Edinburgh Cycling Road Safety Roadshow

Cycling is growing in Scotland – for commuting, fitness, and leisure – but with it comes the responsibility to make our roads safer for everyone.

The Cycling Road Safety Roadshow brings together experts from law, policing, advocacy, engineering, and local government to share knowledge, discuss solutions, and build stronger partnerships for safer cycling across Scotland.

Whether you’re a cyclist, campaigner, policymaker, or simply passionate about safer roads, this free event is for you.

Hear from a panel of leading voices in road safety and cycling:

• Roz Galloway – Partner, Cycle Law Scotland
  Expert in representing injured cyclists and championing legal rights on Scotland’s roads.
• Scott Runicman – Cycling UK (Scotland)
  Advocate for everyday cycling and accessible infrastructure.
• Simon Bradshaw – Cycling Scotland
  Specialist in cycling policy, training, and active travel initiatives.
• Stewart Sinclair – Police Scotland Road Policing
  Insights from law enforcement on cyclist safety, collisions, and enforcement.
• Eric Hill – Sweco UK
  Perspective from transport planning and infrastructure design.
• Malcolm Hall – Glasgow City Council
  Bringing a local authority viewpoint on cycling infrastructure and policy.

Info: Simon will present the results of some detailed analysis of fatal and serious collisions involving people cycling in Scotland. The results will cover contributory factors and causation for the collisions, providing practical insight into how and where incidents happen. Aligned with this, Simon will share some of the essential skills of cycling as well as hints and tips for keeping you safe out there on the roads.

Info: Stewart will take a look at the key things that cyclists need to be aware of to be legal whilst riding on the road. Bike set up: Lights/Reflectors/Bells. Some Highway Code rules. he will also talk about the Road Safety Audit process he gets involved in with the Local Authority and discuss examples. Finally, he'll look at dashcams, evidence of poor road behaviour and Police Scotland's new DESC system.

Info: Roz will take a look the differences between Criminal and Civil law. She will talk about the many different types of cycling collisions which occur on Scotland's roads by using real case studies. Lots of video clips will bring her presentation to life. Most importantly, if you are involved in a road traffic collision on your bicycle, Roz will explain to you how Cycle Law Scotland can help you.

Info: Cycling UK believe cycling should feel liberating, not intimidating. But sadly, that’s not the case for everyone. Women make half as many trips by bike as men, and are more likely to be put off cycling by a fear of busy traffic. Women shouldn’t feel forced to choose between a busy road and a dark isolated path. There should be a route that feels safe and welcoming. This isn’t just about transport - it’s about equality, opportunity and giving more people the freedom to ride. Because when we make cycling safer for women, we make it safer for everyone.

Info: Eric will bring perspective from transport planning and infrastructure design whilst Malcolm will bring a local authority viewpoint on cycling infrastructure and policy.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus, James Watt Centre 1 Auditorium, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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