Blackford Safe Routes
@blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
Campaign for safe routes to school in Edinburgh. Run by the Travel Committee of James Gillespie’s Primary School and friends
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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
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We‘ve put together an explainer on floating bus stops, particularly with regard to the transformative Dundee St active travel scheme
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As #RoboTaxis are in #London news again this morning, let me highlight this excellent piece of viewing for a Sunday.
With the un-consulted deployment of autonomous vehicles planned for London this year, it is well worth your time having a watch of this video from Dr Nick Reed who gives a very rounded appraisal of things from the UK perspective.
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Self-Driving Vehicles: Safer Roads for All? | Dr Nick Reed | Surrey Cyber Security Cluster
YouTube video by Surrey Cyber Security Cluster
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February 15, 2026 at 11:15 AM
As #RoboTaxis are in #London news again this morning, let me highlight this excellent piece of viewing for a Sunday.
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#Sheriffhall Roundabout
Study by @heriotwattuni.bsky.social
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February 15, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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15-Minute Cities are the best-branded idea in the history of urbanism. There is no mainstream critique. The only opposition comes from a cadre of conspiracy theorists so unhinged, they equate convenient grocery shopping with totalitarian government.
February 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
15-Minute Cities are the best-branded idea in the history of urbanism. There is no mainstream critique. The only opposition comes from a cadre of conspiracy theorists so unhinged, they equate convenient grocery shopping with totalitarian government.
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Did I ever say trams are a fantastic urban transport solution even in smaller towns and cities - like #Liberec, Czech Republic, pop. 108,000, network 12.5 km.
February 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Did I ever say trams are a fantastic urban transport solution even in smaller towns and cities - like #Liberec, Czech Republic, pop. 108,000, network 12.5 km.
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#Hustings #Holyrood2026
#SpokesMtg ✔️🚲🚲
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February 15, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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This is going to be a great hustings! A good chance to question candidates standing in Edinburgh & the Lothians on cycling. And also the wider policy context around cycling - transport, health, environment, communities, planning …
February 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
This is going to be a great hustings! A good chance to question candidates standing in Edinburgh & the Lothians on cycling. And also the wider policy context around cycling - transport, health, environment, communities, planning …
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You don’t have to be normal.
You can choose to be exceptional.
You can choose to be exceptional.
February 15, 2026 at 2:47 PM
You don’t have to be normal.
You can choose to be exceptional.
You can choose to be exceptional.
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The Western Approach Road should be housing, a tree lined park or public transport only.
It’s the very definition of 1970s #Motornormativity.
It’s the very definition of 1970s #Motornormativity.
Am always wary of this crossing on the Western Approach Road, but yesterday took it to a new level.
At least we have speed and power limits on ebikes, though.
#TheyDriveAmongUs
At least we have speed and power limits on ebikes, though.
#TheyDriveAmongUs
February 14, 2026 at 5:27 PM
The Western Approach Road should be housing, a tree lined park or public transport only.
It’s the very definition of 1970s #Motornormativity.
It’s the very definition of 1970s #Motornormativity.
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The bicycle exists
Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.
'E-bike for your feet': How bionic sneakers could change human mobility
Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.
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February 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The bicycle exists
The best kind of electric vehicle is one that’s shared
Learned more MTA’s electric bus program! 🚌⚡️
Infrastructure is a big lift, but:
✅ Batteries are improving year over year
✅ Lower maintenance (fewer moving parts)
✅ Whisper-quiet for better quality of life
Bonus: Old bus batteries will get a "second life" as on-site energy storage. 🔋🌱
Infrastructure is a big lift, but:
✅ Batteries are improving year over year
✅ Lower maintenance (fewer moving parts)
✅ Whisper-quiet for better quality of life
Bonus: Old bus batteries will get a "second life" as on-site energy storage. 🔋🌱
February 15, 2026 at 10:38 AM
The best kind of electric vehicle is one that’s shared
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Learned more MTA’s electric bus program! 🚌⚡️
Infrastructure is a big lift, but:
✅ Batteries are improving year over year
✅ Lower maintenance (fewer moving parts)
✅ Whisper-quiet for better quality of life
Bonus: Old bus batteries will get a "second life" as on-site energy storage. 🔋🌱
Infrastructure is a big lift, but:
✅ Batteries are improving year over year
✅ Lower maintenance (fewer moving parts)
✅ Whisper-quiet for better quality of life
Bonus: Old bus batteries will get a "second life" as on-site energy storage. 🔋🌱
February 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Learned more MTA’s electric bus program! 🚌⚡️
Infrastructure is a big lift, but:
✅ Batteries are improving year over year
✅ Lower maintenance (fewer moving parts)
✅ Whisper-quiet for better quality of life
Bonus: Old bus batteries will get a "second life" as on-site energy storage. 🔋🌱
Infrastructure is a big lift, but:
✅ Batteries are improving year over year
✅ Lower maintenance (fewer moving parts)
✅ Whisper-quiet for better quality of life
Bonus: Old bus batteries will get a "second life" as on-site energy storage. 🔋🌱
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“Elon Musk admitted to his biographer that the reason the Hyperloop was announced—even though he had no intention of pursuing it—was to try to disrupt the California high-speed rail project to get in the way of that actually succeeding.” — @parismarx.com in @gizmodo.com
Now he’s much, MUCH worse.
Now he’s much, MUCH worse.
Silicon Valley's Push Into Transportation Has Been a Miserable Failure
The titans of tech brought plenty of disruption to our broken transportation system but delivered little in the way of innovation.
gizmodo.com
February 15, 2026 at 5:36 AM
“Elon Musk admitted to his biographer that the reason the Hyperloop was announced—even though he had no intention of pursuing it—was to try to disrupt the California high-speed rail project to get in the way of that actually succeeding.” — @parismarx.com in @gizmodo.com
Now he’s much, MUCH worse.
Now he’s much, MUCH worse.
Do ya know what’s not good for crops?
Floods
Drought
Wildfire
Unpredictable conditions so farmers have no clue the appropriate crop to plant
Floods
Drought
Wildfire
Unpredictable conditions so farmers have no clue the appropriate crop to plant
February 14, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Do ya know what’s not good for crops?
Floods
Drought
Wildfire
Unpredictable conditions so farmers have no clue the appropriate crop to plant
Floods
Drought
Wildfire
Unpredictable conditions so farmers have no clue the appropriate crop to plant
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Your data will be used against you. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
Homeland Security Wants Social Media Sites to Expose Anti-ICE Accounts
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Your data will be used against you. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/t...
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"Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe’s best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around."
Outstanding article in The Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Outstanding article in The Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com/business/ene...
February 14, 2026 at 1:04 PM
"Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe’s best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around."
Outstanding article in The Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Outstanding article in The Wall Street Journal. www.wsj.com/business/ene...
Public luxury 😻
What a glorious day for the Edinburgh Disc Golf Community to be installing the new Disk Golf baskets all ready for the rest of the course to be finished soon.
Great to see another sport using our local parks.
What about a Community Council VS Edinburgh Disk golf match?! 🥏⛳
Great to see another sport using our local parks.
What about a Community Council VS Edinburgh Disk golf match?! 🥏⛳
February 14, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Public luxury 😻
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You notice how when streets are closed to cars that people on foot and bike instantly fill them, moving without fear, enabled by the removal of the threat that plagues all cities?
The space is there, it's just occupied by cars.
The space is there, it's just occupied by cars.
February 14, 2026 at 4:47 PM
You notice how when streets are closed to cars that people on foot and bike instantly fill them, moving without fear, enabled by the removal of the threat that plagues all cities?
The space is there, it's just occupied by cars.
The space is there, it's just occupied by cars.
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Santa Cruz was up all night to Bike Party!
February 14, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Santa Cruz was up all night to Bike Party!
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Works began on safety improvements at Longstone Primary and Redhall School’s shared entrance. Many children cross here through taxis, school staff, PHCs, and minibuses at pick up/drop off time. Pedestrians are to be prioritised here in accordance with the transport hierarchy. 👍
February 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Works began on safety improvements at Longstone Primary and Redhall School’s shared entrance. Many children cross here through taxis, school staff, PHCs, and minibuses at pick up/drop off time. Pedestrians are to be prioritised here in accordance with the transport hierarchy. 👍
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Almost got knocked down by the driver of car SO73 ETA jumping a red light at the pedestrian crossing from Roseburn cyclepath over the Western Approach Road tonight. Be careful out there folks.
February 13, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Almost got knocked down by the driver of car SO73 ETA jumping a red light at the pedestrian crossing from Roseburn cyclepath over the Western Approach Road tonight. Be careful out there folks.
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If only there was some kind of a clue why putting a massively distracting electronic billboard next to one of Manchester’s busiest junctions was a bad idea 🤔
February 13, 2026 at 5:46 PM
If only there was some kind of a clue why putting a massively distracting electronic billboard next to one of Manchester’s busiest junctions was a bad idea 🤔
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The same goes for streets.
“Scientists should stop trying to be neutral and instead embrace their values,”says a group of top climate scientists, including @katharinehayhoe.com. The neutrality myth is harming the reputation of science right when we need it most.” #ClimateCrisis
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Science isn’t neutral. It’s science.
Prominent climate scientist argues it's time to ditch the 'myth of neutrality' | CBC Radio
Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe talks to Bob McDonald about the polarization of science and why she thinks scientists should stop pretending to be neutral when it's our planet at risk.
www.cbc.ca
February 13, 2026 at 6:41 PM
The same goes for streets.
“One more lane…”
NEVER FIXES IT!
NEVER FIXES IT!
February 13, 2026 at 6:23 PM
“One more lane…”
NEVER FIXES IT!
NEVER FIXES IT!
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"When I was a baby we didn't have gates and I was fine"
City transportation official opts for white line and signage instead of gate to keep their baby off the stairs.
February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
"When I was a baby we didn't have gates and I was fine"