Cycle hubs expansion announced
THE cycle hub at Glasgow’s Queen Street rail station is to be expanded, providing more cycle parking spaces – as part of a £2m injection…
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Prizes up for grabs, exploring bike storage at home
SEVERAL prizes, including £1,000 towards a cargo bike, are being offered in a competition looking to hear more about people’s experiences storing their bicycle. The…
Wanted: advice on mobility and access issues on Scotland’s transport system
A DEADLINE of July 3 has been set for applications to a transport advisory group, particularly from certain sections of society. The group – which…
Views sought on urban realm proposals for east of Glasgow city centre
VIEWS are being sought on proposed urban realm improvements to the east of Glasgow city centre. A four-week online consultation is being hosted by the…
Consultation launched on ‘pavement parking’
VIEWS are being sought on how local authorities should exercise powers to issue penalties to vehicle drivers who park on pavements. A consultation has been…
Survey results raise safety fears for cyclists
SOME thirty per cent of vehicle drivers are estimated to believe that cyclists have fewer rights than them when on the road. It follows a…
‘Active travel’ route map unveiled for Glasgow
A MAP has been unveiled, showing where a proposed 270km network of ‘active travel’ (walking, cycling, wheeling) routes in Glasgow is to be installed. Says…
Capital’s clean air ambitions still being scuppered by some types of vehicles
DIESEL cars, light goods vehicles and taxis have been found to be the main culprits, in terms of complying with clean air ambitions for Edinburgh…
Bicycle scheme celebrates two million hires
A BICYCLE hire service in Glasgow, operated by the city council, has reached the milestone of its two millionth hire. The scheme – sponsored by…
Glasgow and Edinburgh named in top ten places-to-visit list
GLASGOW and Edinburgh have both been named in a top ten list of places to visit next year. Says arts and culture magazine, Time Out,…