http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: BE A PART OF EDINBURGH'S ACTIVE TRAVEL FUTURE en Fri, 22 May 2026 08:12:40 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-173122 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 01:51:09 +0000 chdot 173122@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Alex Robertson (@AlexDRobertson)<br /> 20/11/2014 08:33<br /> Delighted to be the @POPScotland rep for Edinburgh’s new Forums on Active Travel and Cycling. Will do my best to make a difference!</p> <p>" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-172793 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 16:19:44 +0000 richardlmpearson 172793@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm in, but I have to go down south with my work next Wednesday.</p> <p>I've checked with the The organiser and they are happy for someone to take my place. I just have to send them details of who.</p> <p>If someone wants to take my place at this one, drop me an email at <a href="mailto:richardlmpearson@gmail.com">richardlmpearson@gmail.com</a>. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-172787 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:54:39 +0000 HankChief 172787@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm in and will do my best to cover family cycling.</p> <p>Interested to see how much can be achieved in just an hour with 15 outside members. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-172783 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:36:27 +0000 Roibeard 172783@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Not selected either - I suspect they didn't need the experience of family transport cycling, or didn't want yet another pro-cycling voice for the sake of "balance".</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-172781 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:28:05 +0000 chdot 172781@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Richard Lewis (@RichardLewisSNP)<br /> 18/11/2014 16:46<br /> Praise from @TheLancet shows city's focus on 'getting active' is the best way to a healthier future. @Edinburgh_CC</p> <p><a href="http://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(14)70183-4/fulltext" rel="nofollow">http://www.thelancet.com/journals/landia/article/PIIS2213-8587(14)70183-4/fulltext</a></p> <p>"</p> <p>"</p> <p>Spokes CycleCampaign (@SpokesLothian)<br /> 18/11/2014 17:18<br /> .@RichardLewisSNP Good, but pity @TheLancet takes #active as only #sport despite @Edinburgh_CC #activetravel success <a href="http://www.spokes.org.uk/wordpress/2014/05/and-again-bikes-%E2%86%91%E2%86%91-cars-%E2%86%93%E2%86%93/" rel="nofollow">http://www.spokes.org.uk/wordpress/2014/05/and-again-bikes-%E2%86%91%E2%86%91-cars-%E2%86%93%E2%86%93/</a></p> <p>"</p> <p>"</p> <p>Kim Harding (@kim_harding)<br /> 18/11/2014 17:23<br /> .@RichardLewisSNP @TheLancet @Edinburgh_CC If you are serious about getting the whole population active, active travel in the only way</p> <p>" </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-172778 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:17:42 +0000 chdot 172778@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just a reminder -</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1430/a_bold_transport_future_for_edinburgh" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1430/a_bold_transport_future_for_edinburgh</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-172774 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 15:02:49 +0000 chdot 172774@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"Some familiar names on the list they sent round in the commiseration e-mail"</p> <p>Yes, but also quite a few people whose names I don't know. </p> <p>So I'm hoping that there is a 'more broad range of views' than has sometimes been the case in the past. </p> <p>There's even due to be someone from -</p> <p><a href="http://www.newedinburghtours.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.newedinburghtours.com</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-172772 Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:56:46 +0000 algo 172772@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I didn't expect to be picked, but I applied anyway. Some familiar names on the list they sent round in the commiseration e-mail which is encouraging, and it's good there seem to have been a large number of applications... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-171790 Tue, 11 Nov 2014 15:13:29 +0000 crowriver 171790@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I would have applied, but 26 November is no good for me. I'm probably too busy already. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-171712 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 23:05:57 +0000 chdot 171712@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Have you tried with your work address and (if you can - add note 'as cycle commuter and employer')?</p> <p>Sending you a PM. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-171705 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 22:25:43 +0000 Instography 171705@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Tried but you need to live in Edinburgh, even if you're an employer. Seems fair enough. It's not like businesses pay local taxes or anything. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-171702 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 21:52:40 +0000 chdot 171702@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"</p> <p>Apply to be involved </p> <p>"</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20016/roads_travel_and_parking/1155/active_travel_forums_for_walking_and_cycling" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20016/roads_travel_and_parking/1155/active_travel_forums_for_walking_and_cycling</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-170460 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:27:26 +0000 sallyhinch 170460@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Adam McVey was at POP I think - that's got to be a good sign... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-170459 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:13:40 +0000 fimm 170459@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Are you (or is anyone else on here) on the transport forum, SRD? They don't exactly give much information about what's involved! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13820#post-170415 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:40:55 +0000 SRD 170415@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Status For Immediate Release</p> <p>BE A PART OF EDINBURGH'S ACTIVE TRAVEL FUTURE</p> <p>A recruitment drive is now under way for members of two groups involved in developing active travel policy for Edinburgh.</p> <p>The Council is setting up a new Active Travel Forum, to be chaired by Transport Convener Councillor Lesley Hinds, which will be supplemented by a Cycling Forum and a Walking Forum. </p> <p>Applications are now being sought from four members of the public to join the Cycling and Walking Forum (ie eight in total), alongside one lobby group representative for each group.</p> <p>The Council is also looking for a business representative to join the Active Travel Forum, to give a perspective on active travel and staff commuting. </p> <p>Councillor Adam McVey, Vice Convener of Transport and Environment, will chair both the Cycling and Walking Forums. </p> <p>He said: “This is a great opportunity for anyone who’s interested in active travel in Edinburgh. We want these forums to reflect a broad range of viewpoints to help us develop new policies and design principles for future walking and cycling initiatives. If you’ve got ideas on how we can do things differently or if you just want to play a bigger role in the City's active travel plans, we’d love to hear from you.”</p> <p>The full membership of the Cycling and Walking Forums will be made up of existing Transport Forum members, elected members and officers from the Council's Transport division. </p> <p>The first meetings of the Active Travel Forum, Cycling Forum and Walking Forum will take place on Wednesday 26 November 2014. </p> <p>To apply, complete the online application form by Friday 14 November.</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20016/roads_travel_and_parking/1155/active_travel_forums_for_walking_and_cycling" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20016/roads_travel_and_parking/1155/active_travel_forums_for_walking_and_cycling</a> </p>