City Cycling Edinburgh
This was created for people who were members of http://citycyclingedinburgh.info BUT is clearly for anyone interested in improving paths and on-road infrastructure in this area.
Cyclescape should be a valuable resource for highlighting and discussing some of the many issues that bicycle users in Edinburgh would like to see improved.
Posting an “issue” here doesn’t mean anything will happen - information ISN’T sent to local authorities.
For immediate/urgent things that need to be addressed, https://www.fixmystreet.com/ may be of more use.
The area designated reflects the area where most CCE members live/cycle. It may be expanded - or reduced if other people create more-local groups.
In general it is probably better to start discussions on CCE but record important ones here - and cross reference back showing people exactly where things are (geographically) and (should) be able to keep a more manageable record of issues/problems/opportunities.
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Ravelston Dykes access to Roseburn Path
Dropped kerb required due to high pavement
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Review of the Highway Code
Goverment Review of HWC
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Highway Code changes
A bill is being put forward to sentence any cyclist convicted of dangerous cycling to a 14 year prison term.
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Potential route Beacon to Station
Often talked about
aspiration in FifePlan
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Path from South View to Scott Pallets needs improving
Well used, but narrow, path.
Downhill section owned by FC, rest Forth Ports.
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Paths on Lammerlaws
Before the railway came the Lammerlaws (Lamberlaws on some maps) stretched inland almost as far as the Parish Church.
Now it’s mostly thought of as the name for the ‘wild’ bit of the peninsula at the of Lammerlaws Road.
The Community Council produced an improvement plan for the area in 2018.
http://www.burntislandcc.org.uk/Index.asp?MainID=25915
The ambition has since been scaled back.https://burgh.buzz/2019/09/17/burntisland-small-improvements-planned-for-the-lammerlaws/
The area is part of an SSSI so any work requires permission from SNH. It is expected to be given.
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Lammerlaws pillbox
WW2 pillbox
Has survived for 80 years and has recently attracted a small amount of vandalism
http://burgh.buzz/2019/09/04/vandalism-on-the-lammerlaws/
Needs a plan for conservation/interpretationPresumed to be owned by FC
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Palais Steps request for barrier
Concern at September Community Council about need for barrier to discourage young people from running into the road on way to Music Hall.
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Slow crossing of ODR
It can take up to 5 minutes to cross from the east side of Little France Drive to the west side of ODR, as there are four stages of pedestrian crossings.
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Frogston Road
Frogston Road should have footways on both sides of the road, segregated cycle paths and at least two more pedestrian crossings.