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📍#Edinburgh
Positive, sustainable changes. Live well locally. #streetsNOTroads
🚲FREE e-bike & e-cargobike hire: sw20.info
🛠️Tool Library: @sw20etl
🏃♀️Helped setup: Kids Park Run @ Hailes Quarry Park
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🎁 Edinburgh’s very own The Phoenix Choir sing ‘Twelve Days of Clickbait’ at Central Hall in Tollcross. Next time a friend or relative complains about the state of (some) local news websites, send them this video. Lyrics in the replies. On the 12th day of clickbait, the headlines screamed at me:
December 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
🎁 Edinburgh’s very own The Phoenix Choir sing ‘Twelve Days of Clickbait’ at Central Hall in Tollcross. Next time a friend or relative complains about the state of (some) local news websites, send them this video. Lyrics in the replies. On the 12th day of clickbait, the headlines screamed at me:
Reposted by SW20ed #Edinburgh
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Year 1 data on congestion pricing in Manhattan…
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
* Vehicle traffic: -11%
* Foot traffic: +3.4%
* Storefront vacancy: -0.9%
* Pollution: -22%
* Revenue for mass transit: $548M
So YES this has been a huge success.
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Nailed it. 🎯
#Edinburgh: “As car usage grows and the city expands, it magnifies a lot of the challenges we face and increases the number of times we have to invest just to stand still.”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Edinburgh: “As car usage grows and the city expands, it magnifies a lot of the challenges we face and increases the number of times we have to invest just to stand still.”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bus journey times being 'killed by congestion' in cities
The industry warns that traffic jams are slowing average bus speeds and are calling for more priority measures for buses.
www.bbc.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Nailed it. 🎯
#Edinburgh: “As car usage grows and the city expands, it magnifies a lot of the challenges we face and increases the number of times we have to invest just to stand still.”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Edinburgh: “As car usage grows and the city expands, it magnifies a lot of the challenges we face and increases the number of times we have to invest just to stand still.”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Nailed it. 🎯
#Edinburgh: “As car usage grows and the city expands, it magnifies a lot of the challenges we face and increases the number of times we have to invest just to stand still.”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Edinburgh: “As car usage grows and the city expands, it magnifies a lot of the challenges we face and increases the number of times we have to invest just to stand still.”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Bus journey times being 'killed by congestion' in cities
The industry warns that traffic jams are slowing average bus speeds and are calling for more priority measures for buses.
www.bbc.com
December 22, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Nailed it. 🎯
#Edinburgh: “As car usage grows and the city expands, it magnifies a lot of the challenges we face and increases the number of times we have to invest just to stand still.”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Edinburgh: “As car usage grows and the city expands, it magnifies a lot of the challenges we face and increases the number of times we have to invest just to stand still.”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The movie Cycling Cities showcases Europe’s top cycling capitals. @ingwarpero.bsky.social rode to Freiburg, Paris, Ghent, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Hamburg & Copenhagen to see what makes cities bike-friendly and drives sustainable urban mobility. www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5jQ...
CYCLING CITIES - Der Film
YouTube video by Ingwar Perowanowitsch
www.youtube.com
December 22, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The movie Cycling Cities showcases Europe’s top cycling capitals. @ingwarpero.bsky.social rode to Freiburg, Paris, Ghent, Amsterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Hamburg & Copenhagen to see what makes cities bike-friendly and drives sustainable urban mobility. www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5jQ...
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The solution is right above us. Solar panels on existing buildings, car parks, and along highways generate clean power without sacrificing farmland or wild spaces. Let's use our built world first. #Renewables #Innovation
December 22, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The solution is right above us. Solar panels on existing buildings, car parks, and along highways generate clean power without sacrificing farmland or wild spaces. Let's use our built world first. #Renewables #Innovation
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January 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Reposted by SW20ed #Edinburgh
All I want for Christmas is Holyrood Park permanently closed to motorised traffic
December 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
All I want for Christmas is Holyrood Park permanently closed to motorised traffic
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Looks like I'm not the only one that wants Voi to extend to Meggetland.
December 20, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Looks like I'm not the only one that wants Voi to extend to Meggetland.
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Jeremy was a keen cyclist before illness made cycling a two-wheeled bicycle impossible. Through the Wheels4Me scheme, he was able to explore tricycle options & get back to doing what he loves.
Watch his story below & find out how you can trial a cycle at wheels4me.co.uk
youtu.be/q-ZnnXd3M2s
Watch his story below & find out how you can trial a cycle at wheels4me.co.uk
youtu.be/q-ZnnXd3M2s
Wheels4Me London- Jeremy's Story
YouTube video by Wheels for Wellbeing
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Jeremy was a keen cyclist before illness made cycling a two-wheeled bicycle impossible. Through the Wheels4Me scheme, he was able to explore tricycle options & get back to doing what he loves.
Watch his story below & find out how you can trial a cycle at wheels4me.co.uk
youtu.be/q-ZnnXd3M2s
Watch his story below & find out how you can trial a cycle at wheels4me.co.uk
youtu.be/q-ZnnXd3M2s
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“Concerns were raised about the death of Porty”
The same businesses have lived through Brexit, a pandemic, the great resignation, energy price hikes due to war, inflation & a cost of living crises and a national insurance rise.
Is it possible the concerns were a little over stated?
The same businesses have lived through Brexit, a pandemic, the great resignation, energy price hikes due to war, inflation & a cost of living crises and a national insurance rise.
Is it possible the concerns were a little over stated?
Business owners and locals in Portobello have said they are 'over the moon' after controversial plans for a Controlled Parking Zone were thrown out by Edinburgh Council.
Edinburgh locals overjoyed after 'victory' as Portobello parking plans scrapped
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
“Concerns were raised about the death of Porty”
The same businesses have lived through Brexit, a pandemic, the great resignation, energy price hikes due to war, inflation & a cost of living crises and a national insurance rise.
Is it possible the concerns were a little over stated?
The same businesses have lived through Brexit, a pandemic, the great resignation, energy price hikes due to war, inflation & a cost of living crises and a national insurance rise.
Is it possible the concerns were a little over stated?
“Concerns were raised about the death of Porty”
The same businesses have lived through Brexit, a pandemic, the great resignation, energy price hikes due to war, inflation & a cost of living crises and a national insurance rise.
Is it possible the concerns were a little over stated?
The same businesses have lived through Brexit, a pandemic, the great resignation, energy price hikes due to war, inflation & a cost of living crises and a national insurance rise.
Is it possible the concerns were a little over stated?
Business owners and locals in Portobello have said they are 'over the moon' after controversial plans for a Controlled Parking Zone were thrown out by Edinburgh Council.
Edinburgh locals overjoyed after 'victory' as Portobello parking plans scrapped
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 8:06 AM
“Concerns were raised about the death of Porty”
The same businesses have lived through Brexit, a pandemic, the great resignation, energy price hikes due to war, inflation & a cost of living crises and a national insurance rise.
Is it possible the concerns were a little over stated?
The same businesses have lived through Brexit, a pandemic, the great resignation, energy price hikes due to war, inflation & a cost of living crises and a national insurance rise.
Is it possible the concerns were a little over stated?
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Assuming the festive bus fare holiday follows the same schedule?
There are three parking holidays over the festive period. Christmas Day (25 December), Boxing Day (26 December) and New Years Day (1 January).
The LEZ, bus gates and bus lanes remain operational throughout.
The LEZ, bus gates and bus lanes remain operational throughout.
December 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Assuming the festive bus fare holiday follows the same schedule?
In 2024 there was one fatality after a pedestrian / bike collision - in the entire UK.
Meanwhile 265 pedestrians died after being hit by a car.
So why was there huge focus on bikes using this one #Edinburgh street, but little about the vehicles using it?
#motornormativity @ianwalker.bsky.social?
Meanwhile 265 pedestrians died after being hit by a car.
So why was there huge focus on bikes using this one #Edinburgh street, but little about the vehicles using it?
#motornormativity @ianwalker.bsky.social?
December 16, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In 2024 there was one fatality after a pedestrian / bike collision - in the entire UK.
Meanwhile 265 pedestrians died after being hit by a car.
So why was there huge focus on bikes using this one #Edinburgh street, but little about the vehicles using it?
#motornormativity @ianwalker.bsky.social?
Meanwhile 265 pedestrians died after being hit by a car.
So why was there huge focus on bikes using this one #Edinburgh street, but little about the vehicles using it?
#motornormativity @ianwalker.bsky.social?
Sterling work by @longstonecc.bsky.social 👏
Walking links like this are vital to 20 minute neighbourhoods
Walking links like this are vital to 20 minute neighbourhoods
Longstone sinkhole fixed, path open again, wall reinforced, and existing paths beefed up with more hardcore and whindust. A bit of seeding required in spring, and some mesh fencing to add but otherwise all good. 🙂
December 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Sterling work by @longstonecc.bsky.social 👏
Walking links like this are vital to 20 minute neighbourhoods
Walking links like this are vital to 20 minute neighbourhoods
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🚲 edi.bike | issue 123 | 15th Dec '25
Voi hire bikes expand southwards; BANZAI launch new cargo bike library hub; TRO Sub-committee meeting agenda and Rose Street contraflow objections; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:
buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc...
#bikeSky #edinburgh
Voi hire bikes expand southwards; BANZAI launch new cargo bike library hub; TRO Sub-committee meeting agenda and Rose Street contraflow objections; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:
buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc...
#bikeSky #edinburgh
December 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🚲 edi.bike | issue 123 | 15th Dec '25
Voi hire bikes expand southwards; BANZAI launch new cargo bike library hub; TRO Sub-committee meeting agenda and Rose Street contraflow objections; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:
buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc...
#bikeSky #edinburgh
Voi hire bikes expand southwards; BANZAI launch new cargo bike library hub; TRO Sub-committee meeting agenda and Rose Street contraflow objections; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more:
buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc...
#bikeSky #edinburgh
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Cars in cities should be charged for:
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
“Electric cars are no more dangerous for pedestrians than petrol and diesel models, researchers find.”
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities.
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities.
EVs 'just as safe for pedestrians'
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or diesel cars, according to a new study.
www.leeds.ac.uk
December 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Cars in cities should be charged for:
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
Cars in cities should be charged for:
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
“Electric cars are no more dangerous for pedestrians than petrol and diesel models, researchers find.”
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities.
They’re also no safer. Which reminds us that “better cars” aren’t the main answer to the consequences of cars. The main answer is fewer (and smaller) cars driven less frequently in better cities.
EVs 'just as safe for pedestrians'
Electric vehicles (EVs) are no more dangerous to pedestrians than traditional petrol or diesel cars, according to a new study.
www.leeds.ac.uk
December 15, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Cars in cities should be charged for:
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
Emissions (EVs get a discount)
Size, mass, pedestrian safety rating & distance driven (EVs should be charged the same as other cars).
People don’t drive these for fun. This is someone who is a professional driver.
The normalisation of parking on zig zags in Edinburgh. A pedestrian crossing on Broughton Road. KY24 OAV. No sign of a driver.
December 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
People don’t drive these for fun. This is someone who is a professional driver.
6 years is all it takes.
Well it needs commitment too…..
Well it needs commitment too…..
“The transformation is astonishing. [Paris] has quietly—& quickly—become one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. What started as a series of emergency “coronapistes” or pop-up bike lanes, built during the pandemic has evolved into a permanent bike network spanning hundreds of kilometres.”
New Study Shows How Paris Pedaled Its Way to a Cycling Revolution
Cycling through central Paris meant weaving between buses and scooters—a bold choice reserved for the fearless few.
momentummag.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:08 AM
6 years is all it takes.
Well it needs commitment too…..
Well it needs commitment too…..
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We will casually accept problems of congestion, climate change, road safety and air quality, but if you try and control parking in any way, we will rise up in anger.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
CPZ recommended to go ahead despite 'overwhelming' opposition from residents
Councillors are being recommended to go ahead with the introduction of a Controlled Parking Zone in Portobello despite "overwhelming" opposition from residents.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
We will casually accept problems of congestion, climate change, road safety and air quality, but if you try and control parking in any way, we will rise up in anger.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
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Cities are better without cars
December 13, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Cities are better without cars
Christmas: delivered by the SW20 free to hire community e-bike. 🌲
#Christmas #bike #bikelife #quaxing #streetsNOTroads
@spokes.org.uk @laidbackbikes.bsky.social
#Christmas #bike #bikelife #quaxing #streetsNOTroads
@spokes.org.uk @laidbackbikes.bsky.social
Thanks @sw20.info for the community cargo bikes. The children love the rides and so did the Christmas tree 🎄🎋🎁
December 13, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Christmas: delivered by the SW20 free to hire community e-bike. 🌲
#Christmas #bike #bikelife #quaxing #streetsNOTroads
@spokes.org.uk @laidbackbikes.bsky.social
#Christmas #bike #bikelife #quaxing #streetsNOTroads
@spokes.org.uk @laidbackbikes.bsky.social