Not an ounce of gritt on the #RoseburnPath this morning in #Edinburgh , effectively an #ice rink on the new extension. #uksnow. @edcriticalmass.bsky.social

It may be that the main solution to narrowing the active travel route along the #RoseburnPath would be paying slightly more for your carry-out deliveries so the delivery riders can go at a pace that's safe for them and other path users. #Edinburgh

Less than a week remains to have your say on the north–south tram consultation. A recent walk along the #RoseburnPath reminded me how vital this space is—for wildlife, fresh air, and peace of mind.

Consultation: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-north-south

#SaveTheRoseburnPath

Just responded to the #Tram #consultation to voice my objection to building it along the #RoseburnPath in #Edinburgh - deadline 17 November 2025.
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...

Information and useful guidance from the Team at
www.savetheroseburnpath.com

😍 Great .. @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social !!

🙋 Next, please, connect South to #UnionCanal & N over 🚆 to #RoseburnPath

@edi.bike @edinreporter.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @euandavidson.bsky.social @lesleymacinnessnp.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @sw20.info

drawing of bridge over Roseburn Terrace Roseburn Terrace Bridge  Existing width – 7.848m  Double track  New structure being proposed (option 3 partial demolishing and rebuild)  Shared space – 3m minimum  Overall width – 11.86m

Buildability - Roseburn Path Bridges along the route were designed for heavy rail as the route is an old railway line so would be suitable for tram. The Roseburn Bridge would need to be extended to the west to allow a 3m walking, wheeling and cycling space, with the original façade retained. A cantilever bridge would be required at Groathill Road South bridge for walking / wheeling and cyclists (width 3.5m). The proposal is to remove Drylaw pedestrian bridge and to create pedestrian access to and from Telford Drive at ground level improving accessibility towards the Western General Hospital. There would be minimal impact on other road users during construction as off road. Utility records suggest little in the way of utilities that would need to be moved. Tracks would be on ballast rails (similar to heavy rail). All land that is required for construction is under Council ownership. There would be minimal heritage impact. Download and read a Geotechnical Report on Roseburn Path. (PDF) Download and view cross sections of shared space at bridges along Roseburn Path (PDF)

#Tram - #RoseburnPath

Artist impressions can't always be relied on!

Other text and the bridge drawing *suggests* the path does continue over the A8. Correct?
Links here--> www.edinburgh.gov.uk/public-trans...

@edi.bike @robbieainsworth.bsky.social @harryjwilliams.bsky.social @wingpig.bsky.social

When I talk to my Viennese friends, I tell them all about the #RoseburnPath. They can't understand why #Edinburgh would want to trash it with a tram...

Today's #wildlife treat on the commute home from work on the #RoseburnPath (the Hawthorne Path actually, the extension east of the Roseburn Path) in #Edinburgh. #CyclingInEdinburgh #CyclingToWork

Police officer kindly assisting with the navigation of the school run traffic mayhem at the #RoseburnPath Ravelston Dykes diversion this morning. #CyclingInEdinburgh #CyclingToWork

#RoseburnPath still closed at Ravelston Dykes. Not sure about the other end. Police say, expect it to closed all day

Is the #RoseburnPath still closed? #EdTravCyc

Thinking of #CyclingToWork in #Edinburgh, but "the weather" is putting you off? Since April 2022, I have clocked 1,000 commutes along the #RoseburnPath and #Canal and have got soaked on only 1.4% (or 14) of rides.

The speakers, Transport and Environment Convener Cllr Stephen Jenkinson, and the Council’s Head of Transport Strategy and Partnerships, Deborah Paton [formerly at Glasgow City Council], gave a joint presentation, with Cllr Jenkinson concentrating on policy and turning to Deborah to explain how this worked out in practice.

With around 100 people, this was one of our biggest meetings ever, showing the growing demand for improved cycling facilities and reduced car dominance. It was especially pleasing to see three other politicians take time from their busy lives to join the audience – Sarah Boyack MSP [Labour, Spokes member], Cllr Chas Booth [Green, Leith, Spokes member] and Cllr Ross McKenzie [Independent, Sighthill/Gorgie]. A full video of the meeting will be available soon.

Road user charging / Congestion charging Q: Cllr Jenkinson had confirmed in his presentation that Edinburgh was sticking to its target for car-km reduction, even though Scot Govt had said their own traffic-reduction commitment is ‘undeliverable.’ However, research commissioned (then sidelined) by Scot Govt had shown that substantial traffic reduction is achievable, but only by introducing one of several forms of road user charging. So, would Edinburgh implement charging? AECOM report – Executive Summary final para A: Cllr J said that demand management is essential; and that charging is in the Mobility Plan as an option and must be considered seriously. However, more was needed from the Scottish Government before the Council could take charging further. Answering a follow-up, Cllr J said he would be pressing the Government on this. Cllr J also believed that charging would be more effective if it covered an area wider than just Edinburgh.

Spokes note: In terms of safety, whilst fears about safety are often expressed in advance of bike hire schemes, the data, to the extent it exists, suggests that bike hire users are significantly safer than people using their own bikes. Possible reasons are: bike hire tends to be used on roads with low traffic speeds; bike-hire cyclists may travel more slowly than the average; motorists may assume hire bike users are less competent, so give them more space; bike share is often introduced at the same time as improved facilities, and may encourage Councils to do more. An overview of available evidence (now a little dated), by the International Transport Forum is here, and includes the graph below.

#SpokesMtg report with @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social

--> www.spokes.org.uk/2025/05/its-...

includes..
#CongestionCharging
#Tram / #RoseburnPath
#TrafficFilters / #BraidEstate
#BikeShare / #BikeHire
#WomensSafety
#TourDeFrance
#BusLane enforcement
#Delays
#GeorgeStreet
#ActiveTravel cash
& more ...

Poster for Spokes public meeting 30 April. Details here... http://www.spokes.org.uk/2025/03/public-meeting-30-april-cycling-as-part-of-edinburghs-transport-policy/

Thanks David, agreed!

We held a big #RoseburnPath #SpokesMtg in the previous consultn

Report-> www.spokes.org.uk/2024/06/gran...

A further consultn is due (this summer?) with revised onroad & offroad plans. That is the time for more debate!

So there should be plenty time for other issues tonight

Poster put up by unknown persons, using Spokes logo, suggesting Spokes opposes tram on Roseburn, whereas we have not taken a position between either option. Whichever tram option is chosen by the council, a high quality path must remain on Roseburn, and road conditions around the tram must be safe and good quality. We have contacted the Save Roseburn Path group about the poster, who say it is not them, and they will remove it - thank you!

#RoseburnPath misleading poster appearing

Our position:
We urge good 🚲🚶👩‍🦽 conditions, whether #tram is offroad or onroad
MORE-> www.spokes.org.uk/2024/06/gran...

@edi.bike @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghtrams.bsky.social @urbaneprofessor.bsky.social @sw20ed.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social

Saw a #Badger this evening on the commute home along the #RoseburnPath in #Edinburgh. A first for me and another addition to the ever increasing #biodiversity the path and associated green corridor supports. #CyclingInEdinburgh #SaveTheRoseburnPath