Andy Cooke
@andycoooke.bsky.social
Cycling, coding, drumming, xylophoning, parenting, cooking, gardening, los chichanos, Gnawa trance fusion, in Edinburgh, Spain, Uganda, the planet... happy to have escaped X!
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Holy moly - Welsh Government have approved side-road zebras! www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Written Statement: Side Road Zebra Crossings in Wales | GOV.WALES
Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
www.gov.wales
November 26, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Holy moly - Welsh Government have approved side-road zebras! www.gov.wales/written-stat...
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We ride for safer streets for everyone. This month we are riding to Lochend to draw attention to the Living Rent campaign for safer streets.
www.livingrent.org/give_lochend...
www.livingrent.org/give_lochend...
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We ride for safer streets for everyone. This month we are riding to Lochend to draw attention to the Living Rent campaign for safer streets.
www.livingrent.org/give_lochend...
www.livingrent.org/give_lochend...
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So much for side-on parking on Elm Row - drivers parked right into the cycleway and on the pedestrian access/crossing to the bus stop. @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social
October 2, 2025 at 11:05 AM
So much for side-on parking on Elm Row - drivers parked right into the cycleway and on the pedestrian access/crossing to the bus stop. @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social
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We won!!! 🎉💃
The temporary bike lanes and pedestrian buildouts are going to be made permanent in the North, East, West and City Centre areas. After the council’s subcommittee finally came to a decision
The temporary bike lanes and pedestrian buildouts are going to be made permanent in the North, East, West and City Centre areas. After the council’s subcommittee finally came to a decision
To be decided on Thursday, by the same Edinburgh council subcommittee that:
“…doesn't consider notes of support from the families, visitors, children, care workers, delivery riders and many others who use these lanes to get their journeys completed safely”
road.cc/content/news...
“…doesn't consider notes of support from the families, visitors, children, care workers, delivery riders and many others who use these lanes to get their journeys completed safely”
road.cc/content/news...
"Every bike could be another car making congestion worse": Cyclists fight to save cycle lanes facing removal due to looming deadline to make temporary bollards permanent
Cycling campaigners hopeful "sense will prevail" and temporary cycle routes will be made permanent, despite months of delay and deferral which has "controversially put safe cycling infrastructure in j...
road.cc
September 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We won!!! 🎉💃
The temporary bike lanes and pedestrian buildouts are going to be made permanent in the North, East, West and City Centre areas. After the council’s subcommittee finally came to a decision
The temporary bike lanes and pedestrian buildouts are going to be made permanent in the North, East, West and City Centre areas. After the council’s subcommittee finally came to a decision
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Useless victim blaming
The real danger to people on bikes comes from drivers & their cars & SUVs
Here’s our alternative tip:
1. Drivers - don’t run into cyclists
That’s it!
The real danger to people on bikes comes from drivers & their cars & SUVs
Here’s our alternative tip:
1. Drivers - don’t run into cyclists
That’s it!
💡 When was the last time you thought about how you ride?
From first pedal to final stop, small changes such as staying visible, giving yourself space, and reading the road can make every journey smoother and safer.
🎥 cyclinguk.org/5-tips
From first pedal to final stop, small changes such as staying visible, giving yourself space, and reading the road can make every journey smoother and safer.
🎥 cyclinguk.org/5-tips
August 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Useless victim blaming
The real danger to people on bikes comes from drivers & their cars & SUVs
Here’s our alternative tip:
1. Drivers - don’t run into cyclists
That’s it!
The real danger to people on bikes comes from drivers & their cars & SUVs
Here’s our alternative tip:
1. Drivers - don’t run into cyclists
That’s it!
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[ok…2 tips…]
2. Politicians and councillors - build safe cycling infrastructure everywhere
2. Politicians and councillors - build safe cycling infrastructure everywhere
August 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
[ok…2 tips…]
2. Politicians and councillors - build safe cycling infrastructure everywhere
2. Politicians and councillors - build safe cycling infrastructure everywhere
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👍 First @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social handrest for 🚲 waiting at pushbutton crossing
#LeithConnections #GreatJunctionStreet
HT @johnrobson87.bsky.social
@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @tracygriffen.bsky.social @sw20.info
#LeithConnections #GreatJunctionStreet
HT @johnrobson87.bsky.social
@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @tracygriffen.bsky.social @sw20.info
August 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
👍 First @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social handrest for 🚲 waiting at pushbutton crossing
#LeithConnections #GreatJunctionStreet
HT @johnrobson87.bsky.social
@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @tracygriffen.bsky.social @sw20.info
#LeithConnections #GreatJunctionStreet
HT @johnrobson87.bsky.social
@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @tracygriffen.bsky.social @sw20.info
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Here's the worst from last week. This driver will eventually hurt themselves or god forbid someone innocent with their criminal behaviour. With no portal and practically zero enforcement from @policescotland.bsky.social nothing will be done to prevent that. #DNRPoliceScotland
August 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Here's the worst from last week. This driver will eventually hurt themselves or god forbid someone innocent with their criminal behaviour. With no portal and practically zero enforcement from @policescotland.bsky.social nothing will be done to prevent that. #DNRPoliceScotland
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7th August is Cycle to Work day, a healthy and joyful way to start your day.
www.cyclinguk.org/article/six-...
#cycletowork
www.cyclinguk.org/article/six-...
#cycletowork
Six reasons you should cycle to work
Have you been thinking about cycle commuting but not taken the plunge yet? Next week is Cycle to Work Day and Content Officer Rebecca Armstrong has six great reasons why you should take part
www.cyclinguk.org
August 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
7th August is Cycle to Work day, a healthy and joyful way to start your day.
www.cyclinguk.org/article/six-...
#cycletowork
www.cyclinguk.org/article/six-...
#cycletowork
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@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social why — especially given that the council is considering ceasing its use of X entirely — is this Leith Connections update only posted there? Especially given the majority of active and engaged cycling community members there have moved to Bluesky. x.com/edinburgh_cc...
July 27, 2025 at 7:52 AM
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social why — especially given that the council is considering ceasing its use of X entirely — is this Leith Connections update only posted there? Especially given the majority of active and engaged cycling community members there have moved to Bluesky. x.com/edinburgh_cc...
Hi @cllrcmiller.bsky.social - spotted another delivery van outside Hotel Indigo yesterday... just wondering if you had managed to speak to them?
June 25, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Hi @cllrcmiller.bsky.social - spotted another delivery van outside Hotel Indigo yesterday... just wondering if you had managed to speak to them?
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This, a hundred times over.
We do not need new roads; we need better transport options. Think of what could be done with £9.2bn, which is to be spent on just 14 miles of road! It could transform bus services and/or cycling and pedestrian infrastructure across Britain. www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK government pledges further £590m for delayed Lower Thames Crossing
Rachel Reeves calls Britain’s biggest road-building project a ‘turning point for our national infrastructure’
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
This, a hundred times over.
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Sad news. His work on anti-racism in Edinburgh will be particularly remembered.
Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland's first black professor, dies aged 85 - BBC News
Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland's first black professor, dies aged 85 - BBC News
Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland's first black professor, dies aged 85
Sir Geoff moved to the UK from Jamaica as a teenager and became known as both an academic and a human rights advocate.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 14, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Sad news. His work on anti-racism in Edinburgh will be particularly remembered.
Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland's first black professor, dies aged 85 - BBC News
Sir Geoff Palmer, Scotland's first black professor, dies aged 85 - BBC News
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In today's episode of 'this is not rocket science'- if you want better bus services: (1) reduce no. of private vehicles on road; (2) enforce + expand buslane network; (3) enforce parking + loading restrictions; (4) give buses priority @ junctions #politicalwill
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520571...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520571...
What would it take to make Edinburgh buses faster? Fewer bus stops
The buses in Edinburgh are slow. Could it be down to the number of bus stops? Or are better bus lanes and congestion measures the key?
www.heraldscotland.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:38 PM
In today's episode of 'this is not rocket science'- if you want better bus services: (1) reduce no. of private vehicles on road; (2) enforce + expand buslane network; (3) enforce parking + loading restrictions; (4) give buses priority @ junctions #politicalwill
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520571...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520571...
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This is why 20 is best.
It really reduces the collision and casualty rates.
That reduces strain and costs for the emergency services and the NHS.
Also insurance costs for drivers will drop.
It really reduces the collision and casualty rates.
That reduces strain and costs for the emergency services and the NHS.
Also insurance costs for drivers will drop.
Study on London 20 mph limits shows:
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
- collisions ⬇️ 35%
- casualties ⬇️ 36%
- fatal/serious injuries ⬇️ 34%
- child casualties ⬇️ 46%
- child deaths ⬇️ 75%
- walkers, cyclists, motorcyclists killed/seriously injured ⬇️ 28%
etsc.eu/20mph-limits...
20mph limits in London linked to sharp fall in road injuries and deaths, new report finds
A new study published by Transport for London (TfL) has shown that the introduction of 20mph speed limits and zones on local authority-managed roads in London between 1989 and 2013 led to significant…
etsc.eu
June 7, 2025 at 9:27 AM
This is why 20 is best.
It really reduces the collision and casualty rates.
That reduces strain and costs for the emergency services and the NHS.
Also insurance costs for drivers will drop.
It really reduces the collision and casualty rates.
That reduces strain and costs for the emergency services and the NHS.
Also insurance costs for drivers will drop.
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You can bring the rails back to the Roseburn Path and provide safe cycling in and out of the city centre. The two things are by no means mutually exclusive.
May 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
You can bring the rails back to the Roseburn Path and provide safe cycling in and out of the city centre. The two things are by no means mutually exclusive.
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#FootOfWalk to #CommercialStreet
👍 Work in progress [pics by @mcdmartin.bsky.social]
@edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @leithfeederride.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @katrinafaccenda.bsky.social @edtiss.bsky.social
👍 Work in progress [pics by @mcdmartin.bsky.social]
@edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @leithfeederride.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @katrinafaccenda.bsky.social @edtiss.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Active travel projects delayed by up to a decade...
All eyes on Edinburgh Council...
Join us tomorrow morning (8.30 am) outside the City Chambers to back faster project delivery!
All eyes on Edinburgh Council...
Join us tomorrow morning (8.30 am) outside the City Chambers to back faster project delivery!
May 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Active travel projects delayed by up to a decade...
All eyes on Edinburgh Council...
Join us tomorrow morning (8.30 am) outside the City Chambers to back faster project delivery!
All eyes on Edinburgh Council...
Join us tomorrow morning (8.30 am) outside the City Chambers to back faster project delivery!
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In #Edinburgh extending 20mph to more streets is being labeled as a “bad scheme” or “unnecessary”.
What’s unnecessary about 40% fewer deaths and 75% fewer children killed on 20mph streets?
Are such deaths and injuries worthy collateral for getting to the next traffic lights quicker?
What’s unnecessary about 40% fewer deaths and 75% fewer children killed on 20mph streets?
Are such deaths and injuries worthy collateral for getting to the next traffic lights quicker?
New research provides conclusive proof that 20mph in London is saving lives 🚶🚲🚌🚗
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt.
14 yrs of analysis at 150+ sites - reviewed by experts - shows:
❤️40% fewer deaths (vs 7% drop on roads where no changes were made)
❤️75% fewer children killed & 50% fewer kids hurt.
May 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
In #Edinburgh extending 20mph to more streets is being labeled as a “bad scheme” or “unnecessary”.
What’s unnecessary about 40% fewer deaths and 75% fewer children killed on 20mph streets?
Are such deaths and injuries worthy collateral for getting to the next traffic lights quicker?
What’s unnecessary about 40% fewer deaths and 75% fewer children killed on 20mph streets?
Are such deaths and injuries worthy collateral for getting to the next traffic lights quicker?
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Urgh!
“do you think it's a kid's job to protect themselves from an adult who might hurt them?”
“do you think it's a kid's job to protect themselves from an adult who might hurt them?”
There are SO MANY examples of this in the road safety sphere
May 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Urgh!
“do you think it's a kid's job to protect themselves from an adult who might hurt them?”
“do you think it's a kid's job to protect themselves from an adult who might hurt them?”
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Gentle reminder that cycling need not be as extreme as the image shows
Cycling to the shops, kids activities, or work is very much beneficial to boost brain power & fitness 💪
Cycling to the shops, kids activities, or work is very much beneficial to boost brain power & fitness 💪
27 reasons why you need to take up cycling | How bike riding can boost your brain power, fitness and more
www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitne...
Essential reasons to take up cycling
www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitne...
Essential reasons to take up cycling
27 reasons to take up cycling | Why bike riding improves your health and more
Whether it's to boost your fitness, health or bank balance, taking up cycling could be one of the best decisions you ever make. Here are 27 reasons to ride a bike.
www.bikeradar.com
May 15, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Gentle reminder that cycling need not be as extreme as the image shows
Cycling to the shops, kids activities, or work is very much beneficial to boost brain power & fitness 💪
Cycling to the shops, kids activities, or work is very much beneficial to boost brain power & fitness 💪
Delivery van delivers to Hotel Indigo... am I right in thinking this is allowed?
May 15, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Delivery van delivers to Hotel Indigo... am I right in thinking this is allowed?
Bus blocks bike lane to pick up visitors staying at Hotel Indigo (York Place)
May 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Bus blocks bike lane to pick up visitors staying at Hotel Indigo (York Place)
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No other European Capital would “re-open” a 5-lane city centre dual carriageway allowing thru access for public cars when it’s been restricted for years.
It should be “re-opened” with wider pavements, bigger bus stops and be for buses, taxis, bikes and pedestrians only.
A HUGE missed opportunity.
It should be “re-opened” with wider pavements, bigger bus stops and be for buses, taxis, bikes and pedestrians only.
A HUGE missed opportunity.
Restoration of Edinburgh’s North Bridge believed to cost £86m !
But according to our councillors, there’s “no money” for LTNs, pedestrian zones or protected cycle lanes 🤔
All despite them being low cost, highly effective interventions that save money in the long run on health/pollution/potholes
But according to our councillors, there’s “no money” for LTNs, pedestrian zones or protected cycle lanes 🤔
All despite them being low cost, highly effective interventions that save money in the long run on health/pollution/potholes
May 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
No other European Capital would “re-open” a 5-lane city centre dual carriageway allowing thru access for public cars when it’s been restricted for years.
It should be “re-opened” with wider pavements, bigger bus stops and be for buses, taxis, bikes and pedestrians only.
A HUGE missed opportunity.
It should be “re-opened” with wider pavements, bigger bus stops and be for buses, taxis, bikes and pedestrians only.
A HUGE missed opportunity.
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Oh hi, Bluesky!
We thought we'd make our platform debut with a big one - Tap on, Tap off is officially coming to the trams on Monday 19 May!
More info: edinburghtrams.com/news/tap-tap...
We thought we'd make our platform debut with a big one - Tap on, Tap off is officially coming to the trams on Monday 19 May!
More info: edinburghtrams.com/news/tap-tap...
May 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Oh hi, Bluesky!
We thought we'd make our platform debut with a big one - Tap on, Tap off is officially coming to the trams on Monday 19 May!
More info: edinburghtrams.com/news/tap-tap...
We thought we'd make our platform debut with a big one - Tap on, Tap off is officially coming to the trams on Monday 19 May!
More info: edinburghtrams.com/news/tap-tap...