Members of the public are invited to a drop-in session next week outlining proposed changes to Randolph Place as part of the City Centre West to East Cycle Link and Street Design project. The drop-in session will take place on Tuesday (20 February) from 1pm-7pm at Harry’s Bar, 7B Randolph Place. Continue reading Have your say on Randolph Place proposals
Tag: Roads
Streets of shame
A new study by Friends of the Earth Scotland ranking the country’s most polluted streets confirms that air pollution remains a public health crisis plaguing Scotland. West Edinburgh blackspots St John’s Road and Queensferry Road figure prominently among the most polluted in the country once again – and they are joined by Leith’s Salamander Street on the latest lists. Continue reading Streets of shame
Police issue travel warning
Drivers across Scotland are reminded to travel with caution during this evening and tomorrow morning’s rush hour.
A Met Office yellow warning for ice and snow is currently in place across almost every area of Scotland. You can check if these warnings apply to where you live and work here. Police Scotland advice remains to travel with extra caution, and to keep informed in case of any changes in weather or traffic disruption. Continue reading Police issue travel warning
Simon says: stay safe on winter roads
As temperatures plummet across Scotland, motorists are urged to take extra care when on the roads. Snow has fallen across Scotland and roads are becoming increasingly icy meaning drivers should only travel when necessary and be overly cautious when they do. Continue reading Simon says: stay safe on winter roads
Simon says: stay safe while driving this winter
WHILE temperatures plummet across Scotland in the lead up to the New Year, motorists are urged to take extra care when on the roads. As temperatures have already dropped below freezing across Scotland, roads are icy meaning drivers should only travel when necessary and be overly cautious when they do. Continue reading Simon says: stay safe while driving this winter
Roseburn designs on display today
Draft detailed designs for a section of the approved City Centre West to East Link will be on public display on street in Roseburn today. Continue reading Roseburn designs on display today
Briggs: City bypass improvements should be a national transport priority
A Scottish Conservative MSP is questioning whether the Scottish Government is committed to prioritising the long-promised Sheriffall junction improvements and broader action to reduce congestion on the Edinburgh City Bypass. Continue reading Briggs: City bypass improvements should be a national transport priority
Have your say on Picardy Place proposals
The public is being invited to view and comment on proposals for the future layout of Picardy Place and the surrounding area. Two events are set to take place on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 November, where people can submit opinions on designs and hear from the Council on how plans have evolved since their inception.
Roads team preparing for all conditions
The Winter fleet for Scotland’s trunk roads has been expanded to help make it more responsive to weather conditions. As well as more than two hundred traditional gritters located at 42 depots across the country, Transport Scotland has procured a new recovery vehicle which will help mitigate the impacts of flooding. It has been custom fitted with a remote controlled crane and specialist pump to help clear up incidents. Continue reading Roads team preparing for all conditions
Campaign group Living Streets calls for clean air zones to tackle killer pollution
A report in medical journal The Lancet says NINE MILLION people worldwide died as a result of pollution in 2015. Charity Living Streets is calling for clean air zones to tackle toxic traffic fumes across the UK. Continue reading Campaign group Living Streets calls for clean air zones to tackle killer pollution