http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: “Leith cycleway scheme under fire…” en Mon, 18 May 2026 23:14:16 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21687#post-378088 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 18:36:56 +0000 Rob 378088@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The plans are on this page if anyone fancies a dig - <a href="https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/leithconnections/" rel="nofollow">https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/leithconnections/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21687#post-378087 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:53:39 +0000 Rob 378087@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>They're mostly short sections on the run up to a bus stop. They probably get buses to the stop slightly faster, but also give more space for cars to overtake and cause delay.</p> <p>The only exception is Commercial Street west from Aldi(https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z9HGmGxVzsqzbNCb8) which spans two bus stops, ending just before North Junction Street </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21687#post-378086 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:38:27 +0000 neddie 378086@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The eastbound bus lane up to the junction of Ocean Dr has been extended right up to the junction, which will help stop cars getting in front of the bus</p> <p>Further East, the bus lane appears to be mostly used as parking</p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54244312108_4afc933b79.jpg"> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21687#post-378085 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 17:07:38 +0000 Morningsider 378085@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Most bus stops in Edinburgh have been in the same place my entire life, many probably since the 1950's/60's. I don't think it unreasonable that their locations are tweaked as part of a larger transport project. Removing a stop located close to another may actually improve bus reliability.</p> <p>I'm not keen on pavement narrowing, but as long as the new pavements are sufficient to meet the needs of users then they should be okay.</p> <p>Again, removing bus lanes doesn't sound good - anyone have any idea whether the bits of lane in question are useful - or simply short sections that serve little purpose in truly speeding bus journeys (at peak times). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21687#post-378083 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:21:38 +0000 neddie 378083@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote>buses are left fighting for space with general traffic on road layouts that are sub-optimal for bus operation</blockquote></p> <p>Only one thing for it then. Follow the transport hierarchy!</p> <p>BUS GATE! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21687#post-378082 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 15:27:07 +0000 Rob 378082@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote><em>"Leith resident Robert Drysdale has compiled a map showing the alternative route."</em></blockquote></p> <p>Amused by the guy providing the council with a map of their own Quiet Route 10 as an alternative. I'm sure they'd forgotten about it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21687#post-378081 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 14:47:34 +0000 Stickman 378081@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-roads-leith-cycleway-scheme-under-fire-for-narrowing-pavements-removing-bus-lanes-and-taking-away-bus-stops-4915801" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-roads-leith-cycleway-scheme-under-fire-for-narrowing-pavements-removing-bus-lanes-and-taking-away-bus-stops-4915801</a></p> <p><blockquote>Plans for a walking and cycling route in Leith have come under fire because they include narrowing pavements, removing bus lanes and taking away bus stops.</blockquote> </p>