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cyclingscotland.bsky.social
📰 "Scotland may have witnessed a landmark moment: for the first time in Edinburgh, cars were outnumbered by bicycles during morning rush hour on a key commuter route... a sign that, as a nation, we are beginning to embrace the health benefits of active travel."

www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
People travel by bike on a protected cycle lane on Leith Walk in Edinburgh.
September 18, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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edinburghminute.com
🌤️  Good morning Edinburgh. It’s the 1,000th edition! The headlines: Uni staff plan 5-week walkout, culture groups win 25% funding boost, Leith Walk has more bikes than cars + 135 artists open their homes

⏰ Read more in Edinburgh’s ad-free local newsletter: www.edinburghminute.com/the-edinburg...
People on bikes on a city street. Text over reads: The Edinburgh Minute - Weekend edition: 18 - 20 September 2026: University staff plan five-week walkout, culture groups win 25% funding boost, Leith Walk has more bikes than cars + 135 artists open their homes this weekend
September 18, 2026 at 6:18 AM
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davidzipper.bsky.social
Since everyone’s arguing about speed cameras, let’s keep a couple facts in mind:

1) Research show that camera enforcement is much more popular than the media implies – in suburbs as well as cities.

Lesson: Don’t conflate a few angry car owners with “public opinion.”

(cont'd)
Automated Traffic Enforcement Is More Popular Than You Think
Cameras that ticket drivers who run red lights and speed are effective and widely popular with city residents. So why are they banned in so many places?
www.bloomberg.com
August 17, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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becmcq.bsky.social
This year’s wildfires point to an unavoidable conclusion: we have to stop with the excuses and cut climate emissions, fast. My piece in tonight’s Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2647...
Scotland is burning and we can no longer pretend this is normal
From the Cairngorms to communities across Europe, devastating wildfires are becoming a defining feature of modern summers.
www.heraldscotland.com
August 17, 2026 at 7:17 PM
denandolive.bsky.social
Stopped at the lights… A bus and a car not only fully in the bike box but also into the pedestrian area 🥺 Nice blue sky though!
July 8, 2026 at 3:57 PM
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Rush hour. London
Shows a long queue two people wide of people on cycles. They are on a cycle track next to a main road. Offices down both sides of the road
July 7, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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spokes.org.uk
📈 Scary #ClimateChange stories & photos in #TourDeFrance area

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July 7, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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spokes.org.uk
#PrincesStreet - workshop report

--> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/06/prin...

Options promised in September, for councillor decisions

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Start of Spokes article... Princes Street – update A major council workshop of some 100 councillors, officers, experts and community representatives (including Spokes) to discuss the future of Princes Street and the Waverley Valley was held on 8 June. Specifically on Princes Street, the discussion boiled down to two alternatives: the officers’ preferred “Ambitious Pragmatism” solution which comprises footway repaving and some other enhancements (as below); or “Complete Rethink” which means rethinking the roadspace, to give much improved pedestrian space and segregated bike lanes. Paul Lawrence, the Council’s Chief Executive, stated that officers will now consider all points raised at the workshop and prepare a set of options for councillors to take decisions in September. From the spokes article... [also artist impression of Richard Murphy proposals, showing much widened footways, tram/bus lanes and bike lanes] The Ambitious Pragmatism content and rationale were laid out in an overall presentation and a more specific briefing on transport aspects. As can be seen from the above slide, the Princes Street element of this basically comprises repaving footways, some widening to the south footway, improved seating and garden accesses. The Complete Rethink was exemplified by a presentation from Richard Murphy, expanding on his earlier material as in our 25 Feb article. Since his presentation is 36MB, and includes a lot on Princes Street gardens, we have not uploaded it, but have extracted relevant slides around Princes Street itself. Spokes input Although the only presentations at the workshop were by officers and professionals, points made by Spokes during discussions included… Whilst George Street is important for many bike journeys, for many others there is no sensible alternative to Princes Street. For example, to use George Street when travelling from Waverley station/ Waverley Bridge to the West End would entail turning right off Princes Street whilst crossing tramlines [see section 1 of our February article] We believe that cycling is at least as prevalent on Princes Street as on George Street, and is likely to grow with the increasing use of the Voi bikes in the city centre. The Council has not published any figures on this, and Spokes hopes to organise a count after the Festival The dangers of bike/tramline crashes on Princes Street are real, not imagined, and we are not convinced that this, and the resulting injuries, are being taken seriously enough. For example, this is not mentioned in the above transport-issues paper. Yet, see this BBC Scotland report detailing crashes, injuries, the death of Zhi Min Soh, and compensation paid by the Council following early successful court cases brought by victims. Here is a more recent example, from January 2026. Fortunately, the rate of crashes appears to have declined since the early years, as the Council has tackled known blackspots. However, analysis of tramline crashes reported to Spokes suggests, perhaps unexpectedly, that roughly 50% occur not at crossing-point blackspots, but at random locations when the cyclist is travelling in the same direction as the tramlines, not needing to cross them, but is forced into them by traffic, or encounters them for other reasons. The only realistic safety solution is physical separation from the tramlines. Part of a Jan 2026 Princes St tramline bike crash report to Spokes... It is a jpg so cannot be reproduced here, but says the cyclist was hospitalised, broke ulna and radius bones, damaged ulna nerve, and not expecting to be able to cycle again for months.
June 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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globalnet21.bsky.social
Paris air pollution is down 50% after its radical bike-friendly transformation

Cars have been banned from more than 100 streets. Tens of thousands of parking spots have been eliminated. Hundreds of miles of bike lanes have been added. And air pollution is plummeting
June 3, 2026 at 5:50 AM
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andycatlin.com
All the active travel love / frustration / joy at today's brilliant @pedalonparliament.org as thousands of regular folk took to their wheels calling for a cycle-friendly Scotland with safer streets for all 👍🚲🛴👍🚶👍 Bumper photo album > andycatlin.myportfolio.com/pedal-on-par...
A smiling cyclist riding their bike with a dog sitting in a basket on the handlebars A large group of cyclists riding through a park A large group of cyclists riding past a statue of Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith A large group of cyclists riding through a city centre
May 30, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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andy-cox.bsky.social
Horrific and a devastating human tragedy. Why has there not been wider mainstream coverage and debate about this case? Some crimes rightly dominate headlines for weeks. Yet road crimes even of this magnitude do not. Increased awareness can help create safer travel.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Pair jailed over 139mph fatal crash in 30 zone
The pair filmed themselves inhaling nitrous oxide, running red lights and weaving through traffic.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 30, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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edtiss.bsky.social
New all-time record set on the Leith Walk cycle lane - 2,568 cyclists on 30th April, 2026. There has been another surge in cycling this spring after slow growth in 2025, and last year's record has already been broken 10 times.
May 17, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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pactsuk.bsky.social
New blog from Professor Sally Kyd, PACTS Special Advisor, exploring how inconsistencies in UK driving law can undermine justice and road safety. The piece examines the grey area between careless and dangerous driving and its impact on prevention and sentencing. www.pacts.org.uk/comment-is-f...
Comment is Free: highlighting problems with the law in a national newspaper - PACTS
Sally Kyd, Professor of Law, University of Leicester, PACTS advisor Recently, I was fortunate to have an article I submitted...
www.pacts.org.uk
May 6, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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cyclingscotland.bsky.social
Close passes are dangerous, have consequences and aren't worth the risk.

Our #GiveCycleSpace campaign runs on radio, buses and digital in Tayside and Central Scotland for the next four weeks, funded by Tactran: reminding people of the need for at least 1.5m space when overtaking someone on a bike.
February 16, 2026 at 10:38 AM
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cyclingscotland.bsky.social
A new pilot project is giving hundreds of old bikes a new lease of life, by redirecting unwanted, damaged bikes from @glasgowcc.bsky.social recycling centres to be repaired and redistributed to local communities. 🚲

Find out more: cycling.scot/news/pilot-p...
Michael at Polmadie Household Waste and Recycling Centre in Glasgow, holds one of the bikes donated to the centre, in front of a large yellow skip and van belonging to community charity St Paul's Youth Forum.
January 23, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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geocycle.eurosky.social
Not sure if it’s officially officially open yet as the entrance on Dock Street still has fencing - but the Leith Connections section along Sandport has had all barriers removed and is a JOY to ride!

Want to ride along? 😁

@edi.bike
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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peterwalker99.bsky.social
While I understand the BBC’s imperative to provide balance in stories, at times it can feel completely ludicrous. Data vs one person’s entirely anecdotal opinion isn’t balance.
September 17, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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carltonreid.com
Big news for dashcam/helmetcam users:

Judge Affirms Legality Of Public-Submitted Road Crime Footage In Landmark Ruling

www.forbes.com/sites/carlto...
UK Judge Affirms Legality Of Public-Submitted Road Crime Footage In Landmark Ruling
A judge has ruled that motorists and cyclists can legally share videos with police, dismissing a lawsuit from a retired solicitor.
www.forbes.com
August 13, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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christianwolmar.bsky.social
Things CAN change...salute Mayor Hidalgo momentummag.com/paris-cyclin...
Paris cycling numbers double in one year thanks to massive investment and it's not stopping
The report delves into the nuances of Parisian cycling culture, exploring the vibrant community of riders who navigate the city's streets
momentummag.com
July 19, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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profdevisridhar.bsky.social
Live to 100? Review in the Herald www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2529...
How to live to be 100? A bit of cycling and walking would help
The world and social media are brimming with influencers doling out the latest in longevity advice. Often they are wellness bros and millionaires,…
www.heraldscotland.com
July 20, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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cyclingscotland.bsky.social
There’s nothing quite like the joy and freedom of getting around by bike!

On #WorldBicycleDay, let’s continue working towards making cycling safer, easier, and more accessible for everyone.
June 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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cyclingscotland.bsky.social
We’re looking for new trustees from a range of backgrounds to join our Board and help us achieve our charitable mission. Find out more in the recruitment pack and apply by 23 April: orlo.uk/tQK90
Image of a group of people travelling by bike on a dedicated bidirectional cycle lane. A young woman cycling in the foreground smiles as she stops to wait at traffic lights. Overlaid text reads: "Cycling Scotland - Joining the Board".
March 31, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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cyclingscotland.bsky.social
📊🔎 New blog: The updated Cycling Open Data portal is making it easier to see the positive impact of networks of dedicated cycle lanes.

For real-time cycling data, traffic surveys giving snapshots of all travel behaviour on streets across Scotland and much more, explore the portal here 👇 #OpenData
Tracking travel by bike with the improved Cycling Open Data portal
Updates to the Cycling Open Data portal make it even easier to see the positive impact of networks of dedicated cycle lanes.
cycling.scot
February 5, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
Next Monday (9th) the City of Edinburgh Council is opening the Roseburn to Union Canal link. Join the led walk/bike ride at 11.30am. Meeting at the newly created Dalry Community Play Park from 11am. 🚴‍♂️
December 4, 2024 at 5:45 PM