📰 News this Week

📝 Spokes & Living Streets Edinburgh write to Council over dangerous ‘closed’ crossings at roadworks

If you’ve travelled through the Meadows recently, you might have spotted that poorly managed works on Marchmont Road and at Summerhall have opted to ‘close’ toucan crossings for pedestrians and cycle users, in order to try and manage vehicle traffic issues through roadworks - including dangers from red light jumping.

Of course, people on foot and on bike still need to get around, so instead are forced to cross ad-hoc and without the usual safe affordances to do so. A public letter to the City of Edinburgh Council’s ‘Citywide road coordination manager’ has been sent late on Sunday evening, 14th June to prompt action for the vulnerable road users everyone says are a priority, while issues like this continue to put the ‘sus’ in ‘sustainable transport hierarchy’.

🚋 Trams update: north-south route consultation report now available

As per an email from the City of Edinburgh Council this week:

Trams from Granton to the Edinburgh BioQuarter / Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Beyond Consultation and Market Research Report

A report detailing the analysis of the consultation and market research responses to the Trams from Granton to the Edinburgh BioQuarter / Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Beyond project will be discussed at the Transport and Environment Committee on 18 June 2026.

This report is now live and can be viewed here [PDF]

Please note that this report is for scrutiny only and that a further report containing a Strategic Business Case (SBC), developed using Transport Scotland’s Guidance on the Development of Business Cases, will be presented to Transport and Environment Committee on 10 September 2026 for a decision on whether to progress further to the Outline Business Case (OBC) stage.

This will potentially be discussed at this week’s Transport and Environment Committee meeting - see more below.

🤝 June Transport & Environment Committee meeting this Thursday, 18th June

Read our ‘look ahead’ taking on the agenda’s cycling-related items for this week’s meeting, including:

• ⏳ A requested modal filter for residents of Royal Park Terrace
• 📊 New stats on the usage of the Voi hire bike scheme to date
• 💰 A 'People and Place’ grant award for Thistle Cycles
• 🌳 Another showdown for the Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route
• 🚋 The Tram consultation and market research report, if councillors decide it warrants discussion ahead of a full report in September.

🏰 Local Bits

🚂 Fantastic to see strong words on the Powderhall Link campaign from Ben Macpherson MSP this week:

AN SNP min­is­ter has said a dis­used rail line in Edin­burgh must be con­ver­ted into a pub­lic path­way “sooner rather than later”. In response to a renewed cam­paign to trans­form a dis­used train track in North Edin­burgh into an act­ive travel route, Edin­burgh North East­ern and Leith MSP Ben Macph­er­son has given it his back­ing.

“I’m very sup­port­ive of con­vert­ing the Powder­hall rail­way path into a new act­ive travel route, and know many of my con­stitu­ents are too,” he said.

“I look for­ward to work­ing with all the bod­ies involved to make this hap­pen sooner rather than later.” — more at The National (Press Reader) »

⚙️ A new round-up from Spokes follows a workshop on Monday last week to ‘re-imagine’ Princes Street, following on from the Transport Committee’s rejection of a previous line of improvements lacking meaningful change:

“A major council workshop of some 100 councillors, officers, experts and community representatives (including Spokes) to discuss the future of Princes Street and the Waverley Valley was held on 8 June. Specifically on Princes Street, the discussion boiled down to two alternatives: the officers’ preferred “Ambitious Pragmatism” solution which comprises footway repaving and some other enhancements… or “Complete Rethink” which means rethinking the roadspace, to give much improved pedestrian space and segregated bike lanes. — Spokes article »

🤔 Along similar lines - an excellent article from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (‘SPICe’) this week takes on more broadly ‘Thinking about Transport’ and the intersection of the many issues that contribute to where we are today - a really valuable look at some of the key effects that a lot of folk take for granted as immovable obstacles or facts of life, rather than by-products of choices in urban and transport planning.

⛔ A major closure on the Water of Leith walkway, from the City of Edinburgh Council:

I write to inform you that we have, unfortunately had to close the Water of Leith Walkway at Kinauld Tan Works Footbridge as a hole has appeared in the bridge. There is no through route over this bridge in either direction and the suggested diversion is via Lanark Road West.

Presently, we do not know the scale of the damage or the underlying cause, this will be investigated in due course. Meantime, we need to protect the public and have therefore made the difficult decision to close the bridge to ensure public safety. While the hole is currently relatively small in size, it is still big enough for someone to get their foot caught in it or for a horse to get a hoof caught. Also, we do not know how this hole will develop over the weekend and it may increase in size. We are therefore asking everyone to respect this closure and for their own safety and the safety of others to use an alternative route.

More in our Route Closures and Issues section below ⏬

🔋 Free battery charging and refreshments for delivery riders at ROOM’s gathering this week, Wednesday 17th June, 2-4pm at Old College (room G.158) on South Bridge, EH8 9YL — more on Facebook »

👭 Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre Women’s Cycling Group are hosting a led ride tomorrow:

The Women's Cycling Group will meet at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre at 10am on Tuesday 16th June.

We will ride out for 2 hours on an easy and accessible ride, with two experienced cycle leaders, trained by Cycling Scotland.

All experience levels are welcome including beginners.

Facebook Event

❤️ Charlotte’s Tandems are looking for help in Edinburgh:

We lend, throughout the UK, at no cost (i.e. for free), tandems and tag-alongs (trailer bikes) to (and only to) people with disabilities or additional needs, who are unable to ride a bike safely on their own, so that they can enjoy the wonders of cycling.

In other words we provide all-ability, adapted, inclusive cycling for adults and children who are disabled, have special needs, SEN, SEND or impairments, such as Autism, Down's Syndrome, visual impairments, learning or physical difficulties.

They’ve published a Facebook post in which they are seeking a new ‘helper’ in Edinburgh - you can read about this role here, and a commenter shared:

As a former helper in Edinburgh, there are a couple of things you need to know if you are interested in taking this on.

1. You need to be able store several tandems when they are not being used.
2. The riding skills of who want to borrow a tandem are highly variable, so you may need to try to teach them how to ride a tandem, which is not like riding a solo bike.

If you can help, do get in touch with them.

📷 Some great ‘infrastructure safari’ photos from John Robson over on Bluesky, from recent improvements at Wallyford Roundabout - with more to come;

📹 Great 360° camera video from Lost in Livi, with some great in-person views of attending Pedal on Parliament 2026;

🛒 New bike shop Interlaced Cycles at 📍 1 Cadzow Pl, London Rd — former home of the recently closed Eastside Bikes — have shared some photos on Instagram from their opening weekend;

🛠️ Welcome news from Councillor / MSP Sanne Dijkstra-Downie for users of the Granton Station path that’s been plagued by HERAS temporary fencing continually blowing down onto the path; contractors are on the case and just awaiting permanent materials arriving. More on Facebook »

🎵 Don’t forget to check out the excellent new tune from last week ‘Amsterdam’ from local musician and cycle activist Dan Abarahams - not only a catchy listen but with a pro-cycling message to boot…

🚸 Great to see a new bike bus out in Midlothian for Mauricewood Primary, in this Facebook Post by the local police force »

🚺 Calling all women and girls in Scotland: Join SHE PEDALS SCOTLAND to be part of the movement supporting more women and girls to (re)discover the joy of cycling!

Following the success of last year, She Pedals Scotland 2026 is encouraging as many women and girls as possible to get out on their bikes between 19th and 21st June – any bike, any distance, anywhere.

Whether you ride solo, with friends, to the shops, for commuting, with a club, for a mile or 50 miles, at any speed, on a bike, ebike, trike or tandem -
Register here »

Read more at Scottish Cycling »

💼 JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES

♻️ SHRUB Cooperative is a member-led cooperative, working for a world without waste; the parent organisation of the fantastic Wee Spoke Hub, they are seeking a new trustee for the co-op; and are also holding a meeting this week:
👥 Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)
⏰ Friday 19th June - 18:15 - 20:00
More details here »

🍃 Midlothian Council are hiring for a Bikeability Coordinator, with a closing date for applications of the 23rd June;

💛 Tour de France; Grand Départ GB launches nationwide search for Tour de France volunteers - at Le Tour online and also article from the City of Edinburgh Council »

📮 Got a story or link for the next issue of edi.bike? DM or mention @edi.bike on Bluesky, or send it in using our Submissions Form »

⛈️ National

💰 “Cycling and walking boom with £4.5bn for thousands of new routes and safer crossings” - Active Travel England launches third Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy »

At the Guardian, coverage ahead of the launch reported “Ministers want 60% of pupils in England ‘actively’ travelling to school by 2035”.

📑 New from Cycling UK: ‘The case for cycling infrastructure report: second edition’;

👮 “Drivers kill five people every day. Cyclists hardly kill anybody”: Police chiefs accused of ignoring “massive imbalance” as new campaign brands road safety “a shared duty” and officers crack down on rule-breaking riders — Road.cc »

🏢 “Walk Wheel Cycle Trust appoints new Chief Executive to lead bold new strategy” — article at WWCT »

⛽ “People don’t drive short journeys because they like sitting in traffic”: Fuel price crisis could be UK’s Dutch cycling moment, reckons Chris Boardman” — Road.cc »

🚗 SUVs are making Britain’s potholes worse, say scientists: Engineers link reduced lifespan of roads to shift to heavier cars, some bought to navigate damaged surfaces — The Guardian »

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🛣 Route Closures and Issues

ℹ️ Encountered unexpected road issues? Find out how to report them with this guide from Spokes. The team at Edinburgh Travel News are also keen to hear about cycle path alerts and can be contacted on Threads or Facebook.

🦋 On Bluesky? Follow the #EdTravCyc feed - anyone can use the #EdTravCyc hashtag to share route issues they encounter;

📪 Road closure info — many thanks to regular contributor Robbie for collating and preparing these:

🚧 Potterow: Segregated Cycle Lane southbound obstructed at Crichton St for emergency Scottish Power works until further notice, possibly ending later this week.

🚧 Henderson Street: Section of Leith Connections segregated path closed between Parliament St and Tolbooth Wynd for Scottish Water works from Monday 15th June for 1 week.

🚧 Telfer Subway: Access to Orwell Terrace closed for Dalry footway improvement from today, Monday 15th June for 1 week. A signed diversion is to be provided via Dalry R. and Dalry Community Park.

🏖️ Silverknowes Road: Road to Silverknowes Beach closed for resurfacing works and reconfiguration of the cycle lane. Works expected to recommence today, Monday 15th of June until mid-August. Be aware of resurfacing machinery in the road and consider using the footway.

🌉 Water of Leith Path: Kinauld Tan Works Footbridge by Currie closed due to a hole in the bridge deck. A diversion is suggested via Lanark Rd, which may be unsuitable.

🚧 Marchmont Rd: Toucan crossing between Meadows path and Marchmont Rd on obstructed by barriers due to nearby Scottish Power roadworks.

🚧 Royal Park Terrace: Road closed at Clockmill Lane for Scottish Water repairs Friday 19th June. If you’re travelling between Abbeyhill and Meadowbank, London Rd cycle lanes may offer an alternate route.

🚧 Leamington Terrace: Closed at Bruntsfield Pl this Saturday 20th June for 1 day for Cityfibre works. It may be possible to enter the street northbound, but no traffic light will be provided for exiting southbound onto Bruntsfield Pl. Nearby Viewforth may offer an alternate route.

🏗️ George Street: Section of CCWEL closed eastbound for a crane lift morning of this Sunday 21st June.

🚧 Queensferry Road: Advisory cycle lane westbound closed at Orchard Park for council drainage surveys for up to 5 days. Update 1st June: Works delayed until at least 22nd June.

Long Term Closures:

🏗️ Eyre Place: Road closed including contraflow cycle lane at Rodney St until end June. It should still be possible to access Dundas St from George V Park, however be aware of a nearby road closure on Hamilton Pl if you’re travelling between Stockbridge and Broughton.

🛒 Cramond Road South: Section of NCR 1 by Tesco and roundabout by Davidsons Main Park obstructed by resurfacing and footway widening until 20th June. If you’re travelling to Davidson’s Mains Park, it may be better to stay on NCR1 to avoid a dismount.

🎾 Gyle Park: Path between Glenmuir Rd and Glasgow Rd closed until the end of October 2026 for construction work. If you’re heading to Tesco, the path by David Lloyd gym may offer an alternate route.

🏗️ Dundee St: Segregated cycle lane remains closed westbound at bridge over West Approach Rd due to overrunning building demolition work.

🌉 Harrison Road: Bridges closed due to structural concerns with micro-cracking in the original cast iron beams. The north-west bridge over a small path is closed for rebuilding until end August 2026, including the path below. The south-east bridge is closed to cars, but open to pedestrians and cyclists.

🏗️ St Marks Path: Section of Quietroute 20 between McDonald Road and Warriston Path impacted by CEC Powderhall redevelopment works. The path is expected to remain open during the majority of the construction programme. Until a temporary path is provided, exercise caution at manned crossing gates when passing through the site.

🚦 Bankhead Drive: Quietroute 8 along the tramline obstructed at junction with S Gyle Access until late Summer 2026 for construction of West Edinburgh Link.

🏗️ Edinburgh Park Station: Quiet Route 8 cycle path between Hermiston Gait and the Gyle Centre closed for works in preparation of the Edinburgh Arena development. It’s only possible to go around by carrying your bike up roughly 20 steps or by following the shared use footway on Lochside Ave.

🏗️ Port Hamilton Cyclepath: Shared use path between Union Canal and West End closed until 2026/27 for building works. A diversion is advised via Gardeners Crescent and Semple Street.

🏗️ Craighall Road: Closed until May 2028 for the Refurbishment of Trinity Academy. Access to the Victoria Path is expected to be maintained. A diversion will be signed along Newhaven Road, however the removal of parking for improved traffic flow may lead to this being a wider and faster road, less suitable for cycles.

⚡ Ongoing: The questionable Network Rail ban on ebike parking at Waverley Station - best to make alternative parking plans if travelling from this station at present.

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🎉 Events and Happenings

📆 Upcoming / Ongoing

🚴 One of the simplest forms of bike racing is the 'time trial', where you ride a set distance and see how long it takes.

Edinburgh Road Club run a mid-week event on the quiet A199 from Macmerry towards Haddington (~10 miles). This is open to all; you don't have to be in a cycle club, you don't need a specialist bike, just be ready to put in some effort & talk to some nice people.

12-18 year olds can take part with parental permission, there's no upper age limit.

This will be running each Wednesday in June until 1st July, before taking a break.

Why not give it a go ? After all, two years ago Lauren Dickson began her cycle racing career on this event; today she's in the top 15 of the women's Giro D'Italia - imagine what taking part could do for you !

Enter here - and if you want to know a bit more about time trialling this handy guide may help.

The bicycle, more than any other object, represents the perfect fusion of ingenuity, elegance and passion, values deeply rooted in Italian culture. The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is proud to present a temporary exhibition that aims to recount the history and identity of Italian cycling.

The free exhibition, which will run from 11th June – 16th July, features 12 significant bicycles, including 6 historic models from the Madonna del Ghisallo Cycling Museum Collection. Also 6 models on loan from Italian companies that have shaped the history of cycling. Among the bicycles on display will be an early 20th-century Bianchi racing bike with a block brake and a Legnano bike ridden by Gino Bartali in the 1938 Tour de France. — more information »

Free entry - Open Monday to Friday, by appointment only, for bookings email rsvp.iicedimburgo@esteri.it — 📍Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh, Italy House, 20-22 East London St, EH7 4BQ

/via City Cycling Edinburgh

🔧 Basic Bike Maintenance sessions at Bridgend Farmhouse, next on 26th June:

• Inclusive, small and friendly groups with Dara
• Last Friday of the month from May to Oct
• Suggested £5 donation to Bridgend Farmhouse

Places go quickly - please book a place by emailing admin@bridgendfarmhouse.org.uk

⚡ In June 2026, the Electric Cranks will be cycling across Scotland from the Golden Jubilee Hospital (LVAD & Transplant Centre) to Dunbar, over three days, hoping to make even more people aware of cardiac failure and organ donation, as well as some fundraising — post at Edinburgh Festival of Cycling »

🧘 Detour are back with a new event!

Join us this August for a weekend of movement, community and adventure.

We will meet in Perth and cycle through stunning Perthshire landscapes, stopping off to enjoy the views along the way, before arriving at Morningside Farm. Here, you will be guided through three movement sessions in the spectacular Wild Hive Dome or outdoors.

Enjoy good food and good company, moving and relaxing in the cosy indoor spaces, before camping under the stars. There will be plenty of time to rest, socialise and explore.

Ride & Retreat, and Retreat Only tickets are available 🌿

Ride & Retreat - £295
Retreat Only - £255

📍 Morningside Farm, Logiealmond, Perthshire

Follow this link for full event details and tickets, and feel free to drop us a message with any questions!

🔁 Weekly Events

• 🍃 Mon, 12-2.30pm: Free, fun group ride on paths from Bridgend Farmhouse;
• 🌅 Tues, ⏰ 5.40am: Edinburgh Dawn Patrol - Meet St. Andrew Square, same route each time - more info on their Instagram;
• 🚺 Tues, 5-8pm: Fix My Own Bike session for Women and Minority Genders at The Wee Spoke Hub
• 🎙️ Tues, 5pm: [National] Active Travel Cafe talks and discussion on Zoom
• 🪨 Weds, 5.40am: Edinburgh Dawn Patrol [IG] Gravel edition - starting from 📍 Cairngorm Coffee;
• ☕ Weds, 8:15 - 9:45: Coffee Outside [IG]: Wednesday morning hangouts at 📍 Lochrin Basin - bring a mug, water, a way to boil water, and coffee ☕
• 🛠️ Fortnightly (second & fourth Weds each month), 3pm: Bike Kitchen at Edinburgh Tool Library
• 🔧 Weds, 5-8pm Fix Your Own Bike Sessions at The Bike Station, Tollcross
• 👑 Weds 7pm - Queens of Pain evening group ride for women & non-binary folk - ride details & locations
• 🌅 Thurs, ⏰ 5.40am: Edinburgh Dawn Patrol (same as Tues, details above);
• ✴️ Thurs, 5-8pm: Bike DIY Session at The Wee Spoke Hub
• 🪨 Thurs Evenings: Edinburgh Gravel Cycling Club social group rides;
• 👑 Fri 6am - Queens of Pain morning group ride for women & non-binary folk - ride details & locations
• 🪛 Fri, 10am-3pm Dr Bike cycle repairs from ELREC’s Edinburgh Cycling Club at 📍 Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre - no booking required and all welcome;
• 🔧 Sat, 1-4pm Fix Your Own Bike Sessions at The Bike Station, Tollcross
• ⚙️ Sat, 2-4pm: ‘Bike Cleaning and Oiling’ drop-in session at The Wee Spoke Hub
• 🟰 Edinburgh & Lothians Regional Equality Council’s Edinburgh Cycling Club run weekly group rides and introductory classes;

🔁 Monthly Events

• 🚲 First Friday of the month: Inclusive social bike rides with A Wee Pedal from Bridgend Farmhouse - every Friday 2-4pm between April and Hallowe’en, 1-3pm on the 1st Friday of each month November to March.
• ✊ Last Saturday of the month: Edinburgh Critical Mass is a family-friendly mass protest / group ride, leaving at 2pm from Middle Meadow Walk - don’t forget to grab a t-shirt!

🫂 Help Needed

📦 Edinburgh charity Goodies are offering free Cargo Bike training for those looking to volunteer with them in their food redistribution work:

Our head rider Fabian will be doing cargo bike training every Wednesday starting 17:30 at the Meadows, next to the East Meadows play park.

This is for anyone who would like to volunteer as a food rider in the evenings during the week.

We will also be signing T&C's that will be required before you can ride.
Looking forward to seeing you there ✨
Remember your helmets also! 🚲

🙏 Call from Edinburgh RC for bike donations via Facebook:

Bikes (especially road) and other kit needed for Portobello High School girls cycling programme.

We’re looking for donations of road cycling kit and affordable bikes suitable for girls aged 11–16 as we continue to grow our exciting new girls’ cycling programme at Portobello High School.

The programme brings together a diverse group of girls from S1–S4, many of whom are completely new to cycling. The girls have already participated in a road session at Fife Cycle Park and are heading to the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome this week. Their enthusiasm has been amazing, and Linda McLean has been fantastic with them.

Our aim is not only to create opportunities for girls to get involved in cycling but also to develop a blueprint that helps schools work more closely with local cycling clubs and embed cycling within the curriculum.

Sustainability is central to our approach. Working with The Bike Station, we are refurbishing and building bikes and investing in a few hours a week of a bike mechanic rather than simply buying new equipment.

We’re looking for:

• Road bikes (11–16 year olds)
• Helmets, shoes and cycling clothing
• Affordable second-hand equipment
• Sponsors for bikes or riders - if you’d like to donate, sponsor a rider, get involved, or simply find out more please contact Greg McDowall - Headteacher - Greg.mcdowall@portobello.edin.sch.uk

Every donation will help to remove barriers and create opportunities for young people to access our sport. Thanks very much.

👏 Cycling Without Age Musselburgh [FB] are raising funds to modernise their trishaw fleet - they have a JustGiving page, but more effective direct giving is also possible using the bank details on their Facebook post;

🚲 The Bike Station - looking for volunteer support 🚲

With the days getting longer and brighter, thankfully more people are keen to get back on their bike, or on one for the first time. If you would like to support accessible cycling in Edinburgh, we are recruiting new volunteers to support our mission!

🛒 Shop volunteers: Helping with customer service and support, with the role focused on offering advice up to your comfort level and building up to assist with sales. In busy times this is invaluable support to try and allow our refurbishment mechanics to continue getting bikes ready for sale; while in quieter times it allows for extra help across the general retail duties of the shop. We are also busy with the Wee Bike Library project which you can get involved with, connecting children with a free bike loan (smiles all round).

Current opportunities seeking support are 3-4 hour shifts on Saturday afternoon in Gorgie, as well as Thursday afternoon and Saturday morning in Tollcross.

🛠️ Fix Your Own Bike volunteers: We are exploring the option of expanding the reach of our FYOB sessions, where people pay £6/hour to utilise a stand and full toolkit to work on their own bike. We are looking for volunteers to help provide advice to those attending these sessions, seeing whether with more energy in the team if expansion is suitable. Those best fit for the role would have a lot of experience with bike maintenance and also be good at calmly communicating advice to participants.

If any of these roles are of interest, please contact [jamie.henderson@thebikestation.org.uk](mailto:jamie.henderson@thebikestation.org.uk) to discuss the role in more detail.

As a volunteer you not only join a community of like-minded individuals passionate about cycling - you can also access bikes, parts and accessories at a discounted price as well as heavily discounted maintenance courses after 6 months of volunteering.

Ongoing: 👥 Get help with routes & road confidence through Cycle Buddies or become a buddy | 🚌 Marshal for School Bike Buses | 🙋 Help with school programme ‘I Bike’ | 🗨️Join Spokes’ Planning or Resources group | 🆘 Donate money or bikes to Bikes for Refugees | 📦⚡️ Hire Community Cargobikes, E-bikes or Trailers from SW20, Porty Community Energy or Banzai | ♻️ Donate old bikes to The Bike Station, The Wee Spoke Hub or ‘Brake the Cycle’.

🌈 Infrastructure Progress & Consultations

📋 Overviews: CEC’s Active travel improvements programme | Interactive Map from City Mobility Plan prioritisation exercise

✏️ In the Works:

✍️ Take Action:

• 📋 Comments open for Craigmillar Niddrie Connections, or jump straight into the technical plans; closes 8th July;
• 🛣️ Sign the petition to Stop the £55 Million A701 Relief Road »

📝 The good folks at Spokes have spotted a planning application 24/05843/FUL for a “Cycle path link connection and associated works from Gogar Station Road south to land east of 1 Gogar Station Road” - though they also note in their Bluesky post the width of the path being around a meter less than design guidance would instruct…

🅿️ Seven new on-street ‘cycle hangar’ storage units are planned for the locations marked with a green dot on this newly published Traffic Regulation Order - thanks to Spokes for sharing;

🆕West Edinburgh Link - Torwood path section between Torwood Crescent and Meadow Place Rd ready for use [FB];

🔐 Recently Closed:

• 🧭 Comments on North Edinburgh Connections - protected cycling and walking improvements for West Granton Road, Pennywell Road, and Ferry Road — closed 9th June;
• 📨 Closed 10th Feb: consultation period for the Silverknowes Rd ETRO providing protected cycleways (ETRO/21/30C).
• 🚲 Closed February 9th: Barnton Connections consultation on safe, protected cycle routes through the area;
• ⛲️Dundee Street Fountainbridge Active Travel Project consultation closed 12 January 2026 | 🗺️ Mapped illustrations (do zoom in!) — Image 1 and Image 2 | 📄 Technical drawings [PDF, 23.7mb]
• 📝 West Edinburgh Link, including Glasgow Rd, South Gyle, Bankhead, Sighthill, Wester Hailes and Clovenstone. “Around 5km of new segregated and improved cycleways, new crossings, path and pavement improvements”, the first phase underway with an initial focus primarily on links to Quiet Route 8 - Technical plans [PDF]
• 🤔 The ‘Curriehill Active Travel Link’ reported by Spokes to have been delayed beyond its 2025 due date by ‘biodiversity concerns’.
• 🤫 Greenbank to Meadows Quiet Route having detrimental changes made, delayed until at least a Standards Commission hearing in March ‘26: Detailed Designs [PDF] | ETRO Published as TRO/25/17
• ⚒️ Road Resurfacing & early ‘Dalry Living Well Locally’ Outcomes
• 🧱 Vital path upgrade through Muir Wood park in Currie
• 🌳 Meadows to Union Canal Link
• 🦦 Burdiehouse & Niddrie Burn Restoration - blue-green regeneration project including 3m wide ‘Pentlands to Portobello’ core path;
• 🔄 Proposals to address issues at Davidson's Mains Roundabout; City Cycling Edinburgh thread | Planned ‘options’ | Comments closed Friday, 16th January

🔬 Trials & Programmes Underway:

• ✨ Improving Old Town Streets | Includes current ETRO for Lawnmarket & Johnston Terrace

🚧 Under Construction:

• ⚒️ Work has commenced at the former Dalton’s Scrap Yard on Yeaman Place - which includes a ‘Section 75’ requirement for the developer to create a new walking, wheeling and cycling access to the Union canal from the site. A linear connection through the new purpose-built student accommodations slated for the land (surprise!) connect to Dundee St, while a ramped access looks to link to the Yeaman Pl side directly. Planning application documents here »
• 🧱 Changes to southside protected cycleways at Summerhall under construction until June 2026;

⛏️ Burnside Path Repairs & Longstone Sinkhole
Contractors setting up on site w/c 3/11 for repairs required to the retaining wall/sinkhole. Hope to complete the in-river works by xmas, & reinstatement of sinkhole by end of Feb. Option to extend contract if required. — Longstone Community Council on Bluesky » (including site plan images)

• ⛴️ Queensferry High Street Improvements | Technical drawings [PDF]
• ⚓️ Foot of the Walk to Dock Street | Works leaflet » [PDF] | Progress photos »
• 🚋 Trams to Newhaven Snagging / Defects List »
• 🤬 Silverknowes Rd North being returned to cars | Spokes’ area history

📋 Consulted On:

• 🐚 The consultation on Station Road as part of the Musselburgh Active Toun closed mid December;
• 🚋 Major North-South Tramline Consultation | Spokes’ brilliant, detailed response [PDF] | Officers A8 ‘Diversion’ Clarification
• ⭕️ Polwarth Gardens road layout consultation | “Safety Wins: Residents Choose New Polwarth Junction Design, Construction to Begin Within 18 Months” at Merchiston Districts Community Council »
• ⚒️ Queensferry Connections project;
• ⛏️ Marionville Rd and Smokey Brae improvements;
• 🚶🏽‍♂️ Walking, wheeling and cycling improvements in Currie
• 🧪 Edinburgh BioQuarter Active Travel Gaps - Sheriffhall Park & Ride to BioQuarter Campus Route;
• 🌞 Dalry Living Well Locally | Initial Feedback Report » [PDF]
• ⚓ Leith Connections Phase 3 - Hawthornvale to Seafield | Detailed Designs (PDF) »
• 🚴🏽‍♂️ Midlothian Council - A7 Sustainable Transport Corridor
• East Lothian Council - Prestonpans to Levenhall | Combined plans » [Large PDF]

Thanks for reading - ride safe 🚲

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As well as supporting us, we're also planning the following perks for Supporters Club patrons:

• A quarterly behind-the-scenes update sharing subscriber numbers / growth, promotional efforts, and other stuff about the running of edi.bike;
• A shiny 'Supporters Club' sticker;
• Over time, we might also consult Club patrons on strategic decisions and other matters.

If you can't support us in this way, that's grand too - thanks for reading!