444: Put your foot down   Thursday 1 July 2010

Newcraighall Road, Edinburgh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)