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Spokes Mapp Buff: buying after xmas

Spokes has commissioned an Original Buff printed with an extract of the
Edinburgh Spokes cycle map… Continue reading Spokes Mapp Buff: buying after xmas

Budget 2012-13 : SNP arguments

Spokes has prepared answers to SNP justifications of the government’s big cuts to cycling and walking investment in the draft 2012-13 budget, now being consulted on… Continue reading Budget 2012-13 : SNP arguments

“I am aware of the rising number of cyclists in Edinburgh”

News of the Spokes traffic count has reached the Scottish Parliament, and the results have been praised by Transport Minister Keith Brown MSPContinue reading “I am aware of the rising number of cyclists in Edinburgh”

More bikes/ less cars in Edinburgh rush hour – and why?

[Updated 25.11.11]   The November Spokes rush-hour traffic count has beaten all records for bike use, whilst the number of cars is the lowest we have ever recorded … Continue reading More bikes/ less cars in Edinburgh rush hour – and why?

Budget disaster: new Spokes flyer

Spokes has produced a new summary handout on the Scottish draft budget 2012/13 … Continue reading Budget disaster: new Spokes flyer

Future of bike-rail in Scotland

Two major consultations will help decide the future of bike-rail in Scotland… Continue reading Future of bike-rail in Scotland

Nov 17: Spokes Public Meeting

A poster [pdf 241k] is now available.  Come along to hear and ask about latest developments in Edinburgh’s Active Travel Action Plan and how its cycling policies compare to Oxford’s Dual Network [click public meeting for more on each].

Bulletin 111: SNP manifest’No

The Scottish Government’s draft 2012-13 budget, now being consulted on, makes a mockery of the SNP election manifesto of just 6 months ago, which promised to “increase the proportion of transport spending on  … active and sustainable travel.” Continue reading Bulletin 111: SNP manifest’No

New Bike Bus Link From Edinburgh To Glentress

Bike Bus Glentress takes bikes and riders direct from Edinburgh city centre to Glentress twice daily at weekends and once mid-week. Continue reading New Bike Bus Link From Edinburgh To Glentress

Budget update: cheeky reply

Much lobbying is happening over the disastrous Scottish draft budget 2012-13, now out for consultation.   If you are unhappy please email your MSPs. Continue reading Budget update: cheeky reply