Sustrans Scotland
@SustransScot
Updates from the Sustrans team in Scotland. We're the charity making it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Join us on our journey.
Discover a better way for your everyday on the #NationalCycleNetwork in Scotland: buff.ly/3WuXjdj 🚶♀️ 👨🦽 🚴♀️
"We've been using it for commuting, shopping, and weekend adventures" 🛍️ Cargo bikes can work for businesses and families alike. Our new report digs into what's stopping #CargoBikes from being used more widely in Scotland ➡️ buff.ly/GKGkAVq
As the morning rain cleared, our weekend volunteers were out giving St Marks and Redbraes some attention. We dug out the relentless grass amongst the Redbraes cobbles, cutback vegetation, did some path resurfacing, and attacked two large stands of Himalayan Balsam. Thanks folks!
"I think cargo bikes can shift the way that people view cycling" 💭 Our new report explores the potential of #CargoBikes, and what can be done to encourage wider uptake across Scotland. Read more 👉 buff.ly/GKGkAVq
Published today 🗞️ Our latest research looks at the barriers preventing widespread use of #CargoBikes – and what can be done to overcome them 📦🚲 Read more: buff.ly/GKGkAVq
As the heatwave continues for much of the UK, you might be suffering more than usual on your commute. In this blog we share our top tips on how to stay cool and fresh on your commute, whether walking, wheeling or cycling 👇 buff.ly/bk5X9wz
We're celebrating our nominations for this year's #NationalTransportAwards 🏆 On the shortlist is our Roseburn to Union Canal project with @Edinburgh_CC - a new #ActiveTravel corridor that enhances public safety and access to greenspace 👇 Read more: sustrans.org.uk/r2uc
Art enhances communities and encourages people to explore their area by walking, wheeling + cycling 💚 Supported by our ArtRoots programme, a new Poetry Trail at Three Hares Community Woodland in Midlothian is connecting people with art + nature 🐇 More: buff.ly/eFteyPG
Disabled people are more likely to be injured by cars when we're walking or wheeling. Our new research with @Sustrans shows that adding zebra crossings to side streets makes drivers more like to stop for us. Read more: transportforall.org.uk/news/transform…
Today sees the launch in Parliament of the Transforming Mobility report. The report’s research was led by Sustrans with @TransportForAll and includes findings from Sustrans’ 2024 survey of 1,107 disabled people across the UK.
Work underway on three #AvenuesPlus projects on the fringes of the city centre will complement and enable significant regeneration by delivering more attractive streets. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/Syst50WkVBV (@scotgov @SustransScot)
Did you know 💡 You can discover some amazing art right from the #NationalCycleNetwork 🚲 Edinburgh's Colinton Tunnel, once a derelict and dark railway tunnel, has become one of the most visited locations on the Network 🎉 Find out more: buff.ly/eFteyPG
We're delighted a number of our projects have been shortlisted for this year's #NationalTransportAwards 🏆 Including 2 nominations for our work with @AngusCouncil to improve the #NationalCycleNetwork Route 1 in Carnoustie 🤩 Read more about the project: buff.ly/HG0R87p
We spoke to @fomc2020 and local residents about the new Oakridge Greenway path at Monklands Canal 🦆 The improved link completes a traffic-free route between Bargeddie and Coatbridge, along the #NationalCycleNetwork 75 🚲 Read more: buff.ly/5a3Z9Fi
We love hearing about your active journeys to @Glastonbury Festival ⛺ Lou took the train from Newcastle and cycled just under 30 miles from Yatton to Worthy Farm 🚂 🚴♀️ 📷 Lou Millington