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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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πŸ™‹ #Sunday 8 June

New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives. 14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows: ❀️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made) ❀️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt And slower speeds deliver so much more:

πŸ™‹ #Sunday 8 June

#SpokesComp 2025 😍We'd love some #Midothian entries! @midlothiancan.bsky.social @plandillon.bsky.social @kirstymcneill.bsky.social @cgrahamemsp.bsky.social @debbimccall.bsky.social @nigeblog.bsky.social @jockduncan.bsky.social @roslininstitute.bsky.social @ebsoc.bsky.social @cakerdeath.bsky.social

Good news indeed. Just imagine what an expanded LEZ or congestion charge could do!

#EdTravCyc Roseburn path closed by police at Coltbridge over Water of Leith FYI @spokes.org.uk @edinreporter.bsky.social

Much work has been done over the years to join up cycle paths across the constituency and there are some fantastic routes. Let @spokes.org.uk know your favourites! 🚲

🚲 Dare to dream of... monthly car-free Sundays! πŸ‘ͺ As part of our campaigning this summer, we're calling on Sadiq Khan to bring in one day of closed roads a month, to give everyone the chance to build confidence on a bike. πŸ“§ Email Sadiq today to support the campaign: bit.ly/43YSUC7

You used to be able to cycle straight ahead here but with the new business park at QMU comes a new access road, where cars are the priority of course. Sigh. @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike @eastlothiancouncil.bsky.social

#SpokesComp 2025 😍 We'd love some #WestLothian entries! @neilginscotland.bsky.social @keithhouston.bsky.social @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social @trustlinlithgow.bsky.social @mininglandscapes.bsky.social @westlothiansgp.bsky.social @kittysull1.bsky.social @mariamacsnp.bsky.social @drmoiras.bsky.social

#SpokesComp 2025 😍 We'd love some #WestLothian entries! @neilginscotland.bsky.social @keithhouston.bsky.social @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social @trustlinlithgow.bsky.social @mininglandscapes.bsky.social @westlothiansgp.bsky.social @kittysull1.bsky.social @mariamacsnp.bsky.social @drmoiras.bsky.social

Press and Communications Lead role ensuring @sccscot.bsky.social and their members and coordinated and effective in promoting ambitious climate policy! tinyurl.com/8ja7kyxr Β£35,000 – Β£38,000 #Remote #ClimateAction

#SpokesComp 2025 😍 We'd love some #EastLothian entries! @mrjasonrose.bsky.social @shona-mcintosh.bsky.social β€ͺ@rupenash.bsky.social @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social @lee-annemenzies.bsky.social @lizallan.bsky.social @lothianloop.bsky.social @eastlothiangreens.bsky.social @sifrancis.bsky.social

#SpokesComp 2025 😍 We'd love some #EastLothian entries! @mrjasonrose.bsky.social @shona-mcintosh.bsky.social β€ͺ@rupenash.bsky.social @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social @lee-annemenzies.bsky.social @lizallan.bsky.social @lothianloop.bsky.social @eastlothiangreens.bsky.social @sifrancis.bsky.social

Happy World Bicycle Day! www.un.org/en/observanc... Every day should be World Bicycle Day πŸ˜‰

'My Favourite Bike Ride' ... #SpokesComp 2025 😍 Spread the joy! πŸ˜‰ Become famous 🀩 .. and win one of our amazing prizes --> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/06/spok... @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @alastairdalton.bsky.social

Really good to see the South Edinburgh to NEPN (Russell Rd) infra on the new Spokes map. Seeing many more families cycling on our street lately -- pretty sure it's because they're coming from/to the new link.

'My Favourite Bike Ride' ... #SpokesComp 2025 😍 Spread the joy! πŸ˜‰ Become famous 🀩 .. and win one of our amazing prizes --> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/06/spok... @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @alastairdalton.bsky.social

🚲 edi.bike | issue 95 | 2nd June '25 In your weekly edinburgh cycling digest: Spokes Cycle Counts; Porty Community Energy Funding & Carers Programme; Edinburgh Festival of Cycling Events; updates, route closures & more https://buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edibike-issue-95-2nd-june-25/ #bikeSky

Imagine the savings to the NHS if we had an environment conducive to living an active daily life rather than this one that forces motor-dependency. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

πŸ“£ New job opportunity πŸ“£ We're seeking an experienced Press and Communications Lead to promote ambitious climate policy in the media & shape narratives ahead of the Holyrood elections in 2026 Salary: Β£35,000-Β£38,000 Deadline: 12 noon Fri 20 June More info: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/stop-climate...

Check out our up and coming events edfoc.org.uk/event-board/

Great to see the progress being made on the Foot of the Walk to Commercial St cycleway. Gr Jn St:

πŸ‘€ Updated Edinburgh cycle map from Spokes (great for walkers too!).

Looking forward to one of my regular bike rides tomorrow, to Haddington, where I shall park for free ❀️🚴

Thank you to everyone for an amazing Critical Mass, especially those who helped steward for the first time! A special shout-out to @weespokehub.bsky.social for kindly providing a replacement bike for the speaker carrier, whose bike had broken down just before the ride ❀️

And the sky didn’t fall in … #Edinburgh www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Edinburgh will mark one year since enforcement of the LEZ began on Sunday (June 1). NHS Lothian and @asthmaandlung.org.uk have praised the benefits of the LEZ, particularly on air quality and health.

🀩 2025 #Edinburgh #SpokesMap !! Info--> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/05/spok... @edi.bike @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @bjpaddy.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @threadinburgh.scot @secretedinburgh.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social

Hi @pyspud.bsky.social We think this only applies to signs advising of new infra (as in your pic) not roadworks signs, so won't help for most pavement clutter 😒 @edi.bike @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @theimpish.bsky.social @violaoutside.bsky.social @robbieainsworth.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social

Started the day with some cycling fun. Joined the Flora Stevenson #bikebus, showing support from @spokes.org.uk. Such a lovely sight, so many kids on bikes getting to school (but what a shame it’s too dangerous for them to cycle regularly alone). @cyclingukscotland.bsky.social

πŸ™‹ #Haddington #ScotGov should urgently introduce 🚘🚘🚘 #ParkingLevy for #OutOfTown retail @edi.bike @transform.scot @mrjasonrose.bsky.social @shona-mcintosh.bsky.social‬ @markruskell.bsky.social @clairebakermsp.bsky.social @fionahyslop.bsky.social @foescot.bsky.social @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social

🀩 2025 #Edinburgh #SpokesMap !! Info--> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/05/spok... @edi.bike @edinburghminute.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @bjpaddy.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @threadinburgh.scot @secretedinburgh.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social