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Promoting walking (including ‘wheeling’) as a safe, enjoyable, accessible and healthy way of getting around Edinburgh. If you’d like to sign up for our occasional email newsletter you can subscribe here: https://www.livingstreetsedinburgh.org.uk/contacts/
A POV image of a person's boots in a field scattered with autumnal leaves.
We're proud to support #Walktober with @gojauntly.bsky.social which encourages people to walk a mile a day during the month of October 👟 🍂
Whether a walk to school or a simple stroll in the park, a daily walk helps to boost your mood and wellbeing.
Join the challenge 👉 http://bit.ly/4mytd2d
The petition’s organiser claims the 20mph speed limit signs are being totally ignored by motorists rushing from the bypass to the city centre and vice versa.
Is life in your road effected by speeding motorists ? Please tell us in the comments section.
Residents in Milligan Drive, Edinburgh are petitioning the Council for speed-reducing and traffic-calming measures like speed bumps, and lane-width restrictions along the road and in the surrounding area.
Click on the link for more details in Deadline News:- tinyurl.com/EdiPetition0...
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash involving a bus and a pedestrian.
The incident happened on Sunday, 28 September, 2025, at around 1.20am on Annandale Street, at the junction with Haddington Place :-
tinyurl.com/EDI0310Police
Fantastic progress being made by Camden Council team in the pedestrianisation of Camden High Street.
Removing the traffic has made it so much safer - and now the street is being made welcoming and fun.
A smiling Black man standing in the sunshine. He is wearing a navy velvet blazer and a checked shirt. He uses a crutch. Behind him there is a brightly coloured wall mural. Under the picture the words 'recruiting now' are written in bold black text on orange tape. Matching orange arrows point to the man and words. The image has a lurid yellow-green background.
Could you be our new Senior Casework Officer?
If you're a disabled person who's passionate about accessibility and transport justice, and can support people through self-advocacy, this could be the role for you.
Apply today: www.transportforall.org.uk/about-us/wor...
Starting next Friday 3rd October, we're delighted to be offering Friday morning nature walks at Inch Park in collaboration with Friends of Inch Park. Come along to enjoy nature, meet friendly people, learn or share your knowledge about the local wildlife and help nature thrive.
30.09.2025 13:15 — 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0"Transport Scotland also confirmed that the Scottish Government receives no money from speed camera fines, with the money that finds its way to the Scottish Government offset by decreases to grant funding from Westminster."
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An interesting article on the "Deadline News" site about speed cameras and fines. You can read it by clicking on this link- tinyurl.com/camerafines
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Only 16% of people understand key Highway Code rules designed to keep everyone safe.
TfL have a new campaign aims to raise awareness of the Highway Code, highlighting key rules designed to protect people walking, cycling & motorcycling.
@edinburghbug.bsky.social
23.09.2025 17:16 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0This new public transport group has a meeting planned for the City Chambers, Edinburgh on Tuesday 7/10. You can get more details and register for a seat at Eventbrite:-
citychambers0710.eventbrite.co.uk
If you can advise an email address we can send you the "Scottish Safety Camera Programme" Booklet. (See Section 5.6)
See also www.transport.gov.scot/transport-ne...
Some speed and red light cameras in Edinburgh have been ‘bagged’ for more than five years. This doesn't deter and detect illegal traffic offences ?
You can download a list of bagged speed cameras in Edinburgh from our recent FOI request. Click on this link to our website:-
bit.ly/47Vjm2W
Closing Today...
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Busy pedestrianised shopping street
Busy pedestrianised shopping street
Camden High Street struggles for customers on a random September Friday now that motorists have been restricted.
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Large Road Junction in Polwarth Area of Edinburgh with a roundabout.
If you use the Polwarth Junction, Edinburgh you may want to give the council your views on the proposed project. Click on this link bit.ly/3VgYR9q
Closes Sunday 21st September.
Edinburgh Council Transport and Environment Committee held an excellent discussion on Thurs 11/9 about the need to do better for Edinburgh pavements: they must be wide enough, and clear enough.
You can watch it via this link:- tinyurl.com/bddr7ts8
Start about 38 mins in.
Well, this is one way to deal with pavement parking ?
14.09.2025 16:50 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Signs saying Harrison Road closed taking up majority of pavement width on Slateford Road. This is very close to a bus stop on a fast main road.
CEC - hang your head in shame. Your project - can't blame others
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The three sides of the Edinburgh City Chambers around an open space with a statue.
Busy streets require wider pavements. How to manage high flow pedestrian streets is a topic in the "Business Bulletin" at Edinburgh's Transport and Environment Committee on Thursday 11/9. We've sent a written deputation with concerns and urge Councillors to ask officers to re-consider.
10.09.2025 18:50 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Please do submit your views on this excellent project! And for what it’s worth, I support the option advocated by the Community Council ✅
09.09.2025 09:34 — 👍 4 🔁 4 💬 1 📌 0Ditto developer contribution to pavements and other pedestrian infrastructure ?
09.09.2025 16:30 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Does this scenario remind you of Edinbugh ?
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A birds-eye view illustration of the redesigned Polwarth junction showing how the area will be transformed from a roundabout to a T-junction. There are two options for the Merchiston ave crossings. Option 1 has a pedestrian refuge Island whole option 2 has a third loading bay and dropped kerb crossing point.
Polwarth Gardens looking east - artist's impression of the upgraded zebra crossing which is wider and located closer to the junction. Pavements are widened and there are planters and the edge of a designated loading bay.
Reminder! You can still review the designs for a new Polwarth junction and share your views by 21 September .
Let the council know if you support the overall changes, which design option you prefer and why, and if you have any other thoughts or concerns.
merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...
An interesting question below from Merchiston Districts Community Council. What do you think about rising road traffic numbers ?
02.09.2025 20:04 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Buried away in Committee papers for September 11...
democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s8...
or,
'Why EBUG always stands against sweeping plans to remove bus stops'
A hand holds up postcards with a headline Polwarth Junction Redesigned - Your views needed. The postcard includes an artists impression of the new designs. In the background is the current roundabout at Polwarth junction.
Polwarth junction redesigned: We spent a great morning on the street speaking to residents about the proposed designs for a safer more pleasant junction. The vast majority of people have been supportive of changes!
View designs and give feedback by 21 Sept! merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...
Wheelchair being driven around an obstacle course
Wheelchair obstacle course, with curvy chalk lines, road cones, and a ramp in the distance. Person sitting in a wheelchair and person pushing a wheelchair.
It was great to visit Equal Footing Porty's obstacle course at the Big Beach Busk, Portobello, Edinburgh. Going round the course helped the able bodied gain insight into what travel is like for a wheelchair user. It highlighted why the work to survey dropped kerbs in Portobello is so important.
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