Living Streets Edinburgh
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Promoting walking (including ‘wheeling’) as a safe, enjoyable, accessible and healthy way of getting around Edinburgh.
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Shocking litter in Seafield, along the whole of Marine Esplanade, which is supposed to be a walking route from Portobello Beach... how long before this all ends up in the sea? @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Shocking litter in Seafield, along the whole of Marine Esplanade, which is supposed to be a walking route from Portobello Beach... how long before this all ends up in the sea? @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
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On today's World Day of Remembrance for Road Victims it is worth noting that in the two years since Wales implemented a national default 20mph (32km/h) there have been 25% fewer casualties on such roads with over 1,000 fewer people killed or injured. youtu.be/efr3uVKpOwY
UN World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims - Theme: Remember. Support. Act. - English
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November 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
On today's World Day of Remembrance for Road Victims it is worth noting that in the two years since Wales implemented a national default 20mph (32km/h) there have been 25% fewer casualties on such roads with over 1,000 fewer people killed or injured. youtu.be/efr3uVKpOwY
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The tram consultation closes tomorrow so if you have any views about the project and how space in the city is used, now is the time to be heard.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
Trams from Granton to Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Beyond
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by City of Edinburgh Council
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The tram consultation closes tomorrow so if you have any views about the project and how space in the city is used, now is the time to be heard.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
Big 'Road Safety Delivery' report at Edinburgh's Transport and Environment Committee on 12/11. It also covers speed limits, school travel plans and pedestrian crossings.
You can read the agenda & our deputation calling for more resources and priority for these areas via:- bit.ly/4p50ns4
You can read the agenda & our deputation calling for more resources and priority for these areas via:- bit.ly/4p50ns4
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Big 'Road Safety Delivery' report at Edinburgh's Transport and Environment Committee on 12/11. It also covers speed limits, school travel plans and pedestrian crossings.
You can read the agenda & our deputation calling for more resources and priority for these areas via:- bit.ly/4p50ns4
You can read the agenda & our deputation calling for more resources and priority for these areas via:- bit.ly/4p50ns4
How Helsinki reduced traffic deaths in the last 12 months to...zero. We could learn a thing or two -- including income-based speeding penalties! www.not-ship.com/huh-apparent...
Huh. Apparently cars don't have to kill people.
For a fast way to reduce traffic deaths: Just slow down.
www.not-ship.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
How Helsinki reduced traffic deaths in the last 12 months to...zero. We could learn a thing or two -- including income-based speeding penalties! www.not-ship.com/huh-apparent...
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In few other northern European cities would vehicles be allowed to mix unrestricted with so many intoxicated pedestrians on a street with really poor pavements.
If this was a rockfall on Arthur’s Seat or a toppled chimney, would the street have had some mitigations by now? 😔
If this was a rockfall on Arthur’s Seat or a toppled chimney, would the street have had some mitigations by now? 😔
November 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In few other northern European cities would vehicles be allowed to mix unrestricted with so many intoxicated pedestrians on a street with really poor pavements.
If this was a rockfall on Arthur’s Seat or a toppled chimney, would the street have had some mitigations by now? 😔
If this was a rockfall on Arthur’s Seat or a toppled chimney, would the street have had some mitigations by now? 😔
If you live, work, visit or travel through the Barnton area of Edinburgh then you may want to look at the 'active travel' scheme proposed by the Council.
Click on the link for details:- bit.ly/47L2bPM
Click on the link for details:- bit.ly/47L2bPM
November 8, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If you live, work, visit or travel through the Barnton area of Edinburgh then you may want to look at the 'active travel' scheme proposed by the Council.
Click on the link for details:- bit.ly/47L2bPM
Click on the link for details:- bit.ly/47L2bPM
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I was delighted to attend the Lochend Community Road Safety event today organised by Living Rent and held at Craigentinny Community Centre. The themed cup cakes will go down a treat this afternoon!
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I was delighted to attend the Lochend Community Road Safety event today organised by Living Rent and held at Craigentinny Community Centre. The themed cup cakes will go down a treat this afternoon!
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Public transport rarely stops outside your home or final destination. The first and last mile walking or cycling is so much more pleasant, quieter and safer with a default urban/village 20mph limit.
#20splenty for less noise, cheaper insurance premiums and 25% fewer people killed or injured.
#20splenty for less noise, cheaper insurance premiums and 25% fewer people killed or injured.
November 8, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Public transport rarely stops outside your home or final destination. The first and last mile walking or cycling is so much more pleasant, quieter and safer with a default urban/village 20mph limit.
#20splenty for less noise, cheaper insurance premiums and 25% fewer people killed or injured.
#20splenty for less noise, cheaper insurance premiums and 25% fewer people killed or injured.
Would you care to comment @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social ??
- Residents incredulous that again the hedge completely blocking a Redhall Grove school pavement has still not been cut back by @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social . Shameful the amount of time and resource our community & @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social have spent chasing! Just get it cut already. 🤬🤬/5
November 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Would you care to comment @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social ??
Interesting Report in Edinburgh Evening News about LSEG's online meeting concerning the Fountainbridge/Dundee St "Active Travel" Route:- tinyurl.com/0311Fountain...
Floating bus stops are top concern over latest active travel plans
Concerns about "floating" bus stops were the top issue raised at an online meeting to discuss proposed active travel improvements along Edinburgh's Dundee Street/Fountainbridge corridor.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Interesting Report in Edinburgh Evening News about LSEG's online meeting concerning the Fountainbridge/Dundee St "Active Travel" Route:- tinyurl.com/0311Fountain...
Living Streets Edinburgh Group celebrate a picture of a roadworks sign in the carriageway leaving the pavement clear. Thanks to Longstone Community Council for sharing.
November 3, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Living Streets Edinburgh Group celebrate a picture of a roadworks sign in the carriageway leaving the pavement clear. Thanks to Longstone Community Council for sharing.
LSEG have posted a short briefing about the Edinburgh, Fountainbridge "active travel" project and the main issues we see affecting pedestrians. It also includes some detailed information from the Council's consultants on changes to the widths of pavements. To read more click here:- bit.ly/4quWBcZ
October 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
LSEG have posted a short briefing about the Edinburgh, Fountainbridge "active travel" project and the main issues we see affecting pedestrians. It also includes some detailed information from the Council's consultants on changes to the widths of pavements. To read more click here:- bit.ly/4quWBcZ
Would you like to see better pavements and pedestrian crossings at Fountainbridge? Register now for our Zoom on the £10m+ new active travel scheme. Have your say, see the plans, talk direct to those at the council who are organising it. 2pm on Monday. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Living Streets - Fountainbridge scheme. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Living Streets - Fountainbridge scheme. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Would you like to see better pavements and pedestrian crossings at Fountainbridge? Register now for our Zoom on the £10m+ new active travel scheme. Have your say, see the plans, talk direct to those at the council who are organising it. 2pm on Monday. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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💥UPDATE💥
Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.
Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.
October 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
💥UPDATE💥
Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.
Developments within the Kingsknowe & Longstone area called 'Kingsknowe Connected'.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social have appointed AtkinsRéalis to develop this landscape-led initiative, focused on improving the public spaces around Kingsknowe Court, Kingsknowe Pl, & Longstone St.
LSEG pleased to see many questions by councillors, about pedestrian issues, to this week’s full Edinburgh Council meeting:-
*school travel plans
*floating bus stops
*goods on pavements
*Cowgate traffic
*accessible streets
*pedestrian crossings.
Click on the link for more details:-
bit.ly/3WUTqxB
*school travel plans
*floating bus stops
*goods on pavements
*Cowgate traffic
*accessible streets
*pedestrian crossings.
Click on the link for more details:-
bit.ly/3WUTqxB
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October 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
LSEG pleased to see many questions by councillors, about pedestrian issues, to this week’s full Edinburgh Council meeting:-
*school travel plans
*floating bus stops
*goods on pavements
*Cowgate traffic
*accessible streets
*pedestrian crossings.
Click on the link for more details:-
bit.ly/3WUTqxB
*school travel plans
*floating bus stops
*goods on pavements
*Cowgate traffic
*accessible streets
*pedestrian crossings.
Click on the link for more details:-
bit.ly/3WUTqxB
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Edinburgh community event on anti-social bike use to be held to tackle rising problem www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Edinburgh community event on anti-social bike use to be held to tackle rising problem
A community event on anti-social bike use is to be held in south west Edinburgh, to tackle the rising problem in the city
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
October 26, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Edinburgh community event on anti-social bike use to be held to tackle rising problem www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Hopefully, the Edinburgh Bus users group can get behind this idea ? @edinburghbug.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Hopefully, the Edinburgh Bus users group can get behind this idea ? @edinburghbug.bsky.social
LSEG are pleased to host an online meeting to hear about what Edinburgh Council's Dundee Street/Fountainbridge active travel scheme means for walking and wheeling.
Join us at 2.00pm, Monday, 3 November on Zoom- book your place here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us at 2.00pm, Monday, 3 November on Zoom- book your place here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
October 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
LSEG are pleased to host an online meeting to hear about what Edinburgh Council's Dundee Street/Fountainbridge active travel scheme means for walking and wheeling.
Join us at 2.00pm, Monday, 3 November on Zoom- book your place here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us at 2.00pm, Monday, 3 November on Zoom- book your place here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Remember, the clocks ‘fall back’ this weekend! ⏰
Summer may well be over, but a walk in the autumn air is still the perfect way to lift your mood and keep you happy and healthy this #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth ☔ 🍂
Summer may well be over, but a walk in the autumn air is still the perfect way to lift your mood and keep you happy and healthy this #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth ☔ 🍂
October 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Remember, the clocks ‘fall back’ this weekend! ⏰
Summer may well be over, but a walk in the autumn air is still the perfect way to lift your mood and keep you happy and healthy this #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth ☔ 🍂
Summer may well be over, but a walk in the autumn air is still the perfect way to lift your mood and keep you happy and healthy this #InternationalWalkToSchoolMonth ☔ 🍂
Edinburgh Tram Consultation closes on 17th November. Whether you are a pedestrian, a public transport user or both you can have your say. See Below.
A new tram route in Edinburgh? The proposed expansion would connect Granton, the city centre and the BioQuarter - and we'd like your views.
The consultation is open until 17 November. Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
The consultation is open until 17 November. Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
October 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Edinburgh Tram Consultation closes on 17th November. Whether you are a pedestrian, a public transport user or both you can have your say. See Below.
Work has been ongoing at the George IV Bridge, Edinburgh for approaching 5 years. Recent research by the Edinburgh Inquirer suggests that external construction work could be complete by March 2026.
Do you think we will get a proper pavement back then ?
Do you think we will get a proper pavement back then ?
October 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Work has been ongoing at the George IV Bridge, Edinburgh for approaching 5 years. Recent research by the Edinburgh Inquirer suggests that external construction work could be complete by March 2026.
Do you think we will get a proper pavement back then ?
Do you think we will get a proper pavement back then ?
The North Bridge will re-open next summer. That's ... seven years of work just to get us back to four lanes of traffic... and not even any bus lanes. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/14/s...
Scaffolding finally removed from Edinburgh’s North Bridge as refurbishment work progresses - Deadline News
EDINBURGH has received its first glimpse of the revamped and repainted North Bridge since refurbishment work began in 2018.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk
October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
The North Bridge will re-open next summer. That's ... seven years of work just to get us back to four lanes of traffic... and not even any bus lanes. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/14/s...
Informative article in the Herald Online today discussing the need for traffic restrictions in the Cowgate, Edinburgh. As Living Streets Edinburgh Convener notes "Clearly a street with no traffic in it is going to be safer than a street with traffic in it."
tinyurl.com/EDICowgate1015
tinyurl.com/EDICowgate1015
Edinburgh Cowgate restrictions extended on just 53 days since fatal crash
Tightened restrictions on the Cowgate have been in place on just 53 days in the nearly one year since a tragic collision sparked calls for changes.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Informative article in the Herald Online today discussing the need for traffic restrictions in the Cowgate, Edinburgh. As Living Streets Edinburgh Convener notes "Clearly a street with no traffic in it is going to be safer than a street with traffic in it."
tinyurl.com/EDICowgate1015
tinyurl.com/EDICowgate1015