Keith Irving
CEO of Cycling Scotland. Foundation of Hearts supporter. PACTS co-opted trustee. Personal views.
- Reposted by Keith Irving£4bn is a rounding error in an economy the size of the UK’s and in return the UK would get a leadership position in booming global industries, enhanced climate resilience and energy security, and multiple co-benefits. It’s a very good deal.
- How much will it cost the UK to reach an 87% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040? In a new letter, @thecccuk.bsky.social confirms about £4bn a year (£26bn a year of costs minus £22bn a year of savings). www.theccc.org.uk/wp-content/u... 87% by 2040 is a stepping stone to net zero by 2050
- Reposted by Keith Irving⚡️'Moral degenerate' — Ukraine slams FIFA president for supporting Russia's return. "679 Ukrainian girls and boys will never be able to play football — Russia killed them," Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said after FIFA President Gianni Infantino backed lifting the ban on Russian athletes.
- Reposted by Keith IrvingSave the date for the 2026 #CyclingScotlandConf! ⏰ 16 Sept 2026 📍 Perth 🚴♀️ Join us and others from across Scotland supporting more people to cycle for everyday journeys Find out more and sign up to our mailing list to be the first to know when registration opens: cycling.scot/about/confer...
- Reposted by Keith IrvingThis is truly sad news. Jim Wallace was respected and liked across politics in Scotland, and a genuinely principled politician. He will be sadly missed.
- Reposted by Keith IrvingEdinburgh Council deserves credit for implementing the pavement parking ban quicker than any other Scottish council - and no streets are exempt. We're proud to have played a significant role. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by Keith IrvingAuschwitz was at the end of a process. We must remember that it did not start from gas chambers. This hatred gradually developed: from ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder. Auschwitz took time.
- Reposted by Keith Irving📢 We’re one of more than 60 organisations supporting the Joint Active Travel Manifesto for 2026. It calls on all political parties to support 5 commitments 👇
- Reposted by Keith IrvingWe’re one of more than 60 organisations supporting the Joint Active Travel Manifesto for 2026. It calls on all political parties to support key commitments, on long-term investment, infrastructure, linking active and public transport, and creating safer streets: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
- Reposted by Keith IrvingThe killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.
- Reposted by Keith IrvingWe’re back - Save the Date! In 2026 we Pedal on Parliament for a cycle-friendly Scotland, on Sat 30th May at 11.30am - Middle Meadow Walk to Holyrood, Edinburgh on closed roads. #ThisMachineFightsClimateChange #pop26
- Reposted by Keith IrvingA new pilot project is giving hundreds of old bikes a new lease of life, by redirecting unwanted, damaged bikes from @glasgowcc.bsky.social recycling centres to be repaired and redistributed to local communities. 🚲 Find out more: cycling.scot/news/pilot-p...
- One for @privateeyenews.bsky.social to appreciate.
- Massive news! Court of Appeal rules Tower Hamlets plan to rip out LTNs unlawful because council would be failing to implement it's own "local implementation plan [LIP] – namely, the way it planned to implement the transport strategy" of Mayor @london.gov.uk. In other words, rogue boroughs can't...
- The battle to get girls (and women's) football treated properly continues. Well done to all involved.
- Reposted by Keith IrvingNEW – Analysis: UK newspaper editorial opposition to climate action overtakes support for first time | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @sylviahayes.bsky.social Read here: buff.ly/eAPkvkx
- The Scottish Spending Review 2026-29/30 states: "To tackle the climate crisis, we will: ... Invest nearly £1.4 billion in low carbon and sustainable travel, including active travel, bus infrastructure and support for zero emission vehicles." www.gov.scot/publications... 👍👍👍
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- Worth reading this pavement parking response, including for positive impact of the ban in Scotland: Joseph, 15, who uses a powered wheelchair, can now travel independently on the pavement, rather than being blocked by parked cars & having to travel in the road from dropped kerb to dropped kerb.
- “These new powers do not go far enough to protect pedestrians. It’s disappointing not to see a nationwide prohibition.” Our @charitycat.bsky.social responds to the news that local authorities will receive legal powers to restrict pavement parking. livingstreets.org.uk/pavement-parking
- The #RoadSafetyStrategy published today has targets and many good commitments which, if delivered, will save lives and £billions and prevent thousands of serious injuries. (A minor point worth welcoming is encouraging the use of 'Collision’ in place of ‘Accident’). www.gov.uk/government/n...
- Reposted by Keith IrvingCritically, we also need the public to support actions that enable older people to live great lives without having to drive for when they fail the eye tests. So the public need to get onboard with no pavement parking, pedestrian priority, denser housing, fewer out-of-town shopping centres, etc etc
- 90% of Britons support government proposals to require drivers over the age of 70 to have their vision checked every three years - including 89% of the over-65s yougov.co.uk/topics/trave...
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- Reposted by Keith Irvinganother robot highlight for 2025: man wearing humanoid mocap suit kicks himself in the balls
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- Today was a good day. #hmfc
- Lovely day in the winter sunshine for a quick dash up Dumyat
- Reposted by Keith IrvingWe are saddened to hear of the collapse of the Garmouth Viaduct over the weekend, a key link on #NationalCycleNetwork Route 1. Moray Council have advised the bridge will remain closed until further notice, and we urge the public not to approach the area for their own safety ⚠️
- 🦓 Side road zebras used in Cardiff popular and still in place following trial. 🦓 Trials found no evidence that using a side road zebra crossing would have a significantly greater risk 🦓 Trial showed a significant increase in drivers giving way to pedestrians, in line with new Highway Code 👏👏👏
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- Reposted by Keith Irving"I'm really glad we had this chance. I used to be the only one of my friends who couldn’t ride a bike, but now I can." Dumfries and Galloway celebrates #BikeabilityScotland success, as one of latest Scottish local authorities to deliver on-road cycle training at all primary schools: buff.ly/8TiUBFo
- The number of people killed or seriously injured by a HGV while walking, cycling or motorcycling in London has fallen massively ⬇️ - 71 people per year in 2017-2019 on average - 35 people in 2024 (Obviously still too high) #roadsafety #directvision tfl-newsroom.prgloo.com/news/pedestr...
- New data shows that since @mayoroflondon.bsky.social launched the Direct Vision Standard lorry safety scheme in London we've seen: 📉a 50% fall in people killed & seriously injured by HGVs ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️six fewer fatalities every year tinyurl.com/j3475ua3
- Reposted by Keith Irving#Tram consultation - Spokes submission --> www.spokes.org.uk/wp-content/u... 🙋 You have till midnight Monday for your own response! HERE--> consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor... @edi.bike @edinreporter.bsky.social @edinburghminute.bsky.social @thecockburn.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social
- Reposted by Keith Irving🏆 Congratulations to the 2025 #BikeabilityScotland Award winners! In a year when more than 53,000 pupils took part in Bikeability Scotland cycle training, the annual awards celebrate the stories behind the statistics: cycling.scot/news/bikeabi...
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- This would be a good start: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Swift roadside drug tests rolled out further by police: drug-driving offences have risen by 60% in the past three years. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
- Reposted by Keith Irving2X increase in the most extreme hurrucanes! Looking at every Cat 4 & 5 in the Atlantic since 1980 (reliable records/ data gathering) I broke the record into 2 equal parts. 1980-2002 and 2003-2025 The most recent period has more than double the number of most intense hurricanes in the Atlantic!… 1/
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- Reposted by Keith Irving🚲🩺 For the last two years, Kirsty - an NHS health visitor in Glasgow - has cycled to work and to appointments in the community. "I've found cycling is much quicker than driving... it gives you the headspace you need and time to reflect and think about how best I can support the families."
- Football fans have good days and bad days. Today was a good day. #hmfc
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- Reposted by Keith IrvingDid someone say highland coo? Last Friday we were in stunning Glen Coe to officially open the new Glencoe Greenway 🎉 The 5km traffic-free path finally makes it possible to safely walk, wheel and cycle into the heart of the iconic glen 💚 Find out more: walkwheelcycletrust.org.uk/glencoegreenway
- Today's update from @thecccuk.bsky.social: -Strengthening UK’s adaptation essential & urgent -Prepare the UK for the weather extremes if global warming levels reach 2°C above preindustrial levels 🔥❄️🌦 -Reaching 4°C above preindustrial levels cannot yet be ruled out 🔥🔥🔥 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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- 'With power comes responsibility' - the ⚽️ player who cycles 🚲 to work www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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- To St Andrews for a rugby match by train & bike this morning. Easy journey by Fife coastal path / North Sea cycle route- and plenty of replacement calories available at Leuchars station...
- Road Casualties data for 2024 in Great Britain published this week: www.gov.uk/government/s... Thanks to @pactsuk.bsky.social, there is an important new chart on the vehicles involved in fatal crashes:
- We’re appointing a new Head of Finance and Corporate Services, who will have responsibility for managing and overseeing all aspects of Cycling Scotland’s finances, helping us deliver our charitable mission. Find out more and apply by 12 noon, Monday 13th October 2025: buff.ly/JgaLYOR
- Reposted by Keith IrvingE-bikes are having a hugely positive impact in getting more people cycling. However there's a lot of confusion between legal, safe e-bikes and illegally modified e-bikes. Our latest blog explores the difference, the serious dangers of illegal e-bikes and what needs to change: buff.ly/2KhwVD6
- Reposted by Keith Irving📣🚲 "I think Bikeability is awesome!" P6 pupils of Tayview Primary School in Dundee share what #BikeabilityScotland means to them: unlocking joy, cycling confidence, physical wellbeing, and skills they can take with them through the rest of their lives.
- Reposted by Keith IrvingChair Laura Young and Brian Deegan, Director of Inspections at Active Travel England bring the #CyclingScotlandConf to a close, with a Q&A focusing on the unique benefits that cycling can bring to transport planning and the success stories already being seen across Scotland.
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- En route to #CyclingScotlandConf in Dundee. The train trip never disappoints (and neither does the conference..!)
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