Funding for cycling in Scotland in 2014/15 is at its highest level ever, though it is well below what would be needed to achieve the 2020 ‘vision‘ of 10% of trips by bike … and without further changes it will fall somewhat in 2015/16 … Continue reading Scottish Government cycling cash 2001-2015
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[Update June 3: 150 objections rejected – bus lane cutbacks trial to go ahead] Edinburgh Council is planning to convert all bus lanes into peak-hour only, also scrapping Saturday bus lanes entirely. A total of 22km of all-day bus lanes will be affected – and it appears that little or no thought has been given to the impact on pedestrians and cyclists. Continue reading Bus/cycle lanes -> car/lorry lanes … unless you object The Spokes Spring public meeting on Thurs 26 March will discuss the future of Edinburgh city centre – particularly Princes Street / George Street – and the role of the bicycle there. Our headline speaker is Cllr Lesley Hinds, Convener of Edinburgh City’s Transport Committee. Continue reading Spokes Spring Public Meeting: the Bicycle in the City Centre The cycling future of Leith Street is up for grabs in the St James Quarter proposals. A segregated cycleroute up from Picardy Place will end at Calton Road, with no connection to Princes Street… Continue reading Leith Street cycling future – or not? Spokes has moved to a new web host, 1&1. It now feels faster, and we hope to experience less downtime. The website should now be fully functional, but email us if you have any problems. However, before raising any issues, please clear your browser, history and cookie cache. The vote on the Scottish 2015/16 budget is near … and there is some hope of improvement in cycling infrastructure investment … Continue reading Budget Hope? In a detailed reponse to the Scottish Government’s draft budget 2015-16, MSPs on the Infrastructure and Capital Investment Committee (ICI) recommend that the government consider “substantial additional funding” to roll out sustainable and active travel projects… Continue reading MSPs seek ‘substantial additional funding’ for active travel The government’s first ever active travel debate brings no new initiatives and no new cash! Why was this debate called? Continue reading No new cycling cash! Wednesday 7 January 2015 brings what we think is the first ever Scottish government-sponsored debate on active travel – a great development. Scotland needs a big ramping up in cycling & walking investment – but maybe we’ll at least have a wee one! Continue reading Parliament Active Travel Debate Keep yourself busy over the holiday (and after) .. We’ve a few suggestions .. Continue reading New Year Cycling Resolutions?? .. Act instead!! |
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