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Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign: fights for better conditions for everyday journeys by bike, particularly Edinburgh & Lothian. Also lobby Scot Gov. [Not totally left X because councils, govt depts, politicians all use it - pls ask them to sign up here!]
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Congrats @stephenjardine.bsky.social !

Interesting workshop to consider a possible new bike hire scheme for Edinburgh today. Another operator will run a workshop tomorrow, then we’ll get a report to committee in the Spring looking at options.

#Pentlands - #Portobello 🙋‍♀️ DROP-INS (+☕) Feb 27; Mar 1,5,6,11 Info--> www.elgt.org.uk/projects/gre... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @greenspacetrust.bsky.social @scottishepa.bsky.social @da-anderson.bsky.social @kate-c.bsky.social @lezleymarion.bsky.social @mthmttcoe.bsky.social

#Pentlands - #Portobello 🙋‍♀️ DROP-INS (+☕) Feb 27; Mar 1,5,6,11 Info--> www.elgt.org.uk/projects/gre... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @greenspacetrust.bsky.social @scottishepa.bsky.social @da-anderson.bsky.social @kate-c.bsky.social @lezleymarion.bsky.social @mthmttcoe.bsky.social

#Bioquarter - #Sheriffhall 🙋‍♀️ Consultn closes Sunday (Mar 2) --> survey123.arcgis.com/share/bd1d94... Our draft response below send us any comments @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @boffer.bsky.social @da-anderson.bsky.social @jestermouse.bsky.social @harryjwilliams.bsky.social @cellysally.bsky.social

#Edinburgh #CommunityCouncils 🙋‍♀️ Join your local CC: influence local planning/transport 🙋‍♀️ Ends 4pm,Thu 27 -> www.edinburgh.gov.uk/community-pl... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @da-anderson.bsky.social @sw20ed.bsky.social @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @steveamburgess.bsky.social @longstonecc.bsky.social

👍 #BordersRail - great news !! HERE--> www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @ianmurraymp.bsky.social @fionahyslop.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @colingreen.bsky.social @tourscotland.bsky.social @transformscot.bsky.social @veloveritas.co.uk @faysinclair.bsky.social

👍 #BordersRail - great news !! HERE--> www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @ianmurraymp.bsky.social @fionahyslop.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @colingreen.bsky.social @tourscotland.bsky.social @transformscot.bsky.social @veloveritas.co.uk @faysinclair.bsky.social

On Friday I learned my monthly Cycling Plus column has ended. As a freelancer work comes and goes, and I'm hugely grateful for the three years I had. Where a door closes, etc., so I'll be posting on Substack instead. Here's a quick post by way of introduction. It's a bit of a new adventure

🚲 edi.bike | issue 81 | 24th Feb '25 In your weekly edinburgh cycling digest: Leith LTN Retained at Council Vote; New Bioquarter to Sheriffhall ‘Gaps’ Consultation; community events, route closures and more: https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-81-24th-feb-25/ #BikeSky #Edinburgh

For those of you in Edinburgh, tree down this morning on the cycle path between Canonmills and Trinity (I think route 13). Have attempted to report to the council. @spokes.org.uk

If road deaths were a virus, we’d call it a pandemic. Safer transport helps us all – and we need it urgently | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Jean Todt

🤔 "As a non-driver.." Genuine serious problem for many people with no 🚘 access May be reasons of speciality or waiting list, but worth asking GP if can swap [I did that] @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social ‪‪@nhs24.bsky.social @sarahboyack.bsky.social @jennimintomsp.bsky.social

#Bioquarter - #Sheriffhall QR61 Consultn just discovered! -> survey123.arcgis.com/share/bd1d94... 🙋‍♀️DROP-IN Tue 25 Feb 1100-1330 NRIE Main mall @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @da-anderson.bsky.social @andydeans.bsky.social @nhslothian.bsky.social @bleedingstroke.bsky.social @alicehosking.bsky.social

TODAY Mon 24 Feb... #Prestonpans - #Levenhall 🚲👩‍🦽🚶

#Bioquarter - #Sheriffhall QR61 Consultn just discovered! -> survey123.arcgis.com/share/bd1d94... 🙋‍♀️DROP-IN Tue 25 Feb 1100-1330 NRIE Main mall @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @da-anderson.bsky.social @andydeans.bsky.social @nhslothian.bsky.social @bleedingstroke.bsky.social @alicehosking.bsky.social

🤔 "As a non-driver.." Genuine serious problem for many people with no 🚘 access May be reasons of speciality or waiting list, but worth asking GP if can swap [I did that] @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social ‪‪@nhs24.bsky.social @sarahboyack.bsky.social @jennimintomsp.bsky.social

@spokes.org.uk Goldenacre Path 13 completely blocked just south of bride at Warriston Gardens

#Prestonpans - #Levenhall 🚲👩‍🦽🚶 🙋‍♀️ DROP-IN Mon 24 Feb 3.45-6.45 #Prestonpans Comm Centre or contact AECOM for 1-2-1 session @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @lothianloop.bsky.social @sifrancis.bsky.social @rupenash.bsky.social @shona-mcintosh.bsky.social @mrjasonrose.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social

Thanks to whoever cleared Christian Path, Portobello, Edinburgh recently. The asphalt was so overgrown before, hardly space to pass someone walking the other way.

MOVING SALE ALERT! We're making moves—literally! As we prepare to move into our new space, we’re clearing out loads of cycling gear, including second-hand parts, clothing, accessories, and more! 🛠️👕 📅 28th February & 1st March, 8th March, 15th March 📍 The Bike Station, 250 Causewayside, Edinburgh

Here's the route for tomorrow's ride! See you on Middle Meadow Walk at 2pm!

Great news that Edinburgh Council decided to make the #Leith #LTN permanent this week. A massive thank you 🙏 to everyone who's been in touch about this. I will be asking Transport Committee to consider next steps.

🚨 Reminder 🚨 Deadline for applying to join your local #Edinburgh #Leith community council is this Thursday, 27 February. Community councils have a vital role in making the local area a better place to live. Please consider applying. Details: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/community-pl...

“Microscopic particles emitted from brake pads can be more toxic than those emitted in diesel vehicle exhaust, a study has found.” People generally associate pollution from cars as being from exhaust pipes… but that’s only part of the problem with cars.

Plans submitted for 28 "Serviced Apartments" on the Gorgie Road gap site. Planning approval should include a large "Section 75" funding agreement for active travel improvements in the area. @spokes.org.uk @thecockburn.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social

Today’s mini adventure: found a plant stand on FBM for a tenner and it was perfect for my growing collection. What better way to grab it a couple miles away than by bike? The cycle paths in North Edinburgh make this so safe and easy. Strapped it to my back and enjoyed the fresh air. Good times.

"Cycling to school almost became extinct — until one manrevived the bike bus." By Jonathan Maus of @bikeportland.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Tomorrow, Thursday 20 Feb

#NorthBridge 🙋‍♀️ @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social can u put in 🚲diversion signs as @johnrobson87.bsky.social suggests? @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @finlaymcf.bsky.social @cllrcmiller.bsky.social @leftwing66.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @alastairdalton.bsky.social

🛣️🚦Old Town Streets Project £100k contract for the Old Town Streets project awarded to Stantec U.K Hopefully the closure of major pedestrian streets and the safeguarding of our historic streets is further progressed! www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/...

🛣️🚦Lothian Road Boulevard £300k contract for the redesign of Lothian Road awarded to Stantec U.K Hopefully includes active travel improvements and placemaking 💵🚴 www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/...

“As we move forward with the wider Leith Connections project our core objectives remain the same – to improve the attractiveness, viability and safety of walking, wheeling and cycling in the area” theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/02/coun...

Ever considered a career in bus driving but didn’t know where to start? Come to Lothian’s ‘Try A Bus’ Day and find out for yourself! ‘Try A Bus’ Day takes place on Saturday 8 March at Lothian’s Longstone Depot in Edinburgh South West between 1000 – 1400 hrs. www.lothianbuses.com/news/2025/02...

Thank you so much to everyone who came out on yet another freezing morning to back the Leith LTN! We had great engagement from both councillors and passers-by. Today's win is a great step forward for safer streets and a sustainable future!

The right decision for Leith, & will help to lock in the traffic reductions, safer streets and cleaner air that this scheme has already delivered… Hundreds of kids will be able to walk, wheel and cycle to school more safely as a result ❤️ www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Witness appeal after bike stolen by masked man in Telfer subway Police are appealing for information after a man had his bike stolen in Edinburgh on Friday, 14 February, 2025. ​Around 5.25pm, the 33-year-old man was walking through Telfer subway underpass when he was approached by another man who…

There's also a drop in session at Musselburgh East community centre this eve 1645-1945, and at Prestonpans community centre on 24 Feb 1545-1845. ❤️🚴

If you'd like it to be easier and safer to cycle between Musselburgh and Prestonpans, please do submit a response to this survey. I'm afraid the usual car-is-king suspects are kicking off, and ELC have a track record of caving in. ❤️🚴 @spokes.org.uk eastlothianconsultations.co.uk/infrastructu...

I’m absolutely delighted the Leith Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) has been made permanent today. This is the right decision for Leith, and will help to lock in the traffic reductions, safer streets and cleaner air that this scheme has already delivered.

Great wee protest today, supporting the Leith low-traffic neighbourhood, ahead of the council decision on it. Outside the City Chambers, Edinburgh HT: @edcriticalmass.bsky.social

#LTN & 🚒 London Fire Commissioner, Andy Rowe ... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @sw20ed.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @dastonsnp.bsky.social @liveableleith.bsky.social @kayleighoneill.bsky.social @leftwing66.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @turvill.bsky.social

Join us this Saturday for a ride around Marchmont! Meet 2pm Middle Meadow Walk.