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Cycle power for primary school pupils
A bike loan scheme is making it easier for pupils to receive on-road cycle training in schools in Edinburgh.
Ten primary schools which have low...
Cycling demonstration in Edinburgh
DEMONSTRATORS in Edinburgh called on The Scottish Government to double cycling and walking funding to £40m in next year’s budget.
The ‘We Want to See...
VIDEO – Demonstration at St Andrew’s House demands Government investment
Demonstrators gathered at St Andrew's House today to deliver the message to the Government that more investment is needed for active travel, such as...
Stop Climate Chaos demonstration today in photos
Hundreds of concerned Scots turned out today calling upon the Scottish Government to double the budget for cycling and walking, or "active travel".
Pictured...
Edinburgh Councillor Blogs – Councillor Jim Orr on the Holyrood Cycling Debate
by Councillor Jim Orr Vice-Convenor of Transport and Environment City of Edinburgh Council, and council spokesman on cycling matters.
Following a motion by Alison Johnstone...
City Centre Vision to become reality
Following the success of pedestrianising parts of George Street during the Festival, the council is now set to trial a one way system there...
Edinburgh Councillor Blogs – Councillor Jim Orr on the Edinburgh Cycling summit
By Councillor Jim Orr, Vice-Convenor of Transport and Environment and cycling spokesman.
On Tuesday of this week the first ever Scottish cycling summit was held...
Gary McCourt – appeal by Crown rejected
The appeal by the Crown against what they considered to be a lenient sentence imposed on a driver who caused the death of a...
Government promises Cycling investment for Leith Walk
The Council had earmarked some funding for improvements to Leith Walk but some of these improvements had been deliberately stalled until such time as...
Edinburgh Councillor blogs – Councillor Jim Orr on sustainability in cities
by SNP Councillor Jim Orr who represents the Southside/Newington Ward. Councillor Orr is the Vice-Convener of Transport and Environment and is the council spokesperson...
The Nice Way Code launched today
The Scottish Government has spent some money on advertising new rules for cycle safety called The Nice Way Code. Pedal on Parliament has held...
New green version of the Innertube Map
Edinburgh’s unique Innertube map is now celebrating the launch of its third version – the Greenspaces edition. This green map highlights the many parks...
Cycling tourism is a money spinner
The value of cycle tourism.
Sustainable transport campaign group Transform Scotland launch a report revealing that cycle-based tourism benefits the Scottish economy by up to...
Councillor Jim Orr – Last day in Amsterdam
Councillor Jim Orr is the SNP councillor for Southside and Newington and is the Vice-Convenor of Transport and Environment. He has been blogging for...
Councillor Jim Orr’s Dutch Blog – Day 3
Councillor Jim Orr is the Vice Convenor of Transport and Environment. He is currently on a trip to Holland to find out how they...
Councillor Jim Orr reports from Amsterdam Day 2
Councillor Jim Orr is the Vice-Convenor of Transport and Environment for the City of Edinburgh Council, and represents the Southside/Newington Ward for the SNP...
Councillor Jim Orr blogs on his Dutch cycling trip
by Councillor Jim Orr, Vice Convener of Transport and Environment
Hello to everybody reading this blog!! As the cycling spokesperson for Edinburgh City Council, I'm...
Get on your bike for charity this Friday
This Friday staff, young people, supporters and anyone interested in helping raise money for charity are invited to take part in the Fet Lor...
Pedal on Parliament 2
We will be out and about along the route of Pedal on Parliament today and all our activity will be displayed here.
Pedal on Parliament...
Get on your bike for Postcode Challenge
The third Postcode Challenge will take place this Sunday on the north Edinburgh cycle paths. The challenge is a fun, free event for cyclists...
New cycling centre planned for Edinburgh
CITY SPORTS INVESTMENT PLANS MOVE UP A GEAR
A new purpose-built cycling hub is set to be created in the east of Edinburgh.
The proposed investment...
Pedal on Parliament 2 will be launched today
Following the success of last year's cycling safety event the date for this year's is being announced at lunchtime today outside The Scottish Parliament.
On...
New Year Cycling event a sell out
Within only four hours of the Dig In Around the Dock Cyclocross race going live on the internet, it sold out of all its...
Cyclists asked to light up at Streets Ahead roadshows
More than half of Edinburgh's cycle casualties in November, December and January happen during the hours of darkness.
Meanwhile, almost 50% of serious injuries sustained...
Transport Convenor opens new path for cycles and pedestrians
A new shared use route connecting the Shore in Leith with Portobello Promenade was officially launched at lunchtime today by Transport Convener, Councillor Lesley...
People’s Postcode Lottery have a new office
Edinburgh based People’s Postcode Lottery has this week moved into its brand new office at the heart of the city, and have a new...
Police launch Edinburgh cycle safety campaign
Lothian and Borders Police are launching an autumn and winter campaign to promote cycle safety in the South of Edinburgh.
The initiative, which starts tomorrow...
Pedal on Parliament campaigner shortlisted for award
Sally Hinchcliffe from Dumfries is a founding member of Pedal on Parliament, the cycling group which had such an important impact in Edinburgh earlier...
Cycling for Twitter 24 – Ferry Road to Leith Library
The Reporter was invited by Jon McKay @EdinTravel and Graham Budd @Thebuddster who both work for The City of Edinburgh Council to cycle from...
Edinburgh Sky Ride
The organisers said that there were eventually around 10,000 people who attended the Sky Ride in Holyrood Park yesterday. It was a bit difficult...
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