Commuting

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Segregated Cycling on Edinburgh’s George Street

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The cycle lane is designed to be safe enough for a 12 year old to use
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Segregated Cycling on Edinburgh’s George Street

A segregated two-way cycle lane – designed to be safe enough for an unaccompanied 12 year old to ride along – on one of Edinburgh’s most prestigious shopping streets is currently halfway through its trial.

The cycle lane, which is separated from traffic by rubberised armadillos is part of a plan by Edinburgh City Council to make the street and the surrounding area more pedestrian-friendly. As well as the cycle lane, motorised traffic is now one way, and pavements have been widened.

The trial runs until September 2015, after which the council will assess its success.