Edinburgh City Council’s June 20 Transport & Environment Committee has moved the CCWEL project on to the next stage and agreed some small but useful improvements to resurfacing policy – both by 7-4 votes, opposed by Conservatives and Lib Dems. Continue reading 7-4 decisions on West-East route & road resurfacing policy
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Another hugely enjoyable Bike Breakfast for the many people who came along on their way to work – but with a serious message for the politicians. Continue reading Spokes Bike Breakfast 2018 : Bike use at tipping point? Our Summer 2018 Bulletin is out … with new research on why Edinburgh has outstripped the rest of Scotland in boosting cycle use, but hints that this may be slowing. Will the City Centre Transformation, Bike Share scheme, and other big projects be implemented boldly enough to ensure continued momentum? And, of course there’s loads more in the Bulletin, not least our funding support for community cargo bikes … read on!! … Continue reading Spokes Bulletin 131 … Edinburgh’s cycling future Another great Pedal on Parliament has been pedalled, walked and scooted! Continue reading #PoP2018 Update 29.4.18: The full Spokes 25-page submission [5MB pdf] and tweet. Edinburgh Council is consulting on extending the tramline to Leith and Newhaven – comments close on 29 April. Spokes has submitted initial views on some major areas of concern… Continue reading Tramline Extension Consultation 1. Stop Press: as we publish this article consultation drawings go on display on the tram extension website. The proposals in the York Place to Newhaven tram extension consultation are just proposals, and can be changed. But, if they remain, cycleroute provision between Pilrig and Foot of the Walk will be dreadful. These were the two top themes to emerge from our March 15 public meeting on the tram extension. Continue reading West-East Cycleroute will get you to Pilrig, not to Leith? #spokesmtg Our Spring (despite the weather!) 2018 Bulletin is out … with special attention to what is now happening over the controversial 2017 issues of Leith Walk, Leith Street and Picardy Place – and the forthcoming huge 2018 subject of the tramline extension (for which there are some ominous hints). And, of course, there’s much more … read on!! … Continue reading Spokes Bulletin 130 … featuring tramline & Leith Walk issues
Spokes has written to Edinburgh City’s Transport Convener, Cllr Lesley Macinnes, about the extensive and lengthening delays in implementing planned cycle and walking projects, many of which are now on hold. Continue reading Inactive Travel? [23.1.18 update: Our pre-Committee letter to Councillors] Following the December consultation, the Council has released its final proposals. The gyratory remains, but, within that context, there are major improvements for cycling and walking. Continue reading Picardy final proposals |
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