The City of Edinburgh Council is set to introduce ’emergency’ measures to help pedestrians and cyclists travel safely while observing physical distancing guidance. It has been working closely with Transport Scotland and Sustrans to develop an approach to redesignating road space. This will benefit from support from a £10 million …
Read More »Â£10 million pledged for pop-up active travel infrastructure in Scotland
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 »Â£1.3 million for electric bike revolution in Scotland
"These funds are the latest in a range of measures the Scottish Government is introducing to encourage sustainable and active travel"
Read More »Bicycle Association welcomes Scottish Government financial support for e-bikes
"Smart, clean bikes and cargo bikes can be a key part of a new green transport system which will power our future economy"
Read More »Innovative cycle hire scheme coming to Edinburgh
The bikes, which will be produced by Pashley, will be available to users in both a docked and dockles format
Read More »Transport for Scotland funds walking and cycling initiative
Funded by Transport for Scotland, the Scottish Workplace Journey Challenge is offering £2000 in incentives to Scottish business that take part in the event.
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