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Cllr Graham

Edi.Bike posts table showing massive dangers of motor vehicles to pedestrians compared to minimal cyclist dangers Naturally, rather than taking the opportunity to champion the rights of those travelling actively and noise up the council for less vehicular intrusion on Rose St, Living Streets Edinburgh have penned an objection to the proposed introduction of two-way cycling on Rose St, ignoring the many examples from across Europe where pedestrians and cyclists manage to coexist in the same space. Such spaces include, but are not limited to, the very street they're claiming shouldn't have two-way cycling access, on which cycling is already permitted.

Final perceptive comment from edi.bike It's exhausting to see so much hand-waving from folks over something with so little impact.

#EdinWebCast

Cyclist one-ways exemption

Cllr Graham proposes postpone Rose St decision, seconded Cllr Osler

🙄 Vote 4-4 then casting vote postpones Rose St

Weird voting: 1 Libdem for, one against

Spokes view:
🙄 crazy lengthy debate re 🚲'dangers' despite existing cycling; no talk of the 🚘🚚dangers

#EdinWebCast

Cyclist one-ways exemption

Cllr Osler proposes to postpone Rose St for further consideration

Cllr Staniforth supports full Order. He uses Rose St & says no problems. Would like to consider restrictions on motor vehicles!

Cllr Lang supports the Order, given existing, it makes sense

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Cyclist one-ways exemption

Q: Cllr Osler still worried re safety, e.g. when road narrowed for works
A: Safety Audit includes a 'stage 3' audit once scheme in place and if worried persist, then a 'stage 4'
The existing report already considered narrowings for works

cllr doggart

cllr osler

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Cyclist one-ways exemption

Q: Cllr Doggart now says Rose St "looks like" pedestrian street; has safety audit considered this?
A: Officers confident safety audit is satisfactory. Note again that cycling is already allowed

Q: why the order?
A: Council policy to make 1-ways 2-way 🚲

Cllr Osler

#EdinWebCast

Cyclist one-ways exemption

Q: Cllr Osler asks re cyclists diverting to Rose St when busy elsewhere
A: Rose St not attractive as an E-W route and would not be promoted as such

Q: Cllr Graham - what about works like Jenners narrowing the street
A: If temp measures needed, will be done

Cllr Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill

Cllr Fullerton

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Cyclist one-ways exemption

Q: Cllr Fullerton worried re 3 or 4 cyclists side-by-side
A: Cycling already allowed, and no problems

Q: Cllr Kayleigh Kinross-O'Neill asks for signage to reassure mobility-impaired users & others
A: Will consider a 'shared space' campaign

Cllr Osler

Cllr Work

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Cyclist one-ways exemption

Q: Cllr Osler concern re more conflict with tables/ chairs etc
A: Not expecting significant increase in 🚲. Safety Audit done. Busy areas contribute to cyclists being extra careful. Officers confident of safety

Cllr Work wants more signs
A: yes if needed

Officer proposes the report

Cllr Doggart

TRO Subcttee 16.12.25 #EdinWebCast

Cyclist exemption to one-way streets

Q: Cllr Doggart says #RoseStreet is pedestrianised, worries re pedestrian safety
A: Vehicles are allowed, including one-way cycling already

Q: Cllr Doggart says contraflow cycling dangerous due to delivery bikes

TRO Subcttee 16.12.25 #EdinWebCast

#TravellingSafely South area includes
#BuccleuchStreet
#MayfieldRoad
etc
--> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...

Officers recommend making bollarded routes permanent (then upgrading)
North/East/West were agreed 4.9.25
--> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/09/edin...

#EdinWebCast #A701 / #A702

Time exhausted so just votes

🙄 Voted "to note Council supporting Midlothian A701 Relief Road and A702 Link Road as part of City Region Deal Joint Committee"
+ SNP amendt to improve public transport

🙄 Stronger Green amendt defeated

Spokes view-> bsky.app/profile/spok...

Cllr Booth

Amendment by the Green Group Transport and Environment Committee 13 November 2025 Item 8.7 2030 Climate Strategy Update – referral from the Policy and Sustainability Committee Delete recommendations and insert: 1) Thanks officers for the report and ongoing work to tackle the climate emergency; 2) Notes that Transport continues to be the second largest emissions sector in the city, representing 32% of the city’s emissions (para 4.10), and that more progress could be made in reducing transport emissions through additional funding (para 4.15); 3) Therefore agrees that as part of the current budget process, officers will offer suggestions for additional revenue raising which could allow improved emissions reductions in transport, for each political group to consider as part of their budget-setting process. 4) Welcomes the ‘supporting areas’ workstreams set out in paragraph 4.28, in particular the ‘Sustainable Living’ proposal which will, amongst other things, give citizens an opportunity to explore sustainable forms of transport around the city that might best suit their needs, and agrees to provide further information on this work, through a written briefing or business bulletin update as appropriate, to committee members.

#EdinWebCast - #Climate strategy

Cllr Booth suggests new road capacity likely to induce more traffic

Green amendment seeks advice from officers on how party policies can help reduce emissions

Amendment passed 7-4

#EdinWebCast - #Climate strategy

Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social : Traffic/climate problems are local, regional & national. Vital to work with other councils

Officer: seeks better #bus connectivity where no rail routes, to minimise car commuting

Cllr Macinnes: Health benefits of climate action

Cllr Jenkinson

Cllr Savage

#EdinWebCast - #Climate strategy

Q: Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social asks re adjacent councils
A: People wish to drive to city, so vital to liaise with councils & improve #publictransport

Q: Cllr Savage: How respond to international changes
A: Edinburgh not downgrading its climate ambition/work

Part of appendix on decarbonising transport... 10 Decarbonising transport Summary of actions Strategy Action Delivery highlights since last report (January 2024) Prioritise investment in expanding the city’s active travel network and improving the public transport network, including supporting the development of 20-minute neighbourhoods and streets for people T1.1, T2.1, T8.3 Seven active travel projects have completed construction since January 2024, including the segregated City Centre West to East cycle Link and Roseburn to Union Canal cycle route. In July 2024, 38 additional secure cycle parking hangars were installed, bringing the total in Edinburgh to 218. For public transport, integrated ticketing was delivered between the bus and tram network, meaning contactless payments are now capped at the day rate for journeys taken across the bus and tram networks. The business case, public consultation and initial design work has taken place for the West Edinburgh Transport Improvement Project and consultation on extending the tram line has taken place in autumn 2025. In May 2025, a report was approved at Transport & Environment Committee setting out a ten-year City Mobility Plan Capital Investment programme for sustainable transport. Work with the Bus Decarbonisation Taskforce and private sector partners to develop a plan to decarbonise the city’s bus fleet T3.1 Lothian Buses now have 41 electric double decker vehicles, another 62 are due delivery throughout 2025. By the end of 2025 the bus fleet will be 15% EV. Lothian buses are also installing charging infrastructure to support the new vehicle deliveries. Implement a Low Emission Zone scheme T4.1 Annual reports will be prepared and published as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year and will include operational, financial and available effectiveness data. LEZ effectiveness, which is reliant on the completion of SEPA analysis (in progress for 2024), will be reflected in the Council’s annual Air Qu…

Cllr Lang

#EdinWebCast

#Climate strategy report--> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...

Extensive report!

Officer: Transport is af top #Edinburgh emission sources. Delivery of City Mobility Plan priority, not new strategies

Cllr @kevin-lang.bsky.social: vital to liaise with neighbour councils

Cllr Booth

Cllr Lang

Committee adds: 1.2 Agrees with 8.2 of the report which states, “improving communication on proposed TROs and the objections process will aid communities in understanding proposals and their impacts.” 1.3 Recognises how the TRO process can be misunderstood because of the legal language used, limited publicity, the current explanation on the Council’s website, and the lack of access to TROs once the objection period is over. 1.4 therefore requests a follow up report in two cycles on how the communications around the TRO process can be improved, such as: 1. a ‘plain English’ explanation to accompany the order to explain in simple terms what the order is about; 2. an increase in the objection time period; 3. improving the explanation of the TRO process on the website; 4. providing access for councillors to all existing TROs. Moved by: Cllr Kevin Lang Seconded by: Cllr Hal Osler

Green amendt Delete recommendations and insert: 1) Thanks officers for the report and for carrying out the review and associated workshops; 2) Notes that TRO processes were one of the key reasons given for the delay to active travel schemes in the answer to question 32 at full council on 19 December 2024 and the report to committee in September 2025;

#EdinWebCast - TRO Subcttee review

Q: Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social asks re Scot Govt delays on RSO Orders & Public Inquiries
A: Officers pressing Govt for action

Cllr @kevin-lang.bsky.social wants more TRO transparency

Report agreed: officers will now investigate how other councils do TROs faster!

Report headline: keep the Cttee, but with improved procedures Review of the Traffic Regulation Orders Sub-Committee 2. Executive Summary 2.1 This report provides an update on the Traffic Regulation Orders Sub-Committee after one year of operation. It is proposed that the Sub-Committee continues to operate with some improvements to processes and training to respond to feedback received through the review.

Start of Spokes article about role of TRO Sub Edinburgh Bike Network saved! Today, 4 September, the TRO Subcommittee finally approved making permanent the Experimental Traffic Orders (ETROs) which enable the main-road Travelling Safely routes in the East, North and West of the city. Orders for the South will come to the Committee at a later date. A rolling programme, for which funding is allocated, will gradually upgrade the existing bollarding infrastructure to more permanent materials and to incorporate useful improvements. The background – of ongoing deferrals which put the bike lanes at grave risk, resulting in a major campaign jointly by Spokes, Edi.Bike, and 16 other local active travel groups – is described here. Media coverage included the Evening News and Road.cc. In the end, the TRO Sub today approved making the schemes permanent at an incredibly short meeting. Only Cllr Lang, whose interventions at previous meetings had led to the deferrals and the threat to the existence of the network, spoke up. But this time his queries were quickly and decisively answered by officers and gained no follow-up from other councillors. Indeed no other councillors spoke at all, other than Convener Cllr Margaret Graham, who said the schemes improved road safety and moved the successful motion to make them permanent.

Cllr Macinnes

#EdinWebCast

Review of TRO Subcommittee
Report--> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...

REMINDER--> The Cttee which nearly scrappedTravelling Safely (bollarded) routes
HERE--> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/09/edin...

Q: Cllr Macinnes asks re next steps
A: Looking at how other councils act faster

Cllr Jenkinson

#EdinWebCast - #RoadSafety 25/26

Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social congrats officers on v full report covering 20mph, school safety, road crossings, use of developer money, etc rather than multiple reports

Accepts Green & LibDem amendts, opposes Tory

Report passed 9-2

Adds at end of recommendations: 1.1.10 Notes the revised, evidence-led approach taken by the Welsh Government to the national 20mph default policy, including: • the July 2024 updated guidance enabling local highway authorities to revert roads to 30mph where appropriate (via Traffic Regulation Orders and clear “place criteria”); • the interactive public map tracking current and proposed exemptions; • the commitment to a five-year independent evaluation (reporting 2029) and annual monitoring reports; • the focus on “right speed on the right road” without compromising the 20mph default on residential and pedestrian-heavy streets; 1.1.11 Therefore instructs officers to bring a report within two cycles setting out how a similar pragmatic, transparent and locally flexible framework could be applied in Edinburgh, including (but not limited to): • a public-facing interactive map of current and proposed 20mph/30mph classifications; • clear, published criteria for retaining 30mph on strategic, public-transport or lowpedestrian routes; • a mechanism for community-led proposals to review speed limits on specific streets; • integration of bus operator journey-time data into future TRO assessments; • a commitment to publish annual compliance and casualty data disaggregated by speed-limit type. Moved by: Cllr Neil Cuthbert Seconded by: Cllr Iain Whyte

Cllr Cuthbert

#EdinWebCast - #RoadSafety 25/26

Cllr Cuthbert (Tory amendt) supports 20mph default but wants local ability to request 30, as (nationally) in Wales

Spokes note:
Would be nice if Tory & other parties at Scot Parl agreed default urban 20mph (+ local input) like Wales which has greatly cut crashes

Topics covered by the report... Road Safety Delivery Plan 2025/26 – Six-month update 1. Recommendations 1.1 It is recommended that Transport and Environment Committee: 1.1.1 Notes the Road Safety Delivery Plan 2025/26 update; 1.1.2 Notes the impact of extending the 20mph network on public transport operators and approves the recommendations in Appendix 2; 1.1.3 Notes the developer contribution schedule for road safety, traffic signals and active travel related interventions (Appendix 3); 1.1.4 Notes the update on the action agreed by Committee on 6 March 2025 relating to Dalmeny Park Estate; 1.1.5 Approves the recommended intervention criteria for consideration of speed management measures on 20mph streets; 1.1.6 Approves the new Collision Investigation & Prevention Protocol (CIP)(Appendix 4); 1.1.7 Approves the new Pedestrian Crossing Assessment Framework; and 1.1.8 Approves the proposed new School Travel Audit Process.

Protest outside Transport cttee re Cowgate road safety - bluesky post with pictures ‪Blackford Safe Routes‬ ‪@blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk‬ · 3h One year after a horrific road death in the Cowgate, what have Edinburgh council done? Excellent protest from Critical Mass, on a dreich day! Great to see @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social & @chasbooth.bsky.social speak to protesters

#EdinWebCast

#RoadSafety 25/26 update, many issues
Report--> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...

Q: Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social asks re #Cowgate road safety
A: Design by March; 25/26 funding agreed

Cllr @kevin-lang.bsky.social amendment - big concern over road safety delays

#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes

@edinburghbug.bsky.social @transform.scot @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social @lothianbuses.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @helenrambler.bsky.social @keithirving.bsky.social

Picture - Councillors voting against PHV in bus lanes

Cllr Jenkinson

#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes

Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social accepts 'very helpful' Green amendt, opposes Tory amendt

Votes:
7 Lab/Green/SNP/Lib
2 Con

So
👍no PHVs in bus lanes meantime
👍no further consideration of PHVs in #BusGates until after the Licensing Review into Black Cabs & PHVs

Amendment by the Green Group Transport and Environment Committee 13 November 2025 Item 7.4 - Bus Lanes and Bus Gates – Consideration of Permitting Access to Private Hire Vehicles Delete 1.1.2 onwards and replace with; 1.1.2 Note that work is needed to tackle increased journey times and prioritise public transport by way of, for example but not limited to, bus lanes, selective traffic signals, bus stop placement reviews and demand management. 1.1.3 Given the unknown trajectory of PHV numbers and the quantitative impact of allowing both PHV and Black taxis to access bus gates, requests a review on existing and proposed bus gates to consider access only once the Licensing Review on caps has taken place. 1.1.4 Further requests that any contemporary traffic modelling study using the updated City Model, and noting the City Centre Transformation Project development, happens after the Licensing Review on caps has taken place Moved by: Cllr Kinross-O'Neill

#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes

Cllr Kinross-ONeill on #Greens amendt
No trial should be done until all current road/traffic uncertainties clearer

Cllr Macinnes agrees & refers to council strategies

Cllr @kevin-lang.bsky.social says 🚌 is above 🚘 in #TransportHierarchy so keep PHV out meantime

Amendment by the Conservative Group Transport and Environment Committee 13 November 2025 Item 7.4 – Bus Lanes and Bus Gates – Consideration of Permitting Access to Private Hire Vehicles Delete 1.1.1 and replace with: “Agree to allow a trial period of bus lane access for Private Hire Vehicles (PHV) while the scope of City Centre projects is defined, future licencing numbers are understood, and a more detailed study is undertaken on the updated City Traffic Model;” Agrees recommendations 1.1.2 and 1.1.3. Adds: “1.1.4 The entirety of the investigative work described in the paragraphs above to be presented to Committee in a single report to allow a full assessment to be made of whether PHV access to bus lanes should be made permanent to provide equity for users of the different public transport taxi services.” Moved by: Cllr Iain Whyte Seconded by: Cllr Neil Cuthbert

#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes

Q: Cllr Macinnes asks re difference between PHV & #BlackCab and re wheelchair accessibility
A: BlackCab can ply for trade onstreet, and are wheelchair accessible

Cllr Whyte on Tory amendt seeking PHV/buslane trial - says this is ideal time as much is in flux

Officer

Cllr Cuthbert

#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes

Officer says PHVs agreed for #MarketStreet #busgate - will provide evidence

Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social says bus gates are effectively traffic filters

Q: Cllr Cuthbert asks re autonomous vehicles
A: Another example of change, so too early for PHV trial

Officer recommendations... 1. Recommendations 1.1 Transport and Environment Committee are asked to: 1.1.1 Agree to maintain the current position in terms of bus lane access for Private Hire Vehicles (PHV) until the scope of City Centre projects are defined, future licencing numbers are understood and a more detailed study is undertaken on the updated City Traffic Model; 1.1.2 Approve a review of all existing and proposed bus gates to consider where it may be appropriate to allow access to both PHV and Black Taxis. 1.1.3 Agree to undertake a contemporary traffic modelling study using the updated City Model to assess any potential impacts of PHV access on key bus lanes, noting City Centre Transformation project development.

Tory amendment wants trial of PHV in bus lanes Delete 1.1.1 and replace with: “Agree to allow a trial period of bus lane access for Private Hire Vehicles (PHV) while the scope of City Centre projects is defined, future licencing numbers are understood, and a more detailed study is undertaken on the updated City Traffic Model;” Agrees recommendations 1.1.2 and 1.1.3. Adds: “1.1.4 The entirety of the investigative work described in the paragraphs above to be presented to Committee in a single report to allow a full assessment to be made of whether PHV access to bus lanes should be made permanent to provide equity for users of the different public transport taxi services.”

Green amendment wants no further consideration of allowing PHVs until review of Licensing numbers of PHVs is complete Delete 1.1.2 onwards and replace with; 1.1.2 Note that work is needed to tackle increased journey times and prioritise public transport by way of, for example but not limited to, bus lanes, selective traffic signals, bus stop placement reviews and demand management. 1.1.3 Given the unknown trajectory of PHV numbers and the quantitative impact of allowing both PHV and Black taxis to access bus gates, requests a review on existing and proposed bus gates to consider access only once the Licensing Review on caps has taken place. 1.1.4 Further requests that any contemporary traffic modelling study using the updated City Model, and noting the City Centre Transformation Project development, happens after the Licensing Review on caps has taken place Moved by: Cllr Kinross-O'Neill

pictures of deputations on this topic earlier in this meeting blueksy thread, including Alex Robb from Spokes Planning Group

#EdinWebCast

#PHV in #BusLanes
Report-> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...

Officer says council early stage in transport changes e.g. bus 7-7-7 trial, Scot Gov bus infra fund cash, car reduction policy,etc so should maintain current exclusion of PHVs, and only assess when situation clearer

Cllr Booth

Bluesky Report of 10 mins wait to cross ‪Edward Tissiman‬ ‪@edtiss.bsky.social‬ · 17h Currently a 10 minute wait for pedestrians/cyclists at the London Road/Leith Walk junction. On a typical 1 mile walking commute, 1/3rd of it could spent waiting at this single junction. Pathetic from Edinburgh Council, who claimed that the changes here would have no impact on active travel.

#EdinWebCast

Q: Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social says new left turn #ElmRow --> #LondonRoad reported to cause long delays (up to 10 mins!) to 🚶👩‍🦼🚲crossing

A: Officer surprised if so but will investigate & report to ward councillors

@edtiss.bsky.social @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social @mcdmartin.bsky.social

Living Rent Lochend

Info ... Living Rent Edinburgh 2d · LOCHEND NEEDS SAFE ROADS COMMUNITY DAY It was a fantastic day attended by over 70 adults and children. We were joined by local fire fightes Fire & Rescue Service & St Andrews First Aid delivering trainings Dr Bike bike Service, Stina Sparkles Face Painting and local businesses. Residents in Lochend have seen their neighbours and children being hit by cars, are afraid to have their kids cycle to school and have seen their roads littered with potholes which make crossing unsafe. We are asking for multiple improvments including safe crossings across Lochend. Winners of our poster competition will be announced soon, thank you for all the amazing entries! Thank you to Councillor Steven Jenkinson, Convenor of the Transport and Environment Committee and Councillor Danny Aston and Minister Ben MacPherson who came down to commit their support to the campaign and seeing real road safety improvements in Lochend. If you want to get involved in the campaign come along to our next meetings on Tuesday 11th November 6.30pm & Wednesday 10h December 6.30pm at St Ninian Primary.

#EdinWebCast

Living Rent #Lochend seeks safety measures following tragic injuries on local roads

Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social offers to meet with them and officers to discuss

@lochendpark.bsky.social @dastonsnp.bsky.social @benmacpherson.bsky.social @edcriticalmass.bsky.social

Cllr Booth

Cllr Macinnes

#EdinWebCast .. PHVs in #BusLanes

Q: Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social asks Spokes if PHV numbers should be capped
A: numbers have increased rapidly; case for limiting numbers

Q: Cllr Macinnes asks Spokes about cyclist safety if more vehicles allowed in bus lanes
A: Yes, this is big concern

Edin Bus Users Group deputation speaker photo - points out that congestion has slowed bus services, affecting usage

Spokes deputation CEC Transport & Environment Committee 13.11.25 7.4 Bus Lanes and Bus Gates - Consideration of Permitting Access to Private Hire Vehicles Spokes deputation - 13 November 2025 Summary Further to our deputation for TEC on 15.08.2024 regarding this issue, Spokes would like to reiterate our strong opposition to the use of bus lanes and bus gates by private hire vehicles. Introducing more vehicles into bus lanes, making them less safe for cyclists and busier for buses, is the exact opposite of the intended actions of this project, as well as various council policies. Private hire vehicles are not allowed to use bus lanes in London, and private hire firms have lost legal action against this (Case C-518/13 - European Court of Justice). Edinburgh should continue to follow suit. The Council’s 7-7-7 bus lane project and plans for Bus Infrastructure Fund investments have already progressed vastly slower than comparable measures in other cities. Cities in the UK and Europe have made these changes in a matter of months, not years. The priority should now be to implement bus priority measures as soon as possible, rather than looking to allow further vehicles into bus lanes or through bus gates. We therefore urge councillors to reject this motion and for the council to prioritise investment in officer time and money be reallocated towards implementing agreed council policies that have already been debated but are yet to be actioned.

Spokes deputation, Alex Robb - see written text

GMB Union supporting PHV drivers being allowed in bus lanes -see their written submission

#EdinWebCast

PHVs in #BusLanes

Deputations from @spokes.org.uk Planning Group & @edinburghbug.bsky.social opposing
--> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/b2...

Spokes speaker emphasises bus delays & dangers to cyclists. Instead council should speed up bus prioirity measures such as 7-7-7.