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CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: (CEC) ward issues http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: (CEC) ward issues en Thu, 21 May 2026 17:43:18 +0000 HankChief on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248860 Fri, 05 May 2017 08:51:07 +0000 HankChief 248860@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Murrayfield/Corstorphine How could I have forgot... Traquair Alley steps and ped/cycle crossing of A8 Corstorphine Rd at bottom of Kaimes Road. They were waiting for developer contribution from the Barnados site - that's near completion so need to ensure CEC get the cash and it gets built. crowriver on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248745 Thu, 04 May 2017 14:21:25 +0000 crowriver 248745@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Leith Walk Er.... the Leith Walk project! Y'know, new segregated cycleways and all that. Quiet Route "enhancements" on McDonald Road and Easter Road (latter has gone a bit quiet since the consultation). Success or otherwise of new 20mph zones and omissions (e.g. London Road). Epidemic double parking / pavement parking / bus lane parking / double yellow and red line parking, you name it they do it. Knock-on effect of Leith Street closure for basically a YEAR from September on bus services / traffic congestion / pollution due to the "innovative" proposed diversion through a so-called gyratory in Abbeyhill / Easter Road... And as previously mentioned previously, the Powderhall line potential... LivM on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248735 Thu, 04 May 2017 13:59:46 +0000 LivM 248735@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ There's the Water of Leith path / Roseburn Park conflict issues in Murrayfield / Corstorphine too. And a tiny personal / local bugbear is the continued rubbish steps / path from Campbell Av to Murrayfield Gardens. Although it's owned by a resident, they should be required to maintain it to an appropriate standard. They (and their neighbours) are afraid of cyclists rocketing down the path and crashing into pedestrians coming out of their gates. Nothing a decent chicane wouldn't fix though, and would make it better than the present where even those cyclists who don't take a flight of steps in their stride can remount and start cycling at the bottom, getting up a decent speed in 10m or so. chdot on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248713 Thu, 04 May 2017 13:01:51 +0000 chdot 248713@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ "So the zigzags are juuuuuust in Corstorphine" Indeed! <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/8873/ward_6_corstorphinemurrayfield.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/8873/ward_6_corstorphinemurrayfield.pdf</a> chdot on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248701 Thu, 04 May 2017 12:31:50 +0000 chdot 248701@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ "I can't think of obvious issues that affect me and are in the ward" Doesn't need to be in your ward for posting here. chdot on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248700 Thu, 04 May 2017 12:29:03 +0000 chdot 248700@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CEC 2017 ward maps here - <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/download/2156/council_election_2017_ward_maps" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/download/2156/council_election_2017_ward_maps</a> fimm on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248693 Thu, 04 May 2017 11:24:27 +0000 fimm 248693@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Re the Russel Road zigzags: looking at the (very impressive) map on the We Walk, We Cycle, We Vote website, Sighthill/Gorgie is to the south of the railway line, and the boundary between Corstorphine/Murrayfield and City Centre is... the cycle path. So the zigzags are juuuuuust in Corstorphine. EDITED to add: although I'm in Sighthill/Gorgie, I'm right in one corner of it. I can't think of obvious issues that affect me and are in the ward off the top of my head. I'll have another look at the map at lunchtime. HankChief on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248689 Thu, 04 May 2017 10:52:52 +0000 HankChief 248689@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ It would also be worth separately noting the in progress projects that will benefit the ward once built. Need to ensure they understand why they are happening and to avoid them being delayed. Some already are :-( Like Canal- Meadows Roseburn - Canal Roseburn - Leith Walk A8 Cycle Path & all those consultations that we've just done Frenchy on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248687 Thu, 04 May 2017 10:38:39 +0000 Frenchy 248687@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Excellent idea. I have a small list of minor things I'll be raising with whichever councillors get elected, but some slightly bigger ones are: Portobello/Craigmillar If Edmonstone Policies Park is developed, it needs to include a decent alternative to The Wisp/Old Dalkeith Road. (Also partially in Lib/Gil). Magdalene Glen/Innocent path. Liberton/Gilmerton The pavement along Old Dalkeith Road between Ferniehill and Danderhall should be shared use. The traffic lights at the ODR/Ferniehill junction should be changed to make it easier to cross as a pedestrian. Sheriffhall roundabout. Actually Transport Scotland, of course. Gilmerton-Shawfair. (Mostly in Midlothian) Corstorphine/Murrayfield A traffic island on Russell Road, beside the zig zags. I think this is the right ward, but it's very close to the boundary with Sighthill/Gorgie. chdot on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248684 Thu, 04 May 2017 10:30:56 +0000 chdot 248684@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ That's what I'm looking for! HankChief on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248680 Thu, 04 May 2017 10:14:45 +0000 HankChief 248680@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ My starter for ten. More details available on request. Drumbrae/Gyle Craigmount Steps East Craigs Paths being illegal to cycle on Lack of dropped kerbs in East Craigs No cycle facilities on Maybury Road Almond Salvesen Steps - level alternative Cramond Ferry Aglient chicanes Rough path behind D Mains Tesco to NEPN Garden District development Murrayfield / Corstorphine Roseburn #OptionA Ladiebridge chicane Forester Rd / Corstorphine Bank Drive Chichane Stickman on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248678 Thu, 04 May 2017 10:08:12 +0000 Stickman 248678@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ The Community Links+ applications? City centre ward for the Meadows-George St link; various wards (Corstorphine/Murrayfield, Drumbrae/Gyle, Sighthill?) for the Roseburn-Ed Park link chdot on "(CEC) ward issues" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17694#post-248674 Thu, 04 May 2017 09:57:27 +0000 chdot 248674@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ I'm planning to do a post for each ward tomorrow when the results are out. Councillors, contact details etc. Just wondering if there are 'significant' ActiveTravel issues in particular wards. For instance, the Powderhall line which should be turned into a path is mostly in Leith Walk. Corstorphine/Murrayfield councillors will be pleased to be reminded about Option A. Other things?