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 👮🏻♂️
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I’m at the Leith Market with @sosleith.bsky.social, @riveralmondaction.bsky.social, and @ercscot.bsky.social - we’re launching our campaign to Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage!
Stop in by to see us, or please please do sign our petition and share! Thank you! 🙌
www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Stop in by to see us, or please please do sign our petition and share! Thank you! 🙌
www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
November 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I’m at the Leith Market with @sosleith.bsky.social, @riveralmondaction.bsky.social, and @ercscot.bsky.social - we’re launching our campaign to Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage!
Stop in by to see us, or please please do sign our petition and share! Thank you! 🙌
www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Stop in by to see us, or please please do sign our petition and share! Thank you! 🙌
www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
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The latest National Travel Survey clearly questions that old myth about "Active travel is just for the middle classes, what about working people who have to drive?"
November 22, 2025 at 7:28 AM
The latest National Travel Survey clearly questions that old myth about "Active travel is just for the middle classes, what about working people who have to drive?"
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“The lesson from these junctions is that with political will, there is a way. Claims we need to ‘balance’ motor traffic, public transport, cycling, walking and wheeling, are bogus… The compromises, delays, and inaction around too many junctions are currently killing and injuring too many Londoners”
Why aren’t London’s lethal junctions being fixed faster? Transport chiefs happy with “acceptable” number of crashes to avoid impacting bus times, cycling campaigners say – as “people keep dying”
New research by the London Cycling Campaign found that the capital’s ten most dangerous junctions resulted in four cyclist deaths and 51 serious injuries between 2020 and 2024
road.cc
November 21, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“The lesson from these junctions is that with political will, there is a way. Claims we need to ‘balance’ motor traffic, public transport, cycling, walking and wheeling, are bogus… The compromises, delays, and inaction around too many junctions are currently killing and injuring too many Londoners”
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What's your transportation urbanism opinion that you think would make other transportation urbanists mad at you?
November 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
What's your transportation urbanism opinion that you think would make other transportation urbanists mad at you?
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*All-time record* set at the Omni Centre cycle lane on the 7th November - 2,265 cycle journeys.
I can only speculate that the rollout of Voi e-bikes has significantly boosted cycling in Edinburgh this autumn, bucking the seasonal trend.
I can only speculate that the rollout of Voi e-bikes has significantly boosted cycling in Edinburgh this autumn, bucking the seasonal trend.
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
*All-time record* set at the Omni Centre cycle lane on the 7th November - 2,265 cycle journeys.
I can only speculate that the rollout of Voi e-bikes has significantly boosted cycling in Edinburgh this autumn, bucking the seasonal trend.
I can only speculate that the rollout of Voi e-bikes has significantly boosted cycling in Edinburgh this autumn, bucking the seasonal trend.
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GOOD NEWS! According to my councillor, the path should reopening tomorrow and officers will explore more sensible options
Ferry Road Path CLOSED to pedestrians and cyclists from today to 16 January for installation of a security fence at Leonardo. TTRO closure order was signed on Wednesday with the below diversion: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi... #EdTravCyc @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
November 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
GOOD NEWS! According to my councillor, the path should reopening tomorrow and officers will explore more sensible options
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Cities aren't loud, cars are
Cities don't have a crime safety problem, they have a car safety problem
Cities aren't overcrowded with people, they're overcrowded with cars
Cities don't have a crime safety problem, they have a car safety problem
Cities aren't overcrowded with people, they're overcrowded with cars
November 21, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Cities aren't loud, cars are
Cities don't have a crime safety problem, they have a car safety problem
Cities aren't overcrowded with people, they're overcrowded with cars
Cities don't have a crime safety problem, they have a car safety problem
Cities aren't overcrowded with people, they're overcrowded with cars
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Properly designed bike infrastructure doubles as an emergency access lane, allowing first responders to bypass gridlocked car traffic.
This completely nullifies the argument that bike lanes are a safety risk for response times. But it only works if you build them wide enough to be functional.
This completely nullifies the argument that bike lanes are a safety risk for response times. But it only works if you build them wide enough to be functional.
Nouvelle vidéo de véhicules d'urgences sur les pistes cyclables, avec que des véhicules en mouvement (la précédente version en montrait en stationnement)
November 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Properly designed bike infrastructure doubles as an emergency access lane, allowing first responders to bypass gridlocked car traffic.
This completely nullifies the argument that bike lanes are a safety risk for response times. But it only works if you build them wide enough to be functional.
This completely nullifies the argument that bike lanes are a safety risk for response times. But it only works if you build them wide enough to be functional.
Good grief. This looks dangerous for the spectators and polluting for the lake
Is there no end to human stupidity?
Is there no end to human stupidity?
if you’re looking for me and my moots we’re all over here watching our new favorite sport
November 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Good grief. This looks dangerous for the spectators and polluting for the lake
Is there no end to human stupidity?
Is there no end to human stupidity?
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KIDICAL MASS YYC: Our final ride of 2025 is this Sunday. Route looks clear & forecast looks good. Bust out your winter gear & join us for a nice little family-friendly ride. Route info & sign-up here: linktr.ee/kidicalmassyyc #yycbike #kidicalmass
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
KIDICAL MASS YYC: Our final ride of 2025 is this Sunday. Route looks clear & forecast looks good. Bust out your winter gear & join us for a nice little family-friendly ride. Route info & sign-up here: linktr.ee/kidicalmassyyc #yycbike #kidicalmass
☠️ Death to all pedestrians ☠️
🧟♀️ To intimidate and frighten people from our streets 🧟♀️
🛞 For scale, a 33” tyre would come to waist height on an adult 🛞
🙏 Let’s pray it’s too heavy to be used with a regular license in the UK 🙏
insideevs.com/news/779448/...
🧟♀️ To intimidate and frighten people from our streets 🧟♀️
🛞 For scale, a 33” tyre would come to waist height on an adult 🛞
🙏 Let’s pray it’s too heavy to be used with a regular license in the UK 🙏
insideevs.com/news/779448/...
The Hyundai Crater May Just Be A Concept. But It's More Important Than You Think
Hyundai has one major problem in America: It can't compete with American or Japanese trucks and off-roaders. Now, the company is fixing that.
insideevs.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
☠️ Death to all pedestrians ☠️
🧟♀️ To intimidate and frighten people from our streets 🧟♀️
🛞 For scale, a 33” tyre would come to waist height on an adult 🛞
🙏 Let’s pray it’s too heavy to be used with a regular license in the UK 🙏
insideevs.com/news/779448/...
🧟♀️ To intimidate and frighten people from our streets 🧟♀️
🛞 For scale, a 33” tyre would come to waist height on an adult 🛞
🙏 Let’s pray it’s too heavy to be used with a regular license in the UK 🙏
insideevs.com/news/779448/...
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Just found myself walking outside from store to store on pedestrian paths with trees, benches and even a nice town square.
However instead of this being a part of a city, this is built in the middle of nowhere accessible basically by car only.
However instead of this being a part of a city, this is built in the middle of nowhere accessible basically by car only.
November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Just found myself walking outside from store to store on pedestrian paths with trees, benches and even a nice town square.
However instead of this being a part of a city, this is built in the middle of nowhere accessible basically by car only.
However instead of this being a part of a city, this is built in the middle of nowhere accessible basically by car only.
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Argh. That diversion is a route I avoid cycling whenever possible because heading west it spits you out into a terrifying death-is-imminent beast of a roundabout (plus the stretches of protected lane flood in heavy rain).
Ferry Road Path CLOSED to pedestrians and cyclists from today to 16 January for installation of a security fence at Leonardo. TTRO closure order was signed on Wednesday with the below diversion: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi... #EdTravCyc @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
November 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Argh. That diversion is a route I avoid cycling whenever possible because heading west it spits you out into a terrifying death-is-imminent beast of a roundabout (plus the stretches of protected lane flood in heavy rain).
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Does anyone know if there needs to be some sort of risk assessment on this? Sending thousands of cyclists around Crewe Toll, and with only two days notice, is absolutely insane.
November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Does anyone know if there needs to be some sort of risk assessment on this? Sending thousands of cyclists around Crewe Toll, and with only two days notice, is absolutely insane.
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Edinburgh Council once again demonstrating what they really think about walking, cycling, running in this city.
This is the equivalent to closing the bypass for two months and directing drivers over the top of the Pentlands.
This is the equivalent to closing the bypass for two months and directing drivers over the top of the Pentlands.
Ferry Road Path CLOSED to pedestrians and cyclists from today to 16 January for installation of a security fence at Leonardo. TTRO closure order was signed on Wednesday with the below diversion: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/fi... #EdTravCyc @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Edinburgh Council once again demonstrating what they really think about walking, cycling, running in this city.
This is the equivalent to closing the bypass for two months and directing drivers over the top of the Pentlands.
This is the equivalent to closing the bypass for two months and directing drivers over the top of the Pentlands.
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Compare and contrast the Government language.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
November 21, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Compare and contrast the Government language.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
£3,750 EV grant on a £35k car: ‘helping families’.
Cycle to Work: ‘subsidising leisure’.
And yet cycling delivers TEN TIMES the impact of electric cars for reaching net zero. It’s almost like narrative, not data, is driving policy.
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Edinburgh has lost the plot. Today my kid and I (me w/2 more kids on my bike) had to bike through frozen leaves on Queensferry Rd. We tried to use the road but a Range Rover decided we were impinging on his freedom and drove us into the wands. The leaves are well done falling and yet they remain…
November 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Edinburgh has lost the plot. Today my kid and I (me w/2 more kids on my bike) had to bike through frozen leaves on Queensferry Rd. We tried to use the road but a Range Rover decided we were impinging on his freedom and drove us into the wands. The leaves are well done falling and yet they remain…
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Now reading that one alt route via Ferry Rd is closed for 2 months. I’m sorry this is all far too much and too difficult. We don’t own a car, Edinburgh Council - you should be making things safer not actively dangerous! @edi.bike @spokes.org.uk @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk #EdTravCyc
November 21, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Now reading that one alt route via Ferry Rd is closed for 2 months. I’m sorry this is all far too much and too difficult. We don’t own a car, Edinburgh Council - you should be making things safer not actively dangerous! @edi.bike @spokes.org.uk @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk #EdTravCyc
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That's an absolute joke of a diversion, which "Gavin
N. Brown" should be forced to cycle daily, in the dark, from now until the 16th January or until such time as he accepts the ridiculous nature of it
N. Brown" should be forced to cycle daily, in the dark, from now until the 16th January or until such time as he accepts the ridiculous nature of it
November 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
That's an absolute joke of a diversion, which "Gavin
N. Brown" should be forced to cycle daily, in the dark, from now until the 16th January or until such time as he accepts the ridiculous nature of it
N. Brown" should be forced to cycle daily, in the dark, from now until the 16th January or until such time as he accepts the ridiculous nature of it
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Also a good example of why so many Edinburgh cyclists are cynical about the Roseburn Path changes. No real trust that necessary diversions or alternative routes will be well planned, well communicated, or well implemented.
November 21, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Also a good example of why so many Edinburgh cyclists are cynical about the Roseburn Path changes. No real trust that necessary diversions or alternative routes will be well planned, well communicated, or well implemented.
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Don’t ask for views, just do it - otherwise you’ll be swamped by a small but very vocal minority of motonormatives crying that they’re having their rights taken away.
October 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Don’t ask for views, just do it - otherwise you’ll be swamped by a small but very vocal minority of motonormatives crying that they’re having their rights taken away.
Current proposed designs like this in Edinburgh are signalised…
…meaning that people on bikes & walking face very long wait times for safe passage…
Which means there’s a temptation to skip the lights, or to not use the facility at all, defeating its entire purpose 🙄
…meaning that people on bikes & walking face very long wait times for safe passage…
Which means there’s a temptation to skip the lights, or to not use the facility at all, defeating its entire purpose 🙄
A typical Dutch urban roundabout with full priority for people cycling and walking at all arms
November 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Current proposed designs like this in Edinburgh are signalised…
…meaning that people on bikes & walking face very long wait times for safe passage…
Which means there’s a temptation to skip the lights, or to not use the facility at all, defeating its entire purpose 🙄
…meaning that people on bikes & walking face very long wait times for safe passage…
Which means there’s a temptation to skip the lights, or to not use the facility at all, defeating its entire purpose 🙄
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A family cycled from Bath to Brittany with two kids, two cargo bikes and zero flights.
Was it chaotic? Yep.
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
More adventure, less stress, way smaller footprint.
Try going flight-free in 2026. #TravelByTrain #GreenTravel
flightfree.co.uk/travel_artic...
Was it chaotic? Yep.
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
More adventure, less stress, way smaller footprint.
Try going flight-free in 2026. #TravelByTrain #GreenTravel
flightfree.co.uk/travel_artic...
Bath to Brittany with bikes!
Cycling campaigner Saskia Heijltjes tells us about her family’s cycling holiday in Brittany
flightfree.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A family cycled from Bath to Brittany with two kids, two cargo bikes and zero flights.
Was it chaotic? Yep.
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
More adventure, less stress, way smaller footprint.
Try going flight-free in 2026. #TravelByTrain #GreenTravel
flightfree.co.uk/travel_artic...
Was it chaotic? Yep.
Was it worth it? Absolutely.
More adventure, less stress, way smaller footprint.
Try going flight-free in 2026. #TravelByTrain #GreenTravel
flightfree.co.uk/travel_artic...
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Driver knows to expect you & bike. So you feel welcome. There will be a bike limit though per bus. Only ever seen two on at once. They do have inside space for bike / wheelchair. ScotRail offer 6 spaces on Highland. Ember's E1 route to Dundee has bus every 30 minutes. Inverness route to increase 🚌
November 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Driver knows to expect you & bike. So you feel welcome. There will be a bike limit though per bus. Only ever seen two on at once. They do have inside space for bike / wheelchair. ScotRail offer 6 spaces on Highland. Ember's E1 route to Dundee has bus every 30 minutes. Inverness route to increase 🚌
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Who should we be contacting about this? Is there an appeals process for a TTRO? This is an unreasonable amount of time to close the path, and the diversion route is unsafe and inadequate.
November 21, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Who should we be contacting about this? Is there an appeals process for a TTRO? This is an unreasonable amount of time to close the path, and the diversion route is unsafe and inadequate.