Join me as I ride to the beautiful Colinton Tunnel in Edinburgh to meet Emilia Hanna with Sustrans Scotland and learn about the surprising transformation of the dark and scary Colinton Tunnel, which was seen as a blight on the community, into a crown jewel and part of the recovery for the village of Colinton from the person who came up with the “crazy idea,” Mr. Mike Scott.
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Hi Everyone! My name is John Simmerman, and I’m a health promotion and public health professional with over 30 years of experience. Over the years, my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization in how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.
Since 2010, I’ve been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be while striving to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a “Culture of Activity” for “All Ages & Abilities.”
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9 Comments
Nice!
I love routes like this – we have one in my local town along an old mining railway which gets used recreationally, but sadly the entrance is rather hidden and it doesn't link to the town centre (which is strangled by a very busy 1960s multilane ring road), so it isn't too useful for commuters. I used to use a similar route in Manchester called the Fallowfield Loop, but that is sadly quite dangerous thanks to criminal gangs who regularly steal people's bikes – I was only ever brave enough to use it in the lighter months of the year after nearly being mugged myself one dark winter evening! Sadly in some UK cities, these routes being hidden from passing traffic can actually be a negative thing…
That tunnel is stunning! I enjoyed seeing it, along with hearing the history. So glad you brought us along! Thank you.
Very nice the tunnel art was outstanding.
I wish I had a route like that. The closest is Luce Line that starts off as paved but turns to crushed gravel. Were there any lights on that route along the river besides the tunnel? So people had better visibility at night besides having their own headlight?
How about some speed limits for cyclists? Down some of these hills they can get up quite some speed, and it's shared paths with pedestrians (who have priority). Pedestrians are at risk.
"Safe from traffic" – Are pedestrians safe from bicycle traffic?
Great video!
"Chief Dafty": I wish I were as "daft" as that gentleman.