A boost for ‘Green Travel’?
It isn’t often that we are surprised by good news, but today brought something unexpected from the Scottish Government. Transport Scotland announced that ‘green travel’ is to receive a funding boost,...
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Winter Cycling – Keeping you riding, and keeping cycleways clear of ice and...
The PoP team talk about staying on your bike this winter, and talking to your regional politicians about keeping bike paths clear in wintery conditions. The clocks have gone back. The mornings will be...
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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
You might not realise it, but today is the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This takes place on the third Sunday in November every year in acknowledgement of victims of road traffic...
View ArticleReply from Sarah Boyack MSP to our question …
Yesterday we asked the Scottish Labour leadership candidates to let us know where they stand on our eight manifesto points. The first to reply is Sarah Boyack MSP, we give her answer in full: Thanks...
View ArticleReply from Kezia Dugdale MSP to our question
We have received a reply from Kezia Dugdale, who is running for the deputy leadership: As you know, I am a strong supporter of Pedal on Parliament, both as an MSP for the Lothian region, and as a...
View ArticleUnsung Heroine
Can someone be called an unsung hero when they have already won an award? We’re not sure. However one thing is for sure, Sally Hinchcliffe works tirelessly not only for PoP but for The Cycling Embassy...
View ArticleBrave Politicians Wanted
It was a welcome start to the new year – a Holyrood debate on active travel. Regardless of what was said, or how few politicians turned up the fact that it happened at all is cheering news, and we...
View ArticleWant to breathe freely?
Following a recent report that air pollution may cause more UK deaths than previously thought, we have a guest post from Emilia Hanna: When I started cycling with my toddler strapped to my back in a...
View ArticleDear Minister
Following last month’s Pedal on Parliament ride which was attended by Mr Derek Mackay, Minster for Transport and the Islands, we felt that we should write to thank him, and also take the opportunity to...
View ArticleWhat if, one day, you didn’t come home?
Two years ago, the fun, family-friendly atmosphere of Pedal on Parliament inspired another cycling-related event — or series of events! — The Edinburgh Festival of Cycling. Pedal on Parliament...
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