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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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. -
As the Glasgow area of Woodside becomes the latest in Scotland to adopt 20mph speed limits, Sustrans Scotland Community Links PLUS Project Co-ordinator Marie Davis takes a look at what the benefits of lower speeds mean for people on foot and bike as well as for local communities. -
Following the launch of the Meadows to George Street project at Edinburgh’s Summer Summit on the 21st June, City of Edinburgh Council and AECOM in partnership with Sustrans Scotland are currently gathering views to help improve walking, cycling, public spaces and accessibility for all along the route. -
A total of 10 ambitious active travel proposals from eight local authorities have been successful in the first phase of judging of Sustrans Scotland’s Community Links PLUS (CLPLUS) competition 2018. -
Sustrans Scotland are taking part in Clean Air Day in Edinburgh on 21 June as part of a push to encourage people to walk and cycle more for their everyday journeys.
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Sustrans Scotland’s South City Way Small Grants Fund is a fantastic opportunity for community groups to apply for up to £5,000 of funding for projects which will encourage people to walk and cycle, or help improve public spaces along the route. -
Glasgow City Council and Sustrans Scotland announce new identity of Woodside Mini Holland project as Connecting Woodside -
Glasgow based environmental charity, South Seeds, has welcomed the planting of the first trees along the South City Way (SCW), Glasgow City Council’s winning bid to the 2016 Community Links PLUS (CLPLUS) competition run by Sustrans Scotland.