Spokes, the Lothian Cycle Campaign: fighting for better conditions for everyday journeys by bike, particularly in Edinburgh & Lothian. Also lobby Scottish Govt.
Oct 24 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
#CorstorphineConnections
The Traffic Orders Subcttee (*not* Transport Cttee!) makes the final decision this morning
Officer answering qns on the report
@CyclingEdin @edi_dot_bike @TrafficLow @hank_chief @RoseburnCycle @EdinReporter #CorstorphineConnections
Cllr @MG4CityCentre (Lab) & @KayleighFONeill (Grn) propose the motion to make scheme permanent
Cllr #NeilRoss (LibD) amendment to scrap #busgate, to "make traffic flow more efficient" & avoid longer🚙journeys/displacement. Also says consultn inadequate
Big changes may happen today:
🤔#GeorgeSt scheme may be postponed [concern re costs; & amount of🚖🚘🚚]
🙄#WorkplaceParkingLevy may be dropped [#LibDems change from + to -]
👍Fairer costs for secure🚲storage edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/we…
Q: Cllr @julebandel asks re #TravellingSafely (bollarded) cycle routes
A: The Experimental Traffic Orders run for *maximum* 18 months, but council can make final decision after 6 months consultation if satisfied with the results
Report & decisions likely Jan 2025.