http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: More cycle parking - YOU decide en Mon, 18 May 2026 16:05:57 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907&page=2#post-158769 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 22:09:51 +0000 acsimpson 158769@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Maybury is being considered but apparently there are sufficient "outstanding" locations to see this years budget used up. Fingers crossed for 2015 then. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907&page=2#post-158760 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 20:27:20 +0000 SRD 158760@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Stopped in at <a href="http://www.diginbruntsfield.co.uk/">dig-in bruntsfield</a> this afternoon. Cycle hoops in the area all full. Discussed with manager that it would be an ideal place for some on-road parking. There was an empty car space outside the whole time is as there, with bikes coming and going, despite the rain. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-158737 Fri, 04 Jul 2014 15:19:56 +0000 chdot 158737@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Plenty pavement room for more. </p> <p>Or even takes some road space 'when' they add the cycle lanes...</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/14384435730/"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3840/14384435730_168901219e.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/14548032566/"><img src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5592/14548032566_33edbc3b93.jpg"></a></p> <p>(Good exhibition too.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-158123 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:30:56 +0000 BenN 158123@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>+1 to sending suggestions. I wrote to the email address above bemoaning the lack of parking at the cluster of shops on the Junction of Ferry Road / Inverleith Row after having to take my bike into the bank (very obliging the cashiers were too on a rainy muddy day), and Council_Cycle_Guy (not actual title) responded within a day to say that the site was perfect due to an unused pavement build out, but would take a month or two to put up proper stands - so in the mean time they would install a few bike hoops on the parking posts. Said hoops were indeed installed within days, and two months later the proper stands went in. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-158111 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:58:04 +0000 acsimpson 158111@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've put in a request for some at my son's nursery. There's really nowhere sensible to leave a bike at the moment. Although the nearest suitable post isn't exactly outside. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-158103 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 14:27:48 +0000 chdot 158103@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Thought I'd resurrect this. </p> <p>Send suggestions to -</p> <p><a href="mailto:Cycling@edinburgh.gov.uk">Cycling@edinburgh.gov.uk</a></p> <p>They make lists until ready for installing next batch. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121864 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 09:38:27 +0000 Roibeard 121864@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Another suggestion from me - around the junction of Gifford Park/Buccleuch Street/NMW (on NCN1)</p> <p>There are a few shops (including places to eat) just about this point, so some parking would be good.</p> <p>At the moment there's nothing bar the railings at the entrance of NMW.</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121853 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:40:23 +0000 fimm 121853@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Noted bikes chained to lamp posts at the highest point on the Dalry Road (near Caledonian Crescent) so one or two in that area might be useful. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121852 Thu, 15 Aug 2013 08:26:43 +0000 14Westfield 121852@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The sign posts outside the roseburn arms are usually decorated with bikes so hoops would work there and the mini tescos over the road could do with a couple of sheffields too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121793 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 11:04:04 +0000 PS 121793@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Good stuff - that will make quick trips up to Broughton Street much more efficient. </p> <p>I'd back any suggestions that cycle parking down at the Rodney Street/Broughton Road junction would make a difference as well. There's a nice wee nucleus of shops and bars down there (esp after the opening of Other Place and Cross &amp; Corner), right at an access point to the NEPN. There really should be some bike parking options too.</p> <p>On the subject of cycle racks, I got the last space on the racks outside the Cameo cinema last night and there were a few people wheeling their bikes around looking for somewhere to chain up to. Surely the Cameo warrants more than 4 Sheffield stands? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121783 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:34:49 +0000 SRD 121783@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Yes, many thanks to the new and efficient bods on the active travel team! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121782 Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:24:51 +0000 Morningsider 121782@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just saw the new hoop on Morningside Drive this morning - many thanks to whoever sorted this out at the Council. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121740 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:05:02 +0000 Greenroofer 121740@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>That's brilliant: ask for a cycle hoop by your favourite chip shop one day and it's installed the next.</p> <p>Thank you! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121730 Tue, 13 Aug 2013 15:55:18 +0000 chdot 121730@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>I thought that it would be good to feedback to you and those on the Forum who contributed yesterday that I have installed 15 Cycle Hoops today. </p> <p>1 on Morningside Drive @ Heavens Kitchen<br /> 1 on Leven Street @ John Saunderson Butchers<br /> 5 on Montague Street<br /> 3 on Rankeillor Street<br /> 5 on Broughton Street @ Curiouser, Narcissus, Smoke Stack, Allan Hair and Kushis.</p> <p>I have made a note of the other suggested sites and shall look to install some more Cycle Hoops at the end of August, beginning of September. </p> <p>Some of the suggestions would be better served by cycle racks and so they have been added to my database and shall be looked at separately.</p> <p>Thanks again for your help.</p> <p>Regards</p> <p>" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121620 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:56:55 +0000 LivM 121620@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Anywhere that has signs on railings saying No Bikes. Frederick St, Dundas St, for example </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121619 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:54:49 +0000 LivM 121619@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Outside the Royal Bank in Corstorphine (which was the last place I tried to park my bike with no obvious nearby stand, just a sign post.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121618 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:30:08 +0000 cb 121618@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>30 CycleHoops? In a city of 300k? You are spoiling us CEC! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121614 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 21:58:59 +0000 Greenroofer 121614@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@ Morningsider. Seconded! I've started taking the Brompton into the chip shop, which is getting me some funny looks. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121582 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:37:09 +0000 holophrasis 121582@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>George St.</p> <p>(some here already but not enough)</p> <p>Also the one patch of cycle parking in the middle has been swallowed by a tent and I don't want to have to buy a beer every time I get my bike. A beer every other time is just fine. </p> <p>Niall. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121579 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:19:41 +0000 Roibeard 121579@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Since we're playing fantasy parking, how about near the Golden Rule/Edinburgh Dive Centre (junction of Yeaman Place and Watson Crescent)?</p> <p>Parking is a bit poor here, yet I've often had contention for the street signs with other bikes.</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121576 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:22:36 +0000 wingpig 121576@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>St. Andrew Square and Charlotte Square?<br /> +1 for Porty High Street.</p> <p>Somewhere around the Beach House/Espy section of the Prom as there's only one lamp-post there at the minute which is right next to a bin.</p> <p>I think there are a few official racks around the Argos end of Fort Kinnaird but have had to use whatever poles or posts or seats were available at other sections.</p> <p>Nicolson Square, as there aren't many outside Old College and only a couple on Hill Place and the railings aren't a good height and carry a risk of being scraped by/offering obstruction to passing vehicles.</p> <p>The bottom end of Rodney St, unless EBC have installed some shop-front rails. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121574 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:04:42 +0000 tammytroot 121574@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>+1 for Porty high street especially on the side where the shops are. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121572 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:02:15 +0000 ARobComp 121572@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@brown - seconded. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121571 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 15:01:26 +0000 Brown 121571@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>At the junction of Viewforth and Bruntsfield Place - especially near the Chocolate Tree. There is already one there but this spot seems to be attracting lots of cyclists for a post work drink. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121569 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:36:41 +0000 chdot 121569@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Reaction from 'the council'</p> <p>"Wow, that is brilliant"</p> <p>(Not the "Cycling Officer - in case you were wondering.)</p> <p>Keep the suggestions coming. They are planning to do a few each week, so plenty of time to go places and think 'this needs cycle parking'. </p> <p>When the 30 have been installed, might have to order more! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121568 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:13:31 +0000 allytibbitt 121568@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The ones on Easter Road are well used. Might be good to see if there's space for more - and along Abbeyhill way. </p> <p>They seem to work best on narrower shopping streets - e.g. Broughton Street, maybe Constitution Street now work nearly finished, Henderson Street at Sofi's bar/The Vintage? </p> <p>+1 for Portobello High Street and there is a huge shortage of cycle parking on the prom. Although should probably install something more substantial than hoops there. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121567 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:11:24 +0000 SRD 121567@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Bruntsfield place east side - from Lupe Pintos up to the links. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121566 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 14:10:31 +0000 Morningsider 121566@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think one by Vino Wines at the junction of Comiston Road/Morningside Drive would be very popular - quite a few cyclists stop here to for beer/chips/Chinese food. Honestly, I'm pretty sure it's not just me... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121564 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:57:35 +0000 crowriver 121564@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Being completely partial here, but I'm not ashamed of it.</p> <p>Top of Easter Road: there are some already, and well used. More if possible at the top/south end, near London Road, as the shops are busy there. </p> <p>Montrose Terrace: quite a few new shops and businesses there, and a lot of cyclists use this route east-west so hoops would encourage passing trade.</p> <p>Cadzow Place: near Eastside Bikes. Currently some railings nearby, but a hoop would be better.</p> <p>Portobello: lots of cyclists go there or pass through. Some hoops on the High Street would be handy for shops. There is some bike parking on the Prom but folk (including myself) seem to prefer railings. Don't know how feasible hoops would be there but at least they would be 'official'.</p> <p>Leith Walk: lots of places here. This may be addressed by the redevelopment plans, but some hoops would be useful by the shops on the northern section of Elm Row, and outside shops, banks, etc. on the Walk north of the Brunswick Road/MacDonald Road junction.</p> <p>Broughton Street: lots of shops, cafes, etc. here. Most folk lock to railings currently. A hoop in the vicinty of Real Foods perhaps? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=10907#post-121558 Mon, 12 Aug 2013 13:20:34 +0000 steveo 121558@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Perhaps they could just match supply to demand. This is the top of the high street.<br /> <img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BROiuUfCQAMkBPZ.jpg:large"> </p>