Martin McDonnell

Cycling advocacy and Edinburgh citizen.

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@edinhelp The cycle signal on the Northbound cycleway at the FotW showing a Green light for cyclists to proceed staright across the junction at the same time as vehicles are truning left. Please either get it switched off or more permanently covered up. A highly dangerous issue!

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@edinhelp @johnrobson87 @NetworkRailEDB @FinlayMcF @jomowat @SpokesLothian @edintravel Please would you also confirm whether people on bikes can turn left from Waverley Bridge into Princes Street. It seems strange that they are not mentioned as being exempted.

[Spokes CycleCampaign @SpokesLothian]

RIP @CyclingSurgeon

So sad to hear Prof Chris Oliver has died

Proactive Spokes member & inspirational crusader for #PublicHealth via #PhysicalActivity

Our thoughts-->https://t.co/m1PiiyizRd

@SCPHRP @EdinReporter @CyclingEdin @devisridhar @BleedingStroke @Tzeison_ @GatesPhysio

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@rimc123 Hoped for phase 2 with full pedestrianisation

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@davecykl @johnrobson87 @edinhelp @TramstoNewhaven @SpokesLothian @edtiss Where’s this?

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@FietserGlasgow Only it doesn’t! The project design requirement is Edinburgh Street Design Guidance https://t.co/1ibrGIGSYE

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

Also good to see that Elm Row landscaping nearly finished.

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

Also good to see progress on Picardy Island. Still a few cycling concerns to be resolved. @SpokesLothian

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

Great to see that @Edinburgh_CC expressed the pedestrian crossing from Picardy Place tram stop to the mainland (Cathedral area). The absence Gad been putting many people at serious risk. (The car was stopped - had been in a q) @CllrScottArthur

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@justacwab @johnrobson87 @edinhelp @TramstoNewhaven @SpokesLothian @edtiss Original tweet deleted - what’s this all about?

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@johnrobson87 @justacwab @AvGeekAlex My understanding is cycle signal ionly green when cyclists can go left, ahead & right and that it’s an all greens phase for cyclists whilst everything else is stopped. This to avoid a 2-stage right turn but makes
It very inconvenient for left and right turners. Needs a rethink!

[Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹 @DrScottArthurMP]

I'm sad to see my colleague @DrCarolineBrown leaving @HeriotWattUni, but she will be a great asset to @RTPIPlanners

Her appointment is a reminder that planners have a huge role as we respond to the climate and biodiversity crises.

https://t.co/mpxE1WEo4B

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@mm0jxi @edtiss Unfortunately they obtained a job lot

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@beansontoast @EdinburghTrams @JackRMCaldwell @CllrScottArthur Correction - 25th August TtN completion

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@EdinburghTrams @JackRMCaldwell Signs needed at Picardy Place stop to direct folk to ESJ. Loads of people being caught out by the lack of a crossing to York Place and takes ages via Broughton St. And 3 stages. Dangeroud trying to cross - barriers useless. 13 people from 1 tram!

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@beansontoast @EdinburghTrams @JackRMCaldwell @CllrScottArthur Not had a reply but They’re making good progress. TtN works not due to complete 15th August so hopefully these might too???!!!!

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@fifeenv @EdinburghTrams @JackRMCaldwell Apparently it’s a gyratory not a roundabout. Next step, close Leith Street.

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@johnrobson87 @edinhelp @TramstoNewhaven They say there’s not room on the wee island. The compromise will be to make the toucan at the west end of the tram stop into 2-way with an advisory cycle way down to the London Rd junction.

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@cocteautriplets @edtiss @TramstoNewhaven @SpokesLothian @CllrScottArthur @JackRMCaldwell @susan4leithwalk @roadcc @Edinburgh_CC @edinhelp @EdinReporter @BenMacpherson Apparently in response to complaints they are installing solid tactiles at continuous footway junctions over 5m width and temporary tactiles at the others - I presume with CEC considering more permanent solutions. The placement at Dalmeny seems odd though. I’ll follow up.

[Martin McDonnell @116McD]

@justacwab Cyclists can also turn right on green.