It's only 3 years since this was added to the list:
I don't think they were there when we passed at 4 last night so they must have been working late.
They are now on OSM: https://www.openstreetmap.org/edit#map=21/55.94106/-3.31493
CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Infrastructure
Cycle parking in Edinburgh, where have we got to?
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Posted 7 years ago #
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Having spotted hankchief posting on Facebook it appears I'm wrong. They were there yesterday.
Posted 7 years ago # -
There was a workie apparently digging holes for more racks at Morningside Waitrose this evening. There were 4 more wrapped in polythene next to the fire escape.
Oddly, the ones photographed up-thread had been removed to facilitate the work.
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"Oddly, the ones photographed up-thread had been removed to facilitate the work"
No great loss , these were the 'designer' ones with not enough top tube to support many bikes properly.
Posted 7 years ago # -
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Cyclehoop (@cyclehoop)
26/04/2017, 16:48
@CyclingEdin @fincarson @Edinburgh_CC tell us where u need more #bikehangar #cycleparking in #Edinburgh & we'll advise @Edinburgh_CC of suitable locations"
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The bike racks at my workplace have recently become quite oversubscribed and for a variety of reasons it is proving challenging to install more capacity on site so we were hoping to engage with CEC to ask them to install some on a nearby road which looks suitable.
Does anyone have any tips on how best to go about doing this? Reading this thread tonight has been useful, I can see suggestions that activetravel@edinburgh.gov.uk would be worth a go, or is the Cyclehoop site above a better way of getting the ball rolling here? There has obviously been a lot of new capacity installed in Edinburgh recently but it sounds as though these locations were all nominated at least six months prior?
Any help appreciated.
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Does anyone have any tips on how best to go about doing this?
Emailing cycling@edinburgh.gov.uk (the activetravel address would almost certainly work too, and may even have superseded the cycling@ address), with your suggested locations, and then sit back and wait patiently.
Locations I have suggested have had racks installed in ~6 months. They do the work in batches every few months.
I haven't used cyclehoop, so can't comment on the effectiveness of it.
Posted 7 years ago # -
A couple of years ago people were reporting racks being installed VERY shortly after sending in an email.
(Possibly coincidence.)
Try CycleHoop too (they talk/sell to CEC.)
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@Frenchy @chdot: much obliged, will give it a go and report back if successful.
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For info:
"As of the 24th August, cycling@edinburgh.gov.uk and transport.strategicplanning@edinburgh.gov.uk are no longer operating. Your mail has been forwarded to activetravel@edinburgh.gov.uk and will be dealt with in the normal way but we would ask you to use the new email address should you wish to get in touch in future regarding any active travel issues"
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On Morrison Street there are 5 odd triangle shaped racks outside the front of the EICC, and 2 outside the Co-op. Recently these have all been overflowing.
Not clear if more people at Widows and other offices are cycling, or whether perhaps all taken up by Cycle Republic staff who might be cycling....
Whatever the reason there would seem to be need for more (and better) racks at EICC / Widows / Cycle Republic sort of area.
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Since 1995 Glasgow has had policy to install 200-400 public hoops per year, using as standard spec so that tenders are assessed on price AND spec to ensure consistency of installed products.
Selected sites have been mnitores with over 30% year on year growth in parked bike counts.
Installations co-ordinated with other street layout detail - angled to use less footway width - placed on kerb build-outs etc
Posted 7 years ago # -
Update: my request as per above is now likely to be approved and possibly installed as early as June! Thanks for the advice all & kudos to CEC.
Posted 7 years ago # -
This is the cycle parking at the Tesco Metro in Davidsons Mains. I've always found these awkward to use and have only just realised that I think this is because they are installed back to front - am I correct?
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I don't think so, I think they're just
crapdesigned to prioritise aesthetics over function. I don't think they're supposed to be so close to the wall, either.The bike racks at Evans on Fountainbridge are the same.
Posted 7 years ago # -
Regarding Princes St bike racks:
Allan Tinto (council active travel officer) says "There has been a delay in getting the cycle parking in on Princes Street although we now expect that this will happen next week (w/c 26/6/17)."
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"There has been a delay in getting the cycle parking in on Princes Street although we now expect that this will happen next week (w/c 26/6/17)."
Can anyone confirm whether these stands went in or not?
Posted 7 years ago # -
I have a date in Leith tomorrow. Does anyone know if these are still there?
https://goo.gl/maps/1EWAqFsrsuG2I don't see them on open cycle map.
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"San Francisco's New Bike Racks Are Self-Aware.
They make security cameras take your picture and cry for help if somebody is stealing your bike."Posted 7 years ago # -
B&Q Kirkcaldy.
Any in Ed like this?
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Do they still have the the daft red racks at Broughton Tesco?
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I made enquiries with the active travel team and received the following reply:
Please find below Phase 3 and 4 installations of cycle parking.
Phase 3 is due to be installed before Christmas and Phase 4 which has not yet been finalised (these are proposed locations and await approval) is likely to be installed in March of 2018.
Please feel free to email any suggestions for new or improved cycle parking to activetravel@edinburgh.gov.uk and we can consider them for Phase 4.
Phase 3
CP3-05 -- Drumsheugh Place -- EH3 7PT -- 45deg to kerb between bus stop and traffic signals
CP3-12 -- South Bridge -- EH1 1LS -- on poles outside Tesco where pole sits +500mm from kerbside
CP3-13 -- George Street -- Various -- On sign pole outside Northern Lighthouse Board and others
CP3-15 -- Princes Street -- EH2 4AH -- 3No. @ EE and 3 at West End
CP3-16 -- Princes Street -- EH2 3DW -- 3No. At the Santander
CP3-17 -- Princes Street -- EH1 9AD -- 3No. @ Levis
CP3-18 -- Princes Street -- EH2 3AB -- 3No. @ Accessorize
CP3-19 -- Princes Street -- EH2 2ER -- 3No. @ Hector Russell
CP3-20 -- Princes Street -- EH2 2EL -- 3No. @ Superdrug at Mound
CP3-21 -- Princes Street -- EH2 2DF -- 3No. @ Romaines and Patterson
CP3-22 -- Princes Street -- EH2 2EJ -- 3No. @ Jenners
CP3-23 -- Princes Street -- EH2 2BY -- 3No. @ Top Shop (potential to be located on Sth St Andrew St round corner)
CP3-24 -- Castle Terrace -- EH1 2EL -- outside no. 37 and 38
CP3-25 -- Conference Square -- EH3 8RA -- Outside Pure Gym entrance by railings
CP3-06 -- Warrender Park Road -- EH9 1HZ -- remove existing cycle racks in middle of footway
CP3-07 -- Warrender Park Road -- EH9 1HJ -- Peter Green wine merchant 2no. At same angle as lead in to car parking
CP3-08 -- Warrender Park Road -- EH9 1HZ -- Jefcoate Anderson Architects relocate 2 racks 45deg to kerb on buildout
CP3-26 -- Barclay Terrace -- EH10 4HP -- on path separating whithouse from barclay
CP3-27 -- Outside electron wheels -- EH3 9HT -- 4 or 5 on triangle island closer to kerb on electron wheels side
CP3-01 -- Comiston Road/Comiston Place -- EH10 6AB -- Next to DRM Residential
CP3-02 -- Leith Walk -- EH6 5EQ -- outside Arkay Flooring imagine next to crossing/dropped kerb
CP3-03 -- Leith Walk MacDonald Road Library -- EH7 4AG -- on Leith Walk side along kerb side in line with phone box
CP3-04 -- Newkirkgate -- EH6 6AA -- liaise with developer/landlord to install additional cycle parking in the centre
CP3-09 -- Gorgie Road -- EH11 2PP -- kerbside at end of Loading bay by Chinese Market
CP3-10 -- Gorgie Road -- EH11 2PN -- kerbside, two at Gruni Food and Wine
CP3-14 -- Alexander Drive -- Eh11 2RH -- by edinburghsunshineyoga@gmail.com
CP3-11 -- Saughton Road North -- EH12 7JN -- on right side of large ped area at end of fencePhase 4
CP4-01 -- 35 Haddington Place -- EH7 4AG -- outside or near to Tribe Yoga
CP4-02 -- India Street -- at end of street between bollards. Also reinstate missing bollard
CP4-03 -- George Street -- EH2 3EZ -- Outside Hacket and Rohan
CP4-04 -- Stafford Street -- Eh3 7AU -- on large build out near corner with Shandwick Place
CP4-05 -- Lanark Road West -- EH14 5RU -- 1No. Outside Currie Community Centre
CP4-06 -- Lanark Road West -- EH14 5NP -- on PCC area behind ped crossing next to The Abbots Choice
CP4-07 -- Threipmuir Car Park -- EH14 7JT -- In carpark next to path exit
CP4-08 -- Swanston Car Park -- EH10 7DS -- In carpark next to path exit
CP4-09 -- Newtoft Street -- By Gilmerton Library
CP4-10 -- Parliament Square -- Anywhere
CP4-11 -- Shandwick Place -- outside Pret a Manger
CP4-12 -- Newbattle Terrace -- EH10 4RT -- Next to Studio One. Currently two but could maybe squeeze in two more
CP4-13 -- Crammond -- EH4 6NU -- Crammond Beach by roundabout facing north
CP4-14 -- Crammond -- EH4 6NU -- in Crammond Village near the private parking and café/bistro
CP4-15 -- Hunter Square -- on West side of The Tron Church between two seats
CP4-16 -- Cockburn Street -- EH1 1BJ -- Outside Milotary Tattoo shop
CP4-17 -- Roseburn Terrace -- EH12 5NQ -- outside no.33
CP4-18 -- Leven Street -- EH3 9LG -- Outside Kings Theatre
CP4-19 -- George Street -- EH2 4JW -- Outside ESPC (parallel) and at each corner x 2
CP4-20 -- George Street -- EH2 4YR -- Outside old bank on corner of castle St and George St (parallel)
CP4-21 -- George Street -- EH2 3DF -- Outside Slaters (parallel)
CP4-22 -- George Street -- EH2 2ND -- Outside Laings Jewellers west of phone box
CP4-23 -- Leith Walk -- Review of the Walk to determine gaps in provision
CP4-24 -- Shandwick Place -- 2 No outside Superdrug/Boots and 2No. Outside Sainsbury's
CP4-25 -- Corner Darnaway and Moray Place -- On either side of road, parallel to kerb on both sides of road at SYL's
CP4-26 -- Meadowspot -- EH10 5UW -- between the wall and first sign at Balcarres St end.
CP4-27 -- Waterloo Place -- EH1 3EG -- Outside Waverley Gate
CP4-28 -- Morningside Park -- EH10 5HA -- right angles to fence at car park
CP4-29 -- Liberton Gardens 1 -- EH16 6NL -- by the BoS
CP4-30 -- Liberton Gardens 2 -- EH16 6JR -- by the Post Office
CP4-31 -- 8 Brougham Street -- EH3 9JH -- Outside Real Foods
CP4-32 -- under north Bridge -- 8 under bridge
CP4-33 -- Roxburgh Place -- EH8 9ST -- 3 in recess where Roxburgh joins Richmond Place
CP4-34 -- Stenhouse Cross -- EH11 3JY -- removal of all bollards at each junction and replace with minimum 1 rack parallel to kerb
CP4-35 -- Buccleugh Street -- EH8 9NA -- 2 more racks next to existing three
CP4-36 -- Meadows Pavilion Café -- EH9 1JZ -- consult with café owner about racks and locations for here
CP4-37 -- Valleyfield Street -- EH3 9LJ -- each side of the e street on build outs parallel to kerb and remove bollards
CP4-38 -- Balfour Place -- EH6 5DL -- on large build out near corner with Balfour Place and Baalfour Street
CP4-39 -- Brandon Terrace -- EH3 5EA -- Outside Post officePosted 7 years ago # -
Sweepstake on those Princes Street ones actually being installed before Christmas?
Have previously been told they'll be installed:
"imminently" (in the Spring)
"week commencing 26/6/17"
"in October"
"end of this month, early next" (in mid October)EDIT:
I have great hopes for this, though:
"CP4-10 -- Parliament Square -- Anywhere"
Posted 7 years ago # -
Thanks for sharing that update, Klaxon. I've been working on more racks outside my office (CP4-27 above) for almost 2 years now! One day...
Posted 7 years ago # -
The mysterious Crammond cropping up again there.
Posted 7 years ago # -
The CP3-14 -- Alexander Drive -- EH11 2RH next to "Sunshine Yoga" ones are definitely there: I noticed them yesterday and may well use them the next time I go to yoga!
Posted 7 years ago # -
“
Mark Hurst, asset management director at Ellandi, said: “We are genuinely excited about the Gyle’s potential with its enviable catchment and location with its own tram stop together with great road, rail and bus connections.
“
How’s the bike parking?
Also cycle routes to/from?
Posted 7 years ago # -
Gyle shopping centre How’s the bike parking?
Also cycle routes to/from?
Parking is okay.
Routes to the edge if the car park are alright but getting across car park definitely not 8-80
Posted 7 years ago # -
I hear that the preferred design that has resulted from Edinburgh Council's residential bike parking trial is the more aesthetically pleasing and space-efficient option as can be found on Lonsdale Terrace. Now might well be a good time to innocently email the Active Travel Team to enquire about how the project is progressing and express appetite for having one installed on your street (please name the street)...
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20135/cycling_projects/654/residential_bike_parking
Posted 6 years ago # -
There's now quite a few racks on Princes Street, at least at the east end. Yay!
Posted 6 years ago #
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