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Political row erupts over Edinburgh cycling levels amid claims of cover up and cycle lanes “just not working”, but council insists active travel picture remains positive

Council accused of cherry-picking positive data from recent cycling report, which rival politicians branded "a glossy booklet saying how wonderful it all is, but it isn’t wonderful at all"

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 13:13

“We cannot afford to lose this path”: Around-the-world cyclist urges locals to “stand up for urban green spaces” as controversial tram route plans pose “imminent threat to unbelievably successful walking and cycling link”

Controversial plans to install a tram line on a popular off-road active travel route in Edinburgh are currently under consultation, months after schoolchildren’s ‘save the bike path’ signs were vandalised

Fri, Oct 24, 2025 13:50

Roseburn off-road path popular with cyclists and walkers in Edinburgh

Campaigners will “fight to maximise conditions for cycling” once controversial tram route plans finalised, but warn against “huge speculation”

Debate over Edinburgh tram project continues as schoolchildren's 'save the bike path' signs vandalised, after council ordered removal of artwork due to "sensitivities" surrounding tram route plans

Tue, May 27, 2025 14:05

Children’s Save Roseburn Path vandalised

Schoolchildren’s ‘save the bike path’ signs vandalised, after council ordered removal of artwork due to “sensitivities” surrounding controversial tram route plans

The council has been accused of being “shortsighted and not thinking about the next generation” in the latest row to engulf the local authority’s plans for a new transport link and its potential impact on a popular off-road active travel route

Fri, May 23, 2025 16:21

Roseburn off-road path popular with cyclists and walkers in Edinburgh (by Richard Webb/CC BY-SA 2.0/ Geograph)

“Trams should replace cars, rather than people cycling”: Fears new tram route will be built on popular active travel path

There has been disagreement over the most suitable site for the new transport link amid concerns "a fantastic green space and active travel corridor" might be impacted

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 11:29

“It’s absolutely ridiculous”: Residents blame cycle path works as flat complex infested with rats because bin lorries could not collect rubbish for three months

The works on the active travel route meant refuse workers' vehicles had not been to empty the bins since October

Tue, Jan 30, 2024 15:47

Roseburn Path, Edinburgh (North Edinburgh Community News)

“Travesty” if tram extension plan leads to loss of “much-loved” cycle path, says councillor

“We should be protecting our green spaces, not removing them,” the Liberal Democrat politician said, after plans to replace a section of a popular cycle route with a new tram line were announced

Sat, Jan 27, 2024 20:15

Cyclists unable to reach “stupid” traffic light button, plus face nine-minute wait for green light as more issues reported with much-criticised cycle lane

"Drivers aren't expected to push a button and wait nine minutes!"

Tue, Jul 04, 2023 11:15

Cyclists injured on Edinburgh tram line paid £1.2m in compensation

422 cyclists have fallen on the city’s tram lines since 2012, with a local cycling group claiming that safety improvements have come “slowly and too late”

Wed, Sep 21, 2022 14:01

Edinburgh golf club urges council to remove cycle lane – so members can park on the road

Kingsknowe Golf Club claims that the new Lanark Road bike lanes have had a negative impact on business, as members “need to travel by car”

Thu, Feb 17, 2022 11:28