http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Recent Topics en Tue, 26 May 2026 18:04:39 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12195#post-142277 Tue, 11 Feb 2014 00:33:25 +0000 chdot 142277@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This has been mentioned various times on here - not least because of the extravagant 'completion' date. </p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/1893/edinburgh_waterfront_promenade_design_code" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/1893/edinburgh_waterfront_promenade_design_code</a></p> <p>Of course large sections already exist - at each end. </p> <p>There are also various piecemeal bits in between. </p> <p>Perhaps there should a CCE study tour one day (or two). Cramond to the Haven Cafe then, the rest. </p> <p>Today I happened to be down at Granton. There are some (maybe) connecting bits - with various degrees of accessibility. </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/12438313344/"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3698/12438313344_e344f8f474.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/12437952753/"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3776/12437952753_46e366b0a4.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/12438299893/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7407/12438299893_b4bef918fb.jpg"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chdot/12438136615/"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/12438136615_02f660278f.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18147#post-260847 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:42:43 +0000 HankChief 260847@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A thread for the Community Links Plus Finalist 2017.</p> <p>But will it win funding?</p> <p>(I'm sure we've talked about this before but can't find a thread)</p> <p><em>"Meadows to George Street-Places for People - City of Edinburgh Council. This project proposes to create a direct cycle link between The Meadows and George Street, as well as the Old and New towns of the city centre along Hanover Street, The Mound, Bank Street, North Bank Street, George IV Bridge and Forrest Road. If successful, the ‘Meadows to George Street’ project aims to provide a major redesign for walking and cycling in the city, creating safe, coherent and attractive routes through the city centre. With over one third of people in Edinburgh cycling at least once a month and a total of 16.5 million bike journeys made annually, the implementation of strategic cycle infrastructure in a city centre location would potentially increase this level and encourage cycling as the favoured commute option city wide."</em> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21924#post-384033 Sun, 03 May 2026 04:31:47 +0000 Yodhrin 384033@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Dunno if it's the site in general or just me but search is borked and this detail has really been boilin' my noggin so I'll just ask: I've read a lot of the bigging up of the South Sub tram-train notion recently, especially of its comparatively low cost, but what I can't find is any details of how the actual tram and train linking up is supposed to work. There are vague allusions to "they'll join up at Murrayfield" but...how? The tramline is on the wrong side of Haymarket Depot and the Western Approach Road, it seems like linking the tram to the South Sub would require a complete rebuild of Murrayfield Station and significant demolition of the Blandfield Works site, plus the closure of Roseburn St(Murrayfield won't be happy about that) and work to lower it under the railway bridge(which would depend on the famously cooperative Network Rail...).</p> <p>Which would be fine, but isn't really in line with the "cheap and easy" shtick that's being used to push the South Sub concept over other tram options for the city. Am I missing somewhere where this has been explained in detail in a way that makes it all line up? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20766#post-355966 Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:51:59 +0000 chdot 355966@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I’m sure on one level ‘we’ are all bored (or even terrified) about all this. </p> <p>I doubt if there are any ‘deniers’ on here, but maybe some people more (or less) optimistic than ’the average’ due to ‘hope’ or actual understanding/knowledge. </p> <p>It’s fascinating/depressing that (most) governments (and the BBC) are (at last) fairly sure ‘it’s real’ and ‘something must be done’ and there’s no need to ‘balance’ science with scepticism anymore. </p> <p>The UKGov/Boris seem scandalously complacent about only setting targets and relying on the market and individuals to deal with it all. </p> <p>It’s understandable that people don’t want to be worse off and even more so that those who feel/are ‘poor’ want/expect more. </p> <p>As ‘we’ know, even getting people to imagine that fewer cars/less traffic might actually be better for most (not just in a climate context) is hard/impossible. </p> <p>For the Govs (inc SG), more/bigger cars isn’t a problem - as long as they are electric - and, maybe, people use them less - say 20%…</p> <p>Covid changed everything, for a short while, but then ‘back to normal’ as fast as possible. Some changes in work patterns - the possibilities of, and now desire for, WFH (for some) plus realisations that ‘I don’t want to do that job anymore - at least not for THAT money’. </p> <p><strong>What’s to be done/what can be expected?<br /> </strong></p> <p>Can’t see me getting rid of the gas boiler any time soon. A completely free heat pump installation might change that, IF it was actually as useful/convenient/reliable. </p> <p>(Recent talk of the possibility of hydrogen instead of fossil gas - any chance of that?)</p> <p>But ‘better answers’ would be district heating - no sign of that being compulsory, even for new housing developments (or ban on flood plains or MUCH better insulation standards). </p> <p>Not ready to give up milk/cheese, partly because the vegetable ‘milks’ are not great. </p> <p>Meanwhile UKGov seems content to damage UKFarming with misguided expectations of cheaper food from elsewhere - have they seen the increase in shipping costs?</p> <p>As always, energy - its provision and cost - is a big issue. </p> <p>Not much emphasis on reducing demand. </p> <p>More concern about the stability of fossil fuel supply than accelerating the “transition” to renewables. </p> <p>Nuclear is firmly back on the agenda (not forgetting that even people like George Monbiot think it’s necessary). Even ignoring the radioactive waste problem, (industry says ‘not a problem, gets turned into glass and buried’), is the cost of nuclear electricity ‘value for money’?</p> <p>I don’t really expect to be alive in 2050, but I certainly hope the lives of my grandchildren are generally pleasant and secure. </p> <p>Before then I want there to be an obvious trajectory towards the elimination of the danger of ‘runaway climate change’. </p> <p>Meanwhile I don’t want to be cold or hungry. </p> <p>More importantly I want that to be the case for others - plus good health and wellbeing. </p> <p>Rational changes in energy and food production plus adequate housing might be good places to expect improvement. </p> <p>More trees (probably) good, not convinced artificial/industrial carbon capture likely/possible and potentially dangerous to rely on the development of such technologies. </p> <p>Where are we with tidal, large scale battery storage and other ‘maybes’? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21945#post-384448 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:29:21 +0000 Tulyar 384448@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>actually the public road? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17899#post-254566 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 14:23:24 +0000 Harts Cyclery 254566@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I think I might go insane if I read about another new cycle hire scheme somewhere in the UK whilst Edinburgh still goes without. Doubtless there have already been threads on this but what's the latest?</p> <p>Did spokes say something was getting delivered this year? What is it going to be? When is it going to be delivered? Who is delivering it? Has it been scoped out? How many bikes?</p> <p>Hoping someone has the inside track to restore my confidence that this will happen. Auchtermuchty will be getting a bike hire scheme before Edinburgh at the current rate of progress... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21946#post-384450 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:51:27 +0000 Tulyar 384450@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm having to decant a stack of stuff from my old home into interim storage and consolidation rather urgently</p> <p>This goes back 40-50 years (and further) of working in transport and problem solving. For 10 years I was surveying \7 building the cycle routes around Scotland, plus pressing to get cycles carried on buses, coaches &amp; trains, &amp; include details on the gains from delivering for walking &amp; cycling going back to work in the 1970's </p> <p>I'm struggling to get some help in Glasgow for this so DM if you can offer any ideas </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8710#post-88398 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 19:42:27 +0000 chdot 88398@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Official report with lots of new photos -</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/meetings/id/36955/82_edinburgh_tram_project-update" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/meetings/id/36955/82_edinburgh_tram_project-update</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21944#post-384436 Mon, 25 May 2026 14:16:23 +0000 chdot 384436@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>16 organisations call PM to invest in active travel to combat rising fuel prices An open letter to the Prime Minister states more support for active travel will reduce the UK’s vulnerability to volatile energy markets </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://road.cc/news/16-organisations-call-pm-to-invest-in-active-travel" rel="nofollow">https://road.cc/news/16-organisations-call-pm-to-invest-in-active-travel</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21634#post-376790 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:24:37 +0000 chdot 376790@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>The first phase of The City Network will provide accessible and safe travel for everyone</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dbe98c5e1e334fd38ff9d8d7e35eebcc" rel="nofollow">https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/dbe98c5e1e334fd38ff9d8d7e35eebcc</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20164#post-326616 Thu, 02 Apr 2020 15:09:21 +0000 Kim 326616@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Ever wonder where your nearest bike shop is? Rather oddly for a bike forum we don't have a list of all the bike shops in Edinburgh. So you might be interested in the <a href="https://edfoc.org.uk/2020/04/02/edinburgh-bike-shops/">new map on the EdFoC website</a> showing all of Edinburgh's current bike shops and their current Covid-19 open status.</p> <p>If there are any errors or omissions please feel free to let me know. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21943#post-384433 Mon, 25 May 2026 10:40:39 +0000 chdot 384433@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Don’t think this ‘plan’ has been mentioned here</p> <p>“</p> <p>Kevin Lafferty, CEO of Walking Scotland</p> <p>Step It Up is our strategy for 2025 and beyond. It sets out how we plan to create a happier, healthier and greener nation where everyone can walk and wheel every day</p> <p>…</p> <p>Our mission To support people in Scotland to be active every day. We believe walking and wheeling is the best way to do this. To change the way people move, travel and enjoy life in Scotland, our work will focus on three themes: </p> <p>…</p> <p>A lack of facilities and poorly maintained pavements, paths and routes have made it harder for some people to walk and wheel and access local greenspaces. This means they’re less likely to be active, and more likely to feel lonely and isolated. To tackle inequalities in access to everyday walking and wheeling, sustainable travel and outdoor physical activity, we’ll focus on championing inclusion, removing barriers and supporting those who are most inactive</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://walkingscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Walking-Scotland-Strategy-Step-It-Up-.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://walkingscotland.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Walking-Scotland-Strategy-Step-It-Up-.pdf</a></p> <p>…</p> <p>Walking and Wheeling Election Hustings 2026 </p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY0a6uPNcYE" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY0a6uPNcYE</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21592#post-376167 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:28:10 +0000 chdot 376167@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-53-12th-aug-24/" rel="nofollow">https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-53-12th-aug-24/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21921#post-384000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:04:35 +0000 chdot 384000@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For those who know/don’t know/don’t care -</p> <p>CCE people have been meeting in ‘real life’ for ever</p> <p>There have always been people here who knew each (before CCE) due to ‘cycle campaigning’, work or many other parts of Edinburgh’s layered life</p> <p>However, early on, it was realised that there was a desire to clock some of the faces behind the usernames. </p> <p>The last Friday of the month was suggested as a good, (pre-work), time</p> <p>So the hunt for an early opening cafe was on</p> <p>Peter’s Yard (now renamed) seemed ideal - early opening, location and massive table</p> <p>Other venues have been sampled, inc canal barges</p> <p>PY remained the staple until the opening of Canopy at the top of MMW (Middle Meadow Walk - where Critical Mass and PoP start!)</p> <p>The CCE Coffee’n’Chat Meet in May is on the eve of PoP</p> <p>It’s little surprise that many participants in PostPY are active in PoP</p> <p>CCE didn’t start PoP but without many of its associates, it would never have started or kept going</p> <p>Like the rest of life, things were upended/altered by Covid - including PoP (some people ‘retired’ having done a fantastic job - and left a legacy and template), CCE gatherings have been altered by a reduced need to start so early and fewer people rushing off to a desk!</p> <p>If you haven’t been, come along, ok coffee, comfy seats indoors (though May’s event will be outside in the sun…) and friendly people who tend to ride bikes</p> <p>There will be some chat about what needs to be done on the (PoP) day</p> <p>BUT you don’t need to wait until the day before to offer your services </p> <p>There are still spaces for Marshalls</p> <p>Enquire/offer your services here -</p> <p> <a href="mailto:hello@pedalonparliament.org">hello@pedalonparliament.org</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21942#post-384430 Mon, 25 May 2026 00:39:29 +0000 bakky 384430@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>The <a href="https://pedalonparliament.org/resources/">resources page</a> is now updated with home-printable low-ink posters and single-sided handlebar flyers...</p> <p><a href="https://freeimage.host/i/CJ75ikg"><img src="https://iili.io/CJ75ikg.md.jpg"></a></p> <p>This dry weather spell is the time to do some chalking...</p> <p><a href="https://freeimage.host/i/CJ75621"><img src="https://iili.io/CJ75621.md.jpg"></a></p> <p>If anyone is keen to pick up laminated A4 posters for outdoor / cycle-route postering, with provided cable ties, or even some chalk, contact <code><a href="mailto:hello@edi.bike">hello@edi.bike</a></code></p> <p><a href="https://freeimage.host/i/CJ75PYF"><img src="https://iili.io/CJ75PYF.md.jpg"></a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21928#post-384187 Mon, 11 May 2026 13:34:48 +0000 chdot 384187@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://cloud.pedalonparliament.org/apps/forms/s/RnfgPeGSNewgJ4aRW3GKkYem" rel="nofollow">https://cloud.pedalonparliament.org/apps/forms/s/RnfgPeGSNewgJ4aRW3GKkYem</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=12296#post-143759 Wed, 26 Feb 2014 21:43:58 +0000 gembo 143759@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Took circuitous route home tonight. Stockbridge, west end, roseburn. At jenners suppository I took the new tram path to the Stenhouse path, lovely new Tarmac.</p> <p>At Heriot watt also enjoyed both the new bits of Tarmac.</p> <p>Was too dark for kingfishers and did not see any this morning. But tarmactastic </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21874#post-382965 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:34:57 +0000 chdot 382965@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>We’re Back!</p> <p>SAVE THE DATE: We Pedal on Parliament on Saturday 30th May 2026, 11:30am from Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh, on closed roads — for a cycle-friendly Scotland.</p> <p>Follow us for more news on:</p> <p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/46ba0e714d34/2026-mailing-list-signup">Our Mailing List</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/pedalonparliament.org">Bluesky</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/popscotland/">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PedalonParliament">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://x.com/popscotland">twitter</a> </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://pedalonparliament.org/" rel="nofollow">https://pedalonparliament.org/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15905#post-208154 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 09:17:50 +0000 amir 208154@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It may be me (and I've only just restarted commuting after a holiday) but aren't there a lot of potholes opening up now?</p> <p>I've mainly been going along Gilmerton Road and the potholes are appearing exactly where you'd expect them - where there were poor repairs, bus compression dips etc. But some are massive. And the weather/light isn't conducive for stopping and doing a Fill that Hole report. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21940#post-384405 Fri, 22 May 2026 14:40:31 +0000 chdot 384405@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/whats-happening-edinburghs-old-town-33974885.amp" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/whats-happening-edinburghs-old-town-33974885.amp</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=643#post-5310 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:10:20 +0000 amir 5310@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Pair of deer near Dalkeith campus today &amp; they didn't run away.</p> <p>Lots seen yesterday on a lovely ride through East Lothian, including deer, woodpecker, mating toads, curlews, lapwings, sky larks, gannets, loads of blosson .... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14986#post-191132 Wed, 17 Jun 2015 09:21:36 +0000 Klaxon 191132@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I almost added this to the end of my other topic, but it deserves a thread of it's own.</p> <p>I'd love to talk to some people about getting a post-powderhall railway closure action plan together. There is so much potential when it goes for a direct link into the NEPN from Abbeyhill and quiet feeder routes running the length of Leith Walk / Easter Rd and beyond into Leith Links. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19287#post-296035 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 11:17:46 +0000 neddie 296035@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>In March 2018, the Council acquired the former gas works in Granton Waterfront which substantially increased its landholdings within this priority regeneration area.</p> <p>This acquisition provides an opportunity for the Council to take the lead in the regeneration and ensure a place making approach is widely adopted across the area. This will create an inclusive and sustainable approach to development, and accelerate delivery of new homes, school, medical centre, retail, services, creative and business space and enhanced public realm to provide a vibrant, well connected new city quarter. It has the potential to become one of the best places in Edinburgh to live, learn, work and visit over the next 10 - 15 years.</p> <p>The City of Edinburgh Council will begin an intensive six month period of public engagement to deliver a vibrant, well connected, new city quarter.</p> <p>The Council’s vision for the area (external link)is for around 4,000 new homes, services, retail and high quality public realm to be built over the next 15 years. The first phase of public engagement will start on Thursday, 8 November, with future events planned for January and March.</p> <p>Consultation:</p> <p><a href="https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/granton-waterfront-regeneration/" rel="nofollow">https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/granton-waterfront-regeneration/</a></p> <p><strong>Closes 22 Nov 2018</strong> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21941#post-384408 Fri, 22 May 2026 17:59:04 +0000 Kim 384408@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Meet the Electric Cranks Cycling Club <a href="https://edfoc.org.uk/2026/05/22/meet-the-electric-cranks" rel="nofollow">https://edfoc.org.uk/2026/05/22/meet-the-electric-cranks</a></p> <p>In June 2026, the Electric Cranks will be cycling across Scotland from the Golden Jubilee Hospital (LVAD &amp; Transplant Centre) to Dunbar, over three days, hoping to make even more people aware of cardiac failure and organ donation, as well as some fundraising.</p> <p>The organisers are also looking for volunteer guides to help them find their way from the Falkirk Wheel to the Meadows, just in case anyone wants to give a helping hand. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=5273#post-56445 Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:28:04 +0000 cb 56445@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>According to the latest Meadows and Morningside Green News the NHS wish to discourage people from using the AA as a walking/cycling route.</p> <p>See page 2 here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghgreens.org.uk/site/wp-content/files/MM-Spring-2012-web-version.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghgreens.org.uk/site/wp-content/files/MM-Spring-2012-web-version.pdf</a></p> <p>The two vehicle gates off South Oswald road have been closed for some months although you can still get through a pedestrian gate.</p> <p>You can email <a href="mailto:Melanie.main@scottishgreens.org.uk">Melanie.main@scottishgreens.org.uk</a> if you want to comment on this.</p> <p>Interesting observation: we've walked through the AA frequently over the last five years and I've seen few cyclists in that time. I've <em>never</em> seen any cyclists using the Cluny Drive access until the last two days when I've seen five bikes heading that way. Is this a coincidence? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21936#post-384344 Mon, 18 May 2026 15:39:32 +0000 Kim 384344@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Does anyone know when we might hear who are the current transport spokespersons at the Scottish Parliament? </p> <p>With Pedal on Parliament coming up very soon, it would be really useful to know who they are so that we can invite them to join us at PoP ;-)</p> <p>On the same theme, I would encourage everyone here to, not only attend #PoP26 but also invite all of your newly elected MSPs to come along as well... :-) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21939#post-384393 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:19:40 +0000 chdot 384393@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>A cycle lane built as part of the £6m regeneration project to rejuvenate Greenock town centre and encourage active travel is facing calls to be scrapped just over a year after it was completed.</p> <p>Almost 1,000 people have signed a petition against the two-way lane on West Blackhall Street, with some local businesses claiming the route has "decimated" trade.</p> <p>Meanwhile, cyclists have told BBC Scotland the lane is frequently blocked by parked cars and they have faced hostility from motorists.</p> <p>Inverclyde Council has acknowledged there have been "teething troubles" and said a review is underway.</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8091dd11njo" rel="nofollow">https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8091dd11njo</a></p> <p>Problem not really ‘cycle lane’ but removing parking spaces. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=165#post-1071 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:25:20 +0000 chdot 1071@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.bikebiz.com/news/31580/The-electric-bike-is-not-a-short-term-trend">BikeBiz story</a></p> <p>It will be interesting to see how this 'market' develops - especially in a places with hills like Edinburgh.. The technology is far from 'mature'.</p> <p>Will electric bikes move many people from 4 wheels to 2? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21571#post-375720 Fri, 05 Jul 2024 08:58:52 +0000 chdot 375720@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>OK this is really a holding page as there’s so much fallout from yesterday’s election to live through before anything becomes clear!</p> <p>I was surprised to find there isn’t an actual date beyond ‘a Thursday in May’. </p> <p>I think a 2026 Pedal on Parliament is VITAL. </p> <p>There was no 2024 PoP because not enough people came forward to organise one. </p> <p>For ‘26 there are ‘new’ people keen to make it happen. </p> <p>Key people from past PoPs are willing to pass on their knowledge/expertise and some may offer actual help in a much more limited way than previously. </p> <p>This is most encouraging. </p> <p>It is COMPLETELY understandable that people who have put in a LOT of (volunteer) work are unwilling to do it again. </p> <p>PoP <em>did</em> ‘shift the dial’. </p> <p>Attitudes <em>did</em> change - sometimes grudgingly. </p> <p>PoP started before “Climate” was much of a thing, “Emergency” was Fire/.Police/Ambulance. </p> <p>‘Traffic calming’ was, mostly, not particularly controversial. </p> <p>‘15 Minute Cities’ almost unheard of. </p> <p>It’s not (just) about cycling. </p> <p>It’s about people, cities, towns, neighbourhoods, countryside, mobility, less car ‘normality’, etc</p> <p>So, save the date (when it emerges), turn up at The Meadows for a joyful ride to Holyrood.</p> <p>Think about being involved in the organisation - on the day or in advance. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=3748#post-39367 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:53:56 +0000 Stepdoh 39367@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>was brought to you by the lady doing a right turn from the western approach on the drumbrae roundabout while not indicating and talking on her mobile.</p> <p>Gah. It's not like it's a hugely busy roundabout or on a major route or anything. </p>