frankblack Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 On 02/06/2023 at 19:27, Ribble said: Love it when a prophecy comes true, Lothian buses were diverted up north junction street/great junction street today due to excess traffic on Commercial Street The clowncil doesn't realise that closing roads only shifts the problem elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will-i-am-a-jambo Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 (edited) On 31/05/2023 at 14:16, joondalupjambo said: At some point here folk will work out it is easier to walk more 🙂 Correct or cycle. They will moan like feck tho. I never use a car in Edinburgh city centre as it's quicker to cycle. I can go from Gorgie to Leith Links on a bike (even quicker if it was electric) in 25mins, it would take 30-40mins in a car or an hour on the bus. Edited July 6, 2023 by will-i-am-a-jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 20 minutes ago, will-i-am-a-jambo said: Correct or cycle. They will moan like feck tho. I never use a car in Edinburgh city centre as it's quicker to cycle. I can go from Gorgie to Leith Links on a bike (even quicker if it was electric) in 25mins, it would take 30-40mins in a car or an hour on the bus. Cyclists are sexual deviants . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 33 minutes ago, Jeffros Furios said: Cyclists are sexual deviants . So it seems... https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/edinburgh-crime-doctor-accused-of-sex-act-while-driving-in-lothian-road-walks-free-4086412 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 3 minutes ago, been here before said: So it seems... https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/crime/edinburgh-crime-doctor-accused-of-sex-act-while-driving-in-lothian-road-walks-free-4086412 Probably had a bad day and was trying to cheer himself up ... we've all had them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will-i-am-a-jambo Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Jeffros Furios said: Cyclists are sexual deviants . Because they have something between their legs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tian447 Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 On 10/05/2023 at 13:25, Dennis Reynolds said: Just thought that sign definitely should not be placed like that on the pavement. It's a hazard for those with visual impairments, and restricts wheelchair usage. Not very equality friendly, that's for sure, but then everything this council seems to be doing is like that. Bus stops that cross cycle lanes etc. If you're disabled, Edinburgh is going to be a right pain to get around if they keep at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 5 hours ago, tian447 said: Just thought that sign definitely should not be placed like that on the pavement. It's a hazard for those with visual impairments, and restricts wheelchair usage. Not very equality friendly, that's for sure, but then everything this council seems to be doing is like that. Bus stops that cross cycle lanes etc. If you're disabled, Edinburgh is going to be a right pain to get around if they keep at it. Quote from SNP Councillor Finlay McFarlane from April this year He added phone boxes are also "barriers to people with disabilities trying to get around the city". Wonder what he thinks about that sign. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, tian447 said: Just thought that sign definitely should not be placed like that on the pavement. It's a hazard for those with visual impairments, and restricts wheelchair usage. Not very equality friendly, that's for sure, but then everything this council seems to be doing is like that. Bus stops that cross cycle lanes etc. If you're disabled, Edinburgh is going to be a right pain to get around if they keep at it. If you are disabled its tough as the clowncil are heartless *******s with a car-hating agenda. The batshit mental schemes they are introducing to obstruct car users are the signs of seriously deranged individuals. Wouldn't be surprised to see the clowncilors getting dragged away in handcuffs from events ln TV wearing these "just stop oil" t-shirts. Edited July 7, 2023 by frankblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 More roadworks coming to Morningside soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Here we go yet again https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/edinburgh-speeding-council-to-look-at-trialling-traffic-lights-which-turn-red-when-motorists-are-speeding-4371200 Presumably a speeding vehicle coming from an other direction will trigger a change to red for them so traffic lights will be changing quite often. Is it triggered by speeding cyclists and wheelers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moshy Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Great idea, possibly causes more congestion = congestion charges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Stuart Lyon said: Here we go yet again https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/edinburgh-speeding-council-to-look-at-trialling-traffic-lights-which-turn-red-when-motorists-are-speeding-4371200 Presumably a speeding vehicle coming from an other direction will trigger a change to red for them so traffic lights will be changing quite often. Is it triggered by speeding cyclists and wheelers? Maybe you could contact the council and share the answers with us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 More nonsense from the CeC Transport Convener https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/corstorphine-low-traffic-neighbourhood-simply-transfers-traffic-into-previously-quiet-roads-claim-residents-4399948 Corstorphone school looks about a hundred years old so the 2ft wide pavement that has been there for years is now a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted November 7, 2023 Share Posted November 7, 2023 2 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: More nonsense from the CeC Transport Convener https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/corstorphine-low-traffic-neighbourhood-simply-transfers-traffic-into-previously-quiet-roads-claim-residents-4399948 Corstorphone school looks about a hundred years old so the 2ft wide pavement that has been there for years is now a problem. A cynic may even suggest that this was all part of the plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Potter Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 Great to see our pavements gritted with the side roads, im jokin, not even looked at, walked down to pinkhill from drumbrae, the side streets are treacherous, how any old person can leave the house is beyond me . Trams are ok though, clowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Town Loafer Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 49 minutes ago, Harry Potter said: Great to see our pavements gritted with the side roads, im jokin, not even looked at, walked down to pinkhill from drumbrae, the side streets are treacherous, how any old person can leave the house is beyond me . Trams are ok though, clowns. Walked along Queensferry Road today and it was the same ffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 1 hour ago, Harry Potter said: Great to see our pavements gritted with the side roads, im jokin, not even looked at, walked down to pinkhill from drumbrae, the side streets are treacherous, how any old person can leave the house is beyond me . Trams are ok though, clowns. Ferry road pavements...⛷️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Lindsay Rd, Newhaven closed, due to tenement building above Prom Bar risk of collapse... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Charterhall Rd/Cluny Gardens recently changed from 30mph to 20mph! Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Just now, Stuart Lyon said: Charterhall Rd/Cluny Gardens recently changed from 30mph to 20mph! Why? To cause more pollution and piss folk off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 9 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: Charterhall Rd/Cluny Gardens recently changed from 30mph to 20mph! Why? Because the Sustrans mob are in control and can do what they want. They do not seek to ease traffic congestion nor improve the situation. They see car drivers as bad people and are purely punitive in their endeavours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 2 hours ago, Jim_Duncan said: Because the Sustrans mob are in control and can do what they want. They do not seek to ease traffic congestion nor improve the situation. They see car drivers as bad people and are purely punitive in their endeavours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24078499.edinburgh-council-government-talks-pay-as-you-drive-plans/ A congestion charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 17 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/24078499.edinburgh-council-government-talks-pay-as-you-drive-plans/ A congestion charge. 🤬 we knew this was coming, been building back up to it ever since the day we rejected the congestion charge. They started closing off streets, introducing 1 way, no right turns, no left turns, wider pavements, traffic signal sequences changed and new ones implemented, cycle lanes. That Arthur is a ****ing bellend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 25/01/2024 at 14:37, The Real Maroonblood said: To cause more pollution and piss folk off. Correct, they’re loving it. A small smug group with their own little agenda, creating chaos around the city and the masses just rolling over and accepting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/transport/edinburgh-roads-through-traffic-to-be-banned-from-key-routes-across-city-centre-4495063 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzyy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Be careful if you're heading past the Asda Jewel heading South as there's a huge fecking hole right on the roundabout, someone is going to come a cropper there if it's not fixed soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 The clowncil and the Scottish government working together to tax tax tax everybody no surprise because we don't pay enough council tax in this town there then just a bunch of gangsters Low Emission Zones of which you are still allowed to drive a higher emission vehicle into - tell me how it's a low emission zone then? Parking Ticket costs are very expensive to discourage everyday shopping and business appointments The tax money will be filtered away into their pockets through bonuses, pensions and inflated wages Edinburgh's road's are very dangerous ⚡ and crumbling and the broken pavements must be the worst in Europe they are just awful and should come with a health and safety warning ⚠️ And as for them seasonal cycle lanes that don't justify the cost and means 😂 what a complete waste of tax payers money, are the councillors going to start paying cyclists rewards to use them and them bollards , safe space walking 😂 and the numerous road closures like Waverley Bridge 😂 it's just stopping people moving around the city causing congestion as nothing flows while hundreds of these Escooters and deliveroo electric motor bike's which should have registration plates cause havoc to public safety with no respect for the paying road user That multi million pound cycle lane from Roseburn to Haymarket is still under construction which has taken over 2 years now 😂😆 that's a piss taking joke 🤣 There must be half a dozen councilors that have dreamt dream up a fantasy island with an ideology that suits their selfish interests and not for the vast majority of the people of Edinburgh That Arthur guy was quoted in the media recently regarding the payment parking issue as " My plan" Which tells you everything about the self obsessed rat And that's another thing the amount of waste bins overflowing and vermin running around the streets appears to be on the increase again complaint's fall on deaf ears at the clowncil probably because they all work from home and their system is in favour of awkwardness and non contactable staff to talk to with poor communications Edinburgh is a shitshow run by selfish clown's the whole structure needs reformed and proper skilled professionals put in charge that don't have a biased agenda , the amount of corruption and wasted money which could been better spent for all rather than the minority in Edinburgh There should be an enquiry regarding the tram enquiry which is costing millions Everything these councils and governments touch is failure A bunch of loser's My message to tourists would be don't come the Gangster councillors and Scottish government just want you to leave your cash at the door and fcuk off again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 15 minutes ago, cazzyy said: Be careful if you're heading past the Asda Jewel heading South as there's a huge fecking hole right on the roundabout, someone is going to come a cropper there if it's not fixed soon. Appreciated, shame we've got to rely on warnings like this on a football forum, thanks for posting...👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzyy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) 2 minutes ago, OBE said: Appreciated, shame we've got to rely on warnings like this on a football forum, thanks for posting...👍🏻 Better still, report it and hope it gets sorted. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roadproblem Or do both. 👍 Edited January 27 by cazzyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzyy Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 minutes ago, cazzyy said: Better still, report it and hope it gets sorted. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roadproblem Or do both. 👍 It's been reported plenty but still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australis Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 minutes ago, cazzyy said: Better still, report it and hope it gets sorted. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roadproblem Or do both. 👍 Reported really bad pot holes at the Kaimes Crossroads last spring. And the erosion of road markings. Got conformation of the report, and they have still not been touched. Can't help feeling that reporting them is a waste of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 minute ago, cazzyy said: Better still, report it and hope it gets sorted. https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/roadproblem Or do both. 👍 No money to maintain a decent road network, but can find thousands of millions for trams. Currently being reported that the potential building collapse at Lindsay Rd is due to the tramline excavation works. No other country would put up with this constant, never ending incompetence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Lindsay road being closed is an absolute bawache to all the surrounding roads that have been allowed to open. Ferry Road has been an absolute nightmare and I only need to travel it twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 What are the CeC doing at the junction of Gardners Crescent and Morrison St? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 minutes ago, Dennis Reynolds said: Lindsay road being closed is an absolute bawache to all the surrounding roads that have been allowed to open. Ferry Road has been an absolute nightmare and I only need to travel it twice. North Edinburgh was never the best, but closing functioning roads at the bottom of Ferry Rd to me is a GIRUY from the council planners...It's insane creating more congestion, they're no right in the heid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 minute ago, OBE said: North Edinburgh was never the best, but closing functioning roads at the bottom of Ferry Rd to me is a GIRUY from the council planners...It's insane creating more congestion, they're no right in the heid. Yet we all moan about it relentlessly (myself inc) and do nothing about it. We need to be more like the French and take action when we’re getting the piss taken out of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Yet we all moan about it relentlessly (myself inc) and do nothing about it. We need to be more like the French and take action when we’re getting the piss taken out of us. Don't always agree with the French methods of protest, but it seldom fails. My commuting days are just about over TF! The council have declared that North Edinburgh's people will enjoy a greener environment, what like deliberately creating congestion and building 3.5k flats within the old Forth port, with the majority having gas boilers emitting even more harmful by-products such as carbon monoxide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 33 minutes ago, OBE said: North Edinburgh was never the best, but closing functioning roads at the bottom of Ferry Rd to me is a GIRUY from the council planners...It's insane creating more congestion, they're no right in the heid. The kind of folk that were bullied at school now getting revenge on the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 32 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Yet we all moan about it relentlessly (myself inc) and do nothing about it. We need to be more like the French and take action when we’re getting the piss taken out of us. British stiff upper lip and all that shite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 2 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: The kind of folk that were bullied at school now getting revenge on the world. They need bullied again, JD... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 18 minutes ago, OBE said: Don't always agree with the French methods of protest, but it seldom fails. My commuting days are just about over TF! The council have declared that North Edinburgh's people will enjoy a greener environment, what like deliberately creating congestion and building 3.5k flats within the old Forth port, with the majority having gas boilers emitting even more harmful by-products such as carbon monoxide. 7 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: The kind of folk that were bullied at school now getting revenge on the world. Jim nails it OBE 4 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: British stiff upper lip and all that shite. Shite it is, let’s get this sorted. Where’s me pitchfork 4 minutes ago, OBE said: They need bullied again, JD... Definitely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 There is no end to the stupidity of the CeC https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/busy-edinburgh-cycle-path-could-28523038 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) 1 hour ago, luckyBatistuta said: Yet we all moan about it relentlessly (myself inc) and do nothing about it. We need to be more like the French and take action when we’re getting the piss taken out of us. If there was a small group of people going around opening the road's back up they would be applauded by the majority It will take common sense and people moving the huge plant pot road blocking obstacles out of the way Edited January 27 by Howdy Doody Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 On 06/07/2023 at 13:56, frankblack said: The clowncil doesn't realise that closing roads only shifts the problem elsewhere. I'm sure they do but I'm convinced that's part of their idiotic plan to impose (never going to give us a referendum on out again after getting stuffed in the noughties) congestion charges. Let's face it LEZ will only go so far in raising money for them to waste. Too many new cars and hybrid or EV vehicles missing out. Answer? Congestion charge where every vehicle has to pay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 39 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: There is no end to the stupidity of the CeC https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/busy-edinburgh-cycle-path-could-28523038 Jesus. You couldn't make it up how incompetent these clowns are. Why is it no matter who gets control of the council they continue the same policies? It makes a mockery of so called local democracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBE Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 50 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: I'm sure they do but I'm convinced that's part of their idiotic plan to impose (never going to give us a referendum on out again after getting stuffed in the noughties) congestion charges. Let's face it LEZ will only go so far in raising money for them to waste. Too many new cars and hybrid or EV vehicles missing out. Answer? Congestion charge where every vehicle has to pay. LEZ cameras v Angle grinders...no contest! Crudely, some folk are fighting back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 (edited) Excellent. It’s morphing into another ‘trams’ thread. Strap in folks and let’s see who can come up with the most outrageous nonsense. The Evening News and JKB used to be neck-and-neck but I see BBC “Scotland” are coming up fast on the outside. Edited January 27 by FWJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 3 hours ago, FWJ said: Excellent. It’s morphing into another ‘trams’ thread. Strap in folks and let’s see who can come up with the most outrageous nonsense. The Evening News and JKB used to be neck-and-neck but I see BBC “Scotland” are coming up fast on the outside. As opposed to 'Car Drivers Are The Most Entitled People On Here' thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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