http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Recent Topics en Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:57:54 +0000 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=21841#post-382112 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:48:32 +0000 chdot 382112@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54938756190_d069d25245.jpg"></p> <p>Until Dec 7th </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15842#post-206528 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:44:31 +0000 Boab08 206528@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Posted this on Deliveroo's Facebook page and tweeted it. </p> <p>Dear Deliveroo, I just witnessed two of your delivery cyclists nearly losing their lives by cycling down the left hand side of a double decker bus pulling into to the bus stop. Not only that one of the cyclists had no lights or hi-vis gear on. Surely as an employer you should provide your cyclists with adequate lights and high visibility jackets. The cyclist with no lights also just about got hit by a motorist turning right. If he had lights, he might have been spotted. Your moped riders are bad enough, never mind #Suicidal cyclists too!!! </p> <p>Thoughts? </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=20759#post-355630 Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:15:41 +0000 chdot 355630@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Services on networks including South Western Railway and ScotRail will be reduced in new timetables. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/13/uk-rail-firms-move-to-shed-thousands-of-jobs-amid-covid-cost-cuts" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/oct/13/uk-rail-firms-move-to-shed-thousands-of-jobs-amid-covid-cost-cuts</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13321#post-162815 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 12:09:19 +0000 tk 162815@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No more all day bus lanes and motorcycles will be allowed to use them</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/all-day-bus-lanes-scrapped-to-ease-traffic-woes-1-3515152" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/all-day-bus-lanes-scrapped-to-ease-traffic-woes-1-3515152</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19898#post-315834 Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:56:55 +0000 HankChief 315834@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This looks positive...</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/2756/have_your_say_on_active_travel_route_for_south_edinburgh" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/2756/have_your_say_on_active_travel_route_for_south_edinburgh</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17102#post-235271 Tue, 01 Nov 2016 22:51:37 +0000 HankChief 235271@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I thought I would set up a 1 stop shop for all the historic and open consultations so that we can respond accordingly... </p> <p>A positive response even if just to say that we support what it is trying to achieve is a good thing.</p> <p>It is apparent just how many there are...</p> <p>Now you could go straight to the <a href="https://consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk">Consultation Hub</a> or you could go via the wisdom of the CCE thread on the subject below.</p> <p><strong><br /> Live</strong></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17104">Corstorphine Placemaking</a> Closes 4th November</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17011">Easter Road</a> Closes 18th November 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17011">Carrington Road</a> Closes 18th November 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17038">QR8 - Balgreen</a> Closes 26th November 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17038">QR8 - South Gyle Access</a> Closes 26th November 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17038">QR8 - Roseburn Park</a> Closes 26th November 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17071">NEPN Improvements</a> Closes 2nd December 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17058">Lower Granton Road</a> Closes 3rd December 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17098">Meadows to Castle Terrace</a> Closes 9th December 2016</p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17097">Inverleith to Goldenacre</a> Closes 9th December 2016</p> <p><strong><br /> Potential</strong></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15800">Dundee Street</a></p> <p><strong><br /> Historic</strong></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15760">Roseburn to Leith Walk a.k.a. E-W City Centre</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16685">Macdonald Road</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11898">Meadows - Innocent</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16604">Grange Road</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=14856">The Causey</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16461">Meadowbank to Northfield</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15762">Roseburn - Canal</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13536">Marchmont to King's Building</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15826">A8 - Gyle to Newbridge</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13465">Canal - Meadows</a></p> <p><strong><br /> Feasibility studies</strong></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16102">A71 - West Lothian</a></p> <p><a href="http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15590">East Lothian</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1115#post-10366 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:10:45 +0000 chdot 10366@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4082/4814594651_e5b0f1afa7.jpg"></p> <p><a href="http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/mobile/warnings?ua=Edinburgh" rel="nofollow">http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/mobile/warnings?ua=Edinburgh</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/dg/dg_forecast_warnings.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/dg/dg_forecast_warnings.html</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=22015#post-386162 Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:24:28 +0000 chdot 386162@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Mentioned from time to time on CCE and related ‘right to roam’ and Core Paths</p> <p>I’m sure we have all benefited in the last 20 years. Perhaps without realising or just forgetting how it used to be as we walk and cycle (responsibly)</p> <p>Now there’s a “short inquiry”</p> <p>“</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 gives people the right to access most land and inland water in Scotland, as long as they do so responsibly. These are known as Scottish access rights.</p> <p>Guidance on enjoying these rights is set out in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.</p> <p>In February 2027, the Scottish Outdoor Access Code will be 22 years old. The Rural Affairs Committee is undertaking a short inquiry to understand how well Scotland's outdoor access system is working and consider whether changes are needed to ensure that it is fit for the future.</p> <p>About this call for views</p> <p>The call for views is in two parts:</p> <p>Part A asks a small number of general questions and is open to anyone with an interest in outdoor access.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://yourviews.parliament.scot/335/outdoor-access/" rel="nofollow">https://yourviews.parliament.scot/335/outdoor-access/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19103#post-290745 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 09:58:28 +0000 dessert rat 290745@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>walked out of the office this morning to find a small bee trapped in a vortex of wind in the office doorway. Was getting very buffeted.</p> <p>Spent a few mins rescuing it and then placed it on a buddleia next to the office. No sooner had it appeared to regain its footing a gust of wind swept it away into the middle of the large puddle 20 feet below.</p> <p>welcome to Monday. </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=17237#post-238267 Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:42:35 +0000 Kim 238267@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just come across this research paper <a href="http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1369847816303278">Cargo bikes as a growth area for bicycle vs. auto trips: Exploring the potential for mode substitution behavior</a>. What would get you to give up a car and use a cargo bike instead? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=16209#post-215209 Fri, 25 Mar 2016 12:12:01 +0000 chdot 215209@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This could have gone in the "tram latest" thread but that would be the wrong place - in spite of the headline!</p> <p><a href="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/fears-edinburgh-bus-fare-rise-to-fund-tram-extension-1-4082100" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/fears-edinburgh-bus-fare-rise-to-fund-tram-extension-1-4082100</a></p> <p>"</p> <p>Bus stops in Princes Street will be reshuffled with the aim of reducing delays and speeding up journey times.</p> <p>" </p> <p>(And other things.) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=1587#post-15284 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 18:06:03 +0000 kaputnik 15284@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I would like to take the opportunity to start a thread where we can give thanks for a hassle free and wholly pleasurable day's riding.</p> <p>Yes, it was utterly baltic this morning and my new Northwave Touring shoes with "airflow system" were a bit of a liability in that the <strong>coldest temperature ever recorded in the UK was between my toes at 820AM</strong>. However it was clear and still and bright, with a full moon still in the sky and with some frost on the ground and ice collecting in the hollows, it was truly beautiful and the sort of day when I rode to work with a big smile on my face.</p> <p>Hurrah. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21931#post-384208 Tue, 12 May 2026 11:02:13 +0000 chdot 384208@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/elections-voting/upcoming-elections" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/elections-voting/upcoming-elections</a></p> <p>(Nothing to see here - yet)</p> <p>Ok, early, only just had SP election</p> <p>Not had PoP</p> <p>And TODAY another meeting about Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route</p> <p>BUT (and because of ‘recent’ events, general politics etc)</p> <p>Needs thinking about</p> <p>Seems recently elected MSPs will not be resigning as CEC Cllrs, so no imminent byelections </p> <p>Obviously Spokes will be on the case and will prepare a good policies doc/wishlists etc</p> <p>But, of course “Spokes” is just People/volunteers</p> <p>So more thinking the better</p> <p>Ideas for policies, (actually no, CEC has too many…), implementation (or lack of), missing links, poor surfacing/maintenance etc.</p> <p>‘We’ have done wishlists in the past, mostly for Transport convenors, but a ward by ward list would be useful </p> <p>Nearly a year to jot down things and combine them all at a later date…</p> <p>Obviously not just about ‘cycling’ - pavements, crossing times, more accesses to path networks, ramps as well as steps, more benches etc are important in a city that (allegedly) wants to increase walking and cycling and discourage car use </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21898#post-383399 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:29:49 +0000 chdot 383399@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>There are CCE threads on GSt &amp; PSt. </p> <p>Now there seems to be the need for an ‘all embracing one’…</p> <p>“</p> <p>Transport and environment convener Stephen Jenkinson said he had now asked officials to come up with a new strategy, embracing Princes Street, George Street, the "cross streets" running between them, and St Andrew Square and Charlotte Square.</p> <p>He said: "All the projects are linked. We need a masterplan, potentially bringing together all the city centre projects into a programme of works to be considered by the committee.</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://archive.ph/2026.03.11-082428/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-city-centre-future-of-princes-street-and-george-street-up-for-debate-5627427?ref=edinburghminute.com" rel="nofollow">https://archive.ph/2026.03.11-082428/https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-city-centre-future-of-princes-street-and-george-street-up-for-debate-5627427?ref=edinburghminute.com</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=7059#post-73975 Tue, 12 Jun 2012 09:32:04 +0000 Kirst 73975@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>was me I'm afraid.</p> <p>I pulled out at a roundabout when I really shouldn't have done. Luckily for me the taxi I should have given way to was going slowly and didn't hit me. </p> <p>In my defence, I was very distracted by the idiot behind me whose driving was making me nervous. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=18718#post-279709 Sat, 07 Apr 2018 19:08:55 +0000 Greenroofer 279709@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm sure there must be a thread for this already, but couldn't find one...</p> <p>A satisfactory afternoon in the bike shed has achieved the following<br /> <ul><li>Studded tyres wrestled off Brompton and not-studded ones put on</li><li>Brompton chain cleaned and lubed</li><li>Studded tyres wrestled (less forcefully) off commuter bike and not-studded ones put on</li><li>Commuter bike chain cleaned of embarrassing rust spots and lubed</li><li>Big bell moved from commuter bike to Elephant Bike and vice versa (the big gold bell looks better on the EB)</li><li>Seatpost QR on Elephant Bike disassembled, cleaned and appropriately lubed. Now it's smooooth.</li><li>Headset on road bike disassembled, cleaned and reassembled with the right preload on the stem (so isn't notchy any more)</li></ul></p> <p>Mini-Greenroofer kept me company some of the time. She did the swapping of bells. She rode the Brompton and EB around outside the garage (both for the first time) and acknowledged that the EB was very lovely to ride. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=8671#post-87706 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 10:44:43 +0000 Kim 87706@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Cycle parking in Edinburgh, where have we got to? <a href="http://www.kimharding.net/blog/?p=1816">This is my experience</a>, what are yours? </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> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20903#post-359368 Sun, 03 Apr 2022 22:42:59 +0000 chdot 359368@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/late-edinburgh-canal-campaigner-ronnie-rusack-has-bridge-named-after-him-3638691" rel="nofollow">https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/late-edinburgh-canal-campaigner-ronnie-rusack-has-bridge-named-after-him-3638691</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21673#post-377766 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:30:14 +0000 MediumDave 377766@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>This thread is to honour the majesty of the Clubbiedean Big Puddle. </p> <p>Status on Sunday 8th December 2024: resplendently spanned the full width of the path. Stepping stones just visible but only the bold dared to use them. </p> <p>Colour was brown green with a slight sheen. Turbid. </p> <p>All glory to the Big Puddle! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19573#post-305455 Sat, 27 Apr 2019 19:36:38 +0000 I were right about that saddle 305455@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>A thread dedicated to the joy of first sighting a swift over the City of Edinburgh each year and knowing that the summer migrants are all here.</p> <p>Not a competition, just a place to share that feeling when your heart skips a beat at the sight of a tiny black crescent or the sound of otherworldly aerial screeching.</p> <p>Also a thread for sharing the sadness of realising that the swifts have gone, but we'll come to that later shall we? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=20906#post-359485 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 22:44:53 +0000 Tulyar 359485@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Just had a nice exchange with Ember, the only scheduled 100% electric interurban coach service (in Europe?) between Edinburgh &amp; Dundee</p> <p>They already carry more bikes per seat than trains, and are looking at more bikes per coach (c.60 seats?) than a train (c.260 seats) More soon</p> <p>Coaches make limited stops and never more than 0.5Km from M90/A92, so journeys are competitive with driving &amp; finding a parking space</p> <p>Bike spaces are reservable on every service, and seats need to be reserved anyway (law prohibits standing on coaches) </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=468#post-3451 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:45:52 +0000 Min 3451@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>After some consideration (about 15 years) I think I might give in and aquire Satan's Pedals for my road bike. I will be forced to walk funny but my risk of falling over at the traffic lights having forgotten to loosen my toeclips will be lowered and I will be able to wear overshoes.</p> <p>I know nothing about them. Does anyone have any recommendations/avoidances? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21993#post-385254 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:14:29 +0000 Murun Buchstansangur 385254@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:bmxbkwdwu66kwksbq4rsy47c/post/3mrwljjen5c24" rel="nofollow">https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:bmxbkwdwu66kwksbq4rsy47c/post/3mrwljjen5c24</a></p> <p>As ever, the answer is to take the lane and eff the cagers...</p> <p>There really need to be an ASL at Bedlam left fork <em>tout de suite</em> if this nonsense stands </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19496#post-302843 Sun, 10 Mar 2019 09:45:35 +0000 gembo 302843@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>On my commute into Edinburgh of a morning I notice that each car only has one person in it.</p> <p>This is a terrible waste of space.</p> <p>If cars were shortened to reflect the redundant space then the flow of traffic would improve tremendously.</p> <p>I am crowd funding to create The Crusher. This will be a mostly harmless device which will shorten cars to say 3 metres. Obviously this could be adapted for example if your car was very long and you were also an ignorant driver giving scant regard to other road users (bikers, cyclists, scooters, pedestrians Etc) a simple twist of the dial could extend the crushing period and bring your car down to 2.5 metres.</p> <p>Clearly if people were willing to car share The Crusher would be unnecessary. Sadly given The Situation we live in, with the world all Swift and Angular and anomie raging everywhere it turns out everyone must have their own car. So shorter cars is the clear solution. I also would suggest that bringing in a congestion charge linked to vehicle length is another winner. Cars of 2.5 metres or less need not pay the charge. For example.</p> <p>Bring on The Crusher. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=13059#post-158056 Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:43:58 +0000 chdot 158056@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/diy-store-to-be-demolished-for-student-flats-1-3457454" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/diy-store-to-be-demolished-for-student-flats-1-3457454</a></p> <p>I know there are people around the Southside and Tollcross who think there are already 'too many students'.</p> <p>It's not always personal - more about lack of (new/extra) 'family housing'. </p> <p>Clearly the 'way the world works' means that there wouldn't be 'normal' housing if the student ones weren't built. </p> <p>It is quite remarkably how much student accommodation <em>has</em> been built in the last 10 years. </p> <p>Are there that many more students? Or do they want 'high standard' accommodation? It used to be that "Halls" were mainly for first years as a transition between home and the 'real life ' of student flats/rental market. </p> <p>Are these new residences for the full length of the course?</p> <p>Or is the general rental market in Edinburgh so 'tight' that more accommodation <em>just for students</em> is actually beneficial to everyone else? </p>