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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Who would have thought building thousands of new homes with no improvements or prioritisation to public transport & active travel would have such a negative impact on people’s lives?! Most of our politicians are completely useless and would rather play politics than improve peoples lives

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Taras Grescoe 🚇 @taras-grescoe.com · 28/09/2026

“Bicycling is a big part of the future. It has to be. There's something wrong with a society that drives a car to work out in a gym." —Bill Nye, Science Guy.

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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The latest results from the @cyclingscotland.bsky.social traffic survey, shows the continuing success of building high-quality cycle lanes in encouraging more people to cycle in #Edinburgh Find out more at cycling.scot/news/scotlan...

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Leo Murray @crisortunity.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One of the last projects I set in motion before I left @wearepossible.bsky.social has finally borne fruit: the School Run Cruncher! TL;DR? YES, it does indeed look like school run traffic to private schools is disproportionately responsible for morning rush hour congestion. You’re welcome!

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Private schools, public pollution: the need to better understand school run congestion — Possible

The school run is one of the most visible sources of traffic in our towns and cities, with 25% of weekday morning car trips in London being trips to school. For many of us , it’s clear that roads that...

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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 23/09/2026

"I am a 91 year old who used to nip about by car" ... Now he's a 🚲 campaigner in #Colinton! 👍 An example to us all! @edi.bike @edfoc.bsky.social @chdot.bsky.social @cllrconorsavage.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @sw20.info @longstonecc.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @osbert.org

I am a 91 year old who used to nip about short journeys by car but since 2020 I have used a bike, an electric assist, to do the same thing

Email to his councillor...

I am a 91 year old who used to nip about short journeys by car but since 2020 I have used a bike, an electric assist, to do the same thing

The lights on Redford Road near the Dreghorn Link give safe access to the Dreghorn houses but are difficult for bicycles due to steps. Could the steep step be smoothed out for bicycle access?

In the same area could the Dreghorn Link be provided with a secure cycle lane, there is plenty of room as one lane is hardly ever used.

The footbridge over the Dreghorn Link has been closed for a long time, could this be opened to allow safe access avoiding Redford Road from Bonaly and Colinton in general.

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Edinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New Critical Mass this very Saturday, 2pm from middle meadow walk. This time we will ride towards Cluny Gardens and King's Building. A route used by many students daily but that could be made a lot safer for cycling.

Critical Mass route going to Kings Building and back. 2pm middle meadow walk on saturday 26th of september

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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Over the last few months these guys made me proud to be British: kind, practical, profoundly moral, a testament to this island. Now they're targeted by the very worst of us. I just gave them a bunch of money. You should too. Show those fascist clowns what's what. rnli.org/support-us/g...

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Donate to the RNLI and help save lives at sea

Your donations really make a difference. We depend on your generosity to educate people to stay safe and prevent tragedies on and offshore. Donate here.

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

An airport spokesman said “This is the first phase of a multi-year plan that ensures we are building for Our Future” he means the airport, not your children though

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The utterly not for for purpose Transport Scotland being utterly not fit purpose again

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

If only there was some way to stop the pollution in the first place! The ever growing list of clothing that cyclists must wear continues to grow as ”it might save your life” 🤔

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Carlton Reid @carltonreid.com · 18/09/2026

In 2012, Addison Lee boss John Griffin was all over the news when he ranted that cyclists should “pay road tax.” Yesterday, HMRC won its case saying that, since 2013, the taxi man has been avoiding paying income tax. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Telegraph headline from 2012:

Cyclists should pay road tax, says taxi boss Careless cyclists are on a
'voyage into the abyss'
The head of London's largest minicab company says cyclists should think more about their own safety before "throwing themselves on to some of the most congested spaces in the world".

Guardian headline today:

Addison Lee founder owes
£20.5m in tax after UK tribunal ruling
HMRC wins challenge over John Griffin's claim to be non-dom despite having lived in England since childhood. With pic of old man in office.

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Local radio “How come no kids play outside anymore/How come the high street is dying/Are you worried about air pollution and micro plastic/What about that climate change eh? We’re none the wiser what causes all of this but join us on Drivetime where we‘ll talk crap & draw all the wrong conclusions”

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🚲 edi.bike | weekly news digest @edi.bike · 17/09/2026

📺 New on our Youtube channel: a video about Summerhall upgrades, safety problems, and teething issues — www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWiR... #Edinburgh #bikeSky #EdTravCyc

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edi.bike: Summerhall Upgrades and Issues, September 2026

YouTube video by edi․bike

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Imagine how high the numbers would be if the design wasn’t totally gash!

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Same. But in Scotland we use “Son”

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

This crash is where cyclists would be expected to cycle while the Roseburn Path was under construction for the trams. Maybe, just maybe not everyone who objected to the Roseburn proposal weren’t NIMBY’s and just wanted to stay alive while cycling this part of the city? news.stv.tv/east-central...

news.stv.tv

Three taken to hospital after car flips onto roof on busy Edinburgh road

Two ambulances were sent to the scene, and three patients were taken to New Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

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Franca @applefranca.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Attempts to close the road in front of Sciennes primary started before my kids started, my youngest is now in p7 and there is a 0% chance it will happen before he finishes. The only reason it's even temporarily closed is because of Covid

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Andy Arthur💃🏰⚓🦌 Threadinburgh 🧵 @threadinburgh.scot · 15/09/2026

The council has these things down to a fine art. Yes you *could* have some basic road safety measures outside a school, but it's going to take you a huge amount of effort and your kids will almost be finished by the time a spade hits the ground, so are you sure you want to really bother?

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

A wee polite reminder that when moronic Edinburgh Evening news articles on public transport and active travel are shared, they get more clicks for being morons

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If adult voters believed in the tooth fairy you'd find a Lib Dem going along with it if they thought it win them more than one vote

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🚲🏆 We’re delighted to announce Ben Seven of @edi.bike and @pedalonparliament.org has been named Scotland’s 2026 Cycling Champion of the Year, celebrating his impact as a local and national campaigner for positive change. Congratulations Ben! 🎉 buff.ly/XrKoyOi

Ben Seven, Scotland's Cycling Champion of the Year 2026, pictured with his award outside the Scottish Parliament.

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Edinburgh Bus Users Group @edinburghbug.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Myth 5; elderly and disabled people rely on cars. Disabled people are twice as likely as non disabled people to have no access to a car. Disabled people face major challenges on public transport due to UNRELIABILITY. www.motabilityfoundation.org.uk/media/k3xlfr...

motabilityfoundation.org.uk

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

And to taxi drivers - DON'T OVERTAKE IN A SINGLE LANE

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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 12/09/2026

🚶‍♀️🚴 New research from Ireland's National Transport Authority confirms how active travel infrastructure is an investment that pays for itself many times over, benefiting people, the environment and the economy. read more about it here: buff.ly/tRlpIc0

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CN Lester 🏳️‍⚧️ @cnlester.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Seems like a good day to buy a t-shirt and openly show support for the heroic people of RNLI: shop.rnli.org And/or (if, like me, you can't afford to) - make a symbolic donation of £2

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RNLI Shop | Lifesaving Gifts

We have the perfect lifesaving gifts for you and your crew. Order them online at shop.RNLI.org and help us to save lives for another 200 years.

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

2 people killed in hit in runs in 3 days but fill yer boots lads. Maybe you'll get a gold star or a lollipop for your dedication in keeping people alive

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Heroes at Spokes have a thread on today’s Edinburgh Council Transport Committee and a warning for some viewers, some of the content maybe distressing from the start

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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 09/09/2026

#EdinWebCast #PrincesStreet Vote ☹️ 7 SNP/Lab/Con - Option 1 👍 2 LibDem - Option 2 🤔 2 Green - neither SNP drops their 2nd point, re need for 🚲 lanes on George Street. Convener says this will be discussed at TEC (? !) Spokes conclusion: Scotland's premier street remains dominated by roadspace

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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 09/09/2026

#EdinburghTram 🙋 To clarify the headline (as the article explains).. Over 50% of Spokes members do agree with #tram beside #Roseburn path, but over 50% also agree with the Orchard Brae route! Explanation is that 30% are happy with *either* route Over 80% support the principle of north extension

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Whenever anyone moans about cyclists not wearing helmets it just reminds me of the Blackadder episode when they go over the top “Don’t forget your truncheon George” “Quite right Sir. Wouldn’t want to face a machine gun without this”

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Ross McKenzie @rosssmckenzie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Summer is over and the Bobby extension has been removed. @edinburghgreens.bsky.social councillors will continue to pursue questions about how it got through a road safety audit, why costly materials were used for a 6-week scheme, and whether we'll be seeing it again next year.

Image looking North over George IV Bridge at top of Candlemaker Row showing that pavement extension has been removed.

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Thank god they’re focusing on the real problem to resolve these preventable incidents. *checks notes = e bikes of delivery staff

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Matthew Willis (Naval Air History) @navalairhistory.com · 06/09/2026

Contrast the police statements about the Dover blockade yesterday with the Just Stop Oil protests in 2022

No arrests made during Dover protest, Kent Police says
published at 13:34 5 September
13:34 5 September
Kent Police has issued a statement following the disruption in Dover earlier today.
It says officers "responded to a spontaneous protest" during Saturday morning, adding "no arrests were made".
"Traffic is flowing normally, and all involved had dispersed by midday," it adds

The Met Police said 35 people had been arrested in response to the disruption.
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said the action was "criminality", not protest, and pledged to bring those involved to justice as quickly as possible.
"This was a very significant and co-ordinated effort to cause massive disruption to the entirety of the M25," he added.

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Blackford Safe Routes @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk · 06/09/2026

For those wondering, Scotland’s largest source of climate change causing emissions is transport. So in Scotland if you want to fight climate change, it's pretty important to make it easier for more folks to get around easily and safely without a car

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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Stop whatever you’re doing & watch this now! Reform’s magic money tree has been bust wide open. Huge kudos to undercover reporters Verbatim via @channel4news.bsky.social youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI?... huge

youtu.be

Undercover: Exposing Reform's secret donations plot

YouTube video by Channel 4 News

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Boo'dbeard 👻 @badbeard.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The automobilists keep posting this on FB and forums screeching that this is the end of the world and ICE car ownership itself. Personally, I think it's a great call from the gov. Cars shouldn't be allowed to increase their emissions post-sale. Please fill out the survey if you agree.

gov.uk

Regulating environmental impact of in-use emissions of road vehicles

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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 02/09/2026

👍 🤩 spokes.org.uk is now #MobileFriendly !! 🙋 We specially recommend the #SpokesComp article -> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/07/spok... 🤩 Great prizes @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info @bjpaddy.bsky.social @davidfkey.bsky.social @magnatom.bsky.social @secretedinburgh.bsky.social

Picture of website competition article, viewed on mobile

Picture of website article about Amsterdam video, viewed on mobile

Picture of website article about spokes traffic count, viewed on mobile

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

£54 million for 1 not fit for purpose flood prevention scheme. £68 million for active travel for all of Scotland 🤔

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Fav thing about this photo and that cycling is banned here. Driving fine but no cycling #priorities

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Cycling UK Official @cyclinguk.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

🚲 Do you take your e-bike on the Merseyrail network? #Merseyfail has banned non-folding e-bikes from its trains and stations. We asked Merseyrail to meet and share the evidence, they said no. We’re challenging the ban via our Cyclists’ Defence Fund. Help us bin the ban: cyclinguk.org/merseyfail

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Simon Christie @thebonnieloon.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The new Mercedes has a new touchscreen bigger than your house 😡

A large touchscreen on a car dashboard. It displays some apps on one side and you tube on the other

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