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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.
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…
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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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