Living Streets

Campaign groups have safety concerns over the Elm Row bus stop design. Alex Robb from Spokes said floating bus stop designs are ‘international best practice but we need to design them well and I think that opportunity hasn’t been taken here'

Confusion over new bus stop which forces pedestrians to cross cycle lane

Parking fines have not increased since 2001. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Parking fine freeze because of cost of living crisis ‘makes no sense’

Impression of Craigs Road looking east

Now for community-led plans for roads in East Craigs

Pavement parking may continue to be permitted on narrow streets to provide access for emergency vehicles. Picture: The Scotsman

Pavement parking ban ‘threatened by Trojan horse loophole’

The controversial floating bus stop on George IV Bridge has now gone

What's the verdict as town-centre Spaces for People measures are removed?

Only vehicles with the cleanest engines will be allowed in Edinburgh City Centre from next spring. Picture: Scott Louden

Edinburgh low emission zone fears over lack of enforcement cameras

The pavement design has come under fire

Anger over ‘hopeless’ pavement designs along Edinburgh's Leith Walk tram lines

Cyclists will be given greater priority over drivers at junctions

More priority for pedestrians and cyclists in updated Highway Code

Cllr Ashley Graczyk is an independent councillor for the Sighthill-Gorgie ward

Council is failing residents with gritting policy - Ashley Graczyk

Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman enjoys a car-free day on the Canongate at a city council Open Streets event

Now’s the time to start replanning our city centre -Kevin Buckle

Floating bus stops are positioned between cycle lanes and the roadway

Lanark Road to get 14 'floating' bus stops

A floating bus stop on George IV Bridge. Image: Cllr Scott Arthur

Leading pedestrian charity backs Conservative plans to suspend building of ‘floa...

An example of the note being placed on vehicles parked illegally

Only three parking fines handed out since lockdown began

The consultation into the City Mobility Plan, which could see more streets pedestrianised like the Royal Mile, is ongoing.

Council slammed for 'unforgivable omission' and 'misguided' thinking in City Mob...

There are many options for exercise. Picture: John Devlin.

Singing, PE and working on a cardboard box to keep fit during lockdown - Alastai...

Pavement parking can block off sidewalks and make life difficult for people who are less mobile. (Picture: Shutterstock).

Scotland pavement parking ban: what is it and when does it take effect?
After over a decade of campaigning by groups like Living Streets Scotland, the Scottish Parliament passed a bill on Thursday 10 October that will outlaw pavement parking across the country.
Ross Mcindoe

On-street advertising is banned throughout the year, apart from during Fringe.

No risk checks over 'unacceptable and dangerous' Edinburgh on-street ad ban rela...

There will be 52 road closures in Edinburgh city centre at various points throughout September. Pic: Lisa Ferguson/Shutterstock.

Edinburgh making no profit from road closures for Fast and Furious 9 filming

The controversial repairs. Picture: Lisa Ferguson/TSPL

City council defends 'temporary repairs' to Edinburgh's High Street

On-street advertising is a staple of the Edinburgh Fringe (Photo: Scott Arthur)

Call for rethink on relaxation of A-board ban as Edinburgh Fringe posters brande...

The scene of the fatal incident. Picture: Alistair Linford

Edinburgh Trams told to make warning horns louder after pedestrian death

Updated research shows that Christmas shoppers who walk to high streets could be spending more than those who drive there. Left to right - Henry Northmore (Sustrans), Stuart Hay (Living Streets Edinburgh), Isobel Leckie (Living Streets Edinburgh), Morag Jones (Living Streets Edinburgh), David Kernohan (Transport Scotland), Lindley Kirkpatrick (Sustrans).

Kevin Buckle: When will the penny drop on the Pedestrian Pound?

Non-food retail is disappearing from the Grassmarket (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Kevin Buckle: We can't leave retail crisis to market forces

Lesley Mcinnes spoke to the Edinburgh Evening News about the tram development

Lesley Macinnes: We're working with Leith residents to make the trams work

The Royal Mile is allegedly swimming in 'A' Style advertising boards.

Businesses warn A-board ban could be '˜nail in coffin'

Junior road safety officers from Edinburgh schools visit the City Chambers

Pupils spark plansto boost walking

Campaigners have hit back at the idea of narrowing the pavement

Narrowing Princes Street pavement risks safety says campaigners
CITY of Edinburgh Council should rethink its controversial plan to narrow the pavement '¨on a busy section of Princes Street, campaigners claimed last night.
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New advanced stop line (ASL) boxes are being installed at five locations in Edinburgh

Bikes get more tram line stopping boxes

New traffic signals which give cyclists a head-start ahead of other traffic are being proposed under the latest plans for safety improvements along Edinburgh's tram route.

In full: Early cycle signal lights to be installed at the following locations

The council is working to help improve cyclists safety around the tram route. Picture: Neil Hanna

Lesley Macinnes: Help us get cyclist safety and new trams right

Fireworks over Edinburgh Castle, as the Hogmanay celebration gets underway. Picture: SWNS

Euan McGrory: Who says Edinburgh is a cheap place to live?

Picardy Place

Campaigners attack plans for top of Leith Walk

St John's Street, lamp post, where part of the cover is hanging perilously off the metal top. Picture: TSPL

More than 1700 street lights in Edinburgh are broken

Campaigners are calling for George Street to be pedestrianised.

Campaigners call for total car ban on George Street

Roseburn residents Judy Probert and Sahin Katil gather with other protesters at City Chambers. Picture: Greg Macvean

Roseburn cycleway plan protesters deliver 2600-strong petition

COMMENT: Meaningful dialogue vital to get plan right

The new bus shelter on Saughton Road . . . but there are no services along the street. Picture: Jane Barlow

Bus shelter put up on route with no services

Lauren and daughter Jennifer Rushton at the Hanover Street bus stop. Picture Toby Williams.

Bus stop bench unusable after street slope blunder

Campaigners have welcomed the investment in traffic infrastructure but said more cash was needed. Picture: Bill Henry

Pedestrian crossings boost for city