@chdot.bsky.social
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On average, there is a one-to-one
relationship, so a 10% increase in road capacity will be followed, within a few years, by a 10% increase in vehicles being driven.3 A major study commissioned by CPRE "The Impact
of Road Projects in England” 4 examined Highways England reports on road developments
relationship, so a 10% increase in road capacity will be followed, within a few years, by a 10% increase in vehicles being driven.3 A major study commissioned by CPRE "The Impact
of Road Projects in England” 4 examined Highways England reports on road developments
November 12, 2025 at 10:46 AM
On average, there is a one-to-one
relationship, so a 10% increase in road capacity will be followed, within a few years, by a 10% increase in vehicles being driven.3 A major study commissioned by CPRE "The Impact
of Road Projects in England” 4 examined Highways England reports on road developments
relationship, so a 10% increase in road capacity will be followed, within a few years, by a 10% increase in vehicles being driven.3 A major study commissioned by CPRE "The Impact
of Road Projects in England” 4 examined Highways England reports on road developments
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Induced demand
The fundamental assumption of the proposal is that congestion can be relieved by increasing road capacity. This assumption is categorically incorrect. Instead, it has been well
known for a long time that increasing road capacity will induce demand
The fundamental assumption of the proposal is that congestion can be relieved by increasing road capacity. This assumption is categorically incorrect. Instead, it has been well
known for a long time that increasing road capacity will induce demand
November 12, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Induced demand
The fundamental assumption of the proposal is that congestion can be relieved by increasing road capacity. This assumption is categorically incorrect. Instead, it has been well
known for a long time that increasing road capacity will induce demand
The fundamental assumption of the proposal is that congestion can be relieved by increasing road capacity. This assumption is categorically incorrect. Instead, it has been well
known for a long time that increasing road capacity will induce demand
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…to switch to using sustainable modes of transport.
The time, money and other resources being allocated to this project should instead be spent on projects which will actually help solve these problems, such as improving the public and active travel networks in Midlothian and south Edinburgh.
The time, money and other resources being allocated to this project should instead be spent on projects which will actually help solve these problems, such as improving the public and active travel networks in Midlothian and south Edinburgh.
November 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
…to switch to using sustainable modes of transport.
The time, money and other resources being allocated to this project should instead be spent on projects which will actually help solve these problems, such as improving the public and active travel networks in Midlothian and south Edinburgh.
The time, money and other resources being allocated to this project should instead be spent on projects which will actually help solve these problems, such as improving the public and active travel networks in Midlothian and south Edinburgh.
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Whilst there are some notable improvements for cyclists included in the latest plans, the scheme as a whole will create a more dangerous environment for cycling in Midlothian and Edinburgh. It will also further entrench the dominance of car use, making it even more difficult for future generations
November 12, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Whilst there are some notable improvements for cyclists included in the latest plans, the scheme as a whole will create a more dangerous environment for cycling in Midlothian and Edinburgh. It will also further entrench the dominance of car use, making it even more difficult for future generations
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Summary
Spokes strongly objects to the principle of the A701 Relief Road and A702 Link Road proposals, and therefore to this planning application. If built, these roads will aggravate the
issues they are supposed to alleviate.
Spokes strongly objects to the principle of the A701 Relief Road and A702 Link Road proposals, and therefore to this planning application. If built, these roads will aggravate the
issues they are supposed to alleviate.
November 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Summary
Spokes strongly objects to the principle of the A701 Relief Road and A702 Link Road proposals, and therefore to this planning application. If built, these roads will aggravate the
issues they are supposed to alleviate.
Spokes strongly objects to the principle of the A701 Relief Road and A702 Link Road proposals, and therefore to this planning application. If built, these roads will aggravate the
issues they are supposed to alleviate.
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A701 Relief Road and A702 Link Road 2025
Motion by Councillor Cuthbert - Support for Midlothian Council's
A701 Relief Road & A702 Link Road Project
Spokes deputation - 13 November 2025
Motion by Councillor Cuthbert - Support for Midlothian Council's
A701 Relief Road & A702 Link Road Project
Spokes deputation - 13 November 2025
November 12, 2025 at 10:42 AM
A701 Relief Road and A702 Link Road 2025
Motion by Councillor Cuthbert - Support for Midlothian Council's
A701 Relief Road & A702 Link Road Project
Spokes deputation - 13 November 2025
Motion by Councillor Cuthbert - Support for Midlothian Council's
A701 Relief Road & A702 Link Road Project
Spokes deputation - 13 November 2025
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Yes, there are other things to be worrying about in the world but, as a historian, I find this editing of history to be deeply flawed. John Grimshaw was not one of the founders of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, he was one of the founders of Sustrans!
October 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Yes, there are other things to be worrying about in the world but, as a historian, I find this editing of history to be deeply flawed. John Grimshaw was not one of the founders of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, he was one of the founders of Sustrans!
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Is it normal for a re-named org to edit history in this way?
October 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Is it normal for a re-named org to edit history in this way?
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… for better junctions, nature gardens, placemaking, play facilities, etc
What a way to tie up busy parents for years and years. All for it to be potentially taken out
Absolute shame on Edinburgh council
What a way to tie up busy parents for years and years. All for it to be potentially taken out
Absolute shame on Edinburgh council
September 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
… for better junctions, nature gardens, placemaking, play facilities, etc
What a way to tie up busy parents for years and years. All for it to be potentially taken out
Absolute shame on Edinburgh council
What a way to tie up busy parents for years and years. All for it to be potentially taken out
Absolute shame on Edinburgh council
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With the experimental traffic order to run from January for 18 months, that’ll be SIX & A HALF YEARS before the scheme is made permanent
6.5 years during which we’ve been battling to keep the scheme in place, for the benefit of the community
6.5 years we could have spent campaigning for…
6.5 years during which we’ve been battling to keep the scheme in place, for the benefit of the community
6.5 years we could have spent campaigning for…
September 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
With the experimental traffic order to run from January for 18 months, that’ll be SIX & A HALF YEARS before the scheme is made permanent
6.5 years during which we’ve been battling to keep the scheme in place, for the benefit of the community
6.5 years we could have spent campaigning for…
6.5 years during which we’ve been battling to keep the scheme in place, for the benefit of the community
6.5 years we could have spent campaigning for…
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#Transport Cttee 26.6.25 thread
#GeorgeStreet
#DeliveryCyclists
#TrafficGrowth
..
@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info @helenrambler.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social @elrecuk.bsky.social
#Transport Cttee 26.6.25 thread
#GeorgeStreet
#DeliveryCyclists
#TrafficGrowth
..
@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info @helenrambler.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social @elrecuk.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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.... but can you take your cargobike on a train? @spokes.org.uk @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info ScotRail are aware of demand but think these are electric train units that are just in the Central Belt? @chdot.bsky.social @threadinburgh.scot
June 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
.... but can you take your cargobike on a train? @spokes.org.uk @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info ScotRail are aware of demand but think these are electric train units that are just in the Central Belt? @chdot.bsky.social @threadinburgh.scot