http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: "Central Edinburgh Transformation" - Transport Comittee 5/10 en Tue, 19 May 2026 03:31:11 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=4#post-363818 Mon, 26 Sep 2022 15:37:23 +0000 chdot 363818@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/28884/chapter-4-catalyst-areas-pages-50-to-101-" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/28884/chapter-4-catalyst-areas-pages-50-to-101-</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=4#post-295424 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 17:15:29 +0000 unhurt 295424@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Erk, suddenly very soon. Must do tonight... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=4#post-295405 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 16:24:13 +0000 Frenchy 295405@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Finally got around to filling in the consultation; it was surprisingly straightforward.</p> <p><a href="https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/connecting-our-city-transforming-our-places/" rel="nofollow">https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/connecting-our-city-transforming-our-places/</a></p> <p>Closes on Monday! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=4#post-294087 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:38:02 +0000 neddie 294087@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Together we can help Edinburgh transform its city centre!</p> <p>Edinburgh is developing an action plan for a vibrant and people-focused city centre to improve community, economic and cultural life, as part of a wider vision for a clean, green, vibrant city.</p> <p>Join us in Edinburgh to help city officials, partners and citizens to explore how we can source and use data and information on how people experience the city centre, to feed in to the wider city consultation about redeveloping the city centre to be people centred, ... </em></p> <p><a href="https://climathon.climate-kic.org/en/edinburgh" rel="nofollow">https://climathon.climate-kic.org/en/edinburgh</a></p> <p><strong>Next Climathon Event 26 October 2018</strong> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=4#post-293345 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 13:13:13 +0000 gembo 293345@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@unhurt C and B news - also covering Juniper Green and Baberton </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=4#post-293341 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:39:01 +0000 crowriver 293341@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@unhurt, Edinburgh Reporter too. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-293334 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:23:26 +0000 unhurt 293334@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The Spurtle is essentially the only citizen journalism in Edinburgh I think - but while it's great ultra ultra local can only be part of the picture. How can local democracy function without decent local journalism?</p> <p>ETA wait maybe the Currie &amp; Balerno News should get a mention before I get pulled up by Gembo? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-293320 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:46:48 +0000 I were right about that saddle 293320@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@steveo</p> <p>Yes, they're utter bilge and have been for decades. Proper death spiral once you let the cranks off the letter page write the editorials. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-293318 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:28:08 +0000 steveo 293318@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'd feel sorry for the paper boys/girls if the EEN went away but thats about it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-293314 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 09:04:38 +0000 I were right about that saddle 293314@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>You wonder (well I wonder) how much the absence of local reporting allowed the Picardy Place horror to steam ahead under everyone's radar. It's a juicy story of bungling, interest conflicts, ignored policies and power plays but there was no fuss at all.</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45820672">Now it looks like the Evening News and the Scotsman may collapse altogether.</a></p> <p>In some ways CCE is citizen journalism, but it's no replacement for professional reporting. The <a href="https://www.opendemocracy.net/ourbeeb/jonathan-heawood/why-is-bbc-giving-licence-fee-cash-to-companies-who-have-slashed-local-jour">BBC subsidises local papers through the Local Democracy Reporter scheme</a> but that seems not to be enough and was always a very odd idea at heart. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-293270 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:52:17 +0000 neddie 293270@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Even as far back as 1900, vehicles (albeit horse-drawn carriages) were allocated <em>all </em>of the road space, leaving pedestrians crammed on to narrow pavements:</p> <p><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2avFoYn"><img src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1907/44311768485_f7ab7f35f0.jpg"></a><a href="https://flic.kr/p/2avFoYn">new york carriages 1900</a> by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/bonsai_bonus/">Ed</a>, on Flickr</p> <p>From: <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45786690" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45786690</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-293182 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 11:15:50 +0000 Klaxon 293182@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Trams phase 1, pre-rescue plan, is a fantastic example of what happens when industry expert consultants and project managers are shunned in favour of political project management. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-293177 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:38:20 +0000 chdot 293177@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>WYG Environment Planning Transport Ltd were paid £110,740 for a George Street and New Town consultancy design works for the proposed city centre transformation programme, which could see key roads closed to traffic.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/revealed-city-spends-23-000-every-day-on-private-consultants-1-4811819" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/revealed-city-spends-23-000-every-day-on-private-consultants-1-4811819</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-292863 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:23:17 +0000 crowriver 292863@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Presumably organised by the unelected (by ordinary people at least) "Roddy Smith, chief executive of Essential Edinburgh" and paid for by businesses?</p> <p>One solitary (ex-SNP independent) Edinburgh Councillor on the board:</p> <p>---</p> <p>The Board of Directors for Essential Edinburgh is Chaired by Denzil Skinner.</p> <p>Derek Brownlee, Royal Bank of Scotland<br /> Barry Blamire,The John Lewis Partnership<br /> David Johnston, Montpeliers (Edinburgh) Ltd<br /> Martin Clarke, The Edinburgh Woollen Mill<br /> Craig Thomson, Boots Plc<br /> Councillor Gavin Barrie, Convener Economy Committee, City of Edinburgh Council<br /> Lin Cherrington, Creative Cookware<br /> Josh Miller, Charlie Miller hairdressing<br /> David Stewart, Standard Life Investments<br /> Rochelle Burgess, Edinburgh St James &amp; Multrees Walk<br /> Jenny McPartlin, Marks and Spencers<br /> John Donnelly, Marketing Edinburgh<br /> Louise Masson, Harvey Nichols</p> <p>-- </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-292852 Fri, 05 Oct 2018 09:07:52 +0000 chdot 292852@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Parallel silo?</p> <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/new-1m-ad-campaigns-aims-to-boost-edinburgh-s-city-centre-1-4810276" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/new-1m-ad-campaigns-aims-to-boost-edinburgh-s-city-centre-1-4810276</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-281701 Wed, 02 May 2018 15:27:01 +0000 neddie 281701@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>The next City Centre Neighbourhood Partnership meeting which will take place on <strong>Thursday 3rd May from 6pm</strong> in the Business Centre of the City Chambers. The meeting is open to all and everyone is welcome to attend. On the evening we will be providing an update on the Public Spaces Protocol, as well as asking for your input on the Dumbiedykes and City Centre Small Area Plans and the <strong>Central Edinburgh Transformation</strong> Project.</em> </p> <p>Agenda here: <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/4143/city_centre_neighbourhood_partnership" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/4143/city_centre_neighbourhood_partnership</a></p> <p><em>Please come along and take part in the conversation.<br /> Kind regards,</p> <p>Andrew</p> <p>Andrew Gallacher | Lifelong Learning Service Manager | South East Locality | City of Edinburgh Council | 249 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ | T: 0131 529 5129 | <a href="mailto:andrew.gallacher@edinburgh.gov.uk">andrew.gallacher@edinburgh.gov.uk</a> | <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk</a></em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-280117 Thu, 12 Apr 2018 22:16:02 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 280117@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Meanwhile down the road...</p> <p>"Since 1999, total traffic in the City of London has fallen by 40% and bicycles are now the dominant vehicle during the rush hour.</p> <p>This is good news for air pollution in an area that breaches EU limit values for nitrogen dioxide, but an increase in active travel has many other benefits: less road traffic noise, fewer climate change emissions and people benefiting from more exercise.</p> <p>A five-year study on 260,000 UK workers as part of UK Biobank showed that the 16,000 people who cycled as part of their commute had lower rates of heart disease and cancer and were living longer compared with those who largely sat in their cars or on public transport.</p> <p>For the first time, the City of London data also included walking, which is often overlooked in transport planning. Walking was found to make up half of the people movements in the City, but pavements make up only 25% of street space. There was good news from the Biobank research, too; the 14,000 walkers in the study had lower heart disease than car commuters, reinforcing the benefits of active travel."</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/apr/12/pollutionwatch-bicycles-take-over-city-of-london-rush-hour" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/apr/12/pollutionwatch-bicycles-take-over-city-of-london-rush-hour</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-280036 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:27:23 +0000 chdot 280036@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“The key word in this sentence is "ultimately."”</p> <p>I thought the key word was “hope”.</p> <p>Either way... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-280032 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:20:40 +0000 gibbo 280032@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>Though we ultimately hope to create a change in behaviour and a shift away from private cars</em></p> <p>The key word in this sentence is "ultimately."</p> <p>Macinnes is telling you there'll be no meaningful change in the next few years. Just another example of a politician admitting there's a problem ... and kicking it far down the road...</p> <p>And, while some European cities are pedestrianising streets, building segregated bike lanes, and experimenting with free public transport, Edinburgh will continue to be run by people who get their ideas from the 1970s. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-280022 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 13:36:15 +0000 chdot 280022@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So this is the official description of BALANCE(?)</p> <p>“</p> <p>Though we ultimately hope to create a change in behaviour and a shift away from private cars, this is not a case of ‘driver vs pedestrian’ or ‘tourist vs resident’. We are absolutely committed to creating a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone. </p> <p>“<br /> <a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/lesley-macinnes-let-s-make-edinburgh-work-for-everyone-1-4721613" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/lesley-macinnes-let-s-make-edinburgh-work-for-everyone-1-4721613</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-279535 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 11:46:01 +0000 I were right about that saddle 279535@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>His house? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-279534 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 11:35:51 +0000 chdot 279534@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“You'd almost think that Herr Doktor Professor wasn't a member of the ruling group on the Transport and Environment Committee of City of Edinburgh Council.”</p> <p>I think he deserves to have the phrase “semi-detached” resurrected to describe his political loyalties.</p> <p>(Or maybe for other things.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-279533 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 11:20:39 +0000 I were right about that saddle 279533@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://drscottarthur.scot/2018/04/02/rather-than-transforming-central-edinburgh-we-need-to-be-bold-and-transform-our-capital/">I will, however, take issue with how the argument is framed.</a></p> <p>You'd almost think that Herr Doktor Professor wasn't a member of the ruling group on the Transport and Environment Committee of City of Edinburgh Council. It is his actual job to frame the argument and suggest proposals. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-279523 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 10:09:06 +0000 toomanybikes 279523@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://web14.extendcp.co.uk/edinburgholdtowncc.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Our-Streets-2.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://web14.extendcp.co.uk/edinburgholdtowncc.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Our-Streets-2.pdf</a></p> <p>Making things up here too I think:</p> <p>&gt;"Nearly all the damage to our roads and pavements is caused by vehicles that are too big and too<br /> heavy for use in the Old Town. These vehicles also produce nearly all the pollution."</p> <p>The fact there's a photo of Victoria Street from the driver's seat of a car suggests there might be a reason for that opinion. It's not easy to produce a rough estimate given all the variables such as average vehicle age and engine type etc. <a href="http://www.fleetalliance.co.uk/diesel-cars-polluting-trucks-buses-says-new-report/" rel="nofollow">http://www.fleetalliance.co.uk/diesel-cars-polluting-trucks-buses-says-new-report/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-279521 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:58:08 +0000 gembo 279521@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@stickman, are you saying these crafty gammoners park their vehicles on other people's turfs?</p> <p>I am aware of the abbey hill displacement phenomenon. Other areas just outside a parking charging zone may also claim the name.</p> <p>However In Gammon central there is high density gammon but low density parking for the gammon wagons </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-279518 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:53:43 +0000 chdot 279518@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Link from above link.</p> <p><a href="http://www.tbus.org.uk/Why%20the%20Wires.ppsx" rel="nofollow">http://www.tbus.org.uk/Why%20the%20Wires.ppsx</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-279514 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:44:54 +0000 chdot 279514@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Making things up diminishes their case -</p> <p>“</p> <p>To get up the 15% gradient on West Bow, as with most HGVs they need to take a run up of at least 35 mph. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="http://web14.extendcp.co.uk/edinburgholdtowncc.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Our-Streets-2.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://web14.extendcp.co.uk/edinburgholdtowncc.org.uk/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Our-Streets-2.pdf</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-279513 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 09:22:12 +0000 Stickman 279513@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@gembo: gammonwagons are everywhere. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-279508 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:55:24 +0000 I were right about that saddle 279508@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It would be fantastic if the Old Town Gammon Army had been mobilised to protect my right to drive my car through their World Heritage Site. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18199&page=3#post-279506 Thu, 05 Apr 2018 08:29:04 +0000 gembo 279506@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I am not sure your typical gammon will have a car? Parking in the nooks and crannies tricky for the old town gramps and grannies? </p>