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Edinburgh Cycling Road Safety Roadshow

By RTA LAW LLP

Join us for an informative evening at the Edinburgh Cycling Road Safety Roadshow.

Date and time

Location

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus

James Watt Centre 1 Auditorium Edinburgh EH14 4AS United Kingdom

Speakers

Agenda

6:15 PM - 6:40 PM

Key learning from road safety data to reduce cycling casualties.

Simon Bradshaw - Cycling Scotland

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 collis...

6:40 PM - 7:05 PM

Cycling Legalities, Road Safety Audits and Dashcams.

PC Stewart Sinclair - Police Scotland

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 ab...

7:05 PM - 7:30 PM

Cycling Collisions, Compensation and Civil Law.

Roz Galloway - Cycle Law Scotland

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. Lot...

7:30 PM - 7:50 PM

Break and Refreshments

7:50 PM - 8:15 PM

'My Ride - Our Right'

Scott Runciman - Cycling UK (Scotland)

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 cycli...

8:15 PM - 8:40 PM

Cycling infrastructure planning and design.

Eric Hill - SWECO UK

Malcolm Hall - Glasgow City Council

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

8:40 PM - 9:00 PM

Panel Q&A and Prize Draw

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Highlights

  • 3 hours, 30 minutes
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

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.

Speakers

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.

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RTA LAW LLP

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Nov 17 · 6:00 PM GMT