#Shorts
Cycling major road safety events are set to take place in Scotland this November, as experts from law, policing, advocacy, and engineering come together to discuss how to make Scotland’s roads safer for cyclists and vulnerable road users.
The Cycling Road Safety Roadshows will run in:
• Edinburgh on Monday 17th November at Heriot Watt Univ, 6pm-9pm
• Glasgow on Wednesday 19th November at Strathclyde Univ. 6pm-9pm
Both events are free to attend and open to the public, with attendees encouraged to support the work of SAMH (Scottish Association for Mental Health) through voluntary donations.
Expert line-up of speakers
The roadshows will feature presentations and discussions from leading organisations including:
• Roz Galloway – Partner, Cycle Law Scotland
• Scott Runicman – Cycling UK (Scotland)
• Simon Bradshaw – Cycling Scotland
• Stewart Sinclair – Police Scotland Road Policing
• Eric Hill – Sweco UK
• Malcolm Hall – Glasgow City Council
A timely conversation
Scotland continues to invest in active travel and sustainable transport, but concerns remain around cyclist safety on busy roads. The roadshows aim to provide a platform for dialogue between campaigners, policymakers, road users, and the wider community.
Roz Galloway, Partner at Cycle Law Scotland, said:“Cycling is on the rise across Scotland, but safety must remain at the heart of that growth. These roadshows will bring together voices from across the sector to discuss practical steps for safer roads – from infrastructure and policy to policing and legal rights. We hope to welcome a wide range of people, from cyclists and campaigners to decision-makers and anyone who cares about safer roads.”
Supporting mental health through cycling
While attendance is free, the roadshows will raise funds for SAMH – the Scottish Association for Mental Health. SAMH has supported Scotland’s mental health since 1923, and cycling is increasingly recognised for its role in supporting physical and mental wellbeing.
Billy Watson, Chief Executive of SAMH, said: “We’re delighted to be supported by the Cycling Road Safety Roadshows. Cycling is a fantastic way to look after both physical and mental health and we look forward to seeing communities come together to support safer roads and better wellbeing.”
Event details
• Edinburgh: Monday 17th November, Heriot Watt Univ, James Watt Centre, Auditorium 1
• Glasgow: Wednesday 19th November, Strathclyde Univ, 16 Richmond Street
• Free admission – advanced registration required
• Donations to SAMH encouraged.
Hi everyone. I’m Ros Galloway, a specialist cycling solicitor at Cycle Law Scotland, and I’m really excited to invite you to our upcoming cycling road safety road shows. We’ll be in Edinburgh on the 17th of November and Glasgow on the 19th of November, bringing together leading voices from across Scotland to talk about how we can make our roads safer for cyclists and all vulnerable road users. These events are completely free to attend and we’ll be raising funds for SAMH, the Scottish Association for Mental Health. Full details and registration will be available very soon.