhere it turns out everyone must have their own car. So shorter cars is the clear solution. I also would suggest that bringing in a congestion charge linked to vehicle length is another winner. Cars of 2.5 metres or less need not pay the charge. For example.</p> <p>Bring on The Crusher. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21634#post-376790 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:24:37 +0000 chdot 376790@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>The first phase of The City Network will provide accessible and safe travel for everyone</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dbe98c5e1e334fd38ff9d8d7e35eebcc" rel="nofollow">https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dbe98c5e1e334fd38ff9d8d7e35eebcc</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21895#post-383383 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:58:20 +0000 themightysimmonite 383383@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This is a loooooong shot.....<br /> I lost my Garmin Edge GPS somewhere between 5 Ways Junction &amp; the Red Bridge on Friday afternoon - I suspect nearer 5 Ways as I hear a noise but was distracted &amp; failed to recognise it as a falling lump of plastic.<br /> If any one saw it or picked it up and would be kind enough to do the right thing I would be very grateful.<br /> TMS </p>