@RantyHighwayman Would be useful to know if @livingstreets & @LivingStreetsEd support this position by @EdinburghBUG "Current Floating Bus Stop designs do not meet the needs of bus users and should not continue to be rolled out" & what evidence they base that on, what alternatives they propose...
@RantyHighwayman @livingstreets @LivingStreetsEd @EdinburghBUG Because this really reads like 'we don't really want anyone else cycling or care about cycling safety so we will take a few upset people shouting about change over all available evidence as most important'. At risk of repetition, floating stops do not appear to reduce bus use...
@RantyHighwayman @livingstreets @LivingStreetsEd @EdinburghBUG By VI people, nor do these stops appear to represent a significant safety issue, particularly not one compared to massive existing issues with most roads, junctions etc. for VI people. In other words, if mobility & safety are your issue this isn't the priority you're making it...
@RantyHighwayman @livingstreets @LivingStreetsEd @EdinburghBUG On that basis, rather than finding common ground your orgs are effectively fighting change & reinforcing motor traffic dominance over people, sustainable & active travel in reality. That's imo some utterly shameful punching down. This 'debate' is so tired & needs resolving...
@RantyHighwayman @livingstreets @LivingStreetsEd @EdinburghBUG Indeed, @livingstreets already produced an epic tome on floating bus stops that is largely excellent & really deals well with the nuance of design issues while also acknowledging the need to roll them out. Why is that being ignored here? Come on folks, be better.
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