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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Some photos from August ride to Porty @edcriticalmass.bsky.social. Slow going at times but lots of riders and one pet passenger. Prom full of buskers and a band. City centre heaving with last of Festival folk. #criticalmass

Group cycling on car-free cut-through - just enough time for one rider to show their skills

Critical Mass flag on one of many bikes locked to railings at Porty promenade, with high tide in background

Delivery rider briefly joins group cycling on Hillend Place, Edinburgh

End of ride at Meadows - in foreground are various bikes, riders and parrot (in clear backpack) with circus big top in background

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Could be fixed with bike-only light phase instead of just advance green for bikes? Hardly any advance lights in Glasgow but the wee bike traffic lights are common on new infra. Recent city centre lanes on Cowcaddens Rd maybe more like-for-like. (Dumbreck Rd, above, is out at SW City Way/Pollok Park)

Cowcaddens Rd protected cycle lanes crossing to Cambridge St in north of Glasgow city centre

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Good shout - they seem to have EV chargers with them too

StreetView of Falkirk Stadium solar panel shelters and Electric Vehicle chargers

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

A few places in the UK already have them, like BBC’s Pacific Quay, Glasgow. If it works there it should work in most of the rest of UK?

Solar panels on angled shelters over car parking spaces. In car park at BBC’s Pacific Quay building in Glasgow, Scotland

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Another option in Scotland/UK is ‘fire paths’, filters for emergency vehicles. I thought we’d stopped doing them but a new one has just been installed in Glasgow (at Cowcaddens Rd). Not sure how well it works yet.

Fire path filter in East Kilbride - to allow fire engine access

New emergency services filter at Port Dundas Rd/Cowcaddens Rd junction - part of Glasgow’s Avenues project

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Good to see. In Scotland some city hospital bike parking is decent but less so in towns. Hardly any have segregated cycletracks to them. A few have shared paths (Ayrshire Central, RAH Paisley). I helped upgrade the staff bike parking in my Board but very little appetite to improve the rest

Covered cycle parking at Queen Elizabeth Uni Hospital, Glasgow

Visitor bike parking and communal pump at Sick Kids, Edinburgh

Visitor and staff cycle parking at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee

Visitor and staff bike parking at Uni Hospital Monklands, Airdrie

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Scottish/UK police are similar on bike crime. I use these 6-bike hangars in Glasgow city centre (added for UCI champs). App controls lock and only 50p-£1 for up to 24 hours. See: cyclehoop.rentals/types/short-... Not that well known/used sadly. However, the long stay residential versions are busy.

Cyclehoop bike hangar in UCI colours outside former Tam Shepherds joke shop on Queen St, Glasgow, Scotland

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Had a look and it was still zoomed in with bits cut off. However, I managed to scroll up and zoom it out. I tried it again and search box came up smaller. Thing is, when you click box, iPhone zooms in for you to type. Then whole thing seems to stay zoomed in. See screenshots

Screenshot with search field when it zoomed in

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Cool idea. Had a bit of trouble with interface not quite fitting in my mobile…

Screenshot of map with some buttons cut off at edge of screen

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

FYI: your webinars web page doesn’t seem to work properly on mobile…

Screenshot of website with navigation menu taking up most of screen and page content cut off at right edge

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Great turnout for @edcriticalmass.bsky.social today. Included a roller blader, a dog, a few hire bikes and some kids. A bit eventful at times but mostly relaxed with some nice chat. Wet at first but we got a bit of blue sky.

Critical Mass ride on 28 February 2026 stopped at lights in Morningside, Edinburgh

People of all ages on Critical Mass ride, Edinburgh, February 2026

Critical Mass ride on Melville Drive by the Meadows, Edinburgh

End of February’s Critical Mass ride circling Bristo Square

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

Just made it to Critical Mass - on #Voi hire bike this time. Shorter ride in city centre - busy but stayed dry. Played Scottish playlist since it was near Burns night. Liked blasting Teenage Fanclub at St Andrews Square! @edcriticalmass.bsky.social

Critical Mass ride on George St, Edinburgh

Critical Mass stopped at lights near the Scott monument

End of Critical Mass ride around Teviot Place, Edinburgh

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Not sure if streaming is working for First Footin gigs…?

Screenshot of error message on Edinburgh Hogmanay website

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

Harsh way to learn to lock the frame not the wheel. Also, metres away from secure bike parking for £1 (Trips: cyclehoop.rentals/types/short-... in case it helps anyone else). 🫣

Multicoloured Cyclehoop bike hangar at old Tam Shepherds shop on Queen St, Glasgow

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Last Critical Mass of 2025. Shorter city centre route - rough figure of 8 loop over and under South Bridge. Stayed dry - a bit chilly so thanks to #TheCausey for hot drink! @edcriticalmass.bsky.social

Punching the air on Canongate, Edinburgh

Riding past the Scottish Parliament towards Holyrood Park

Waiting at lights on Earl Grey St, Edinburgh

Gathered at the Causey at the end of the ride

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Ellen’s Glen - a few years after the trees were cut down and umpteen years since the bank collapsed… the wall is reinstated and fences are away! 🎉 Bollards back in too. Bittersweet for us - a certain someone would’ve loved extra wheeling room but been annoyed at no fences to shake. 🥺 @spokes.org.uk

Ellen’s Glen Road - restored wall and pavement with fences removed and bollards reinstated

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Awful that any primary school might need Hostile Vehicle Mitigation bollards. Even worse if they don’t get anything. I’d bet on speed cushions for Polton St - usual council response…

StreetView of St Mary’s Primary School on A6094 Polton St, Bonnyrigg

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Yes, that would probably be a better place for tram stop. I wasn’t sure about car parking on Groathill Ave (but I guess you could say the same about Belford Rd). Another option… (a shame there aren’t more in consultation!) 🙄

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Alt route would continue on Queensferry Rd to junction with South Groathill Avenue. Traffic lights would need changes and lane constructed into verge near Craigleith Retail Park. Plus point is stop next to shops. Route would then cross road (more lights needed) then rejoin section of Roseburn path.

Map of alt route on Queensferry Rd through junction onto verge by S Groathill Ave. After new tram stop at shops, route crosses road to rejoin Roseburn path

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Queensferry Terrace onto Queensferry Road has a good angle and filter lane could be useful. Potential for tram stop in grass area south of road at Orchard Park. Would need lights where tracks leave/join road. Additional stop vs current Roseburn path plans (so I put icon in grey).

Map of alt route from Queensferry Terrace onto Queensferry Road

Map of alt route with potential tram stop at Orchard Park

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Either way, alt route would go onto Belford Rd. I think tram could make turn but would need lights installed. It’s a kind of 3-lane road with some car parking so not sure how suitable for tram. But already lights at junction going onto Queensferry Terrace at Ravelston Dykes/Ravelston Terrace.

Map of alternative tram route turning onto Belford Rd, Edinburgh

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

If you think “no chance you’ll get route past those houses/cross street/lose trees/lose car park space” that’s fair enough. I have an easier alternative - a wee tour round the edge of St George’s school playing fields! Aye, I know…

Map of alternative route around edge of St George’s school grounds. Lose a lot less trees but would need school to sell land

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Question marks about route crossing street and cutting past gardens. Also, losing trees alongside Water of Leith and up to rear car park of Modern One (Dean Gallery). Would need to go through stone wall and car park to get to driveway. But potential tram stop at major visitor attraction is big plus.

Map of alternative route from woods by Water of Leith into western corner of Modern One (Dean Gallery) site. Potential tram stop on entrance road

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Obviously trying to fit new transport infrastructure into a residential area will have issues. Council probably like Roseburn path partly as it would minimise complaints from homeowners. My alternative suggestion would cause disruption for small number of people living on Coltbridge Gardens.

Screenshot of map with alternative tram route marked going off Roseburn path after Coltbridge viaduct, through site of Modern One (Dean Gallery), onto Belford Rd/Queensferry Rd towards Craigleith Retail Park

Closer view of map with Roseburn path route (red). Deviation (purple) splits off onto wooded ridge behind Coltbridge Gardens then cuts across street towards Water of Leith

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

I had similar thoughts about route but using width on existing Coltbridge viaduct then avoiding Roseburn path. Deviation (in purple) cuts across Coltbridge Gdns into Modern One car park. Dunno how viable but cheaper than a new bridge. - www.google.com/maps/d/viewe... #Edinburgh #tram #Roseburn #alt

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Forgot to post yesterday about a sandbag that was left in middle of northbound cycle lane on Lasswade Rd (opposite Carnbee estate entrance). I moved it, unfortunately spilling a trail of sand from a hole in bag. Hopefully a one off. @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike

Sandbag left in middle of segregated cycle lane on Lasswade Road, opposite Carnbee Ave, south Edinburgh

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

I saw that graffiti earlier on a trip last month! Just need someone to post finished piece now…

Graffiti of dog’s head on slabs near Carrall St, Vancouver

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

I probably need to write a blog post about experience getting around #Vancouver. A lot to like, esp public transport for key sites (like Skytrain from airport to SeaBus). Loved cycling round Stanley Park sea wall but photo shows where it got real - weirdly reminded me of Glasgow at M8 motorway!

View of segregated cycleway heading towards crossing under elevated train/freeway (motorway flyover) on Carrall St, Vancouver.

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Ended up at different platform at Waverley opposite Avanti West Coast train in eye-catching livery…

Avanti West Coast train with colourful illustration of different people and plants and text: “Together we roll”

Avanti West Coast train with colourful illustration of different people, including wheelchair users

Avanti West Coast train carriage C with colourful illustration of different people and plants and text: “Together we roll”

Avanti West Coast train carriage with colourful illustration of different people and plants

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Spotted on signage on NCN7 by the Clyde…

View of Clydeside Distillery - sign on pole with image of DeLorean car says: “No time travel between 1985 and 1955”

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Not sure when path was finished but I first saw it under construction a month or so ago. Work on reinforcing wall at Ellen’s Glen is coming on too. bsky.app/profile/dash...

Reinforced concrete at back with stone wall being reconstructed in front on Ellen’s Glen. Finally restoring it after flood damage years ago

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

First ride on new path by Niddrie Burn between Greendykes roundabout and Hunter’s Hall Park. Useful wee traffic-free link after BioQuarter/Little France Park. Smooth surface with lighting set back off tarmac. Bare verges for now but expect they’ll soon sprout up. @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike

Start of new shared path with bollard next to roundabout at Pringle Terr/Greendykes Rd

Fork in new path looking back at Greendykes Rd with electric bus and new housing with solar panels in background (and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in distance on left)

Looking back at new side path towards back of tower blocks near Greengables Nursery School

New path joins onto older path towards bridge into Hunter’s Hall Park (and Jack Kane centre)

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Re: funding nations/regions and how centralised UK is. Talking a lot of sense (too much for folk in London?). If future govt is a concern for Welsh rail, spare a thought for Clyde Metro trying to get off the ground in greater Glasgow: www.spt.co.uk/about-us/wha...

Extract of article about funding UK nations & regions and over centralisation

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

LBC shows off its local knowledge about the Clyde… 🧐

Screenshot of LBC post about Renfrew bridge and ferry using photo of Renfrew Ferry venue moored next to Glasgow’s Kingston Bridge (opened 1970). Actual Renfrew ferry is shown in post below.

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Brave to take on such an iconic logo - almost impossible to improve on it. Your flat colour posters look better than gradients. You’ll probably need another look at bilingual signs. I’m not sure about all white background on outside sign - won’t stand out so well on grey days (see photos)

Bilingual platform sign at Motherwell train station (English and Scots Gaelic)

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

A few things from today’s ride in South Edinburgh that were news to me. Ellen’s Glen has reopened, new widened pavements at Greendykes Rd and ‘missing link’ path being built between there and path to bridge in Hunters Hall Park.

Ellen’s Glen reopened - earthworks have filled hole that was causing more flooding

View of side-by-side zebra crossing on Greendykes St with build out

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

While in Manchester, I stumbled across new cycling infra under construction near Trafford Bar (Talbot Rd). Seems to be replacing painted lanes? Not sure if it’s part of same scheme as below. Positive if it starts to tame massive dual carriageways and link to Trafford Rd infra which stops at bridge.

Cycling infrastructure under construction on Talbot Rd, Manchester near Morgan’s Bar

Cycling infrastructure under construction on Talbot Rd, Manchester replacing painted lane

Cycling infrastructure under construction on Talbot Rd, Manchester - pavement kerbs being dug up.

Last bit of protected bike lane going south on Trafford Rd by Exchange Quay

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Recently tried out Starling/Beryl Bikes in #Manchester. Some glitches with app on iPhone (seemed better on partner’s Android). Cheaper than Glasgow and manual bike was fine (I used to own a 3-speed). Doesn’t cover south/east of city so had to double back to dock bike then walk to Levenshulme.😒

Map showing hire bike ride on Fallowfield Loop in Manchester costing £3.25

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Obviously a different situation in London (population, competition, infra, etc) but their bike hire is now cheaper for 30mins than Glasgow’s is for 20mins. Hoping new contract will help that and availability…

Glasgow bike hire pricing: £3.50 / 20 mins

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Dashed Lines @dashed-lines.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

First time using new Bike Hangar on Queen St. Seems only the new locations are in the free offer. When I used the one on Bath St it still charged (but only pennies). Glad to have the #Trips hangars in Glasgow city centre (and Dennistoun!). New location would've been handy for Tam Shepherd's… 🫤

New Cyclehoop BikeHangar on Queen St, Glasgow at former Tam Shepherd's shop

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