News and opinion
Updates on cycling and walking projects delivered through Sustrans Scotland’s infrastructure programmes and highlights from our favourite projects from around the world.
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Low traffic neighbourhoods (LTN) are when private cars can access local homes and businesses, but can not cross through, reducing traffic volumes. -
Temporary measures introduced through Spaces for People are designed to protect public health and facilitate essential journeys for all groups, including those with additional support and mobility needs. -
From Bogota to Milan, and Winnipeg to Brighton; all around the world, countries have responded to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic through the installation of temporary infrastructure measures in order to promote effective physical distancing and protect public health. -
As lockdown restrictions are further eased throughout Scotland, we can begin to look beyond the simple but nonetheless effective space reallocation measures that have already been implemented by local authorities, and instead consider how we can re-imagine the design of our public spaces. -
Continuing with our online discussion and workshops sessions, this week Principal Engineer with Sustrans Paul Cronin guides you through the support we are able to offer local authorities and statutory bodies in relation to the Spaces for People programme. -
As part of the roll-out of our new temporary infrastructure programme, Spaces for People, Sustrans Scotland is hosting a series of online discussions and workshops in collaboration with local authorities. -
Cities all over the world have come up with a number of ways to promote physical distancing during Coronavirus. -
In order to respond fully to the climate crisis we need to reduce our dependency on cars altogether, not simply change the type of cars we use. -
A project doesn’t need to take up a lot of space to have a big impact on the local community and area. -
The programme will see projects across Scotland benefit from funding to create safer, more attractive and healthier places to help increase the number of everyday active journeys made across the country. -
Community groups and charities across south Glasgow are celebrating after being awarded more than £100,000 from Sustrans Scotland as part of the construction of South City Way. -
Join us as we pedestrianise one of Edinburgh most historic streets for a FREE family fun day of buskers, circus performers and incredible art installations on Sunday 9 June, 10am – 4pm.