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@johnrobson87.bsky.social
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johnrobson87.bsky.social
At least this railway is already built… but still some tricky junctions / connections to the tram lines to resolve 🙃
January 30, 2026 at 8:31 AM
johnrobson87.bsky.social
Get well soon. Agree information could be better and clearer.
January 19, 2026 at 1:50 PM
johnrobson87.bsky.social
I meant as in a live map with the gritters on so you can see where they have treated before you head out. Like I’d adjust a route if I could. Will mention to Councillors.
January 19, 2026 at 1:49 PM
johnrobson87.bsky.social
Ouch sounds painful. Wishing a speedy recovery. Yeah a daily live map of routes gritted like the Transport Scotland one for named gritters would be super handy.
January 19, 2026 at 11:52 AM
johnrobson87.bsky.social
Thanks. Yep I use the grit bin for the pavements and road outside my flat to the main road but seems like hardly anyone uses the ones I see in the Braids. If everyone did a little bit it would be better for everyone but seems that attitude is being lost.
January 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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geocycle.bsky.social
Leith, and Ocean Drive has also been very slippy most mornings hovering at or below 0 - one friend coming to grief on ice a couple weeks back.

If people need help with grit bins for some local do gooding with bins, a reminder that this page can help:

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roads-paveme...
Gritting, snow and ice
grit, gritting, snow, ice, winter weather
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
January 19, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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edi.bike
We found this the case with Whitehouse Loan yesterday also, which resulted in a hard fall turning right into Blackford Rd. Five minutes later we witnessed another kid fall at the turning off of Newbattle Terrace onto Whitehouse Loan.

Quiet routes need gritted, @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
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January 19, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
Thanks!

Here’s the link to our response

blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/jgps-travel-...
Dundee Street and Fountainbridge active travel consultation - response - Blackford Safe Routes
Consultation response to the Dundee St and Fountainbridge active travel project - protected cycle lanes and pedestrian improvements
blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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spokes.org.uk
#DundeeStreet #Fountainbridge 🚶👩‍🦼🚲 consultn

👍 Excellent submission from @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk

🙋 Please do respond yourself - it matters!
[no need for detail if short of time]

Online QA--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/dundee-s...

@johnrobson87.bsky.social @robbieainsworth.bsky.social
Intro to their response... Dundee Street and Fountainbridge active travel consultation – response Overview The council are proposing to improve walking, wheeling and cycling along Dundee Street and Fountainbridge, as well as surrounding streets connecting to the Union Canal. The changes will be transformative and create safer, more attractive streets for everyone. The aim is to create: walking and street improvements a high-quality, direct, cycling route to provide an alternative to the busy and shared Union Canal path a connection between the Telfer Subway and the Union Canal via Gibson Terrace, improving connections to the surrounding network from Roseburn, the Canal, the Meadows and beyond The Dundee St and Fountainbridge consultation is open until the 12 Jan 2026.
January 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
johnrobson87.bsky.social
I may be wrong but pretty sure the paving stone is Scoutmoor which is readily available.
Is the any reason why the redundant unidirectional cycleway isn’t blocked 🚧 with barrier to encourage use of the correct bidirectional cycleway? All seems forgotten about.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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spokes.org.uk
👍 #FerryRoad path: closure rethink

Our letter to council & cllrs attached..

#EdTravCyc @edi.bike @robbieainsworth.bsky.social @iammelissa.bsky.social @sarcainian.bsky.social @thedreadedlurgy.bsky.social @andrewburnie.bsky.social @crgn.bsky.social @stefsagrott.bsky.social @tracygriffen.bsky.social
post from Prof Peter Matthews saying pathto be reopened for a rethink on the closure by Leonardo UK Spokes letter, part 1 I'm writing regarding the closure of the Ferry Road Path between Leonardo and Morrisons in TTRO TEMP/25/148 from today 21st November until 16th January 2026. As I'm sure you know, this path forms an important Active Travel connection in the north of Edinburgh, being Quietroute11 and a protected Core Path. It is estimated to have 300-500 daily cycle trips (NPT Scotland), along with many more pedestrian journeys. Usage typically peaks 8-9am and 3-5pm. Being an offroad path, it is relied on by many users who are not comfortable or experienced cycling on a main road, including families and children. Risk The safety measures for these works appear surmountable and should not require a full closure. The fence erection works are similar to works conducted by the council in the past, such as tree felling works. I've attached an example on the Coltbridge Viaduct from 2020. The diversion across the Crewe Toll Roundabout is extremely busy with motor vehicles and surely presents a greater dangerous to cyclists otherwise using an offroad path. Will this diversion be signed and made suitably safe? I note the requirements in the NRSWA Red Book to ensure diversions are risk assessed for all users. Spokes letter, part 2 Amenity We are also concerned by the duration of this closure and the lack of notice. It is dissapointing that the closure was only signed on Wednesday, less than 48 hours before coming into effect, for what are clearly long planned works. TTROs are advised by the council to be submitted 30 working days in advance for adaquate process, and we would expect atleast a weeks notice. Advance signage should be placed to warn users of the closure, such as the attached example from Holyrood Park. The closure can be included within the weekly Edi.bike cycling newsletter on Monday. The 8 week duration of the closure appears very onerous. Works extends over the Christmas period when no work will likely be taking place. Additionally, we would expect works on such a busy route to be limited to outside of peaks hours. For example, recent path closures on the Union Canal were limited to 9:30am-3:30pm, with a member of staff present to assist disabled access. Will it be possible to reopen the path during peaks hours and the Christmas period? Statute I note the Department of Transport TSM Chapter 8, repeated in the councils own factsheet, state: D3.32.17 Wherever possible, access should be maintained for cyclists in both directions throughout the period of road works, avoiding more hazardous diversions. Where possible, a segregated cycle lane or route away from the carriageway should be provided particularly on dual carriageways or multi-lane roads. D3.32.18 When cycle routes, and other facilities for the exclusive use of cyclists and pedestrians, are affected by the road works the changes should be clearly signed well in advance of the road works. D3.32.19 Where there is cycle provision, such as cycle lanes or tracks, efforts should be made to keep these open or to provide an acceptable alternative during the road works.
November 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM