Closing Today...

Camden High Street struggles for customers on a random September Friday now that motorists have been restricted.

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 ?

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 @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social

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.

Please do submit your views on this excellent project! And for what it’s worth, I support the option advocated by the Community Council ✅

Ditto developer contribution to pavements and other pedestrian infrastructure ?

Does this scenario remind you of Edinbugh ?

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 ?

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'

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...

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.

Police Scotland is working with partners including Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Lothian Buses, Edinburgh City Council and David Philp Commercials, to encourage everyone to be more aware.

Polwarth Junction redesigned - view designs & give feedback by 21 Sept! We are thrilled to share proposed designs for the new Polwarth Junction, replacing the current mini-roundabout. This follows our 2+ year community-driven safety campaign. Full visuals at merchistoncc.org.uk/projects/the...

Police Scotland are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Edinburgh. The crash happened around 2.10pm on Thursday, 21 August, 2025 on Dalkeith Road at the junction with East Mayfield involving a pedestrian and a black Volkswagen Tiguan. Click for More Info :- orlo.uk/eGtHN

Are you looking forward to the introduction of Voi hire bikes to Edinburgh's streets ?

LSEG are delighted to see these improvements at Viewforth Terrace, Edinburgh. Guardrails gone and dropped kerb installed. Edinburgh Council has a budget to fund small improvements like this(LTIP). Tell us your suggestions and we'll forward them. Contact us at [email protected]

The 2026 Holyrood election is coming, and together with @walkingscotland.bsky.social we’re calling on all parties to pledge to invest in walkable streets. With cuts of £23.7m to active and sustainable travel in Scotland last year, we need bold action – and soon ⏰ tinyurl.com/4czpmzy7

So much change is needed to make Scotland a better place for walking/wheeling...great to see this highlighted for the #Holyrood2026 elections! We'll be amplifying this message through our call for various specific measures over the coming months.

We were delighted to see these improvements at Viewforth Terrace, Edinburgh. Guardrails gone and dropped kerb installed. Edinburgh Council has a budget to fund small improvements like this (LTIP). Tell us your suggestions and forward them. You can contact us at [email protected]

Pleased to hear it but look forward to hearing about their strategy for ensuring dockless bikes are parked appropriately & minimising loss and damage news.stv.tv/east-central...

Edinburgh Council are starting a dockless bike hire scheme soon. LSEG is very aware - as we think the council is - of the problems that there have been elsewhere with dockless bikes littering pavements and crossings causing a hazard for pedestrians, especially blind people. Good enforcement vital.

Edinburgh Welcomes Pedestrians ! If you like to keep in touch with our campaigns you can click on this link to sign-up for our occasional newsletters. tinyurl.com/LSEGnews

No one should die just trying to get from A to B. Our research shows that the public want action to make roads safer, and the majority of drivers would accept delays to get there. Read the blog here: ippr.org/articles/everyday-concerns-what-people-want-from-transport

Enforcing Speed Limits is grossly undermined by the current financial rules for safety cameras. We’ve asked the Transport Minister to ensure that revenue from penalties goes to the enforcement authority, not the UK Treasury bit.ly/4mEjR5B

Two small, cobbled European cities, both hilly with a city centre castle and historic buildings, buzzing with both tourists and locals alike - particularly during the summer. One showed civic leadership and pedestrianised its centre to the benefit of businesses & residents. The other is #Edinburgh

Are people... flossing in public? Now, 22 orgs, charities and community groups have signed an open letter calling to ban single use dental flossers, or dental 'harps' - a growing feature on our beaches and streets. #dontflossandtoss #singleuseplastic #litter

It was brilliant to see the Cowgate, Edinburgh (almost) traffic-free on Sunday afternoon: such an improvement for both safety and pleasure from previous years! How are the Edinburgh Council Summertime Streets traffic plans (bit.ly/3GegCSX) working for you?

Tollcross’s busiest bus stop at Cameo Cinema, Edinburgh is to close for a week. It is said to be for “safety reasons”; but it has also been suggested it’s to enhance red carpet treatment for celebrities. You can read the full Edinburgh Reporter story by clicking on the link:- bit.ly/452CPgr

SPOT THE PEDESTRIAN.—Leith Street go-see advert poses non-see-through danger. Reader's letter: broughtonspurtle.org.uk/letters/go-s... #Edinburgh #hyperlocal #news @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social @edi.bike @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @ntbcc.bsky.social

Oh. You may see in a 'newspaper' today an article conflating EBUG's views on LTNs with our position on a specific CEC active travel project. For the avoidance of doubt, EBUG has never criticised LTNs in general. We may or may not object to a specific part of a planned LTN, if it would negatively

Following our AGM today, we have published our Annual Report 2024/25. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved against a challenging backdrop for us and other charities in the sector. 🧵

Edinburgh Council consultation on two way cycling on Rose Street closes this Friday 1st August. You can read about it by clicking on this link :- bit.ly/3IFOQQ6. If you want to make a comment click on Advert for guidance and an email address.

♟️ New bollards being installed on the Lawnmarket in #Edinburgh - hopefully they’ll improve pedestrian safety in a busy area. Things of beauty - still in their wrapper @worldbollardassoc.bsky.social! @spokes.org.uk @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social @edi.bike Just in time for #EdFringe.

Most journeys start with walking or wheeling, but 77% of disabled people have faced barriers like cracked, narrow, or uneven pavements. Accessible and safe streets are essential for all of us.

Living Streets Edinburgh have objected to the advertised Traffic Regulation Order which would permit two-way cycling on Rose Street, Edinburgh bit.ly/46qDGIJ. If you share our concerns you can tell the council by clicking on this link:- : bit.ly/3IFOQQ6. Closes 1st August.

Road Closed & Pavement Closed ?

Useful reminder below if u find branches blocking your pavement progress....

Edinburgh Pedestrians - How was your last walk on the South and North Bridges ?

The next Calton Hill Conservation Trust VOLUNTEERING AFTERNOON will be on Friday, 25 July 14.00. If you want to get a bit of exercise and fresh air, enjoy the views, and get to know one of the best conservation teams in Edinburgh, this could be for you. Contact <[email protected]>.

Latest traffic monitoring since default #20mph came into force in #Wales offers more encouragement - drivers are cutting speed and only a couple of minutes on avg added to journeys. Even longest journey monitored (61km) added only 4mins. No results yet on air quality tfw.wales/national-mon...

This informal zebra crossing is on an unadopted road outside the Scottish Parliament building. It reminds us that they are not legal yet in Scotland on adopted side roads. A job for the Scottish Government "To-Do" list once the holidays are over ?

Legalising ‘side road zebra’ crossings is one of five ‘big ideas’ in the report, supported by disabled people, that would improve safety and accessibility on streets, and benefit everyone. Read the report and more here 👇 www.sustrans.org.uk/our-blog/new...

Excellent news!

If you work, live in or visit Lochend Edinburgh then you may want to get involved in a community road safety campaign. Click on the link for full details:- www.livingrent.org/campaignday_...

🎉 For most of Scotland the school holidays are here. But what to do now?! We're here to help and will be sharing fun ideas of things to do every week. 🧐 This week try tracking wildlife - in a wood, park or your garden 🐾 Check out our Summer Spotter Sheet for some inspiration buff.ly/NzpNQ3A

Living Streets Edinburgh is delighted that some Old Town streets, including the Cowgate, will have significant traffic restrictions this summer. See:- bit.ly/3GegCSX Pavements get overwhelmed with pedestrian numbers during the festivals. We have been asking Edinburgh Council for this for years.