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#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes

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spokes.org.uk SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · Nov 13
#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
Picture - Councillors voting against PHV in bus lanes Cllr Jenkinson
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
spokes.org.uk
#Edinwebcast

#Greenbank - #Meadows quiet route

Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social - Traffic up on some roads - what solutions?
A: Council proposing other filters e.g. #ClintonRoad

Spokes Deputn (written only)--> bsky.app/profile/spok...
April 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
spokes.org.uk
#Edinwebcast

#Greenbank - #Meadows quiet route

@blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk deputn

#ModalFilters must be retained for safety. Benefits includ traffic down greatly; no increase on parallel Morningside Rd. Many school travel trips, 6 primary schools on the route

Car access to all properties remains
Ed Hawkins, deputation speaker
April 2, 2026 at 9:47 AM
spokes.org.uk
#Edinwebcast
Business Bulletin--> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s7...

West End Crescents had feared increased noise & traffic due to #CCWEL but monitoring has shown positive outcomes

Cllr @dastonsnp.bsky.social suggests the results will be useful in other schemes

@edinreporter.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 10:53 AM
spokes.org.uk
#EdinWebcast #GeorgeStreet

Cllr Booth:
#GeorgeStreet #PrincesStreet all poor for E-W 🚲
This scheme not perfect but big improvement

@stephenjenkinson.bsky.social accepts LibDem & Green amendts

Voting
Con amendt - 2
SNP amendt - 3
Lab/Lib/Grn - 6

So: TRO will proceed and funding report will follow
Cllr Booth
June 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM
spokes.org.uk
#Edinwebcast: Cttee out of time, so no debate!

Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social motion to seek powers from @scottishgovernment.bsky.social to enforce offences by moving traffic

Agreed unanimously

Attached: motion + spokes deputn of support

@edi.bike @markruskell.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social
Cllrs Booth & O'Neill propose the motion Wording of motion spokes deputation
December 12, 2024 at 5:24 PM
spokes.org.uk
#EdinWebCast #PrincesStreet

Vote

☹️ 7 SNP/Lab/Con - Option 1
👍 2 LibDem - Option 2
🤔 2 Green - neither

SNP drops their 2nd point, re need for 🚲 lanes on George Street. Convener says this will be discussed at TEC (? !)

Spokes conclusion:

Scotland's premier street remains dominated by roadspace
Cllr Griffiths
September 9, 2026 at 3:23 PM
spokes.org.uk
#Edinwebcast #CMP

Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social

👍rejects Tory amendt - would cause congestion
👍rejects LibDem - would cause delays

👍 👍 accepts most of Green ... i.e. confirming will liaise with other councils etc on #RoadUserCharging

Amended motion agreed

@edi.bike @thecockburn.bsky.social
Cllr Jenkinson summing up his position on the amendments by other parties
May 22, 2025 at 2:15 PM
spokes.org.uk
#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
Picture - Councillors voting against PHV in bus lanes Cllr Jenkinson
November 13, 2025 at 2:11 PM
spokes.org.uk
#EdinWebcast #Tram

TRAM VOTE

☝️ see above

@edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @joshpizpom.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social @garethdennis.uk @harryjwilliams.bsky.social @edtiss.bsky.social @bjpaddy.bsky.social @sw20.info @edinburghviews.bsky.social
September 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM
spokes.org.uk
#EdinWebcast

#Greenbank-#Meadows #QuietRoute future

🤔 Sadly I'm finding this very echoey, so can't provide reliable concurrent posts unless improves, but will try to get outcomes

Not sure if it's the room or a glitch here

👍 Doubtless @edi.bike & @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk will do full reports!
May 12, 2026 at 1:29 PM
spokes.org.uk
#PrincesStreet #Edinwebcast

Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social refers to tramline death of #ZhiMinSoh

--> www.spokes.org.uk/2022/06/zhi-...

- Quotes Spokes deputation that tramline crashes can only end by segregated bike lanes
- Supports #LibDem amendment to seek fuller discussion and expertise
November 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
spokes.org.uk
#EdinWebcast

#BusLane 7-7-7 trial

Q: Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social
Why huge delay implementing the trial?

A: Funding bid sent to ScotGov months ago, no reply yet. #TRO also awaited. Hope now to start Feb 2026

@stephenjenkinson.bsky.social concerned, will contact ScotGov

@edinburghbug.bsky.social
Picture of Cllr booth asking re bus lane trial delay
June 26, 2025 at 9:46 AM
spokes.org.uk
#Edinwebcast

#CCWEL #GeorgeStreet links
1 #CharlotteSquare
2 #contraflow Thistle Young Hill Rose St

Report-> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s7...

Council policy is 2-way 🚲 in 1-way streets

Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social: RoseSt physical cycle lane?
A: No, can already🚲west, this just adds east
Cllr Booth
January 30, 2025 at 12:48 PM
spokes.org.uk
#Edinwebcast

#Greenbank - #Meadows quiet route

Powerful deputation from #BraidAvenue residents seeking to retain safe conditions with the filters. Residents explain value to whole population including children and people with illnesses

More improvements possible, signage, permanent materials etc
Deputn written version... TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE – 2 APRIL 2026 – WRITTEN DEPUTATION Made on behalf of residents on Braid Avenue, regarding Item 9.2 on the agenda: Motion by Councillor Booth - Implications of Standards Commission decision for Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route and the Late Report on the same matter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To Committee This deputation is submitted on behalf of the residents of Braid Avenue. For the past 3 years we have been subjected to distressing proposals and undue pressure from various lobbyist groups, many based outwith the Braid Estate and Edinburgh. As residents living on the Quiet Route, we have seen the significant positive impacts an LTN has on active travel and safety for all travellers, including pedestrians. The benefits to the environment are also clear, and we would like to see them extended to all residents within the Braid Estate and further afield. We believe improvements can be made to the Quiet Route, in terms of better signage and wayfinding signals, as well as more attractive permanent materials for the modal filters which play an essential role moderating through traffic. The Braid Estate is an entirely residential area that was not built to handle the growing amount of traffic in the area and since the implementation of measures, a new primary school has opened on the Quiet Route and school bike buses have started to use the local streets. In 2022 most of the residents living on Braid Avenue were unaware of any engagement the council might have been carrying out. No leaflets or notices were received, and no ward councillors visited the residents on what is arguably one of the roads most impacted by the measures. In 2023, frustrated by lack of engagement from the council, local residents conducted their own survey which resulted in approximately 90% of residents of Braid Avenue indicating that they wished to …
April 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
spokes.org.uk
#EdinWebcast

👍 Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social opposes Tory motion.
Solution is reduce traffic, not measures that would grow it.
👍 Cllr Jenkinson also concerned #Sheriffhall project would increase🚘further

Voting:
Lab/Grn/SNP/Lib - 9
Con - 2

@shona-mcintosh.bsky.social @mrjasonrose.bsky.social
Cllr Jenkinson Cllr Gardiner for SNP also opposes the Conservative motion. Solution is to reduce traffic and encourage adjacent councils to ensure public transport solutions for new housing developments
June 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
spokes.org.uk
#Edinwebcast

Cllr @ehyslop.bsky.social asks

1. Are views of #children considered in consultns?
A: Meet parent groups & visit #schools

2. Are views of locals a deciding factor in decisions by TROsubcttee?
A: important, but also gov & local policies, danger issues, & other factors
Cllr Hyslop
January 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
spokes.org.uk
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...
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk
December 16, 2025 at 10:07 AM
spokes.org.uk
#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
Cllr Booth Cllr Macinnes
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
chasbooth.bsky.social
RT SpokesLothian (@spokeslothian.bsky.social)
SpokesLothian (@spokeslothian.bsky.social)
#Edinwebcast: Cttee out of time, so no debate! Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social motion to seek powers from @scottishgovernment.bsky.social to enforce offences by moving traffic Agreed unanimously…
buff.ly
December 13, 2024 at 12:35 PM
spokes.org.uk
#EdinWebcast #GeorgeStreet

Q: Cllr @ehyslop.bsky.social concerned re effect on cash for other #activetravel schemes
A: Geo St funds report will follow, incl. impact on AT schemes; Council will seek range of cash (including #VisitorLevy) not just from #ScotGov AT cash.
June 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
spokes.org.uk
#EdinWebCast ... #PrincesStreet

Cllr @davidfkey.bsky.social asks what for 🚲 in #GeorgeStreet if Option 1 approved

A: "conversation is ongoing" [under-statement !] But there is unallocated (visitor levy?) money that councillors could decide to use
Cllr Key
September 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
edinburghlibdem.bsky.social
At #edinwebcast: Cllr @jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social asks with the bike hire scheme expansion, when docks will be installed to keep pavements clear & improve accessibility both for people navigating around bike stations & using them. Leader pledges review. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Edinburgh cycle hire scheme set to be expanded with more bikes and bigger boundaries
Edinburgh’s cycle hire scheme is to be expanded, with more bikes and extended boundaries.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:11 PM
spokes.org.uk
#EdinWebcast #QuietRoute

Deputns pro/anti #trafficfilters
-> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...

p15-17
Parent councils
@canaanlaneprimary.bsky.social
#StPeter’sRC
#SouthMorningside
#Bruntsfield
#JamesGillespie
seek retention for child safety

@edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social
Parents from St Peters Primary present their deputation, emphasising child safety P1 of deputation. Unfortunately cannot extract the text. The deputation is p15-17 here https://democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/b28188/Deputations%2018th-Jun-2026%2010.00%20Transport%20and%20Environment%20Committee.pdf?T=9 p2 of deputation p3 of deputn
June 19, 2026 at 11:10 AM
spokes.org.uk
#EdinWebcast #TRO delays

Cllr Booth: Officers have told him the exemptions requested by Spokes & Green amendment for bike hangars, voi bike parking & carclub parking already included (but wasn't clear through the legalese !)

Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social agrees modified Green amendt

Agreed
Cllr Booth
September 10, 2026 at 3:59 PM