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  1. chdot
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    Since May, political and public momentum has gathered behind the project. The issue was discussed at a meeting of the full City of Edinburgh Council in June, when a move by Green Councillor Chas Booth along with Liberal Democrat, Jack Caldwell, brought the issue back onto the agenda.

    The council agreed that the Transport Convener would write to the government asking them to find financial support for part of the project – and crucially to assist in negotiations.

    Speaking to The Edinburgh Reporter on Friday, Cllr Jenkinson said: “This project could be an easy win for all parties and a major bonus for people living in the area. The Campaign Powderhall.Link has done a great deal of work to advance the issue, and now it is time to get round the table and make it happen.”

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    https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/council-approach-scottish-government-for-support-to-make-the-powderhall-link-happen/

    Posted 1 week ago #

  2. LaidBack
    Member

    It really should be possible. The path has zero impact on drivers and may benefit them by taking some bikes off local routes too. Plus the dog walking fraternity would benefit... which overlaps with the driving one to some degree.
    Let's hope tribal politics stay clear from this and cross party support gets things moving!

    Posted 1 week ago #

  3. chdot
    Admin

    “Let's hope tribal politics stay clear from this and cross party support gets things moving!“

    Yes

    Question now might be

    ‘What happens when SG doesn’t come up with what CEC thinks it wants?’

    Posted 1 week ago #

  4. chdot
    Admin

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    “Ten years after the Powderhall railway line was closed, the SNP offered support for the conversion of the former line to an active travel route as one of their manifesto pledges during this year’s Holyrood election.

    ”On Friday, Cllr Stephen Jenkinson has written to Transport Secretary, Stephen Flynn, asking the government to confirm their commitment to support the transformation of the line into Leith’s answer to New York’s High Line.” — more in this excellent article by The Edinburgh Reporter

    This marks a significant milestone for the project, particularly as the grassroots campaign Powderhall.Link gets a mention of recognition by the Transport Convener directly.

    It’s great to see momentum here, and the next few months will be crucial in terms of how this route will unfold.

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    https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/issue-157-10th-aug-26/

    Posted 5 days ago #

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