Transport Planning & Engineering, the social enterprise established by @cyclingscotland.bsky.social are seeking a Principal Engineer to lead on design & delivery of a wide range of active travel projects in urban & rural environments. Deadline to apply: 19th May tpande.scot/careers #engineeringjobs

We’re recruiting for two new voluntary trustees to join our Board from summer 2026, to provide strategic leadership and work with the staff team to pursue our mission and charitable objectives. Find out more info, and apply by 21 May: buff.ly/sArX5vp

Please consider signing this petition to the UK Government: • Delays in toxicology results mean suspects can continue driving • Gap between arrest and prosecution enables repeat offending • Repeat offenders released despite clear risk • Legislation should reflect modern enforcement capabilities

🚲 "Now my sons can bike together. This summer we can commute on bike more. Thank you." - Isla, mother of two sons who received refurbished bikes. Your donation can have twice the impact in supporting projects that are making cycling accessible to more people 👇 #EarthRaise @biggive.bsky.social

👩‍🦽🚴🚶🏻‍♀️ Active Travel Election Hustings - join the debate on the future of walking, wheeling and cycling in Strathclyde! 📆 Tuesday 28 April 2026, 6.30-9pm 📍 The Renfield Centre, 260 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JP 🤝 Glasgow Eco Trust, Cycling UK Scotland and #AyeCycleGlasgow www.gobike.org/active-trave...

This is the UK premiere of a new genre of video. Robotaxi companies will rush out excuses. There will be many, many more examples of this kind.

From 22-29 April, we’re fundraising through @biggive.bsky.social's #EarthRaise match fund to support projects providing increased access to bikes and opportunities to cycle in communities across Scotland. Find out how you can support, with every donation having twice the impact: buff.ly/OF8z5Kj

Donations will support: - Bike maintenance training, redistributing refurbished bikes back into the community - Teaching adults to cycle safely and confidently. - Additional accessible cycle training, to enable new life skills for adults and young people Thanks for all support!

Get ready to join the @biggive.bsky.social Earth Raise challenge to support our campaigns for greener, cleaner streets for all! From midday tomorrow until 29 April, every donation made will be doubled at no extra cost to you! livingstreets.org.uk/EarthRaise

Parking shapes our streets more than most people realise. Today we’ve launched Ahead of the Kerb: a new report on the hidden costs of parking, and how we can use parking policy better to create people-first cities 👉 transform.scot/2026/04/21/h...

📣 #CyclingScotlandConf keynote speaker news! Faith leader Zara Mohammed joins us to share her work supporting civil society organisations with inclusive practice, including as a cycle leader on projects helping diverse communities access nature. 📍 Perth 📅 16 Sept 2026 👉 Info: buff.ly/QRHU32n

Today was a good day. 5 more very good days required. #hmfc

Bicycling increases and crash rates decline in cities that invest in cycling infrastructure. Ralph Buehler, J. Pucher, et al. (2026), "Cycling in New York, London, Paris, and Berlin" International Journal of Sustainable Transport (www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/15568318.2026.2649315)

Had '15 min' walk to catch a train leaving in 14 mins in rush-hour Italian city last year ...no running, no panic - just priority at every single junction. Top of the transport hierarchy in practice! 🚶‍♀️🫸🚗🚆👍

As I observed in France ten years ago: www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...

Pedestrian deaths have increased by 78% in USA since 2009... (www.iihs.org/research-are...)

Great news if enacted: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur... Edinburgh Council Committee report: democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s8... Transform Scotland research from 2023: transform.scot/2023/12/04/n... New guidance in Wales, just published: www.gov.wales/sites/defaul...

The law on dangerous driving is confusing because most have lost an understanding of what minimum driving standards look like. (Not my choice of headline) www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Contrasting weather on the way to Fort William (by train) and home (by electric bus) this weekend. #stormdave #cycling

This is fantastic news! Let’s hope it doesn’t take too long for these simple & cheap crossings to be seen across the country 🤞

The European Commission is asking member countries to consider cutting back on oil and gas use, especially in the transport sector, in preparation for "prolonged disruption" to energy supplies from the Iran war.

The new fire byelaw for the Cairngorms National Park is about to begin, banning fires and barbecues between 1 April and 30 September each year 🔥 Read our FAQs for everything you need to know ➡️ bit.ly/4m2ew95

Drivers from Houston's Coaches took part in road safety training last week, designed to give drivers of large vehicles the chance to step into the shoes of more vulnerable road users, including people on bikes.

"we broke an all-time temperature record for March for the country. We also have had multiple states break their all-time March temperature record. We have seen hundreds of records a day happen over this past week" 🌎 #climatechange

"Russia is close to completing a phased shipment of drones, medicine and food to Iran, according to western intelligence reports that detail Moscow’s efforts to keep its embattled partner fighting" giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/...

"It makes us feel good about ourselves." 🚲 #BikeabilityScotland is giving young people across the country the skills and confidence to cycle safely on the road - supporting happier, healthier and more active lives.

We're transforming London. Our network of Cycleways has grown from 90km to over 430km today. And with a network of safe cycleways, cycling is booming - with an average of 1.5m trips a day. And there's much more to come 🚲🚲🚲 #LondonLovesCycling

PROPERTY WANTED URGENTLY! Our charity finds itself having to identify a new community hub/workshop in Edinburgh (& funds) ASAP due to an eviction notice with other charities. We are reaching out to our wonderful community of supporters- plz contact if you have any leads [email protected]

You could say that Rock n Roll was born 111 years ago today in Arkansas, but probably not where you'd think. Before there was a Chuck Berry or Little Richard, there was those who wanted to be like her. Rosetta Nubin better known as Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the godmother of Rock was born on this day

Misses #cycling #walking #wheeling but otherwise pretty good recommendations.

Global oil markets are facing a historic supply disruption amid the war in the Middle East, pushing up prices for consumers. Our new report sets out 10 immediate demand-side options to help governments, businesses & households ease the economic impacts → iea.li/4rGJ1m4

👏🚲 "I save loads, and although I don’t cycle every day, it’s still saving me £40-£50 a month on fuel. I’ve discovered that cycling is so much cheaper than driving. When I’ve cycled to work it makes me want to be more active during the day." - social worker Laura, on the benefits of cycling to work

The latest phase of Leith Connections was officially opened today! 🚶🧑‍🦽🚲 The new active travel route runs from the Foot of the Walk to Dock Street @walkwheelcyclet.bsky.social @cyclingscotland.bsky.social

"The manufacturers tell us they are just following consumer demand, which is like a chef saying he only serves porridge because everyone keeps ordering it, conveniently forgetting he’s taken the steak, the fish, and even the garnish off the menu." www.motortradenews.com/opinion-comm...

The data from six local bus companies including Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel shows overall year-on-year passenger numbers are ~8% up since the introduction of the congestion charge. A third of this increase is on park and ride services news.oxfordshire.gov.uk/more-people-...

Not by any means a hot take, but one manifestation of car dependency is the clamour, in the face of fossil fuel price rises, for lower fuel duties. A more rational clamour would be for rapidly and substantially reducing our reliance on fossil fuels.

The 19th-century poet and artist Taras Shevchenko was born on March 9, 1814. His life is defined by his long struggle against injustice. Born a serf and only freed at almost 30 years of age, he faced arrest and exile for his works of art that have shaped the modern Ukrainian identity.

On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate all the women who enjoy the freedom, joy and independence that cycling can bring. It's vital that we continue tackling barriers to cycling, and make it possible for more girls and women to get on their bikes.

5 years on, always missed, his kindness and love of the outdoors always remembered. #WalkforIan

Sea levels already ‘much higher’ than many scientists had estimated ft.trib.al/Fu0eKeu

Our President, Zahrah Mahmood, is stepping down after the maximum 3 years in the role. She's had a huge impact: 🥾 Walking with members, volunteers & Community Champions 🏆 Judging for Britain’s Favourite Path competition 🎖️ Gaining an MBE 🗺️ Breaking down barriers to walking Thank you, Zahrah! 👏🏽

Also worth reading this new academic summary of the arguments made to justify inaction by elite sports on climate change mitigation: [Open Access article]: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

Radical proposal to permanently close M8 in Glasgow among Scottish Government's options for ageing 55-year motorway viaducts www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...

Viktor Orban is now 20 points behind in the polls - and so he has ordered the military to guard “key energy facilities” against a possible Ukrainian “attack.” Hungarians fear he plans a fake national security emergency or false-flag incident before the April 12 election apnews.com/article/hung...

Priority Recommendation in report: Improve Scotland’s public transport services and active travel infrastructure through strategic investment in integrated networks, enhanced services, and dedicated walking and cycling routes, supported by long-term funding and powers for local councils 👏🚲👏🚶‍♂️👏🧑‍🦽👏🚌👏🚆👏

"Tricky though the journey on Sunday was at times, it’s a lot better than it used to be thanks to the proliferation of bike lanes...there’s no doubt what the lanes have done: they have changed my behaviour and the behaviour of thousands of other people too" www.heraldscotland.com/opinion/2587...

Scotland to help Ukraine with nets Scotland is sending fishing nets to Ukraine to help them repel drones. More than 280 tonnes of used fishing nets will be sent from Scotland to Ukraine to help the nation defend itself against deadly Russian drone attacks. These will be added to the nets provided…

A @cyclingscotland.bsky.social finding that "wouldn’t look out of place on a Dutch or Danish street": Bikes outnumber cars in Scotland-first commuting milestone on route into city centre www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...

📰🧵 NEWS: Latest traffic survey data and cycle counter analysis shows thousands of people cycling at locations across Scotland, where new protected routes are being provided. Explore the data, showing how safe infrastructure is helping more people to travel by bike: buff.ly/rIm5wDM

Michael Owen, an 89-year-old Edinburgh resident, shared: "I'm very supportive of improvements for cycling. I'm approaching 90, and I use my bike to get local shopping most days. I've always used my bike to keep fit - it's my main way of looking after myself. It keeps me more mobile than otherwise."