Living Streets Edinburgh
@livingstreetsedi.bsky.social
Promoting Everyday Walking in Edinburgh.
Contact us at:- edinburghgroup@livingstreets.org.uk
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Contact us at:- edinburghgroup@livingstreets.org.uk
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The government has today launched a new strategy to build a safer society for women and girls.
We’re pleased to see it consider how safe our streets feel - and are - for women & girls... 🧵
We’re pleased to see it consider how safe our streets feel - and are - for women & girls... 🧵
December 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The government has today launched a new strategy to build a safer society for women and girls.
We’re pleased to see it consider how safe our streets feel - and are - for women & girls... 🧵
We’re pleased to see it consider how safe our streets feel - and are - for women & girls... 🧵
Deadline News now have a detailed report of the Council Committee Meeting on their website.
tinyurl.com/RoseEDI
tinyurl.com/RoseEDI
December 17, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Deadline News now have a detailed report of the Council Committee Meeting on their website.
tinyurl.com/RoseEDI
tinyurl.com/RoseEDI
Living Streets Edinburgh Group is please to report that councillors have rejected council officer recommendations to encourage cycling on Rose St.
We've no objection to exempting cyclists from one-way restrictions in general but Rose Street is a special case which should never have been included.
We've no objection to exempting cyclists from one-way restrictions in general but Rose Street is a special case which should never have been included.
December 17, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Living Streets Edinburgh Group is please to report that councillors have rejected council officer recommendations to encourage cycling on Rose St.
We've no objection to exempting cyclists from one-way restrictions in general but Rose Street is a special case which should never have been included.
We've no objection to exempting cyclists from one-way restrictions in general but Rose Street is a special case which should never have been included.
The only lingering we do these days in Edinburgh is when we have to wait for up to 2 minutes to cross the road on Leith Street.
www.not-ship.com/we-dont-ling...
www.not-ship.com/we-dont-ling...
People don't linger like they used to. It's a problem.
The world is a lot right now.
www.not-ship.com
December 15, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The only lingering we do these days in Edinburgh is when we have to wait for up to 2 minutes to cross the road on Leith Street.
www.not-ship.com/we-dont-ling...
www.not-ship.com/we-dont-ling...
LSEG joins @ntbcc.bsky.social and the Access Panel for a statement about CEC plans for cycling in Rose Street.
The report doesn't address concern at impacts on pedestrians (especially disabled). We hope councillors will reject the recommendations.
Click on this link to read more:- bit.ly/4rYrCHc
The report doesn't address concern at impacts on pedestrians (especially disabled). We hope councillors will reject the recommendations.
Click on this link to read more:- bit.ly/4rYrCHc
NTBCC joins Living Streets and Edinburgh Access Panel in objecting to changes to Rose Street
The New Town and Broughton Community Council has joined Living Streets Edinburgh Group and the Edinburgh Access Panel in issuing a statement regarding the introduction of two-way cycling along Rose…
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December 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
LSEG joins @ntbcc.bsky.social and the Access Panel for a statement about CEC plans for cycling in Rose Street.
The report doesn't address concern at impacts on pedestrians (especially disabled). We hope councillors will reject the recommendations.
Click on this link to read more:- bit.ly/4rYrCHc
The report doesn't address concern at impacts on pedestrians (especially disabled). We hope councillors will reject the recommendations.
Click on this link to read more:- bit.ly/4rYrCHc
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Living Streets, the charity for everyday walking, wants to find out about parents' experience of travelling to school, so they can work with schools, local councils and decision makers to improve routes to school.
@livingstreets.bsky.social #activetravel
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December 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Living Streets, the charity for everyday walking, wants to find out about parents' experience of travelling to school, so they can work with schools, local councils and decision makers to improve routes to school.
@livingstreets.bsky.social #activetravel
www.surveymonkey.com/r/parentWOW
@livingstreets.bsky.social #activetravel
www.surveymonkey.com/r/parentWOW
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There was a dash for snacks after the #bikebus this morning @coachbalto.bsky.social @edi.bike @spokes.org.uk
December 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
There was a dash for snacks after the #bikebus this morning @coachbalto.bsky.social @edi.bike @spokes.org.uk
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#Edinburgh is ahead of other parts of Scotland when it comes to Pavement Parking, but a much more efficient approach is needed.
In Rotterdam, cars tour the city automatically issuing tickets for all kinds of parking offences. Plus video can assess street condition too.
#StreetsNOTroads
In Rotterdam, cars tour the city automatically issuing tickets for all kinds of parking offences. Plus video can assess street condition too.
#StreetsNOTroads
December 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
#Edinburgh is ahead of other parts of Scotland when it comes to Pavement Parking, but a much more efficient approach is needed.
In Rotterdam, cars tour the city automatically issuing tickets for all kinds of parking offences. Plus video can assess street condition too.
#StreetsNOTroads
In Rotterdam, cars tour the city automatically issuing tickets for all kinds of parking offences. Plus video can assess street condition too.
#StreetsNOTroads
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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our Big Give campaign - we received an incredible £19,542 in matched donations, £21,363 including Gift Aid! 🥳
Your support will help us campaign for safer streets and an end to pavement parking.
Your support will help us campaign for safer streets and an end to pavement parking.
December 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our Big Give campaign - we received an incredible £19,542 in matched donations, £21,363 including Gift Aid! 🥳
Your support will help us campaign for safer streets and an end to pavement parking.
Your support will help us campaign for safer streets and an end to pavement parking.
Is Edinburgh leading the way in terms of enforcing pavement parking?
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568899...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568899...
Walking charity: Pavement parking must be ‘properly enforced’ in Scotland
A charity has called for the ban on pavement parking to be “properly enforced”, as a survey found a quarter of Scots were forced to change route…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Is Edinburgh leading the way in terms of enforcing pavement parking?
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568899...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568899...
LSEG is disapointed to see Edinburgh Council officers recommending two-way cycling on Rose Street to TRO Sub-committee next week bit.ly/3MPQQXQ, despite objections by us, Access Panel, New Town Broughton CC. Hopefully councillors will reject their recommendations.
Our Thoughts here: bit.ly/4aHHKq6
Our Thoughts here: bit.ly/4aHHKq6
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December 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
LSEG is disapointed to see Edinburgh Council officers recommending two-way cycling on Rose Street to TRO Sub-committee next week bit.ly/3MPQQXQ, despite objections by us, Access Panel, New Town Broughton CC. Hopefully councillors will reject their recommendations.
Our Thoughts here: bit.ly/4aHHKq6
Our Thoughts here: bit.ly/4aHHKq6
Living Streets Edinburgh Group delighted to hear of a new group over the water in West Fife. For information and contact details please click:- www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved...
West Fife Local Group
Find out more about Living Streets' West Fife Local Group.
www.livingstreets.org.uk
December 3, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Living Streets Edinburgh Group delighted to hear of a new group over the water in West Fife. For information and contact details please click:- www.livingstreets.org.uk/get-involved...
Good to see enforcement action from the Council to keep Edinburgh's pavements clear.
Yesterday we seized stock from three businesses on Princes Street which were obstructing the footway. This confiscation came after repeated warnings.
We'll continue to enforce the rules and make sure our footways are clear and accessible for all.
We'll continue to enforce the rules and make sure our footways are clear and accessible for all.
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Good to see enforcement action from the Council to keep Edinburgh's pavements clear.
UPDATE: Our request to clean this up (ref 102000028595) was 'completed' at 6.39am this morning. This is the site today as of 3pm. Can @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social please explain what is going on here at Marine Esplanade? @katrinafaccenda.bsky.social #littering #flytipping
December 1, 2025 at 3:20 PM
UPDATE: Our request to clean this up (ref 102000028595) was 'completed' at 6.39am this morning. This is the site today as of 3pm. Can @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social please explain what is going on here at Marine Esplanade? @katrinafaccenda.bsky.social #littering #flytipping
How are you finding the Edinburgh Voi bike hire scheme ? Do you use it ? When you are a pedestrian are poorly parked bikes making it difficult for you to walk on pavements etc ?
Please share your thoughts, and photos, in the comments below or you can email us at:-Edinburghgroup@livingstreets.org.uk
Please share your thoughts, and photos, in the comments below or you can email us at:-Edinburghgroup@livingstreets.org.uk
November 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
How are you finding the Edinburgh Voi bike hire scheme ? Do you use it ? When you are a pedestrian are poorly parked bikes making it difficult for you to walk on pavements etc ?
Please share your thoughts, and photos, in the comments below or you can email us at:-Edinburghgroup@livingstreets.org.uk
Please share your thoughts, and photos, in the comments below or you can email us at:-Edinburghgroup@livingstreets.org.uk
Interesting article on Cockburn Association web site about "floating bus stops".
Click on the link to read more:- bit.ly/4oceqek and tell us your views.
Click on the link to read more:- bit.ly/4oceqek and tell us your views.
Floating Bus Stops in Edinburgh: Trust, Access and the Street of the Future - The Cockburn Association
Floating bus stops need careful, inclusive design to build public confidence
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November 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Interesting article on Cockburn Association web site about "floating bus stops".
Click on the link to read more:- bit.ly/4oceqek and tell us your views.
Click on the link to read more:- bit.ly/4oceqek and tell us your views.
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Why we can’t have nice things
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 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Why we can’t have nice things
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