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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

Report recommends making the scheme
permanent-->democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s759…

Watch-->edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/we…

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@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 Image
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Sep 12 18 tweets 17 min read
#Edinwebcast Transpt Cttee today 12.9.24

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Papers->

First meeting for new convener @cllr_jenkinson

Includes..
#PrincesStreet/#WaverleyValley - future
#GeorgeStreet - big funding problem
#Corstorphine #LTN
#Climate plan edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/we…
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocument…


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@cllr_jenkinson @CyclingEdin @edi_dot_bike @Cyclesouthedin @EdinReporter @TrafficLow @thecockburn @CockburnChair @best_edinburgh @johnrobson87 @AvGeekAlex #Edinwebcast

#Corstorphine Connections
Report->
Written submissions by @TrafficLow (for) &
ACE (against)
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Also ACE verbal

@CllrChasBooth asks how ACE would cut traffic?
A: main road will always be busy, can make side roads safer democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s745…
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/b251…


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Aug 15 11 tweets 11 min read
#Edinwebcast Transpt Cttee today 15.8.24

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Papers->

Includes..
- #BusLanes 7-7-7 & #PrivateHireCars
- #MeadowsToCanal another consultn?
- #StJames pedestrian area - allowing vehicles?
- #BikeHire - report postponed
& more... edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/we…
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocument…


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@CyclingEdin @edi_dot_bike @EdinReporter @EdCriticalMass @SpokesPorty @Cyclesouthedin @best_edinburgh @Algorhythmica1 @AvGeekAlex @johnrobson87 #Edinwebcast #BusLanes trial

👍7-7-7 timings
👎allowing #PrivateHireCar access
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Superb @EdinburghBUG deputn
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+ he references Spokes deputn re🚲impacts

Q Cllr @DAstonSNP asks if citywide 7-7-7 would be best
A YES! democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s730…
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/b250…


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May 23 20 tweets 17 min read
#Edinwebcast Transpt Cttee today 23.5.24
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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…


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@CyclingEdin @edi_dot_bike @SpokesPorty @johnrobson87 @EdinReporter @InfraSisters @EdCriticalMass @thecockburn #Edinwebcast

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.
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Feb 1 24 tweets 22 min read
Transport Committee 1.2.24

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Discussing..
7.1 #MobilityPlan includes🚶‍♀️👩‍🦽🚲#ActiveTravel Action Plan
7.2 #FutureStreets includes🚲network
7.3 #Tram - will🚲be included if tram uses #Roseburn #NEPN? democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocument…
edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/we…


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@CyclingEdin @SpokesPorty @Cyclesouthedin @SW20Ed @best_edinburgh @LaidBackBikes @TransformScot @EdCriticalMass @InfraSisters @edfoc #Edinwebcast
#Roseburn #tram

Spokes deputn @AvGeekAlex
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🚲is essential & feasible if tram uses #RoseburnPath

Q: Cllr Munro has received many emails supporting the path .. but is it bike v tram?
A: No, both can coexist democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/b241…



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