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Scottish Budget 2010-11: no progress yet

There is no sign of the Scottish Government paying attention to the recommendations of the all-party Parliamentary Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee. Continue reading Scottish Budget 2010-11: no progress yet

Tramline tribulations, advice & documents

Following the re-opening of Princes Street, quite a few cyclists are known to have come off due to skidding on tramlines or getting wheels trapped in them. Continue reading Tramline tribulations, advice & documents

Spokes 2009 competition – results

The full results of our competition are now online… Continue reading Spokes 2009 competition – results

Plans for Exchange 2 [Dewar Place etc]

A masterplan is being drawn up for the area between Dewar Place, and the Conference Centre square. Continue reading Plans for Exchange 2 [Dewar Place etc]

Cycling and tramlines – training session Sun 13

The Bike Station and TIE are holding a familiarisation/training session for cycling near and across tramlines on Sunday 13th. Continue reading Cycling and tramlines – training session Sun 13

Scottish draft budget 2010-11: a step forward!

We are one step closer to more realistic cycling investment, thanks to the Parliament’s all-party Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee [TICC].   Last year Scottish Government Ministers ignored their recommendations.  Your emails to MSPs are vital right now to stop the same happening this year. Continue reading Scottish draft budget 2010-11: a step forward!

Spokes Copenhagen ‘Ride Planet Earth’ – report

Our Sunday ride in support of Ride Planet Earth was great!! Continue reading Spokes Copenhagen ‘Ride Planet Earth’ – report

Spokes at Parliament Transport Committee – video

Spokes gave oral evidence on 24 November to the Inquiry into Active Travel (cycling and walking) by the Scottish Parliament’s Transport, Infrastructure and Climate Change Committee. Continue reading Spokes at Parliament Transport Committee – video

Spokes ‘Copenhagen’ Sunday Ride, 6th December

Spokes regular Sunday ride is a bit different on Sunday 6th December – it is supporting RIDE PLANET EARTH in support of a strong climate change agreement at Copenhagen. Continue reading Spokes ‘Copenhagen’ Sunday Ride, 6th December

Scotsman article on Princes Street

See today’s Scotsman (23rd Nov) for an opinion piece by Lesley Riddoch based on discussion at the public meeting last week. You will have to buy the paper or have a subscription to see the whole article at http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/opinion/-Time-for-straight-talking.5847372.jp
Letters to the Scotsman in response welcomed.