Blackford Safe Routes
@blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
Campaign for safe routes to school in Edinburgh. Run by the Travel Committee of James Gillespie’s Primary School and friends
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Another cracking bike-bus this morning. So good for the kids to get out after yesterday’s biblical rain ☔️
Big thanks to PC Bowden for accompanying the crowd 👮🏻♂️
Big thanks to PC Bowden for accompanying the crowd 👮🏻♂️
Bike bus is back again tomorrow, Friday 28th! 🚲 🚌 😻
We will likely have police riding with us as guest 👮🏻♂️🚲
We ride in a group, making sure everyone is included and kept safe.
Details and dates of all the rides for this school year:
blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/jgps-travel-...
We will likely have police riding with us as guest 👮🏻♂️🚲
We ride in a group, making sure everyone is included and kept safe.
Details and dates of all the rides for this school year:
blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/jgps-travel-...
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We need to start having serious discussions resulting in actionable steps on how we begin to dismantle some of this oversized, unsustainable addiction to highways. We can't afford it, neither in lives lost or revolving costs.
November 29, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We need to start having serious discussions resulting in actionable steps on how we begin to dismantle some of this oversized, unsustainable addiction to highways. We can't afford it, neither in lives lost or revolving costs.
We hope she makes a full & speedy recovery
Alt headline: “A woman was knocked down by a driver on Ashley Terrace
When will Edinburgh council make our streets safe? - delays are costing lives and traumatising families
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/one-wom...
Alt headline: “A woman was knocked down by a driver on Ashley Terrace
When will Edinburgh council make our streets safe? - delays are costing lives and traumatising families
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/one-wom...
One woman in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after Ashley Terrace crash
A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash in Edinburgh this morning.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We hope she makes a full & speedy recovery
Alt headline: “A woman was knocked down by a driver on Ashley Terrace
When will Edinburgh council make our streets safe? - delays are costing lives and traumatising families
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/one-wom...
Alt headline: “A woman was knocked down by a driver on Ashley Terrace
When will Edinburgh council make our streets safe? - delays are costing lives and traumatising families
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/one-wom...
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Compare and contrast transport interchanges in and at major stations:
Edinburgh (pop. 530k), The Hague (pop 532k) & Bern (448k)
Edinburgh (pop. 530k), The Hague (pop 532k) & Bern (448k)
November 29, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Compare and contrast transport interchanges in and at major stations:
Edinburgh (pop. 530k), The Hague (pop 532k) & Bern (448k)
Edinburgh (pop. 530k), The Hague (pop 532k) & Bern (448k)
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#EdTravCyc Daytime normal-speed video of the east-to-west journey on Saturday 2025-11-29. Vehicle track marks/splodges are visible at the corner of the slope down to Arneill Drive, which the concrete lorry was blocking. The container/trailer causing the pinch point is still there.
November 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
#EdTravCyc Daytime normal-speed video of the east-to-west journey on Saturday 2025-11-29. Vehicle track marks/splodges are visible at the corner of the slope down to Arneill Drive, which the concrete lorry was blocking. The container/trailer causing the pinch point is still there.
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I have found the app to be easy to use, bikes comparable in price to the bus but with far quicker journey times, and best of all it's great fun. Most bikes are parked in the geofenced docks and very few seem to be blown over. Can't wait to see the scheme expanded.
November 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I have found the app to be easy to use, bikes comparable in price to the bus but with far quicker journey times, and best of all it's great fun. Most bikes are parked in the geofenced docks and very few seem to be blown over. Can't wait to see the scheme expanded.
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Another fine ride to round out the year. No ride in December. Stay warm and we'll see you again on the 31st of January.
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Another fine ride to round out the year. No ride in December. Stay warm and we'll see you again on the 31st of January.
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No surprise that a factory making parts for F35s used on the civilian population of Gaza 🇵🇸 isn't exactly interested in enhancing nature and active travel.
Surprised that there's not more outcry.
@spokes.org.uk @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edi.bike @scotnational.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social
Surprised that there's not more outcry.
@spokes.org.uk @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edi.bike @scotnational.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social
Anyone know whether the original plans for the Leonardo's fence show any reason for a JCB to be grubbing up brambles in Arneil Drive, on the other side of the path entirely? #Edinburgh #ActiveTravel #FuckingLeonardos
November 29, 2025 at 2:33 PM
No surprise that a factory making parts for F35s used on the civilian population of Gaza 🇵🇸 isn't exactly interested in enhancing nature and active travel.
Surprised that there's not more outcry.
@spokes.org.uk @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edi.bike @scotnational.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social
Surprised that there's not more outcry.
@spokes.org.uk @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk @edi.bike @scotnational.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social
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E-bikes come in all different shapes and sizes. While LB does cargobike sales/demos over weekend we have colleague Joe Taylor (aka 'Joe's Bike Garage') working during the week. Important customers have support but also good that city has another repair option.⚡🚲 @edi.bike @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 1:41 PM
E-bikes come in all different shapes and sizes. While LB does cargobike sales/demos over weekend we have colleague Joe Taylor (aka 'Joe's Bike Garage') working during the week. Important customers have support but also good that city has another repair option.⚡🚲 @edi.bike @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
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Anyone know whether the original plans for the Leonardo's fence show any reason for a JCB to be grubbing up brambles in Arneil Drive, on the other side of the path entirely? #Edinburgh #ActiveTravel #FuckingLeonardos
November 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Anyone know whether the original plans for the Leonardo's fence show any reason for a JCB to be grubbing up brambles in Arneil Drive, on the other side of the path entirely? #Edinburgh #ActiveTravel #FuckingLeonardos
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The slope down to Arneill Drive is currently blocked by a truckful of concrete but apparently only for an hour. The lamp-post pinch point remains in place this morning but there are some folk on site on Saturday morning, so it might have changed later today.
November 29, 2025 at 9:10 AM
The slope down to Arneill Drive is currently blocked by a truckful of concrete but apparently only for an hour. The lamp-post pinch point remains in place this morning but there are some folk on site on Saturday morning, so it might have changed later today.
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We call emergency community meetings to debate the "dangers" of ebikes, but systemic vehicular violence continues to get a pass from society at large.
It looks to me like this 90-year old driver drove 177 feet down University Ave in Los Gatos in one second, which comes out to about 120 miles per hour
November 29, 2025 at 4:08 AM
We call emergency community meetings to debate the "dangers" of ebikes, but systemic vehicular violence continues to get a pass from society at large.
Hills don’t stop people riding, neither the weather. E-bikes & good clothing help.
What stops people from going by bike is unsafe conditions on our streets
What stops people from going by bike is unsafe conditions on our streets
Posts about urban biking in Dutch cities are routinely replied to with comments like “well, they have the big advantage of being relatively flat.”
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
November 29, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Hills don’t stop people riding, neither the weather. E-bikes & good clothing help.
What stops people from going by bike is unsafe conditions on our streets
What stops people from going by bike is unsafe conditions on our streets
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Posts about urban biking in Dutch cities are routinely replied to with comments like “well, they have the big advantage of being relatively flat.”
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
November 29, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Posts about urban biking in Dutch cities are routinely replied to with comments like “well, they have the big advantage of being relatively flat.”
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
The Dutch also have the big advantage of not constantly making excuses about why they can’t make clearly smarter city-making decisions. #Leadership
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More St Mark’s Path. It would be useful to have some indication that the path was closed from nearby junctions, esp. the turnoff from Warriston Path. Nothing! #edibike @spokes.org.uk @spurtle.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 8:32 AM
More St Mark’s Path. It would be useful to have some indication that the path was closed from nearby junctions, esp. the turnoff from Warriston Path. Nothing! #edibike @spokes.org.uk @spurtle.bsky.social
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Turkey trots are for babies. Real clerics ride bikes.
(I shaved 7 minutes off my commute to church!! With a headwind- the streets are for people) this was the thanksgiving table before we fed the unhoused community.
💒🙌🏼🦃🚴🏽♀️🙏🏽🏠
(I shaved 7 minutes off my commute to church!! With a headwind- the streets are for people) this was the thanksgiving table before we fed the unhoused community.
💒🙌🏼🦃🚴🏽♀️🙏🏽🏠
November 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Turkey trots are for babies. Real clerics ride bikes.
(I shaved 7 minutes off my commute to church!! With a headwind- the streets are for people) this was the thanksgiving table before we fed the unhoused community.
💒🙌🏼🦃🚴🏽♀️🙏🏽🏠
(I shaved 7 minutes off my commute to church!! With a headwind- the streets are for people) this was the thanksgiving table before we fed the unhoused community.
💒🙌🏼🦃🚴🏽♀️🙏🏽🏠
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#EdTravCyc a note that Manse Rd in Corstorphine is closed for 10 days from Monday 1sr December for roadworks (unsure what they’re doing but assume they’re making some of the LTN pavement widening permanent)
November 28, 2025 at 8:32 PM
#EdTravCyc a note that Manse Rd in Corstorphine is closed for 10 days from Monday 1sr December for roadworks (unsure what they’re doing but assume they’re making some of the LTN pavement widening permanent)
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Stunning set of construction shots by Chris Campbell of The Dock @ Coalie Park – Leith’s brand new skate area.
November 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Stunning set of construction shots by Chris Campbell of The Dock @ Coalie Park – Leith’s brand new skate area.
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Our travel survey is out. Please take part and help us better understand how we can help people to use their cars less and to walk, cycle and use public transport now.
Fill it in here and you could win £50 in our prize draw: forms.gle/rYhnGvTEwuuH...
#Portobello #Craigmillar #Edinburgh
Fill it in here and you could win £50 in our prize draw: forms.gle/rYhnGvTEwuuH...
#Portobello #Craigmillar #Edinburgh
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Our travel survey is out. Please take part and help us better understand how we can help people to use their cars less and to walk, cycle and use public transport now.
Fill it in here and you could win £50 in our prize draw: forms.gle/rYhnGvTEwuuH...
#Portobello #Craigmillar #Edinburgh
Fill it in here and you could win £50 in our prize draw: forms.gle/rYhnGvTEwuuH...
#Portobello #Craigmillar #Edinburgh
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The legendary @lanrickbennett.bsky.social doing what he does best - making change.
In addition to doing all the awesome things he does - he's got fantastic taste in t-shirts. 🔥🔥
In addition to doing all the awesome things he does - he's got fantastic taste in t-shirts. 🔥🔥
November 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The legendary @lanrickbennett.bsky.social doing what he does best - making change.
In addition to doing all the awesome things he does - he's got fantastic taste in t-shirts. 🔥🔥
In addition to doing all the awesome things he does - he's got fantastic taste in t-shirts. 🔥🔥
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When they claim car culture is "rugged American individualism" and you remind them that free roads, subsidized gas, and mandated parking is actually just socialism for cars.
November 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
When they claim car culture is "rugged American individualism" and you remind them that free roads, subsidized gas, and mandated parking is actually just socialism for cars.
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This #Thanksgiving I am thankful for the 100s of #BikeBus leaders around the world, doing their best to bring joy & happiness to children in their community. The impact of this movement is larger than we could ever imagine. Thank you for showing up!! #thegreatestshowman
November 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This #Thanksgiving I am thankful for the 100s of #BikeBus leaders around the world, doing their best to bring joy & happiness to children in their community. The impact of this movement is larger than we could ever imagine. Thank you for showing up!! #thegreatestshowman
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Without trying to be too Black Friday about things, (but, let's face it, failing), today's the ideal day to buy someone a cycle cartoon gift from my shop. There's free UK postage and 10% off with code TAKE10 davewalkershop.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Without trying to be too Black Friday about things, (but, let's face it, failing), today's the ideal day to buy someone a cycle cartoon gift from my shop. There's free UK postage and 10% off with code TAKE10 davewalkershop.com
Too many cars in cities over-complicates everything
You don't necessarily need traffic lights and stop signs to keep traffic moving smoothly. Especially in places with low car traffic, traffic is perfectly able to regulate itself with just a few small design elements (shark's teeth, zebra crossings).
November 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Too many cars in cities over-complicates everything
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Just as you thought food delivery companies couldn't inflict any more misery on society:
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
November 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Just as you thought food delivery companies couldn't inflict any more misery on society:
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
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Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and elsewhere, this is where the future lies. Scotland needs to stop arsing about with roads and start building public transport infrastructure for the future.
Perhaps the smartest #ClimateAction investment in cities is in public transit. While others make excuses, Paris is building a WHOLE NEW METRO NETWORK CONNECTING SUBURBS.
“…the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.”
#ActionStartsHere
@mayors4climate.bsky.social
“…the Grand Paris Express, a new 200km system with 4 new lines & 68 new stations.”
#ActionStartsHere
@mayors4climate.bsky.social
Paris is getting a whole new Metro network. And it’s huge | CNN
The Grand Paris Express will add four lines, 68 stations and 200 kilometers of track to the French capital’s 120-year-old Metro system, providing vital suburban links – just not quite in time for the ...
www.cnn.com
November 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and elsewhere, this is where the future lies. Scotland needs to stop arsing about with roads and start building public transport infrastructure for the future.