Iain Owenson
@angrycyclist.bsky.social
Active Travel / Urban designer - Edinburgh
That’s great thanks. I suppose that means the powderhall active travel route project will be canned.
Also not sure how the portobello stop will work as I’m sure station brae is about to become a block of flats.
Lots still to work out.
Also not sure how the portobello stop will work as I’m sure station brae is about to become a block of flats.
Lots still to work out.
February 1, 2026 at 3:21 PM
That’s great thanks. I suppose that means the powderhall active travel route project will be canned.
Also not sure how the portobello stop will work as I’m sure station brae is about to become a block of flats.
Lots still to work out.
Also not sure how the portobello stop will work as I’m sure station brae is about to become a block of flats.
Lots still to work out.
Yes but we will have the same arguments when someone designs a bus stop with footway level cycleway and opponents shout ‘that’s not to standard, we want detectable kerbs, rip it out’ and the designer can claim it complies with the statutory guidance.
January 27, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Yes but we will have the same arguments when someone designs a bus stop with footway level cycleway and opponents shout ‘that’s not to standard, we want detectable kerbs, rip it out’ and the designer can claim it complies with the statutory guidance.
My point is that this statutory guidance is still quite unclear therefore open to interpretation. Even the ramps on the render further on in the document are in a different position.
January 27, 2026 at 11:12 AM
My point is that this statutory guidance is still quite unclear therefore open to interpretation. Even the ramps on the render further on in the document are in a different position.
Any idea how to design a raised table as shown and provide a 50mm level difference at the same time?
January 27, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Any idea how to design a raised table as shown and provide a 50mm level difference at the same time?
June 2025. Possibly there has been more work since then. The last street view was 2023 with no bollards or tactiles. I think they might be describing the narrower crossing as a build out rather than actual build outs into the carriageway.
January 21, 2026 at 1:58 PM
June 2025. Possibly there has been more work since then. The last street view was 2023 with no bollards or tactiles. I think they might be describing the narrower crossing as a build out rather than actual build outs into the carriageway.
It’s been made safer but not completely safe. A bollard has already been damaged by a vehicle.
January 21, 2026 at 1:15 PM
It’s been made safer but not completely safe. A bollard has already been damaged by a vehicle.
Of course a bollard has been hit almost immediately after installation so still not that safe then. Really needs a build out, entry kerbs and possibly bell bollards
January 21, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Of course a bollard has been hit almost immediately after installation so still not that safe then. Really needs a build out, entry kerbs and possibly bell bollards
Don’t forget the workplace parking levy
December 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Don’t forget the workplace parking levy
When your council voted to continue subsidising free parking in Porobello last week and therefore encouraging car dependent lifestyles is that the fault of the Scottish Government too or will you accept some responsibility for the issue?
December 23, 2025 at 1:58 PM
When your council voted to continue subsidising free parking in Porobello last week and therefore encouraging car dependent lifestyles is that the fault of the Scottish Government too or will you accept some responsibility for the issue?
I would hope so. Stockbridge is a traffic sewer and pedestrian nightmare. It would benefit significantly from traffic restrictions and wider footways with or without trams.
December 2, 2025 at 6:12 PM
I would hope so. Stockbridge is a traffic sewer and pedestrian nightmare. It would benefit significantly from traffic restrictions and wider footways with or without trams.
Im aware it’s complex and I’m not saying it’s cheaper than roseburn but it would clearly serve more passengers and closer to RIE too. I’m also not saying it would be the best route but it should IMO have been included in the feasibility study rather than the Dean Bridge route.
December 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Im aware it’s complex and I’m not saying it’s cheaper than roseburn but it would clearly serve more passengers and closer to RIE too. I’m also not saying it would be the best route but it should IMO have been included in the feasibility study rather than the Dean Bridge route.
The north bridge route will have similar utilities and disruption as Leith Walk has seen. Seem to me it’s a political decision ‘not to upset the new towners’
December 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The north bridge route will have similar utilities and disruption as Leith Walk has seen. Seem to me it’s a political decision ‘not to upset the new towners’
So how can you say it’s not viable? To me it looks cheaper than orchard brae (avoids Dean bridge) and would likely serve more passengers than both. Speed is a political decision not to restrict traffic.
December 2, 2025 at 5:38 PM
So how can you say it’s not viable? To me it looks cheaper than orchard brae (avoids Dean bridge) and would likely serve more passengers than both. Speed is a political decision not to restrict traffic.
Was it in the feasibility study? I can’t find any references to it ever being considered as an option
December 1, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Was it in the feasibility study? I can’t find any references to it ever being considered as an option
They mention Stockbridge. Why is that not viable?
December 1, 2025 at 7:10 PM
They mention Stockbridge. Why is that not viable?
Definitely feels longer
November 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Definitely feels longer
Council saying one of the goals is “support new developments” so that’s induced demand from the get go. They’ll need another relief road for the relief road soon enough. Also good to see it’s one of those ‘safe and environmental friendly’ roads. 🤦🏼
October 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Council saying one of the goals is “support new developments” so that’s induced demand from the get go. They’ll need another relief road for the relief road soon enough. Also good to see it’s one of those ‘safe and environmental friendly’ roads. 🤦🏼
Tactiles shouldn’t be buff either
March 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Tactiles shouldn’t be buff either
Abysmal. CEC giving cyclists false security of a secure bike lane when really it’s as good as a painted lane. As ever, cost cutting has resulted in a false economy with reduced quality and a long term maintenance headache.
February 3, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Abysmal. CEC giving cyclists false security of a secure bike lane when really it’s as good as a painted lane. As ever, cost cutting has resulted in a false economy with reduced quality and a long term maintenance headache.