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‘Astounding’ comments by Sheriff

An Edinburgh man convicted of causing two separate cyclist deaths will be back on the roads in just 5 years, to the great concern of his last victim’s husband and everyone concerned with road safety.  Comments by the sheriff have also shocked many and were branded by Edinburgh Council Leader Cllr Andrew Burns as “completely astounding.”

If you are concerned, you can do something about it – see below.

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Are cyclists buses or taxis?

Spokes has submitted its comments on the Council’s plans for the future of Princes Street and George StreetContinue reading Are cyclists buses or taxis?

The Good, the Bad or the Ugly??

What do Spokes members think about Princes Street, about tramlines and about Edinburgh City Council’s Quality Bike Corridor?   Now we know … Continue reading The Good, the Bad or the Ugly??

Cars down, bravery not yet up

The Spokes Spring Public Meeting on 8 April heard a challenging message to politicians from Scottish transport expert Prof Iain Docherty, followed by pleas from Jim Eadie MSP and Cllr Jim Orr for maximum public backing to help achieve greater investment and tougher policies to encourage more people to get about by bike … Continue reading Cars down, bravery not yet up

Future of Local Transport: Spokes Spring public meeting

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[Latest!!  There’s a preview of our public meeting in the new 3.4.13 Spokesworker]

Cycling as a form of transport needs to be seen in the wider context of local transport as a whole, and at our meeting on Monday 8 April Professor Iain Docherty will set the context by describing current trends and policies in local transport as a whole.   Jim Eadie MSP will outline cycling developments at Scottish level, followed by Cllr Jim Orr describing the Edinburgh situation.   There will then be a panel discussion, with questions from you the audience, chaired by Paul Tetlaw.
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Borders Rail & Cycling

There will be major changes to cycleroutes in Midlothian and Borders as railway works progress over the next 2 years.  A new Sustrans website will keep you updated… Continue reading Borders Rail & Cycling

Quick chance for cycling investment

There’s a short window of opportunity to gain a modest one-off boost to Scottish cycling investment.  We’ve also got a great idea how the money could be used.  Please send a quick email to your MSPs nowContinue reading Quick chance for cycling investment

Princes Street 1-way bike ban?

Radical council proposals for the future of Princes Street and George Street appear to include a ban on cycling eastbound in Princes Street. Continue reading Princes Street 1-way bike ban?

London v. Edinburgh

London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson, has introduced a remarkable new cycling policy, backed up by serious funding.  How does this, and particularly the funding levels, compare to Edinburgh? Continue reading London v. Edinburgh

Spokes Bulletin 115

Out now!  …  Edinburgh Council budget 2013/14, Princes Street pedestrian/cyclist huge potential [Jan Gehl], two victories on garden bike shed removal orders, ‘everyday cycling’ pictures, and loads more… Continue reading Spokes Bulletin 115