Stuart Lyon Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 3 hours ago, been here before said: Out of interest, what is it that you think is wrong by prosecuting folk for not sticking to the speed limit, ignoring the restrictions outside school designed to protect bairns or driving about ignoring road signs? Where did I say I thought it was wrong to prosecute the listed offences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 7 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: The CeC's latest plan to benefit at the expense of vehicle drivers. https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-council-seeks-powers-to-issue-fines-over-20mph-limits-school-streets-and-no-leftright-turn-4538509 Or … CEC plan to fine law-breaking motorists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 It's just a different authority giving fines that are already applicable. Same with the pavement parking. You can avoid not getting a fine by not being a *****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 35 minutes ago, Dennis Reynolds said: It's just a different authority giving fines that are already applicable. Same with the pavement parking. You can avoid not getting a fine by not being a *****. You seem to be ignoring the fact that, increasingly, people are happy to self identify as absolute *****s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 2 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: Where did I say I thought it was wrong to prosecute the listed offences? So you're in favour of "the CeC's latest plan to benefit at the expense of vehicle drivers"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 I always treat the 20mph speed limits and not left/right turns more as recommendations than instructions. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 1 hour ago, il Duce McTarkin said: I always treat the 20mph speed limits and not left/right turns more as recommendations than instructions. 🤷♂️ I thought those 20 signs were minimum pint allowances before you were allowed to even get behind the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Janbo1874 Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 2 hours ago, il Duce McTarkin said: I always treat the 20mph speed limits and not left/right turns more as recommendations than instructions. 🤷♂️ 👍 Drive to the conditions of the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-low-traffic-scheme-corstorphine-connects-has-not-cut-traffic-but-has-reduced-walking-and-cycling-4564483 All part of the plan for "no go"areas for vehicles in EH! Scott Arthur defends the failed scheme. CeC to embark on yet another of its infamous consultations on making Dalry Rd/ part of Gorgie Rd closed to all but buses/taxis/cyclists for 12 hours a day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 39 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-low-traffic-scheme-corstorphine-connects-has-not-cut-traffic-but-has-reduced-walking-and-cycling-4564483 All part of the plan for "no go"areas for vehicles in EH! Scott Arthur defends the failed scheme. CeC to embark on yet another of its infamous consultations on making Dalry Rd/ part of Gorgie Rd closed to all but buses/taxis/cyclists for 12 hours a day! So fewer people walking or cycling, but heavier traffic. Sadly, these zealots will not take this as a defeat, but instead point to it as a reminder that cars and drivers are bad. I'm starting to think Scott Arthur must have walked in on his mum going at it with a Triumph Herald or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis Reynolds Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 2 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-low-traffic-scheme-corstorphine-connects-has-not-cut-traffic-but-has-reduced-walking-and-cycling-4564483 All part of the plan for "no go"areas for vehicles in EH! Scott Arthur defends the failed scheme. CeC to embark on yet another of its infamous consultations on making Dalry Rd/ part of Gorgie Rd closed to all but buses/taxis/cyclists for 12 hours a day! Thy offer no better alternatives to getting around and act shocked when people aren't ditching the cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 (edited) It won't matter what he says to somewhat placate dissenters, they'll plough on regardless. They know best! Edited March 22 by ArcticJambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 36 minutes ago, Dennis Reynolds said: Thy offer no better alternatives to getting around and act shocked when people aren't ditching the cars. 27 minutes ago, ArcticJambo said: It won't matter what he says to somewhat placate dissenters, they'll plough on regardless. They know best! There's a religious fervour about him and his type. And like all religious nuts, they don't respect anyone who holds different views. A dangerous group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 8 hours ago, Jim_Duncan said: There's a religious fervour about him and his type. And like all religious nuts, they don't respect anyone who holds different views. A dangerous group. In Edinburgh you need to vote differently at the local elections and avoid Greens, SNP and Labour who are rabid anti-car. Sadly too many people are terminally thick and vote on strict party lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 4 minutes ago, frankblack said: In Edinburgh you need to vote differently at the local elections and avoid Greens, SNP and Labour who are rabid anti-car. Sadly too many people are terminally thick and vote on strict party lines. We have two good councillors. One Labour, one Tory. Some folk can’t see beyond the rosette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankblack Posted March 22 Share Posted March 22 54 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: We have two good councillors. One Labour, one Tory. Some folk can’t see beyond the rosette. The issue here is who to vote for to change the council approach from its victimising drivers and neglecting road maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stuart Lyon Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Yet another group of Nimbys! https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/locals-demand-changes-to-polwarth-roundabout-in-edinburgh-over-safety-fears-4567248 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 1 hour ago, Stuart Lyon said: Yet another group of Nimbys! https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/locals-demand-changes-to-polwarth-roundabout-in-edinburgh-over-safety-fears-4567248 Whats wrong with what they want? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If carlsberg did rivals... Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 1 hour ago, Stuart Lyon said: Yet another group of Nimbys! https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/locals-demand-changes-to-polwarth-roundabout-in-edinburgh-over-safety-fears-4567248 More nonsense, I've gone by here 100's of times, both on foot and driving, at no point did I think anything was dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 On 22/03/2024 at 09:19, Stuart Lyon said: https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinburgh-low-traffic-scheme-corstorphine-connects-has-not-cut-traffic-but-has-reduced-walking-and-cycling-4564483 All part of the plan for "no go"areas for vehicles in EH! Scott Arthur defends the failed scheme. CeC to embark on yet another of its infamous consultations on making Dalry Rd/ part of Gorgie Rd closed to all but buses/taxis/cyclists for 12 hours a day! All for this particularly on a match day. Much more pleasant walk along the maroon mile to Tynecastle and back to Haymarket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted March 27 Share Posted March 27 21 hours ago, Stuart Lyon said: Yet another group of Nimbys! https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/locals-demand-changes-to-polwarth-roundabout-in-edinburgh-over-safety-fears-4567248 Sounds like a reasonable complaint about entitled drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 On 26/03/2024 at 14:13, Stuart Lyon said: Yet another group of Nimbys! https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/locals-demand-changes-to-polwarth-roundabout-in-edinburgh-over-safety-fears-4567248 I get the concerns raised however the ECC solution will be to simply close roads/restrict cars/lorries etc from using the roundabout which will solve the problem at that spot without looking at why HGV's are using that as a rat run, will of course have nothing whatsoever to do with spaces for people destroying almost every arterial route in and out of the city, forcing vehicles to try and find alternative routes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I see the pedalphiles are planning a protest cycle from the Braids to the Meadows re the opening up of some of the restrictions in the Braids/Cluny area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 3 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: I see the pedalphiles are planning a protest cycle from the Braids to the Meadows re the opening up of some of the restrictions in the Braids/Cluny area. Aye? Arent people allowed to protest in your world then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) 2 minutes ago, been here before said: Aye? Arent people allowed to protest in your world then? Where does he say that? I'm struggling to see where he says they shouldn't be allowed to. Edited March 28 by Seymour M Hersh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 2 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Where does he say that? I'm struggling to see where he says they shouldn't be allowed to. Thank you Seymour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Just now, Seymour M Hersh said: Where does he say that? OI'm struggling to see where he says they shouldn't be allowed to. Ahhh right so he's fully supporting it? Well thats nice to see he's agreeing with the pedalphiles given his previous views on "nimbys" and "the CECs plans to fleece drivers" for breaking the law. Glad we managed to clear that up with you doing his bidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 minute ago, been here before said: Ahhh right so he's fully supporting it? Well thats nice to see he's agreeing with the pedalphiles given his previous views on "nimbys" and "the CECs plans to fleece drivers" for breaking the law. Glad we managed to clear that up with you doing his bidding. Grow up you child. Bringing it to our attention is neither supporting or not supporting it. As for doing his bidding I'm just calling you out for being puerile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Just now, Seymour M Hersh said: Grow up you child. Bringing it to our attention is neither supporting or not supporting it. As for doing his bidding I'm just calling you out for being puerile. Well said again Seymour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 minute ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Grow up you child. Bringing it to our attention is neither supporting or not supporting it. As for doing his bidding I'm just calling you out for being puerile. If only youd let him speak for himself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Just now, been here before said: If only youd let him speak for himself... He's more than capable of doing so but probably feels it pointless debating with a 7 year old. As I fell the same I shall bid you farewell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 1 minute ago, Seymour M Hersh said: He's more than capable of doing so but probably feels it pointless debating with a 7 year old. As I fell the same I shall bid you farewell. Again you feel the need to speak for him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanks Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 I love a 20 road, stick the car in cruise control at 20mph and watch the loser behind me seething all the way If they get a bit too close then I need to drop the speed down to 18 for both our safety. Also love when they are too close to me, means I can dodge a big pothole at the last second and watch them as they cant react in time and smash right through it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
il Duce McTarkin Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 30 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: He's more than capable of doing so but probably feels it pointless debating with a bike w***er. As I fell the same I shall bid you farewell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korky Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 4 hours ago, been here before said: Aye? Arent people allowed to protest in your world then? Its doubtful that any of the protesters are residents of Braid/Cluny but then why should anyone give a s*** about what the residents think? The Council has created a nonsensical roads version of Snakes and Ladders mixed with the Hampton Court maze there. It would, however, be ideal for a bicycle race! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EIEIO Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Am I the only one who worries about the safety of cyclists (aka pedalphiles) when boys with an encyclopedic knowledge of pubs are driving willy nilly on the roads of Edinburgh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 (edited) 9 hours ago, EIEIO said: Am I the only one who worries about the safety of cyclists (aka pedalphiles) when boys with an encyclopedic knowledge of pubs are driving willy nilly on the roads of Edinburgh? No need to worry I know he gives all cyclists ample room when overtaking unlike those on bikes on the pavements who don't afford me the same courtesy when I'm on foot.! Edited March 29 by Stuart Lyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, Stuart Lyon said: No need to worry I know he gives all cyclists ample room when overtaking unlike those on bikes on the pavements who don't afford me the same courtesy when I'm on foot.! Remind us why this was needed Stuart... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51rgx4yrgdo ...or likely get @Seymour M Hersh to do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 29 minutes ago, been here before said: Remind us why this was needed Stuart... https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51rgx4yrgdo ...or likely get @Seymour M Hersh to do it for you. Thankfully, Midlothian are enforcing that from Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 6 minutes ago, Joey J J Jr Shabadoo said: Thankfully, Midlothian are enforcing that from Monday. Its certainly worked well round my way but as ever there remains the ignorant overly entitled arseholes who insist on parking ilon pavements outside schools etc showing no courtesy to anyone when on foot.! https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-parents-branded-selfish-flout-28536842 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey J J Jr Shabadoo Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 8 minutes ago, been here before said: Its certainly worked well round my way but as ever there remains the ignorant overly entitled arseholes who insist on parking ilon pavements outside schools etc showing no courtesy to anyone when on foot.! https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-parents-branded-selfish-flout-28536842 Hopefully in my area, it will mean the pavements are safer to walk on, rather than stepping on uneven slabs due to self-entitled drivers driving on said pavements. Should also mean councils can spend money in other areas, thus reducing whinging from self-entitled drivers. I see one obstacle mentioned in Midlothian is that wardens stop at 6pm. They should extend the hours until midnight, then. Problem solved. Likewise, I see the same arseholes you mention, picking up their little princesses and soldiers from school, usually driving in a huge 4x4 down a tight road, obviously not designed for such machines. Again, when the lazy buggers are picking up their Dominoes and curries. A slightly longer walk will help burn some calories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Just back from doing a few errands across town and I can report that no pedalphiles were harassed or harmed by me during this trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticJambo Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Missed the night bus on Wed night. Standing in front of the Apple Store for 25mins was getting absolutely trolled by Uber after Bber cyclist semi=pedalling by from McD's round the corner. Lazy ***** eating cold shite paid for with a couple of shekles. Irrational I know but got me seeething! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 hour ago, Stuart Lyon said: Just back from doing a few errands across town and I can report that no pedalphiles were harassed or harmed by me during this trip. Try harder next time, Stuart. Together, we can beat the two wheeled menace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 10 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: Try harder next time, Stuart. Together, we can beat the two wheeled menace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Lyon Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 12 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: Try harder next time, Stuart. Together, we can beat the two wheeled menace. I'm preparing for my weekly encounter tonight with pavement pedalphiles (mostly food delivery people) in Lothian Road and Morrison St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 15 minutes ago, Jim_Duncan said: Try harder next time, Stuart. Together, we can beat the two wheeled menace. He'll have to stop "blasting his horn a few times " and getting out to "challenge" other drivers first. Leading to them "parking on the pavement". Stuart isnt an angry driver by any measure 4 minutes ago, Stuart Lyon said: I'm preparing for my weekly encounter tonight with pavement pedalphiles (mostly food delivery people) in Lothian Road and Morrison St. Doesn't @Seymour M Hersh walk in front of you making sure your safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_Duncan Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 1 minute ago, been here before said: He'll have to stop "blasting his horn a few times " and getting out to "challenge" other drivers first. Leading to them "parking on the pavement". Stuart isnt an angry driver by any measure Doesn't @Seymour M Hersh walk in front of you making sure your safe? At least we know why you’re always angry on here. That saddle up your arse has to hurt after a while 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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