# Princes Street’s Big Shift for Cyclists | Edinburgh News

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Podcast: [Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edinburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612011)
Published: 2026-09-09T06:54:07+00:00
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Cycling advocates are demanding a bold redesign of Princes Street, proposing cutting it down to one lane in each direction to make way for wider sidewalks and protected bike lanes — turning it into a safer, more walkable hub. If bus traffic makes full lane reduction impossible, they’re eyeing George Street’s partial pedestrianization as a workaround, allowing buses to shift routes and freeing up space. The goal? A unified vision for both streets that prioritizes pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport over cars — rejecting outdated plans that still treat Princes Street like a “big bus station.” They argue traffic can adapt with just one lane per direction, citing existing examples, and warn that focusing on one street at the expense of another misses the bigger picture. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/164c2baaf7b9974c

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