"COUNCIL SCORES £799K IN FINES FROM BUS LANES"
#BillJacobs for @lancstelegraph.bsky.social
More than 27,000 motorists have been caught on
#BusLanes by #Blackburn / #Darwen over the past three years, generating more than £790,000 in fines revenue.
#LancashireTelegraph
#TomorrowsPapersToday
🚎🟥🟥🟥 #BusLanes
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#transitpriority #transit #buslanes #BRT
$30M design for some #BusLanes on #e82ndAve 😒 #trafficEngineers, can we just give the kids some red paint?
This #m15 local #bus operates along side the M15 #SBS, select bus service. Running North and South on 1st and 2nd Ave in Manhattan. This is a very important bus line because this side of Manhattan lacks subway service. Some say it’s the busiest bus line in NYC #buslanes #buses #nyc
Loads of excellent public testimony in favor of #BusLanes on #e82ndAve #Portland (Note the comparison to Foster Rd, which several years ago received a road diet while the furniture salesman posted ~"the end is nigh" on the front of his store for 2yrs leading up to it 😆 ) […]
Bus lanes are must have for any city that respects its people
Being in a bus already sucks at most places and you also have to stay stuck an extra hour in the same spot because of traffic. God help you if you don't have a seat and its crowded inside. Fucking wonderful!
#buslanes
Start of Spokes article... 2025–>2026 : What for Edinburgh Cycling Policy & Action? Will 2026 see Edinburgh City‘s new ‘Primary Cycle Network’ definition start to turn from policy into reality? And what of the City’s hugely ambitious 30% by 2030 traffic-reduction aims? What other decisions or actions may we see in the coming year?
Picture of a bollarded route due to be upgraded in 2026 as part of the main-road 'Primary Cycle Network'
Picture of Foot of Walk to Dock Street under construction - opening in 2026
![Huge amounts of precious time having to be spent by officers in reassuring & re-reassuring worried councillors on issues where evidence is already pretty solid...
In conclusion, a random thought
Looking back on the stories above, one has to be struck by the huge amount of precious officer time that is devoted to handling the concerns of councillors worried by objections which in the end often prove either irrelevant or largely unfounded. Time which could be spent far more productively. Here are some examples…
There is no better example than the saga of the Travelling Safely experimental Orders and the role of the TRO subcommittee (see ‘2025’ near the start of this article), resulting in additional meetings and literally hundreds of pages of reports [e.g. this 682-page download for their third meeting covering much of the same ground]
The Braid Estate story (see above) is another – huge amounts of time in meetings, massive reports, preparation of traffic orders, finding contractors, abortive costs – all in aid of a messy compromise experiment, unwanted by many, and which may now not happen
Most recently, the decision of TRO Sub to postpone a decision on whether to allow east-bound cycling in Rose Street, where westbound has been legal for decades. Officers now have to prepare a report on issues such as whether bikes may collide with cafe tables or get through any roadworks that might happen, even though the existing west-bound cycling works perfectly well.
Is there a solution to this tragic time-wasting, delaying projects which are far more safety and environmentally significant? Certainly, objections must be heard, and councillors must interrogate officers. Some objections do have real substance. But when evidence is clear, and plainly laid out by officers when questioned at Committee (as, largely, in the above examples) surely there must be a mechanism for making councillors think twice. Is yet another investigation, more reports, more meetings, mor…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:2ood4k4wojq5jku2zl3myqco/bafkreigm4aqkvdzwcswswz2vo5x3ao7darvfnglbc72ymh7jldoeddezza)
Huge amounts of precious time having to be spent by officers in reassuring & re-reassuring worried councillors on issues where evidence is already pretty solid... In conclusion, a random thought Looking back on the stories above, one has to be struck by the huge amount of precious officer time that is devoted to handling the concerns of councillors worried by objections which in the end often prove either irrelevant or largely unfounded. Time which could be spent far more productively. Here are some examples… There is no better example than the saga of the Travelling Safely experimental Orders and the role of the TRO subcommittee (see ‘2025’ near the start of this article), resulting in additional meetings and literally hundreds of pages of reports [e.g. this 682-page download for their third meeting covering much of the same ground] The Braid Estate story (see above) is another – huge amounts of time in meetings, massive reports, preparation of traffic orders, finding contractors, abortive costs – all in aid of a messy compromise experiment, unwanted by many, and which may now not happen Most recently, the decision of TRO Sub to postpone a decision on whether to allow east-bound cycling in Rose Street, where westbound has been legal for decades. Officers now have to prepare a report on issues such as whether bikes may collide with cafe tables or get through any roadworks that might happen, even though the existing west-bound cycling works perfectly well. Is there a solution to this tragic time-wasting, delaying projects which are far more safety and environmentally significant? Certainly, objections must be heard, and councillors must interrogate officers. Some objections do have real substance. But when evidence is clear, and plainly laid out by officers when questioned at Committee (as, largely, in the above examples) surely there must be a mechanism for making councillors think twice. Is yet another investigation, more reports, more meetings, mor…
#Edinburgh #Cycling developments 2026 (?)
Our thoughts--> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/01/2025...
🤔 #MainRoad protected lanes
🤔 #Tram
🤔 #PrincesStreet
🤔 #BraidEstate
🤔 Plans: #CCWEL extension, #LothianRoad
🤔 #DemandManagement: #TrafficFilters #charging
🤔 #BusLanes
🤔 Use of officer time
... and much more
Dusk over Terwilliger and Barbur while the signals are dark
Power is back on now but this would have been much smoother as a roundabout with #busLanes #SWBarburBlvd #Portland
Let's talk #BusLanes! Cesar E Chavez Boulevard Community Discussion at SE Uplift coalition #LandUse & #Transportation committee meeting #Portland #transit #trimet #pdxBikes
7pm tonight (8:05pm on agenda pdf) 3534 SE Main St. – Fireside Room
This street has several roles assigned to it by our […]
#FordNation always gets it wrong. On #PublicTransit like everything else.
#BusLanes and #BikeLanes should be protected, not outlawed. #onpoli
#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes
@edinburghbug.bsky.social @transform.scot @nigelbagshaw.bsky.social @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social @lothianbuses.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @johnrobson87.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @helenrambler.bsky.social @keithirving.bsky.social
Picture - Councillors voting against PHV in bus lanes
Cllr Jenkinson
#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes
Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social accepts 'very helpful' Green amendt, opposes Tory amendt
Votes:
7 Lab/Green/SNP/Lib
2 Con
So
👍no PHVs in bus lanes meantime
👍no further consideration of PHVs in #BusGates until after the Licensing Review into Black Cabs & PHVs
Amendment by the Green Group Transport and Environment Committee 13 November 2025 Item 7.4 - Bus Lanes and Bus Gates – Consideration of Permitting Access to Private Hire Vehicles Delete 1.1.2 onwards and replace with; 1.1.2 Note that work is needed to tackle increased journey times and prioritise public transport by way of, for example but not limited to, bus lanes, selective traffic signals, bus stop placement reviews and demand management. 1.1.3 Given the unknown trajectory of PHV numbers and the quantitative impact of allowing both PHV and Black taxis to access bus gates, requests a review on existing and proposed bus gates to consider access only once the Licensing Review on caps has taken place. 1.1.4 Further requests that any contemporary traffic modelling study using the updated City Model, and noting the City Centre Transformation Project development, happens after the Licensing Review on caps has taken place Moved by: Cllr Kinross-O'Neill
#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes
Cllr Kinross-ONeill on #Greens amendt
No trial should be done until all current road/traffic uncertainties clearer
Cllr Macinnes agrees & refers to council strategies
Cllr @kevin-lang.bsky.social says 🚌 is above 🚘 in #TransportHierarchy so keep PHV out meantime
Amendment by the Conservative Group Transport and Environment Committee 13 November 2025 Item 7.4 – Bus Lanes and Bus Gates – Consideration of Permitting Access to Private Hire Vehicles Delete 1.1.1 and replace with: “Agree to allow a trial period of bus lane access for Private Hire Vehicles (PHV) while the scope of City Centre projects is defined, future licencing numbers are understood, and a more detailed study is undertaken on the updated City Traffic Model;” Agrees recommendations 1.1.2 and 1.1.3. Adds: “1.1.4 The entirety of the investigative work described in the paragraphs above to be presented to Committee in a single report to allow a full assessment to be made of whether PHV access to bus lanes should be made permanent to provide equity for users of the different public transport taxi services.” Moved by: Cllr Iain Whyte Seconded by: Cllr Neil Cuthbert
#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes
Q: Cllr Macinnes asks re difference between PHV & #BlackCab and re wheelchair accessibility
A: BlackCab can ply for trade onstreet, and are wheelchair accessible
Cllr Whyte on Tory amendt seeking PHV/buslane trial - says this is ideal time as much is in flux
Officer
Cllr Cuthbert
#EdinWebCast - #PHV in #BusLanes
Officer says PHVs agreed for #MarketStreet #busgate - will provide evidence
Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social says bus gates are effectively traffic filters
Q: Cllr Cuthbert asks re autonomous vehicles
A: Another example of change, so too early for PHV trial
Officer recommendations... 1. Recommendations 1.1 Transport and Environment Committee are asked to: 1.1.1 Agree to maintain the current position in terms of bus lane access for Private Hire Vehicles (PHV) until the scope of City Centre projects are defined, future licencing numbers are understood and a more detailed study is undertaken on the updated City Traffic Model; 1.1.2 Approve a review of all existing and proposed bus gates to consider where it may be appropriate to allow access to both PHV and Black Taxis. 1.1.3 Agree to undertake a contemporary traffic modelling study using the updated City Model to assess any potential impacts of PHV access on key bus lanes, noting City Centre Transformation project development.
Tory amendment wants trial of PHV in bus lanes Delete 1.1.1 and replace with: “Agree to allow a trial period of bus lane access for Private Hire Vehicles (PHV) while the scope of City Centre projects is defined, future licencing numbers are understood, and a more detailed study is undertaken on the updated City Traffic Model;” Agrees recommendations 1.1.2 and 1.1.3. Adds: “1.1.4 The entirety of the investigative work described in the paragraphs above to be presented to Committee in a single report to allow a full assessment to be made of whether PHV access to bus lanes should be made permanent to provide equity for users of the different public transport taxi services.”
Green amendment wants no further consideration of allowing PHVs until review of Licensing numbers of PHVs is complete Delete 1.1.2 onwards and replace with; 1.1.2 Note that work is needed to tackle increased journey times and prioritise public transport by way of, for example but not limited to, bus lanes, selective traffic signals, bus stop placement reviews and demand management. 1.1.3 Given the unknown trajectory of PHV numbers and the quantitative impact of allowing both PHV and Black taxis to access bus gates, requests a review on existing and proposed bus gates to consider access only once the Licensing Review on caps has taken place. 1.1.4 Further requests that any contemporary traffic modelling study using the updated City Model, and noting the City Centre Transformation Project development, happens after the Licensing Review on caps has taken place Moved by: Cllr Kinross-O'Neill
pictures of deputations on this topic earlier in this meeting blueksy thread, including Alex Robb from Spokes Planning Group
#EdinWebCast
#PHV in #BusLanes
Report-> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...
Officer says council early stage in transport changes e.g. bus 7-7-7 trial, Scot Gov bus infra fund cash, car reduction policy,etc so should maintain current exclusion of PHVs, and only assess when situation clearer
Cllr Booth
Cllr Macinnes
#EdinWebCast .. PHVs in #BusLanes
Q: Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social asks Spokes if PHV numbers should be capped
A: numbers have increased rapidly; case for limiting numbers
Q: Cllr Macinnes asks Spokes about cyclist safety if more vehicles allowed in bus lanes
A: Yes, this is big concern
Edin Bus Users Group deputation speaker photo - points out that congestion has slowed bus services, affecting usage
Spokes deputation CEC Transport & Environment Committee 13.11.25 7.4 Bus Lanes and Bus Gates - Consideration of Permitting Access to Private Hire Vehicles Spokes deputation - 13 November 2025 Summary Further to our deputation for TEC on 15.08.2024 regarding this issue, Spokes would like to reiterate our strong opposition to the use of bus lanes and bus gates by private hire vehicles. Introducing more vehicles into bus lanes, making them less safe for cyclists and busier for buses, is the exact opposite of the intended actions of this project, as well as various council policies. Private hire vehicles are not allowed to use bus lanes in London, and private hire firms have lost legal action against this (Case C-518/13 - European Court of Justice). Edinburgh should continue to follow suit. The Council’s 7-7-7 bus lane project and plans for Bus Infrastructure Fund investments have already progressed vastly slower than comparable measures in other cities. Cities in the UK and Europe have made these changes in a matter of months, not years. The priority should now be to implement bus priority measures as soon as possible, rather than looking to allow further vehicles into bus lanes or through bus gates. We therefore urge councillors to reject this motion and for the council to prioritise investment in officer time and money be reallocated towards implementing agreed council policies that have already been debated but are yet to be actioned.
Spokes deputation, Alex Robb - see written text
GMB Union supporting PHV drivers being allowed in bus lanes -see their written submission
#EdinWebCast
PHVs in #BusLanes
Deputations from @spokes.org.uk Planning Group & @edinburghbug.bsky.social opposing
--> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/b2...
Spokes speaker emphasises bus delays & dangers to cyclists. Instead council should speed up bus prioirity measures such as 7-7-7.
Transport Cttee (TEC) 13.11.25
Papers-> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/ieListDocume...
Watch-> edinburgh.public-i.tv/core/portal/...
includes:
7.4 private hire cars #PHV in #BusLanes?
9.3 #A701 #A702 road building
8.7 #Climate
9.1 Road markings
@edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social
Sorry, yes, should have said he strongly opposes PHVs in #BusLanes but may agree certain bus gates
We are going purely by the same bluesky post as you - no inside knowledge!
CEC Transport & Environment Committee 13.11.25 7.4 Bus Lanes and Bus Gates - Consideration of Permitting Access to Private Hire Vehicles Spokes deputation - 13 November 2025 Summary Further to our deputation for TEC on 15.08.2024 regarding this issue, Spokes would like to reiterate our strong opposition to the use of bus lanes and bus gates by private hire vehicles. Introducing more vehicles into bus lanes, making them less safe for cyclists and busier for buses, is the exact opposite of the intended actions of this project, as well as various council policies. Private hire vehicles are not allowed to use bus lanes in London, and private hire firms have lost legal action against this (Case C-518/13 - European Court of Justice). Edinburgh should continue to follow suit. The Council’s 7-7-7 bus lane project and plans for Bus Infrastructure Fund investments have already progressed vastly slower than comparable measures in other cities. Cities in the UK and Europe have made these changes in a matter of months, not years. The priority should now be to implement bus priority measures as soon as possible, rather than looking to allow further vehicles into bus lanes or through bus gates. We therefore urge councillors to reject this motion and for the council to prioritise investment in officer time and money be reallocated towards implementing agreed council policies that have already been debated but are yet to be actioned.
🤔 Private Hire Vehicles in #BusLanes
Report to Transport Cttee 13 Nov--> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s9...
Spokes deputation attached
👍 Pleased to see Convener @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social opposes
@edi.bike @edinburghbug.bsky.social @paulwhite-cpt.bsky.social @lothianbuses.bsky.social
Some polling was done for Lansdowne 2.0, lo and behold the top issue for people polled was improving transportation to Lansdowne. What better way to provide better access to Lansdowne than safe, dedicated 24/7 bus lanes?
strongtownsottawa.ca/2025/09/25/t...
#Lansdowne #Ottawa #busLanes
#notAllDrivers, but certainly the ones who make our infrastructure so dangerous, are such foolish and short-sighted thrill seekers that they'll constantly take risks to get ahead, only to be waiting in line next to the same calm and careful drivers over and over again. #BusLanes the #stroads […]
"The 72 bus line] has the highest ridership in the entire state... buses are often stuffed to capacity." #transit Why are we not already hanging #trolleybus wires over these [#BusLanes?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rImAVc1aIrA
"Do we finally have a #triMet board member who's actually willing to fight for better #transit service?" #Portland #pdx
> Let's play to win rather than playing not to lose. #BusLanes cure #stroads #VisionZero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMYbkfcJpCs
"Some of this was spurred by an article on BikePortland. I think because all the information wasn’t out there, it created confusion and immediately people went into action thinking this decision had been made because project team had put out a recommendation..."
Yes, and people rightfully […]
#TriMet folding on 82nd Ave #BusLanes because the fubon parking lot and car wash owners had their lawyer from Lake Oswego send a letter 🙄 #Portland #transit #transportation #ZeroVision #pdx
“You can’t say, ‘We think transit is a priority. We want to give people the best transit experience. We […]
