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CEO of Cycling Scotland. Foundation of Hearts supporter. PACTS co-opted trustee. Personal views.
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SpokesLothian
5 days ago
Critical Safety Issues for 🚲👩🦼🚶 👍 Superb new Guidance from
#govuk
@ategov.bsky.social
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@edi.bike
@stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
@drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
@sw20.info
@alastairdalton.bsky.social
@keithirving.bsky.social
@edinpl.bsky.social
@harryjwilliams.bsky.social
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Leo Murray
5 days ago
UK rail electrification in three graphs, for folks who prefer their information in graph format
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Cycling Scotland
6 days ago
"I would recommend that all lorry and bus drivers participate in at least one of these day courses." 🚲 We hear from drivers at
@eastlothiancouncil.bsky.social
on their experience of Road User Awareness Training - which is helping to embed road safety knowledge and change perceptions on cycling.
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Road User Awareness Training: East Lothian Council
Paul Duncan from East Lothian Council talks to us about how local authorities can benefit from Road User Awareness Training.
https://cycling.scot/case-studies/road-user-awareness-training-east-lothian-council
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Ulrike Franke
7 days ago
😮 Norway finds out that its electric busses - produced by a Chinese firm - can be remotely controlled from China! The good news of this is that the Norwegians realised this because they did a cybersecurity test. We need to think about, and test, stuff like this more.
www.focus.de/panorama/wel...
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Norweger stellen fest, dass China 850 ihrer Elektrobusse fernsteuern und sogar stoppen kann
Etwa 850 in Norwegen eingesetzte Elektrobusse können aus China vollständig kontrolliert werden. Das hat ein geheimer Test der öffentlichen Verkehrsbetriebe ergeben.
https://www.focus.de/panorama/welt/norweger-stellen-fest-dass-china-850-ihrer-elektrobusse-fernsteuern-und-sogar-stoppen-kann_ba3c10a0-fa18-48a7-8f47-2670f49304c2.html
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This would be a good start:
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Government considering new tax on EV drivers in Budget
The BBC understands there have been
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0mxgzpj1dvo
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Swift roadside drug tests rolled out further by police: drug-driving offences have risen by 60% in the past three years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Jeff Berardelli
13 days ago
2X increase in the most extreme hurrucanes! Looking at every Cat 4 & 5 in the Atlantic since 1980 (reliable records/ data gathering) I broke the record into 2 equal parts. 1980-2002 and 2003-2025 The most recent period has more than double the number of most intense hurricanes in the Atlantic!… 1/
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Patrick Dunleavy
16 days ago
Classic case of private capital privileging its consumers at huge cost to everyone else, while government fails to regulate.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Car headlights to be reviewed after drivers complain of being 'blinded' at night
Concern over the glare from brighter headlamps is prompting the government to review vehicle design.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn971jlpvvro
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SpokesLothian
16 days ago
#Drem-#Gullane
campaign for station link path avoiding B1345 👍 Congrats to you &
#FentonBarns
... looks like a big step forward! -->
dgcorepath.wixsite.com/website/post...
@edi.bike
@lothianloop.bsky.social
@shona-mcintosh.bsky.social
@martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social
@lizallan.bsky.social
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Cycling Scotland
17 days ago
🚲🩺 For the last two years, Kirsty - an NHS health visitor in Glasgow - has cycled to work and to appointments in the community. "I've found cycling is much quicker than driving... it gives you the headspace you need and time to reflect and think about how best I can support the families."
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Football fans have good days and bad days. Today was a good day.
#hmfc
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T&E
23 days ago
EU vehicle safety regulations have supported a 36% reduction in European road deaths since 2010, while road deaths in the US over the same period increased 30%. Aligning EU standards with laxer US rules would undermine the EU’s global leadership in road safety. Read the letter 👇
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Accepting US car standards would risk European lives, warn cities and…
European cities and civil society groups have warned that accepting lower US car standards will see more dangerous vehicles flood into Europe
https://bit.ly/48BZOB7
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Mark McIntyre
29 days ago
Let this be the inspiration for cities everywhere.
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Walk Wheel Cycle Trust Scotland
28 days ago
Did someone say highland coo? Last Friday we were in stunning Glen Coe to officially open the new Glencoe Greenway 🎉 The 5km traffic-free path finally makes it possible to safely walk, wheel and cycle into the heart of the iconic glen 💚 Find out more:
walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/glencoegreenway
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Today's update from
@thecccuk.bsky.social
: -Strengthening UK’s adaptation essential & urgent -Prepare the UK for the weather extremes if global warming levels reach 2°C above preindustrial levels 🔥❄️🌦 -Reaching 4°C above preindustrial levels cannot yet be ruled out 🔥🔥🔥
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Government told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050
The Climate Change Committee said the UK should make climate change adaptions beyond the Paris Agreement.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx24kllyye1o
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The Bike Station
about 1 month ago
In 2024, our mechanics repaired 800+ bikes — keeping more wheels spinning and less waste in landfill. 🌍 Repairing isn’t just fixing bikes. It’s looking after ourplanet.
buff.ly/BdXYLXU
#CircularEconomy
#RepairCulture
#Sustainability
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Repairs & Servicing | The Bike Station | Scotland
We offer a huge variety of repair services for your bike. If you need your bike repaired, please complete the Edinburgh contact form below if you intend to bring your bike to our Edinburgh branch, or…
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Gavin Corbett
about 1 month ago
Outdoor recreation won’t change the world or solve all society’s ills. But a wee bit of investment will be highly visible, will bring joy and better health to a lot of people and will boost the rural economy. What’s not to love?
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'With power comes responsibility' - the ⚽️ player who cycles 🚲 to work
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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'With power comes responsibility' - Hector Bellerin wins BBC Green Sports Award
Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin talks about his attempts to live a more sustainable life as he wins the BBC Green Sports Award.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cly17g1yp09o
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Greg Fell
about 2 months ago
Position Statement: Active Travel and Health
www.adph.org.uk/networks/lon...
@londonadph.bsky.social
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To St Andrews for a rugby match by train & bike this morning. Easy journey by Fife coastal path / North Sea cycle route- and plenty of replacement calories available at Leuchars station...
about 2 months ago
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Road Casualties data for 2024 in Great Britain published this week:
www.gov.uk/government/s...
Thanks to
@pactsuk.bsky.social
, there is an important new chart on the vehicles involved in fatal crashes:
about 2 months ago
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#charityjobs
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Cycling Scotland
about 2 months ago
E-bikes are having a hugely positive impact in getting more people cycling. However there's a lot of confusion between legal, safe e-bikes and illegally modified e-bikes. Our latest blog explores the difference, the serious dangers of illegal e-bikes and what needs to change:
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Cycling Scotland
2 months ago
📣🚲 "I think Bikeability is awesome!" P6 pupils of Tayview Primary School in Dundee share what
#BikeabilityScotland
means to them: unlocking joy, cycling confidence, physical wellbeing, and skills they can take with them through the rest of their lives.
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Cycling Scotland
2 months ago
Chair Laura Young and Brian Deegan, Director of Inspections at Active Travel England bring the
#CyclingScotlandConf
to a close, with a Q&A focusing on the unique benefits that cycling can bring to transport planning and the success stories already being seen across Scotland.
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Cycling Scotland
2 months ago
Cab Sec for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, highlights how safe, connected infrastructure is leading to increases in cycling, and announces
#BikeabilityScotland
cycle training having reached half a million pupils since 2011, with 14 local authorities now delivering on-road training in 100% of schools.
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Cycling Scotland
2 months ago
Dundee City Council leader Cllr Mark Flynn welcomes delegates to the
#CyclingScotlandConf
: "The benefits of cycling are very clear and investing in everyday cycling can only bring positive outcomes for people. Healthier lives, supporting business and bringing a better standard of life for everyone".
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En route to
#CyclingScotlandConf
in Dundee. The train trip never disappoints (and neither does the conference..!)
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Cllr Stephen Jenkinson
2 months ago
This is great news and a well deserved award for recently retired Phil Noble. Thanks Phil for all you have done to promote safe active travel in Edinburgh 👍 🚴♂️
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Cycling Scotland
2 months ago
🏆 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲 is former Active Travel Manager at City of Edinburgh Council. Over his career, Phil has influenced and led projects to create lasting improvements for cycling in Edinburgh, including school streets, 20mph speed limits and guidance on prioritising street space for cycling:
orlo.uk/NtGY8
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Cycling Scotland
2 months ago
🚲🏆 Katherine Cory and Phil Noble have been announced as Scotland's 2025 Cycling Champions of the Year, in recognition of their impact in helping more people of all ages to cycle. Congratulations Katherine and Phil! 🎉
cycling.scot/news/2025-cy...
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2025 Cycling Champions are announced
Winners of the 2025 Cycling Champion of the Year Awards have been announced, with Katherine Cory and Phil Noble celebrated for their impact in helping to enable more people, of all ages, to cycle in S...
https://cycling.scot/news/2025-cycling-champions-are-announced
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Carlton Reid
2 months ago
Hey
@lauralaker.bsky.social
@peterwalker99.bsky.social
@christianwolmar.bsky.social
@modacitylife.com
— all of your books, like mine, were used for this LLM and you could get $3k per book. List of nicked books here:
www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...
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SpokesLothian
2 months ago
🤩
#TravellingSafely
West/North/East .. all now to be permanent 🙋 What happened, and what next HERE-->
www.spokes.org.uk/2025/09/edin...
😍 Thanks.. -
@edi.bike
- *you* if you contacted your councillors - council officers who put in huge effort after the Cttee shenanigans
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2 months ago
The National Cycle Network is 30! 🎂🎈 For 30 years, the National Cycle Network has transformed how people across the UK move, explore and connect. It is all thanks to the unwavering support of our incredible supporters, volunteers and partners.
#NationalCycleNetwork
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Dermot Hanney
3 months ago
"We did a review of all of the studies globally, which included half a million road traffic injuries, and that found that if you are hit by an SUV compared to being hit by a passenger car you are 44% more likely to be killed. Among kids it's higher - it's 82%”
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Is London set to put the brakes on SUVs?
The number of SUVs in London has increased tenfold in 20 years, prompting calls to curb their use.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3e0xyyldvo
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Transform Scotland
3 months ago
Today we’re proud to launch Why Fly? – a new website which asks
#WhyFly
when rail beats air on comfort, carbon, and value to Scotland? Explore our 20 year-long campaign:
whyfly.scot
Trains emit up to 90% less CO₂ than flights, provide more comfort, and contribute more to Scotland’s economy.
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Keith Irving
Met Office - weather and climate
3 months ago
Provisional statistics from the Met Office show that summer 2025 will ‘almost certainly’ be the warmest summer on record for the UK. It would move 2018 off the top spot and relegate 1976 out of the top five warmest summer in a series which dates back to 1884. 👉
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
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The Kyiv Independent
3 months ago
Aug. 23 is Day of the National Flag in Ukraine. Ukraine’s blue-and-yellow flag is not just a national marker, but a rallying symbol of resistance, particularly one against Russian aggression, a centuries-long fight for Ukrainians.
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Everything you didn’t know about Ukraine’s flag
Though the flag’s two colors were banned at various points in history, they reemerged during national revivals and after Ukraine gained independence.
https://kyivindependent.com/everything-you-didnt-know-about-ukraines-flag/
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3 months ago
We are celebrating 30 years of the National Cycle Network! 🎉 Thanks to amazing support from people like you, we’ve reached a major milestone. Three decades of helping millions enjoy greener, healthier journeys.
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SpokesLothian
3 months ago
🙋
#Edinburgh
🚲Network under threat
@edi.bike
Spokes & others write to Council ->
www.spokes.org.uk/2025/08/edin...
@blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk
@chdot.bsky.social
@edcriticalmass.bsky.social
@edfoc.bsky.social
@jarlathflynn.bsky.social
@portyenergy.bsky.social
@sw20.info
@thebikestation.bsky.social
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Bikes for Refugees (Scotland)
3 months ago
*VOTE FOR BfR*🙏 We need your support! We are in the running for a small community climate action grant (£5k) via ECCAN. Only members can vote. Membership is free. DEADLINE 5pm Frid 29th August. Vote here...
www.eccan.scot/join-eccan
Please share far & wide- VOTE FOR BfR 🧡
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ECCAN — Join ECCAN
Become a part of ECCAN and connect with organisations and individuals committed to achieving climate goals. Access support, inspiration, and a network dedicated to fostering sustainable change.
https://www.eccan.scot/join-eccan
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Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust
3 months ago
ELGT have recently delivered a new active travel path at Huntershall Park. Helping to link communities to the wider network and making local greenspaces more accessible.
@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social
@walkingscotland.bsky.social
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Transform Scotland
3 months ago
NEW: The Scottish Parliament’s CPG on Sustainable Transport launches its
#FutureofFreight
work programme. The first meeting in a series on sustainable freight will be held on 1 October, with speakers from
@cleancitiescampaign.org
, Royal Mail and
@gridsmartercities.bsky.social
. Find out more:
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How do we move goods more sustainably? A new focus for transport Cross Party Group - Transform Scotland
Following a series of inquiries this parliamentary session into traffic reduction, public transport electrification, and inequalities in transport, the Cross-Party Group on Sustainable Transport is tu...
https://transform.scot/2025/08/12/how-do-we-move-goods-more-sustainably-a-new-focus-for-transport-cross-party-group/
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Glasgow hits air pollution target for first time as LEZ cuts emissions
Air pollution has been falling since the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) came into effect two years ago.
https://news.stv.tv/west-central/glasgow-hits-air-pollution-target-for-first-time-as-lez-cuts-emissions
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Cycling Scotland
3 months ago
Irvine and Kilwinning are among dozens of Scottish locations recording more people on bikes over the first three months of 2025 vs the same period in 2024, following local improvements for cycling:
buff.ly/VkTwsSz
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Reducing speed limits and building infrastructure: saving lives of everyone.
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David Brennan
4 months ago
There's a petition by the parent of a 15 year old killed by a dangerous driver calling for tougher sentencing and automatic licence removal in series traffic incidents. You should probably sign and share further.
chng.it/z5wjYPzCjL
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Sign the Petition
Petition to Strengthen Sentencing for Careless Drivers and Introduce Automatic Licence Rev
https://chng.it/z5wjYPzCjL
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Transform Scotland
4 months ago
📣 A positive story for sustainable transport. Board member
@rachaelrevesz.bsky.social
outlines why the reclassification of pick up trucks matters for safer streets 👇
transform.scot/2025/07/21/h...
"This shows that the government can make progressive change without causing a huge fanfare."
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Here's one tax against large cars that went entirely under the radar - Transform Scotland
Board member Rachael Revesz reports on a recent policy win for sustainable transport which has received very little attention. She outlines what the re-classification of pick-up trucks as cars means.....
https://transform.scot/2025/07/21/heres-one-tax-against-large-cars-that-went-entirely-under-the-radar/
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Anne Hidalgo
4 months ago
À Paris, le vélo continue de battre tous les records ! 🚲 En 2024, la fréquentation des pistes cyclables a bondi de 34% ! Près de 15 000 cyclistes ont emprunté le Boulevard de Sébastopol chaque jour ! Et on va continuer, de toutes nouvelles pistes seront livrées à la rentrée.
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Prof Devi Sridhar
4 months ago
Live to 100? Review in the Herald
www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2529...
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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,…
https://www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/25299051.live-100-maybe-stand-chance-listen-devi-sridhar/
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