Sustrans Scotland

Cycling’s modal share in Scotland up fivefold during lockdown

Growth comes from small base but there are hopes that increased infrastructure will encourage more people to cycle

Mon, Jul 20, 2020 14:42
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Scottish government tells campaigners it won’t back default 20mph speed limit

Campaigners criticise Scottish government's refusal to back 20mph bill, saying higher speeds make for "feral" roads

Tue, May 14, 2019 20:22
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Sustrans: Urgent need for more women to be involved in transport planning and delivery

Sustainable transport charity says addressing gender imbalance can lead to more women cycling and walking

Mon, Mar 05, 2018 14:21
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Scotland’s 20 worst cycling collision blackspots named

Research from Sustrans looked at number of cyclist casualties and adjusted data for local levels of cycling

Mon, May 22, 2017 14:56
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Cycling Scotland conference to look at how to get Scots into the saddle

Scotland's falling cycling levels and recent backlash against protected bike lanes may also be up for debate next week

Mon, Oct 24, 2016 13:04
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Ayrshire bike lane to be ripped out…for £95,000

Anger that local people weren't consulted over the route, which protected cyclists without removing any motor traffic capacity, means the council must now spend £95k removing it

Thu, Oct 06, 2016 14:26
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Road width and parking unaffected by cycle lane protested by Ayr rower

First segregated cycleway in Ayr branded ‘a white elephant’ by man in sailor’s hat

Tue, Oct 04, 2016 09:07
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Glasgow’s £12m “Mini Holland” bid revealed

Plans could be transformative, and Scottish government needs to reallocate more of its "bloated" roads budget to make it happen, says campaigner

Thu, Mar 17, 2016 17:19
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Glasgow bidding for £12 million to convert the city into a mini-Holland

Plans to cycle-proof areas of the city with Sustrans Scotland cash

Sat, Jan 30, 2016 13:18
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“No way” Scotland will hit 10 per cent cycling target at current level of spend, campaigners warn

Scottish Government urged to increase investment in cycling and make its budget more transparent

Wed, Dec 17, 2014 13:50
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