http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: “Royal Park Terrace residents ask for a modal filter“ en Thu, 21 May 2026 02:57:15 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21879#post-383025 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:18:15 +0000 chdot 383025@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Fantastic deputation today at Edinburgh council’s Transport &amp; Environment committee from Royal Park Terrace residents</p> <p>They’re asking for a modal filter* in their street to prevent rat-running - a street that includes a school &amp; care home &amp; suffers from intrusive traffic trying to bypass London Rd</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/post/3mdkmu2baxk2j" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/post/3mdkmu2baxk2j</a></p> <p>“</p> <p>*a “modal filter” is a strategic closure to through motor traffic, that allows people walking or cycling to pass</p> <p>They are low-cost &amp; highly effective - shown to cut vehicle movements and crashes by 50%, as well as reducing street crime, pollution &amp; noise</p> <p>They simply make neighbourhoods better!</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/post/3mdkn52n5wk2j" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/post/3mdkn52n5wk2j</a> </p>