Under a review of parking in the face of a chronic space shortage over 100 bike bays have been earmarked as sites for increased car parking.
Scottish MAG Rep Steve Wykes says, “Now that we have assessed the true scale of the threat , we seek the support of all riders who should communicate their thoughts to the authorities in writing, quoting TRO/09/76 to :-
The Director of City Development (Transport),
Waverley Court,
4 East Market Street,
Edinburgh EH1 1ZL.
Full details of the plans are available at www.edinburgh.gov.uk/trafficorders and our analysis of the effects for motorcyclists as well as how they can help are detailed at www.edinburgh.mag-uk.org The period for formal objections runs out by March 2, 2010.
Further information from Steve Wykes edinburghmag@aol.com
Tel: 07900 616075 www.edinburgh.mag-uk.org