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Everyday cyclists want more/better onroad facilities + action in Princes St & Picardy Place

An 85-person survey at the Spokes public meeting on the Council’s forthcoming Cycling Action Plan sees more and better-maintained onroad cycle facilities and conditions as the top priority.  Top areas where cycle-friendly decisions are essential are Princes Street and Picardy Place.

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Harrison Park consultation

An opportunity to improve walking/cycling links to the Union Canal…
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Spokes info flyer

A Spokes flyer is now available – print out a few copies if you’re going to a relevant event where you can hand them out or have them on an info stall.  The flyer is also downloadable from the Spokes membership page above.

Open Spaces Strategy: Spokesworkers 21.3.10 & 20.4.10

[updated 21.4.10] Edinburgh Council is consulting on its Open Spaces Draft Strategy from March 26 to May 21.   It includes some great ideas, but could include more! …

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Tram TROs ctd – Spokesworker 9.3.10

More detail about the implication of the tram Traffic Regulation Orders is spelt out in the new issue of Spokesworker, along with more news, dates, and things you can do to help our never-ending campaign for better cycling conditions…
Continue reading Tram TROs ctd – Spokesworker 9.3.10

Bulletin 106 – Cycling investment falling

Cycling investment across Scotland risks falling in every year of office of the SNP government – but there are positive signs at Edinburgh Council. Continue reading Bulletin 106 – Cycling investment falling

Tram traffic regulation orders – 20.3 deadline

Note – This article was substantially updated on 26.2.10.  New update in March 10 news item.
Consultation is now underway on the Traffic Regulation Orders for traffic restrictions to allow the tram to run. Continue reading Tram traffic regulation orders – 20.3 deadline

Public meeting: City Council Action Plan

The Spokes Spring public meeting on March 23 is your opportunity to hear about and give input to Edinburgh’s Cycle Action Plan…

[Later: for reports on the meeting and the survey held at it, see 23.3.10 here]

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Strict liability, folders on buses, local links

There are more updates to the website… Continue reading Strict liability, folders on buses, local links

Spokes website new pages

Several website pages have been created or have had big updates recently.  Here are some that may interest you… Continue reading Spokes website new pages