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West End traders get their name on the tram line
Following comments from local businesses, the tram stop in Shandwick Place is to be renamed so that any visitors will know where they are....
The...
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...
Tram tickets to cost the same as buses
Edinburgh City Council has just revealed that the cost of getting on a tram will be the same as getting on a bus, with...
Lothian Buses go 4G
4G technology is now being trialled on Edinburgh buses
Starting with the Airlink Lothian Buses may roll out more and better free wifi on all...
Draft budget laid out by Capital Coalition today
The Capital Coalition’s draft budget will be considered at the Finance and Budget Committee next Thursday, 19 September 2013.
The fundamental principle behind the budget...
United Airlines to fly direct to Chicago from Edinburgh
United Airlines will introduce non-stop flights between Edinburgh and its Chicago hub, O’Hare International Airport, during the period 23 May - 6 October 2014...
Government says Queensferry Crossing is on time and under budget
Now that the new bridge which is to be built in the Firth of Forth has a name, it seems only fair to talk...
Lothian Buses welcome funding announcement
SCOTTISH GREEN BUS FUNDING ROUND
Lothian Buses has welcomed news of the Scottish Government’s latest round of funding from the Scottish Green Bus Fund.
Transport Scotland...
Lothians MSP criticises Scottish Ministers over transport statistics
Alison Johnstone, Green MSP for Lothian and co-convener of Holyrood's cross-party group on cycling, says statistics released today show Scottish ministers' failure to make...
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...
Open letter to Transport Minister
This letter has been addressed to Scottish Government Transport Minister, Keith Brown:-
Open letter to Keith Brown MSP: Significant changes needed to transport plans to...
Have your say on Edinburgh’s Transport plans
HELP DECIDE EDINBURGH'S FIVE YEAR TRANSPORT STRATEGY
A six-week public consultation starts tomorrow, 4 February 2013, as part of the development of a new transport strategy for...
Transport Committee to discuss five year plan and Waverley access
LOCAL TRANSPORT STRATEGY 2014-2019 UNDER DISCUSSION BY COUNCILLORS
Key local transport issues will go before councillors next week, ahead of a public consultation.
Since 2007, the...
Leith Business Association have designs on Leith Walk
The Leith Business Association (LBA) would really like all traffic on Leith Walk to slow down. That is one of the main thoughts behind...
Scotrail introduce New timetable this weekend
Edinburgh rail passengers are reminded that an expanded timetable will come into force this Sunday.
The new timetable features a range of improvements for Edinburgh...
Council to increase spending on cycling
Hot on the heels of today's cycling event in the city, the council has announced that it will spend £1.4m on improving cycling in...
£30 fines can be awarded to cyclists jumping red lights
The council confirmed today that there are just under 500 Advanced Stop Lines installed at road junctions in Edinburgh, but they admitted that they...
Council plan diversions away from the New Town
New traffic management plans were announced today following discussions with local residents and businesses affected by the city centre tram works, some of which...
TER LIVE! – New Town Community Council meeting talking trams
The New Town Community Council is meeting to discuss one topic tonight at Broughton St Mary's Parish Church on Bellevue Crescent:- Trams and road...
East Coast will carry your bags in the guard’s van
Modern trains with old fashioned service!
As the train operator of the main line service between Edinburgh and London, East Coast come in for a...
National acclaim for the capital’s I Bike scheme
An innovative scheme aimed at getting more pupils on their bikes, which was piloted at schools in Edinburgh, has won a Scottish Transport Award.
The 12 schools involved in the I Bike...
Free evening parking in city centre during Festival
FREE EVENING PARKING FOR CITY CENTRE DRIVERS DURING FESTIVAL
Parking in Edinburgh city centre is to be free from 5pm during the festivals season in...
Opinion – Trams and bikes – do they mix?
by Andy Arthur
So Princes Street in Edinburgh has been shut for around 2 or 3 years (I've lost count) and this is the THIRD...
Transport Committee meeting June 2012
Councillor Lesley Hinds convened the first meeting of the new committee in the Dean of Guild Room this morning at the City Chambers. Although...
Cars – The Evolution of the Hot Hatch
Young drivers, often with no family and free of responsibility, will usually find the vehicle of their dreams in a small, two-door car with...
Talking about cycling with the Transport Convenor
Councillor Mackenzie speaking to cyclists at the Edinburgh Bike Breakfast June 2011
Cycling is becoming more popular as a means of transport, and as a...
Response to criticism of Tram project costs
Bob McCafferty, the Tram Project Director, has hit back at recent criticism of the apparently escalating costs of the project.
He has written:-
"The Scotsman newspaper...
Investment for green buses very welcome
SNP AND GREENS WELCOME £1.8M FOR GREEN BUSES
A £1.8million investment that will see a further 26 low carbon vehicles added to the Scottish bus...
Labour Transport Convener’s thoughts on Cycling in Edinburgh
by Councillor Lesley Hinds, Labour spokesperson on Transport and Labour candidate for Inverleith Ward.
Cycling in Edinburgh is increasingly popular, as a recreation and as...
Lothian Buses increase fares today
Lothian Buses are increasing their fares from today. The revised fares are as follows:-
Current Price
4 March 2012 Prices
Adult Single
£1.30
£1.40
Adult DAYticket
£3.20
£3.50
Adult RIDACARD
Weekly
£16.00
17.00
4 Week
£48.00
£51.00
Direct Debit
£45.00
£48.00 per...
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