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Edinburgh Trams trial bikes on board scheme

Posted: 14 May 2015 | Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Intelligent Transport

Edinburgh Trams are currently trialling a scheme allowing cyclists to transport their bikes on board trams during May 2015. Folded and unfolded pedal bikes will be allowed on board during off peak hours as part of the trial which has been supported by The City of Edinburgh Council and city cycling groups. Only two bikes […]

Folded and unfolded pedal bikes will be allowed on board during off peak hours as part of the trial which has been supported by The City of Edinburgh Council and city cycling groups. Only two bikes will be allowed on each tram and in the specified locations during the trial. Transport Convener, Councillor Lesley Hinds, said: “We have listened to comments from relevant groups and individuals in setting up the off-peak trial, which was originally agreed before the trams were up and running. “The trial will allow us to gauge cyclists’ requirements, so I would encourage passengers to let us know what they think to help us to decide on a long-term approach to bikes on trams.” Tom Norris, Director and General Manager of Edinburgh Trams, added: “Following a comprehensive safety assessment, and some helpful feedback from local cycle groups including Spokes and Pedal on Parliament, we’ve decided to move to the next stage by allowing passengers to bring their bikes on the trams throughout the month of May. “We’re confident that the trial, and the resulting feedback, will allow us to understand the impact that permitting bikes on our trams has on our passengers.” The trail runs between the 1st -31st May 2015, during this time Edinburgh Trams will obtain feedback from both cyclists and other passengers.

Edinburgh Trams are currently trialling a scheme allowing cyclists to transport their bikes on board trams during May 2015.

Folded and unfolded pedal bikes will be allowed on board during off peak hours as part of the trial which has been supported by The City of Edinburgh Council and city cycling groups. Only two bikes will be allowed on each tram and in the specified locations during the trial. Transport Convener, Councillor Lesley Hinds, said:  “We have listened to comments from relevant groups and individuals in setting up the off-peak trial, which was originally agreed before the trams were up and running. “The trial will allow us to gauge cyclists’ requirements, so I would encourage passengers to let us know what they think to help us to decide on a long-term approach to bikes on trams.” Tom Norris, Director and General Manager of Edinburgh Trams, added: “Following a comprehensive safety assessment, and some helpful feedback from local cycle groups including Spokes and Pedal on Parliament, we’ve decided to move to the next stage by allowing passengers to bring their bikes on the trams throughout the month of May. “We’re confident that the trial, and the resulting feedback, will allow us to understand the impact that permitting bikes on our trams has on our passengers.” The trail runs between the 1st -31st May 2015, during this time Edinburgh Trams will obtain feedback from both cyclists and other passengers.

Folded and unfolded pedal bikes will be allowed on board during off peak hours as part of the trial which has been supported by The City of Edinburgh Council and city cycling groups. Only two bikes will be allowed on each tram and in the specified locations during the trial.

Transport Convener, Councillor Lesley Hinds, said:  “We have listened to comments from relevant groups and individuals in setting up the off-peak trial, which was originally agreed before the trams were up and running.

“The trial will allow us to gauge cyclists’ requirements, so I would encourage passengers to let us know what they think to help us to decide on a long-term approach to bikes on trams.”

Tom Norris, Director and General Manager of Edinburgh Trams, added: “Following a comprehensive safety assessment, and some helpful feedback from local cycle groups including Spokes and Pedal on Parliament, we’ve decided to move to the next stage by allowing passengers to bring their bikes on the trams throughout the month of May.

“We’re confident that the trial, and the resulting feedback, will allow us to understand the impact that permitting bikes on our trams has on our passengers.”

The trail runs between the 1st -31st May 2015, during this time Edinburgh Trams will obtain feedback from both cyclists and other passengers.

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