The Scottish Government is to fully fund a new infrastructure programme for pop-up walking and cycling routes or temporary improvements to existing routes. This will be supported by a package of guidance and support to local authorities from Transport Scotland and Sustrans Scotland for improvements such as widened pavements and …
Read More »Scotland sees increase in cycling since social distancing measures introduced
Parts of Scotland have seen an increase in people cycling on roads since social distancing measures were introduced to combat COVID-19, new data shows. According to statistics released yesterday by Cycling Scotland, a counter in Dunfermline recorded an increase of 215% with the number of people cycling at a Dundee …
Read More »Renewed Scottish cycling budget a “breakthrough”
The £15 million increase in the Scottish Budget for cycling and walking is a “breakthrough” for the country’s potential for carbon footprint renewal, according to Cycling UK. The extra investment in active travel is the result of an eventual agreement between the Government and the Scottish Green Party, which was …
Read More »Scottish Cycling Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show 2020 “on track for record event”
The event will take place at the SEC Glasgow from 29th Feb to 1st March
Read More »Environment “increasingly important” to people in Scotland, cycling study finds
Two-thirds think more people cycling would make Scotland a "better place"
Read More »Sturgeon announces first of £27million walking and cycling infrastructure projects
"That is acting locally as we lead globally in making our contribution to tackling the climate emergency"
Read More »Cycling UK laments missed opportunity to close cycle lane parking loophole in Scotland
MSPs at Holyrood voted against fixing a law which allowed parking in a cycle lane
Read More »E-bike ‘revolution’ continues across Scotland
Over £273,000 has been awarded from the Scottish Government so far, with additional awards expected by the end of the year
Read More »Cycling UK urges Transport Minister to fund ten key cycling and walking projects
A recent YouGov poll by Cycling UK revealed that 83% of women in Scotland never cycle, or cycle less than once a month
Read More »Missed 10% target for journeys by bike in Scotland is “tremendously disappointing”
"We now need much greater clarity on what the Government proposes to do to fulfil that vision and by when," says Cycling UK
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