Your statutory reminder that we don't have to build floating bus stops, but if we don't, there's no point building cycle routes. Leith St before and after
Leith Feeder Ride
@leithfeederride.bsky.social
We organise a feeder ride to Pedal on Parliament each year and post on all things cycling in and around Leith.
Green councillors called for an SUV levy in Edinburgh nearly 3 years ago. The Labour administration has delayed and prevaricated, putting lives at risk. We need an SUV levy now.
Brent Toderian@brenttoderian.bsky.social · 6d ago“Here’s what we found: Every additional 100kg of vehicle weight was associated with a 6% increase in odds of pedestrian fatality. Every additional 10cm of height was associated with an 11% increase in odds of pedestrian fatality. The relationship was even stronger in lower-speed environments.”
While waiting on the extended bus times into town … did some napkin notes. Housing added in/around Leith Connections project since start (and near future): 3x Dockside Buildings Mantle Yard Student Housing Harbour 31 + Businessss New Western Harbour plots Add to it Seafield Regeneration.
Eye-opening explainer on the system and people involved in bicycle food delivery. Not a service I’ve ever used, but it has to be better than using motor vehicles. However, (surprise!) exploitative practices by tech companies are undermining any positives.
sbarlster@sbarlster.bsky.social · 2w agoIf you see anyone in your community punching down on riders of electric bikes. Feel free to share this from Tom Humberstone… Just Work: The Gig Economy, Platform Capitalism and the Battle for Worker Rights tomhumberstone.com/just-work
Seems like these Voi expansion plans may have been postponed. Would you be able share any update @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social ? www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...
New areas for booming Edinburgh Voi electric bike hire scheme
Voi operation has two-and-a-half times the rental rate as the failed Just Eat Cycles initiative
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Leith Walk Voi-d at 8.30am. There is massive latent demand for cycling in Edinburgh, suppressed by dangerous driving, a lack of secure storage, and crowded out by excellent public transport provision. And with the tram out of action and some cycle infrastructure in place - here it is.
Yet another all-time record set on the Leith Walk cycle lane - 2,582 cyclists on 22nd July 2026. I suspect much of the surge this year is due to the brilliant success of Voi hire e-bikes. @edinburghminute.com @edi.bike @spokes.org.uk @edinreporter.bsky.social
This active travel project has been on ice for some time, I’m happy to play my part to see what I can do to thaw it out. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/coun...
Council approach Scottish Government for support to make the Powderhall Link happen
Edinburgh’s Transport Convener is taking a grip of an active travel project in Edinburgh which has been dormant for at least a decade. Ten years after the Powderhall railway line was closed, the SNP o...
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On my return - time to start asking questions about progress on Leith Connections P3- Hawthornevale to Seafield. We’ve just seen planning apps for the rest of Western Harbour go in + more transport options are needed W to E as tram suspension has shown + SAFETY = would like to see it finished.
#EdTravCyc Beware of motor vehicles either being squeezed through the Tolbooth Wynd vehicle barrier by mounting the footway OR being laboriously turned round and driven back the way they came if they're too wide to sneak through @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
Building sustainable cities is a long journey. But remember, "journey" means "a day's work" (Old French). Each day's work gets us closer.
Kids Bike Life Summer Fête - Leith Links www.thebikestation.org.uk/event-detail... - St. Margaret’s Park, Costorphine www.thebikestation.org.uk/event-detail... - Saughton Park www.thebikestation.org.uk/event-detail... @thebikestation.bsky.social
Kids Bike Life Summer Fête - Leith Links | The Bike Station Web
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🚲 edi.bike | issue 153 | 13th July '26 Powderhall Link ‘Freedom of Information’ results as another MSP backs the route; City of Edinburgh Council announce ‘Summertime streets’ pedestrian zones; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more: buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc... #bikeSky
This is good news & nessecery progress. Every pedestrian, cyclist, & road user deserves safe movement. Thank you to all Leith residents who signed the petition, gave testimony & campaigned for a safer Easter Road. Now we just need to deliver it... www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/notorio...
Traffic lights approved for notorious Easter Road junction following fatal crash
The move comes after a number of dangerous road incidents including a fatal hit-and-run in June 2022
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Large SUVs are so common in streets now. This one is from KIA and is around £79k. It's a 6 seater. Battery pack is a massive 100Kwh. Meanwhile we offer the UA at £6.5k with 545Wh battery. Only one can get you through city traffic! 😆 @sw20.info @banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social @portyenergy.bsky.social
Looks a bit like the charts showing the uptick in cycle traffic on Leith Walk by @edtiss.bsky.social – imagine this on a city-scale!
EmmanuelSPV@emmanuelspv.bsky.social · 2mo agoLe trafic vélo à Paris s'est tellement envolé qu’il est dur d'avoir un historique précis, les méthodes de comptage ayant changé avec l’afflux de cyclistes. Ce graphique n'est donc pas ultra-rigoureux, mais donne une idée. Il est à jour des données 2025 parues récemment (+8% par rapport à 2024)
This is what it feels like for cyclists using cycle infrastructure in many parts of the UK (certainly in my area - East Dunbartonshire). A short section here, a small bit there. Completely unconnected. Takes you nowhere. Surrounded by roads that feel hostile. This is why more people don't cycle.
Closing soon! You’ve got until 8 July to share your views on our proposals to revitalise the main streets in #Craigmillar and #Niddrie. Please register your views by taking part in the survey at consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/craigmil....
POWDERHALL BRIDGE CLOSED.—What we know so far: www.broughtonspurtle.org.uk/news/powderh... #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news #PowderhallBridge
St Mark’s Path - bridge over Water of Leith has failed its most recent inspection and has been closed #EdTravCyc /via @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social on FB
Active travel in Edinburgh is facing significant setbacks. City Scope has been updated with the latest timeline changes from Edinburgh Council, with delays across the board since February.
June Critical Mass coming up this Saturday! Besides supporting the Powderhall Line campaign the ride will finish at the Edinburgh Climate Festival. Amongst various activities you could win a Bike repair by cycling to power the stage! See the full program here: www.edinburghclimatefestival.com
Here is the planned route for the June ride coming up on Saturday 27th. Meet at 2pm by the Compass on Middle Meadow Walk. #Edinburgh #cycling #EdCriticalMass
Storing private property in the street - As he always does, mild-mannered cartoonist @davewalker.bsky.social nails it:
The finished bit of Argyle Street is looking very good indeed.
Still not working @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social how are folk still able to park like this?
Leith Central Community Council@leithcentralcc.bsky.social · 9mo agoElm Row still isn’t working as it should — unfinished works are causing confusion for everyone using it. LCCC is working with WELM and Cllr Jack Caldwell to press the Council for progress on safety, parking and the missing sculptures. Some fixes are due this month — we’ll share updates soon.
An SNP minister has said a disused rail line in Edinburgh must be converted into a public pathway 'sooner rather than later'
Active travel plans for capital rail line backed by minister
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Bike hire scheme is most successful in Europe The capital's bike hire scheme is currently the most successful in Europe, in terms of the trips per vehicle per day. The rental e-bikes were introducedin the city in September last year, with just 50 bikes spread throughout 39 parking locations. Eight…
Bike hire scheme is most successful in Europe
The capital's bike hire scheme is currently the most successful in Europe, in terms of the trips per vehicle per day. The rental e-bikes were introducedin the city in September last year, with just 50 bikes spread throughout 39 parking locations. Eight months on, and there are now over 800 bikes in 200 locations in Edinburgh, with plans in place to expand the scheme further.
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