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‘Cities fit for Cycling’ campaign

The Times #Cyclesafe campaign has made a huge impact at UK level … Continue reading ‘Cities fit for Cycling’ campaign

Edinburgh Council election hustings

The Spokes Spring public meeting on Thursday 29 March will be a hustings for the May 3rd Edinburgh Council elections… Continue reading Edinburgh Council election hustings

Bike/rail in Scotland: the Future : urgent!

You have until Monday 20 Feb  to submit comments on the future of rail – including bike/rail – in the Transport Scotland Rail 2014 Consultation

Continue reading Bike/rail in Scotland: the Future : urgent!

Scottish Budget improved!

A significant chunk of the severe cuts planned to active travel in the government’s original draft budget were reversed in the final version, approved by Parliament this week… Continue reading Scottish Budget improved!

Edinburgh sets new standard

[Big update below, 14.2.12]   Edinburgh City councillors have taken a remarkable decision on cycling investment in today’s Council 2012/13 budget, setting a completely new standard for other councils… Continue reading Edinburgh sets new standard

Budget change of heart ??

In advance of Wednesday’s final budget debate and vote, Finance Secretary John Swinney is “looking carefully” at “sustainable travel budgets” … Continue reading Budget change of heart ??

Spokes meets Transport Minister

Spokes and the Bike Station met Transport Minister Keith Brown MSP on February 1st to discuss cycling investment in Scotland… Continue reading Spokes meets Transport Minister

Council Elections 3 May 2012

Spokes has issued a manifesto to political parties contesting the City of Edinburgh council elections… Continue reading Council Elections 3 May 2012

Future Transport Fund

The new Future Transport Fund, announced in the draft budget, was fleshed out somewhat today by Transport Minister Keith Brown – but does not redress the Scottish Government’s drastic cuts to active travel investment. Continue reading Future Transport Fund

Budget protest: photos & report

Around 350 people turned up for the budget protest today – an inspiring gathering of highly motivated citizens… Continue reading Budget protest: photos & report