444: Put your foot down Thursday 1 July 2010

Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh
“Half of all fatal road crashes occur on one-tenth of Britain’s roads, according to charity the Road Safety Foundation.”
source: BBC News
407: Local landmark Tuesday 11 May 2010

Hardwicke Circus Roundabout underpass, Carlisle
“We work to make the places where everyone lives more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive … We promote civic pride.”
source: Civic Society Initiative
372: Polite request Tuesday 23 March 2010

Portobello High Street, Portobello, Edinburgh
“This is the non-confrontational alternative to wheel clamping that puts you in total control”
source: UK Parking Management
359: Special branch Thursday 4 March 2010

The Mound, Edinburgh
“it is useful to have experience in climbing so that you can perform aerial rescue”
source: treesurgery.com
353: Pedal to the metal Wednesday 24 February 2010

Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
“Driving is the most dangerous thing most adults do on a daily basis.”
source: Brake
321: All aboard Monday 11 January 2010

London Road, Edinburgh
“Bus lanes are increasingly being enforced by CCTV. Every lane has unique hours of operation which can easily lead to drivers being confused and ending up with a £120 fine.”
source: ticketfighter.co.uk
304: Hold on Tuesday 15 December 2009

Baileyfield Road, Portobello, Edinburgh
“In built-up areas, 20% of all road accidents involving pedestrians happen on or near pedestrian crossings.”
source: Safer Motoring
275: Pay and display Wednesday 4 November 2009

Abbeyhill, Edinburgh
“The average fine for possessing crack cocaine has fallen to less than the cost of a parking ticket”
source: The Sunday Telegraph
249: All change Tuesday 29 September 2009

London Road/Leith Walk junction, Edinburgh
“Many roadworks can now be carried out without having to close the entire road. There are many different types of roadworks in today’s world.”
source: Urban Traffic Management and Control
233: Never mind the bollards Monday 7 September 2009

Newhailes Road, Musselburgh
“The luminance requirements for transilluminated traffic bollards are set out in British Standard EN 12899-2:2007 … Two lamps operated on independent, separately fused circuits must be used so that in the event of failure of one lamp, illumination of the bollard still occurs.”
source: Guidance on the lighting requirements for traffic signs and bollards (PDF)
