Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialUCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Overwhelming response today from the protests and picket lines at the University of Edinburgh, on Day 1 of the UCU workers' strike. This includes at the university's Medical School ... 34516
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialsbarlster @sbarlster.bsky.social · 28/09/2026God dammit, licensed, registered, insured, safety checked cyclists on e-bikes breaking all the rules… www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukThousands of illegal ghost plates on cars revealed by new camerasIllegal registration plates are far too easy to get hold of and are putting the public at risk, BBC is told. 2115
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialJan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🔥 HOT OFF THE PRESS For the first time ever, @iea.org has published a dedicated Electrification Report. An absolute treasure trove of data. Here are the key takeaways that stood out to me when I peer-reviewed it. 🧵 221395
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.social🚲 edi.bike | weekly news digest @edi.bike · 22/09/2026Anyone lose a pannier this morning? 087
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialDr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 01/09/2026"When I think about the one purchase that improved my quality of life more than anything else, the answer is obvious. It’s my e-bike." www.thenational.scot/politics/265...thenational.scotWrong culprits are being blamed for e-bikes racing down streetsWHEN I think about the one purchase that improved my quality of life more than anything else, the answer is obvious. 68418
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialTransport Action Network @transportaction.bsky.social · 31/08/2026The Treasury is asking for ideas for the Autumn Budget. Help us to make the case for sustainable transport by filling in the Treasury’s survey transportactionnetwork.org.uk/autumn-budge...transportactionnetwork.org.ukAutumn Budget Survey 2026Autumn Budget Survey 2026 The Treasury is asking for ideas for the Autumn Budget. Help us to make the case for sustainable transport by filling in the Treasury's survey here (selecting 'Transport' at ... 01616
fbosche.bsky.social @fbosche.bsky.social · 20/08/2026@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Congratulations for reopening the residential motorway through Cluny. Traffic already shot up! At which point will you wake up??? 2115
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialJourneyDude in Scotland @scottishinsider.org · 09/08/2026Hahaha, made my day... I hate that awful structure! #edinburgh #jokes Credit to @asignofhumour (i think they are not on Bsky 2228962
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialEdinburghMinute.com @edinburghminute.com · 10/08/2026An update on who was running the tax-evading gift shops during the the Princes Street fire. Thanks to @jim.londoncentric.media and @pollysmythe.bsky.social of @londoncentric.media for persisting with investigating this shady Edinburgh saga: www.edinburghminute.com/investigatio...edinburghminute.comInvestigation: Finding the Princes Street fire shop ownerAn update on who was running the tax-evading gift shops during the the Princes Street fire 13625
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialEmma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Do you want to hazard a guess at what this “jaw-dropping” list of freebies included? What luxuries asylum seekers might be being given “for free” in Thetford? Xboxes? Plasma TVs? iPhones? Ferraris? Let's take a look👀 🧵 1/22 671255657
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialDr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹 @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social · 07/06/2026This week at the Transport Select Committee we were discussing road safety. Alex's words at Pedal on Parliament about presumed liability were fresh in my mind, so I asked about it. @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike Full Question: youtu.be/qeVRc5qIibA 0128
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialjarlathflynn.bsky.social @jarlathflynn.bsky.social · 30/05/2026Well done to all who organised @pedalonparliament.org in Edinburgh. @spokes.org.uk @edi.bike @scottishgreens.org @snp.org 0256
fbosche.bsky.social @fbosche.bsky.social · 28/05/2026Did @parisaeroport.bsky.social purposefully call those 3 terminals to honour the partnership between #AirFrance and #KLM?😉 000
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.social🚲 edi.bike | weekly news digest @edi.bike · 24/05/2026Short of a few marshals for @pedalonparliament.org Sat 30th; even if you haven't marshalled before but can make 11am for briefing at Meadows Compass (Middle Meadow Walk at North Meadow Walk), can you fill out this form & install @signal.org for comms? cloud.pedalonparliament.org/apps/forms/s... 144
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialSpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 30/04/2026#Holyrood2026 👍 Great #VoiBikes #pollingday offer 👍 "Decisions on 7 May will shape how our streets work – from #bikelanes to how much space is given to #walking #cycling & #publictransport" --> theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/04/free... @edi.bike @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social 083
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialCycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Making it safer and easier for people to travel by bike helps to address transport poverty. Cycle lanes, like this one in Glasgow, connecting communities to the city centre, reflect the everyday journeys that people make, helping them to get from home to work, school, shops and vital services. 820957
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialAndrew Learmonth @andrewlearmonth.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Glasgow nominations for the Holyrood election are out. The far-right Independent Green Voice is back. In 2021, this fake party, led by a Holocaust denier thrown out of UKIP, probably cost the Scottish Greens two MSPs. 55857
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialJo Wood @jwolondon.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Inspired by this video youtu.be/etwt75kYYhk I thought I'd explore some of the statistics around car access and deprivation with some #datavis and analysis. Usefully, the 2021 Census in the UK asked questions around car ownership as well as many aspects of 'deprivation'. So here is 📊 🧵... [1/8]youtu.beAre Bike Lanes Actually Ruining Our Cities?YouTube video by Global Cycling Network 15621
fbosche.bsky.social @fbosche.bsky.social · 09/04/2026Cassette on the frame as opposed to the wheel for rapid (and clean) back wheel change. Cool! youtu.be/C3Gs9YUg5F8?...youtu.beCe kit transforme ton vélo en 2 vélos en 10 secondes ! Le Kit Dual.YouTube video by LEGEND WHEELS 000
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialThe Edinburgh Reporter @edinreporter.bsky.social · 25/03/2026University of Edinburgh staff to take industrial action next week Staff at University of Edinburgh who are members of the University and College Union (UCU) Scotland have confirmed they will go on strike next week over spending cuts and job losses. All members will go on strike for two days, 30…theedinburghreporter.co.ukUniversity of Edinburgh staff to take industrial action next weekStaff at University of Edinburgh who are members of the University and College Union (UCU) Scotland have confirmed they will go on strike next week over spending cuts and job losses. All members will go on strike for two days, 30 March and 1 April with some members also striking during the rest of the week if they have teaching or administrative duties. 043
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialohgodwhatdoiput @ohgodwhatdoiput.bsky.social · 02/03/2026I'm a fan of these bike racks which make a point about efficiency of space within cities. But also Car gardens: www.caranddriver.com/features/a61... 072
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialsbarlster @sbarlster.bsky.social · 27/02/2026@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social @cllrconorsavage.bsky.social Labour led council with Labour transport convenor with Labour MP and Labour councillor. Have you moved Colinton Rd up from its 0 metres of active travel provision along its 4km? 2105
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialAlbert Lechat @albertlechat.bsky.social · 06/02/2026Vous ne verrez rien de plus mignon aujourd'hui... 825980
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialsturmyarcher3.bsky.social @sturmyarcher3.bsky.social · 03/02/2026What,no driver? Another death. Nothing will be done. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPedestrian killed in crash on major road out of EdinburghThe A90 was closed northbound from Cramond Bridge towards the Queensferry Crossing earlier. 2139
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialEmma Monk @monkemma.bsky.social · 01/02/2026Ok, let’s do this🙄 We’ll start with an explainer covering: 🕒What is a 15-minute city 🏫What on Earth is going on with Oxford 👽Where the conspiracy theories have come from And then we’ll look at the Telegraph article 🧵 1/25 1001157560
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialSW20ed #Edinburgh @sw20.info · 30/01/2026End of January blues? Come hire a machine that will make you smile. All for free. 023
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialEdinburgh World Heritage @edinburghwh.bsky.social · 30/01/2026We are looking for a new Head of Operations and Business Support. Closing date: Friday 20 February 2026 Find out more here: ewh.org.uk/head-of-oper... 013
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialAndy Aydın-Aitchison @andy8chi.bsky.social · 28/01/2026New analysis from @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social & fellow Unions. Sizeable surplus @ Edinburgh Uni Financial pressure is from irresponsible capital spending & depreciation Management metrics mislead Redundancies hit financial strength & Uni’s academic mission www.ucuedinburgh.org.uk/blog/depreci...ucuedinburgh.org.ukDepreciating the University of Edinburgh into the Ground — UCU EdinburghThere are four key takeaways from the University of Edinburgh’s 2024-25 annual report, which this post explores: The University continues to make a sizeable surplus. What financial pressures exi... 11915
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialPedal on Parliament #pop26 @pedalonparliament.org · 23/01/2026We’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 05048
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.social🚲 edi.bike | weekly news digest @edi.bike · 26/01/2026🚲 edi.bike | issue 129 | 26th Jan '26 Pedal on Parliament 2026; Joint Active Travel Manifesto; January Transport Commitee Agenda; plus events, infrastructure, route closures & more: buttondown.com/edi.bike/archive/edi… #edinburgh #bikeSky 11210
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialDr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹 @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social · 13/01/2026🚨 Shocking Stats on Speeding Near Edinburgh Schools! 🚨 I’ve been exploring this fascinating tool: speeding.hasp.ac.uk It uses GPS data to show how often goods vehicles are speeding in Edinburgh (and beyond). The results? Honestly worrying. More>> 82618
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialRuss Jones @russincheshire.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Reform told you reducing council tax was easy. They just had to slash Woke policies, and a billion or two would be saved. They wouldn't even need to close care services. They promise you that. And then every single Reform-led council cut care services and increased council tax. 591248659
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialLaindonFeminist @viviane49.bsky.social · 11/01/2026I wonder what Londoners know that the rest of the country don’t? 77890246
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialBlackford Safe Routes @blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk · 11/01/2026🌧️☔️ Today is best day to fill out the council’s consultation on the transformative Dundee St walking & cycling scheme! It closes tomorrow, the second best day to have your say Our thoughts on it here: blackfordsaferoutes.co.uk/jgps-travel-...blackfordsaferoutes.co.ukDundee Street and Fountainbridge active travel consultation - response - Blackford Safe RoutesConsultation response to the Dundee St and Fountainbridge active travel project - protected cycle lanes and pedestrian improvements 2144
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialSW20ed #Edinburgh @sw20.info · 08/01/2026The fleet! Hire one for free! 17123
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialThe Bike Station @thebikestation.bsky.social · 06/01/2026New year, new rides 🚲 Thinking about cycling for the first time or riding more this year? From refurbished bikes to repairs, servicing, and maintenance courses, we’re here to support every rider. Read our latest blog and make this the year you ride more:buff.lyNew Year, New Rides: Why 2026 Is the Year to Get on Your BikeNew year, new rides. Whether you are thinking about cycling for the first time, riding to work more often, or training for a sportive, The Bike Station is here to help. From affordable refurbished… 023
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialReform Party UK Exposed @reformexposed.bsky.social · 03/01/2026Reform UK won’t say ‘private’ when talking about healthcare. Richard Tice uses ‘independent’: "Instead of giving £26bn to the already bloated wasteful NHS, we proposed easing pressure on the health service by incentivising those who can afford to pay more to go independent with a tax break." 81708368
fbosche.bsky.social @fbosche.bsky.social · 29/12/2025Hmm... If instead the main road was set back (chicane) then that would achieve the same benefits AND reduce speed on the main road at the intersection. I realise the cost of doing this would be higher, but I don't agree it is always the cyclists that have to zig zag around to make it easy for cars. 000
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialMomentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 25/12/2025Five Million Rides and Counting: Paris’s Busiest Bike Lane Sets Record. momentummag.com/five-million...momentummag.comFive Million Rides and Counting: Paris’s Busiest Bike Lane Sets RecordBy the time the counter on Boulevard de Sébastopol in Paris ticked past five million trips , the moment had taken on a symbolic weight. 221643
fbosche.bsky.social @fbosche.bsky.social · 22/12/2025BBC News - Bus journey times being 'killed by congestion' in cities www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Yeah but cyclists...bbc.co.ukBus journey times being 'killed by congestion' in citiesThe industry warns that traffic jams are slowing average bus speeds and are calling for more priority measures for buses. 010
fbosche.bsky.social @fbosche.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Thanks @sw20.info for the community cargo bikes. The children love the rides and so did the Christmas tree 🎄🎋🎁 063
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialLarry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Musk talking about fighting falsehoods on his platform. One hour before he'd amplified a falsehood to millions of people. Nobody died in that incident, caused by a drunk driver. No community note, no correction. 21960188
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialThatCargoBikeGuy @thatcargobikeguy.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Wow! Pretty impressive. Source: Electrek search.app/JKqTfsearch.appTern’s NYC delivery e-bike fleet crosses 1 million miles, with some bikes rolling past 30kUrban e-bike maker Tern just hit a major milestone in one of the toughest proving grounds on the planet: New... 727559
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialTom Hogg 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @tomhogg.bsky.social · 07/12/2025 Carla! @sw20.info 072
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialEdinburgh Critical Mass @edcriticalmass.bsky.social · 23/11/2025The route map for this Saturday's ride #CriticalMass #Edinburgh #cycling @edi.bike 1169
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialProf. Ian Walker @ianwalker.bsky.social · 22/11/2025The latest National Travel Survey clearly questions that old myth about "Active travel is just for the middle classes, what about working people who have to drive?" 38623
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialBrice Perrin @briceperrin.bsky.social · 20/11/20252,5° ce matin au thermomètre à Paris. Ça n'empêche pas les cyclistes d'être nombreux sur les pistes cyclables. Le plus important : bien couvrir ses extrémités ! 1363
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialUCU Scotland @ucuscotland.bsky.social · 19/11/2025An amazing turnout at our UCU Edinburgh strike rally at the Scottish Parliament @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social #StopTheCuts #WeAreTheUniversity 0246
Reposted by @fbosche.bsky.socialUCU Edinburgh @ucuedinburgh.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Great turnout at the Edinburgh UCU rally at parliament to demand an end to the University of Edinburgh management reckless budget cuts and redundancies! #StopStaffCutsatUoE @ucu.org.uk 14217
