CityCyclingEdinburgh was launched on the 27th of October 2009 as "an experiment".
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They are sleek, modern and brand new, with an impressive array of facilities, including the chance to charge your phone while you wait for the bus.
There’s just one thing that Edinburgh’s brand new bus shelters, now popping up across the city as part of a six-month replacement scheme, seem unable to do – offer much protection from the Scottish weather.
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In designerland, the rain falls directly down the way and there is no wind.
Edinburgh folk don't stand and queue in bus shelters; they block the pavement and queue the other way, forcing those walking onto the road. See Princes Street, North Bridge etc
A spokesman said: “Their enclosed structure enables increased accessibility by wheelchair users as well as allowing the smooth flow of pedestrian traffic, including wheelchairs and prams, around the shelters. In addition, tinted glass roofs and energy-efficient lighting create a brighter atmosphere for those waiting on buses.”
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We never said it would protect you from the rain.
Waterproof trousers. And a coat. And maybe a hat. Job done. :-)
howling winds and driving rains that sadly dominate conditions in Edinburgh.
Is this the Evening News doing Edinburgh down [to borrow an irritating phrase]?
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