Scotland Review 2019

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It’s been another exciting year for Sustrans the Network to be either Scotland and for place-making, walking, cycling traffic-free or traffic-lite. and wheeling in Scotland. The first new traffic-free link (between North By doubling their budget for active travel and Connel and Benderloch appointing Lee Craigie to the new post of Active in Argyll & Bute) officially Nation Commissioner for Scotland, the Scottish launched in April 2019 with another section Government and Transport Scotland have at Duror set to open by the end of the year. demonstrated their commitment to creating a country where walking, wheeling and cycling We don’t just build routes and paths for everyone. are safer and easier. Our Behaviour Change team have become more integrated within our delivery teams ensuring the I’d like to highlight two specific projects being infrastructure we put in place meets the needs of delivered in partnership with Transport Scotland local communities who recognise the benefits of that demonstrate this commitment. The South City active travel. Way is a 3km segregated cycle and pedestrian route that runs from Queen’s Park, connecting Online schemes like the Scottish Workplace Govanhill and the Gorbals, to Glasgow city Journey Challenge saw nearly 5,000 people centre. Led by Glasgow City Council alongside switching to sustainable transport options for their Transport Scotland funding through Sustrans’ commute and business trips in March. Engaging Places for Everyone fund, the first sections are with young people is another vital part of our work. already complete and the final phases should Sustrans Scotland’s I Bike education programme be finished by early 2020. In Edinburgh, the City celebrated its 10th anniversary having worked with Centre Transformation is an ambitious plan for real 375 schools and over 75,000 pupils since 2009. change. The proposals showcase City of Edinburgh And these are just two examples of the amazing Council as a forward-thinking authority that wants work carried out by volunteers, teachers and Active Photo: Colin Hattersley Colin Photo: to prioritise people over vehicles, creating a more Travel Champions throughout Scotland. welcoming environment for everyone. The principle of inclusivity is a key concept These developments will have a big impact. at Sustrans, improving walking, cycling and And alongside smaller, but equally important, accessibility for all. It’s why two of our main priorities interventions across the country, we like to think are Paths for Everyone and Liveable Cities and we’re contributing towards making Scotland a Towns for Everyone. This is why we have been better place for everyone. consulting with organisations like MACS (Mobility and Access Committee for Scotland) to improve our We can’t do it alone. We work closely with our design standards to meet the needs of all users. principal funder Transport Scotland and alongside “We’re starting to realise that by putting the health of our local authorities, NHS, Scottish Natural Heritage, After everything we’ve accomplished last year, we further and higher education and community look forward to what we can achieve together in communities and our natural environment at the heart of all groups all over Scotland. the future. Sustrans is always interested in bold, innovative collaborations and we’ve streamlined decision making then everybody wins in the long run. Sustrans’ Photo: John Linton The year hasn’t been without its challenges. our funding programmes and application processes Our Paths for Everyone report on the condition commitment to infrastructure, planning and eduction that into one stream – Places for Everyone – making it of the National Cycle Network highlighted that easier to access support and funding to make your makes it easier and safer for people to walk, cycle or wheel is a we still have a lot of work to do. We rated over ambitions a reality. Join us on our journey. key component to ensuring the health and well-being of our half the Network in Scotland as poor or very population and our planet.” poor. Scotland’s geography means that a large John Lauder, Deputy CEO Sustrans and proportion of our routes are based on rural roads National Director Sustrans Scotland, Lee Craigie, Active Nation Commissioner for Scotland using national speed limits. This is something Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. we’re working hard to balance, aiming to move

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accessible and attractive for all.” walking and cycling through Woodside ensure this unique initiative makes Woodside proposals that will help us feedback on the Connecting “We’ve received very positive Reduction: Carbon and Sustainability for Convener City Richardson, Anna Councillor a bike of flats forand tenements. residents to owning barriers of major one the addressing city, the out across lockers intend to cycle roll Council City Glasgow successful, is scheme the If storage. secure provide which lockers, cycle two of installation pilot the areain the prompted has housing high-rise bike high-density, The racks. outdoor and hire bikes stations new NEXT of two installation the Places for Everyone supported has have not do to storemany bikes. people space that means nature The inWoodside of housing foot on orbike. by used people already being Road, improvements for Hopehill place-making and kerbs locations at 22 of dropped installation through accessibility enhance schools, around zones new 20mph implement to successfully

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Photo: John Linton Continuing the success of the Glasgow mural trail, Continuing thesuccessofGlasgowmuraltrail, racks andlargercoveredsecurestorage. the installationofplantersthatfunctionascycle or inventivecycleparkingsolutions. These include successful applicationshavefocusedoninnovative up muchofthehousinginGovanhill,some storage space in the traditional tenements that make based on,orcloseto,theSCWandalackofcycle With anumberofcharitiesandsocialenterprises to trycyclinginasafe,single-sexenvironment. SoulSisters whogivelocalwomenanopportunity swimming poolsinGlasgow, toSoulRiders’ restoration ofonethelastsurvivingVictorian who receivedacontributiontowardsthe These rangefromthehistoricGovanhillBaths, more than25groupswereawardedfunding. Based onthesuccessful ArtRoots programme, project’s development. route, inspiringpeopletoremaininvolvedinthe been offered forcommunity projectsalongthe underway, grantsworthmorethan£100,000have With constructionoftheSouthCityWay (SCW) ownership anddeliverbetteroutcomesforall. projects arelaunched,cancreateasenseof during thedesignprocess,andinvolvedwhen Keeping communitiesengagedindecisionsmade success ofSustrans’ infrastructureprojects. Engagement withourcommunitiesiskeytothe Sustrans Scotland Review 2019 - www.sustrans.org.uk Case study: Connecting communities on the South City Way

helping us on our way to achieving this.” cycling community and this grant is cycling. We are creating an integrated for those who are new or returning to our are welcoming, services particularly the doorstep of the SCW, ensuring that space and community meeting point on It has allowed us to create an events from the South Way City small grant fund. “We were delighted to receive support Victoria Leiper, Head of Projects, Bike for Good: Bike Good: for ofProjects, Head Leiper, Victoria new routes. deeper connectionsandareactivelyinvolvedwith for localprojectsensuresthatcommunitieshave industry. It’s aperfectexampleofhowfunding experience asmechanicsoracareerinthecycle maintenance forpeoplelookingprofessional programme, alongsidetraininginbasiccycle cost accesstobikesthrougharefurbishment ensure thatlocalresidentshaveeasy, low- One projectinparticular–BikeforGoodhelps will receivefundingforartisticinstallations. outdoor performances,whileotherorganisations will helprevitaliseanamphitheatreusedforlocal One of these will be a mural in Queen’s Park, which number ofprojectswillbecreatingnewartworks. which hasbecomeapopularfeatureofthecity, a 6 Places for everyone Case study: West Edinburgh Link Case study: Scotland’s capital has historically focused on the business parks. City of Edinburgh Council and Creating accessible active travel routes in the Borders Old and New Towns, with growth initially being AECOM engaged with local communities, exhibiting driven to the north and south. In the post-war materials and seeking feedback at meetings along With population centres separated by hills and the popular mountain biking trails. Pupils living in period, the city began to expand westwards, with the route. Sustrans have also been working to valleys, the Scottish Borders presents a unique the area and attending Peebles High School now large developments along key arterial routes, involve established local groups, including Wester challenge when it comes to active and sustainable have a safer, healthier route to school. eventually linked by the City of Edinburgh Bypass. Hailes Art for Leisure and Education (WHALE) travel. Many towns and villages in the area have This pattern of development left the west of the city and Bikes for Refugees, to make sure that their To encourage cycling between the two villages, limited connectivity despite being close to one with poor sustainable transport links between local work and experience are included within the wider Sustrans and the Scottish Borders Council another, with residents and visitors reliant on communities, retail parks and office developments project. The team have also engaged directly with supported regional transport partnership motor transport. at the Gyle and Edinburgh Park. children and young people at schools along the SEStran, to create a local electric bike hire route. The 2.5km (1.5 mile) extension of the Tweeddale scheme: the GO e-Bike Hub. Initially based in To bring the communities along the route together Valley Railway Path provides the first fully Innerleithen, the project is expected to expand on the project, Sustrans, AECOM and the City of This feedback has been invaluable in identifying accessible, traffic-free route between the along the route. The public e-bikes also provide Edinburgh Council worked to create a strong brand existing problems and possible solutions, communities of Innerleithen and Walkerburn, an opportunity for local young people to receive and visual identity for the project. ‘West Edinburgh contributing directly to the planned designs to with an onward link to the historic market town training in bike care and maintenance as part of Link – Connecting Communities’ draws together improve access to active travel across the region. of Peebles. Previously, people walking or cycling the Bike Punks’ initiative, run by Tweeddale Action the varied design approaches and locations along Councillor Karen Doran, Transport and between the two villages had to make use of the Youth and funded by SEStran. the route, including an historic folly, university and Environment Vice Convener, Edinburgh: busy A72 or another on-road route, making the college campuses, schools and links to existing Sustrans Scotland is continuing to work with journey particularly difficult for walkers and people Council Edinburgh of City AECOM/The Visualisation: National Cycle Network paths and Edinburgh Scottish Borders Council to look at how the route “The West Edinburgh Link project will with mobility difficulties. QuietRoutes. can be further extended, both from Peebles transform pedestrian and cycling facilities The new path was completed in two sections, towards Edinburgh and from Walkerburn to the With the planned West Edinburgh Link covering linking several communities and key with the first phase focusing on Walkerburn. village of Clovenfords. a large, diverse area, a variety of methods have business parks in the west of Edinburgh, The community was heavily involved from the been used to engage with the public and inform the Councillor Shona Haslam, start, with both Community Councils and Local final design. In addition to an online consultation, encouraging active travel and creating a Scottish Borders Council Leader: Development Trusts contributing towards the Sustrans staff held all day engagement events at more welcoming environment.” design development to make sure the shared-use Photo: Ian Linton; Used with permission of Scottish Borders Council two popular shopping centres and one of the main path meets everyone’s needs. “The Tweed Valley Railway multi-use path is already hugely popular but Alongside businesses in Peebles and Innerleithen, this extension improves an already the Glentress Forest mountain bike centre is an economic driver for the area. The new path excellent facility to allow local people provides commuters with a safe and attractive and visitors to get active and enjoy our option to walk or cycle to work. The path also fantastic area in a safe environment.” provides an off-road route for visitors to access

7 Places for everyone - Sustrans Scotland Review 2019 Sustrans Scotland Review 2019 - www.sustrans.org.uk 8 Case study: Case study: Edinburgh City Centre Transformation Creating solutions for communities in Raploch

Edinburgh is commonly ranked as one of the most to create a more active, resilient and inclusive city The Raploch Street Design project is an exciting Scotland’s new Pocket Places programme liveable cities in the world. The centre of the city centre. initiative aiming to get local people involved in to deliver a series of temporary interventions is home to a resident population of around 32,000 improving public space. The project is being throughout the summer of 2019. These Most of the physical enhancements in the strategy people and it attracts almost 5 million tourists each delivered by Sustrans Scotland in partnership with interventions will remain in place until the full focus on six catalyst areas; Haymarket, Innovation year, with visitors coming for its World Heritage Stirling Council as part of their Walk, Cycle, Live scheme is delivered. Mile, Lothian Road, New Town, Old Town and Status, culture and distinctive cityscape. Stirling programme which looks to improve access Waverly-Calton Road. Significant changes could The Street Design proposals for Raploch Road and conditions for active travel and wheelchair use However, as with other global cities, Edinburgh achieve the greatest improvements in these areas. and Drip Road were presented to the community in the city. faces a number of challenges which need to be in June 2019. These proposals have now been These changes will also help achieve the goals addressed to deliver a sustainable future, including A key part of Raploch Street Design involves handed over to the Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling team, of the Low Emission Zone, and are supported by population growth, poor air quality, a changing working directly with the community to develop who are producing detailed design drawings ready the City Mobility Plan and City Plan 2030, which climate and space to accommodate growing ideas for the space. Plans include changes to for the construction phase. Consultation for the collectively contribute to addressing the challenges numbers of people that choose to walk and cycle. Raploch Road and Drip Road to prioritise people wider Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling project will take associated with climate change and poor air quality. movement, improving accessibility and making it place later this year, with Raploch Street Design The Edinburgh City Centre Transformation is one The City Centre Transformation is building on the easier for locals to walk, cycle and wheel. being delivered as a part of the larger scheme. of the most ambitious strategy projects to receive strengths and qualities that have served Edinburgh support from the Places for Everyone (formerly Since launching in September 2018, the project has Councillor Jim Thomson, convener of Stirling well in the past and, at the same time, shaping it for Photo: Greg McVean Community Links) programme. It sets out a vision been supported by the local community, resulting Council’s Environment and Housing Committee: the future. The shared vision for the project is an for a vibrant and people-focused city centre aiming in the team receiving hundreds of comments and exceptional capital city centre that works for all, a to improve community, economic and cultural suggestions from residents, business owners, “Sustrans have done an excellent job space for people to live, work, visit and play – a place Possible/Sustrans The Picture Bland of Meikle Jane Photo: life. The plan outlines a programme to enhance schools and community groups on how to better of engaging with the community to for the future, enriched by the legacy of the past. public spaces to better support life in the city, by their neighbourhood. This detailed feedback ensure their voice is heard throughout prioritising movement on foot, by bike and public allowed our Street Design team to develop the local Councillor Karen Doran, Transport and this process. The whole idea behind this transport in central streets and improving access Environment Vice Convener, Edinburgh: residents’ ideas into designs showing a possible and opportunity for all. future for this community. project is to make it easier for people to “Through a series of innovative, ambitious have healthy transport options that not only The Strategy and Delivery Plan focuses on people, Raploch Street Design has worked with Sustrans place and movement to create a transformational interventions we want to protect public change lives, but protect the environment.” step change for the city. By setting out how it will health, encourage economic growth and reprioritise the use of public spaces, roads and conserve our stunning, historic city for streets, the strategy provides a clear framework future generations.”

9 Places for everyone - Sustrans Scotland Review 2019 Sustrans Scotland Review 2019 - www.sustrans.org.uk 10 11 times asmanymencyclingintheUKwomen. levels isreflectedamongadults,withalmostthree to secondaryschool. This dropinfemaleactivity in thenumberofgirlscyclingwhentheymove close thegendergapincycling,totacklefall One oftheaimsprogrammehasbeento promotional eventsandmore. maintenance, classroommappingsessions,fun rides orscoots,cycleandscootertraining,bike to eachspecificschool. Theseincludeled scoot byrunningarangeofactivitiestailored confidence tomakeiteasierwalk,cycleor and parentswiththeskills,knowledge across thecountry, IBikeequipspupils,teachers Working withprimaryandsecondaryschools 75,000 pupils. has workedin375schools,engagingwithover I Bikeeducationprogramme.Since2009, This isoneofthekeyideasbehindSustrans travel habitswhichlastintoadulthood. confidently isvitalindevelopinghealthyactive Empowering childrentowalkandcyclesafely 10 Years of IBike - Sustrans Scotland Review 2019 Review Scotland -Sustrans commute and run Transforming school the run and commute Transforming school the choosing towalkand cycle.” schools, youseemorepupils that whereIBikeisdeployedin from twowheels,it’s notsurprising the senseoffreedomthatcancome to cyclesafely, andbydiscovering life. Byteachingpupilstheskills their bikesandliveamoreactive particularly younggirls,togeton been inspiringyoungpeople,and “For thepasttenyears,IBikehas for Scotland: Lee Craigie, Active NationCommissioner birthday cake. day ofactivities,gamesandthatall-important Environment ConvenerLesleyMacinnes,fora by CityofEdinburghCouncil’s Transport and I Bikeprogrammein2009.Sustranswasjoined School, oneofthefirstschoolstoregisterfor we heldacelebrationeventatPentlandPrimary To markthe10thanniversaryofprogramme, on children’s healthandwellbeing. minute dailytarget,andcanhaveamajorimpact count towardsmeetingthegovernment’s 60 each day. The journeytoandfromschoolcan incorporating moderateintensityexerciseinto is alsoasimpleandtime-effective wayof Encouraging pupilstotravelactivelyschool to 7.9%lastyear–a5.1%increase. engagement withtheIBikeprogrammein2008, participating schools–risingfrom2.8%before cycling overthepast10yearsalmosttriplingat addressing thisissue,withthenumberofgirls I Bikehasbeenexceptionallysuccessfulin

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Photo: Jamie Forbes Photography Sustrans Scotland Review 2019 - www.sustrans.org.uk school gates;asmanyoneinfourcarsduring addressing congestionandairpollutionaroundthe Street closuresareasimplebuteffective wayof which gotthewholeschoolmoving. powered cinematoshowfundancingvideos in Edinburghmarkedtheeventusingourpedal- streets intoaplayground.MurrayburnPrimary games andart,transformingthesurrounding led activitiesincludingcyclingandscootingskills, the entireschooldayandSustrans’ IBikeofficers At MilngaviePrimary, theroadswereclosedfor pupils andparentstoride,wheelorwalkschool. created asafer, morewelcomingenvironment for closed thestreetsoutsidetheirgatestotraffic. This Inverness, EdinburghandEastDunbartonshire) 40 schoolsacrosstheUK(includingin To BigPedal,arecord markthestartofthisyear’s or schooltoclimbtheleaderboard. people totravelactively, inturnhelpingtheirclass fun, interactivechallengethatencouragesyoung 300 acrossScotlandsignedupin2019.It’s a and scootingcompetitionforschoolsover The BigPedalistheUK’s biggestcycling,walking increase concentrationbyuptofourhours. actively makeschildrenmorealertandcan to startthedayandresearchshowsthattravelling Walking, cyclingorscootingtoschoolisafunway the school gates to traffic of closingThe benefits outside streets Case study: only greatfunbutanachievableactivity. ” for oneortwomorejourneysaweekisnot that walking,scootingorcyclingtoschool by theschoolisclosedanddemonstrates and pupilswhat’s possiblewhentheroad taking partintheBigPedalshowsparents also thelocalenvironment.We hopethat to notonlybenefitourstudents’ healthbut “We are keen to promote an active lifestyle Murrayburn PrimarySchool,Edinburgh: Julie Edgcombe,PrincipalTeacher at local areaonamorepermanentbasis. by closingthestreetsandreducingtrafficin welcoming environmentforwalkingandcycling, to addresspollutionandcreateasafermore We hopetheeventwillinspiremoreschools drop off andpickup. motor vehiclesoutsidetheschoolgatesduring while twothirds(63%)wouldsupportabanon urgent actiontoimproveairqualitynearschools those surveyedwanttheGovernmenttotake towards airpollution.Morethanhalf(59%)of professionals acrosstheUKabouttheirattitudes poll, carriedoutforSustrans,surveyedteaching the morningpeakareonschoolrun. A YouGov

12 Case study: Case study: Active travel champions for workplaces NHS bike maintenance stations

In recent years, increasingly sedentary, desk- Champions not only provide practical advice and We want to make cycling easier for everyone. active travel can be part of the person-centred based lifestyles have become a major concern. equipment, but create opportunities for colleagues As we all know, things don’t always go according approach to clinical care. Workplaces are ideally placed to help tackle low to bond at social events, led walks and group rides. to plan, but it’s good to know Sustrans can help There are currently five bike maintenance stations levels of physical activity and poor health among in these instances. The installation of a series Extra support can be found via the Small Grant installed at NHS sites around Scotland (Glasgow their employees. of bike maintenance stations at destination Fund, which helps organisations to provide training, Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Infirmary at Little sites across Scotland ensures cyclists have Sustrans’ Active Travel Champions project helps resources and events that they otherwise might not France in Edinburgh, two in Dumfries & Galloway access to necessary equipment to perform minor individuals to promote sustainable transport within have been able to afford. The Champions team at (Royal Infirmary and Mountainhall) and Forth adjustments and repairs. their business or further and higher education Heriot-Watt University used their grant to reward Valley Royal Hospital), with four more being institution. The project provides support, training, staff and students who travelled actively with a bike Sustrans Wee Repair Stations create a focal point installed in 2019. resources and funding to enable peer-to-peer breakfast, where they gave away essential winter and physical presence for active travel at colleges, Richard Smith, Health and Wellbeing Officer, promotion of walking and cycling for commuting cycling equipment and helped plan alternative safe schools, hospitals and community centres. Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary: and business travel. routes. Edinburgh University’s Champions received The high-quality, bespoke design includes a bike help from Sustrans to train as walk leaders, including There are currently 80 Active Travel Champions repair stand, pump, and tools that can assist with leading people on a ramble to Craigmillar Castle. “The repair stations help staff and across Scotland. As they are locally based, they minor adjustments (a screwdriver, socket set, allen

Photo: Julie Howden Julie Photo: visitors cycle to NHS locations in are ideally situated to assess and address the Active Travel Champions are also good for business keys and a bespoke spanner). The Wee Repair

Photo: Helen Barrington Helen Photo: Dumfries and mean they don’t have needs within their office or organisation. We and the environment, helping to reduce levels of Station also has M-check and puncture repair support the Champions to reach out to their absenteeism, car parking demand and carbon guidance, and a place where the community can to worry about small issues with their fellow staff with a programme of initiatives and emissions for a happier, healthier workplace. promote their active travel network and activities. bike. They are perfect for making interventions to encourage a switch to active They also provide a meeting point for people who Marie, Edinburgh University Active Travel quick adjustments, pumping tyres or and sustainable forms of transport. cycle to share skills, ideas and advice. Champion: even fixing a puncture without having There are many simple measures which can be They have been particularly successful at NHS to rely on carrying equipment or tools taken in the workplace to nudge employees into “Sustrans represents sustainable travel. hospitals, promoting active travel to staff and changing their travel behaviour, from running It’s great to get people out the office or visitors to reduce congestion and highlighting yourself. They help promote the idea training sessions and information stands, to lab and into the fresh air to benefit their prevention as a vital component in health care. of cycling to work and are a great providing local maps and subsidised cycling kit. They also help staff set an example to patients, physical health and mental wellbeing.” meeting point for cyclists to chat and while providing a greater understanding of how swap tips and local routes.”

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Paths for everyone The economic impact of the National Cycle Network in Scotland National Cycle Network review When you look at the numbers, it’s easy to With routes running through towns and cities, understand why we take our role as custodians many use the Network for their daily commute or The National Cycle Network is an asset to the The audit data contained within the review was of the National Cycle Network so seriously. We regular exercise, and the benefits from estimated country. More than half the UK population live incredibly important in establishing an action plan estimate 104 million cycling and walking trips are walking and cycling levels on the National Cycle within one mile of their nearest route and the for Scotland, outlining six activation projects, which made on the National Cycle Network in Scotland Network in Scotland are valued at £214 million, Network covers 16,575 miles (2,371 miles in are on course to be delivered by 2023, to help (53 million cycling trips, 52 million walking trips) including £198 million from the prevention of Scotland) through towns, cities, rural landscapes improve and develop the National Cycle Network per year. This is equivalent to 20,200 cycling trips nearly 115 early deaths. and country paths. It’s such a vast system of across the country. and 64,500 walking trips per traffic-free mile of the The Network has helped remove an estimated 61 routes, roads and pathways that it took two years Network. The projects include the creation of new, traffic- to conduct our first complete audit. Carried out million miles of car journeys, saving 22,400 tonnes free paths to allow re-routing of three existing by a team of independent surveyors, the Network An estimated £324 million was spent by the public of greenhouse gases and 3.7 tonnes of particulate on-road sections of the Network, making was surveyed and scored against four main through leisure and tourism across the Network in matter annually. accessibility improvements to existing traffic-free criteria: flow (including width and barriers), surface Scotland in a single year, and many businesses routes, resurfacing and improving signage along William Lindsay, Broch Café, Strathyre: quality, signage and traffic-related safety. have seen direct benefits from having a route on an existing traffic-free path and the creation of a their doorstep. Lesley and William Lindsay, owners Photo: Julie Howden Julie Photo: “The benefits of being located on the The Paths for Everyone report provides a snapshot new section of Network, which will extend National of the popular Broch Café in Strathyre, have found cycle path are very obvious, as a high of the condition of the network across the UK and Route 765 to link up with National Route 7. that walkers and cyclists using the nearby National details a list of recommendations on how routes Route 7 make up as much as 50% of their overall proportion of our trade is derived from

Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Howden Julie Photo: can be improved and managed in the future. trade. They have already installed cycle racks and those on two-wheels and foot, especially Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity: have plans for a service station and wash down during holiday periods and weekends In Scotland, 41% of routes were rated as good facilities to specifically appeal to people on bikes. throughout the year. And it’s clear that or very good, including 95% of the traffic-free “Doubling the active travel budget has sections. However more than half, 59%, of allowed the Scottish Government to also Revenue created through tourism on the Network they appreciate what we are providing Network routes were rated as poor or very poor. double our investment in the National Cycle sits alongside the wider economic, public health because we see the same people This rating was mainly due to the fact that only Network to £6.9m. I am confident that this and environmental impact. several times during the year.” 29% of the Network in Scotland is traffic-free, funding, alongside this review, will contribute which prevented these sections from scoring towards allowing this inclusive network higher. All of the routes which were classified as very poor in Scotland are on-road, and more than to flourish for future generations, so that half (56%) of the issues on the Network in Scotland people right across Scotland can continue are related to concerns around traffic safety. to enjoy walking and cycling at all ages.”

15 Paths for everyone - Sustrans Scotland Review 2019 Sustrans Scotland Review 2019 - www.sustrans.org.uk 16 Case study: Case study: Delivering a new traffic-free section of the Caledonia Way Art on the National Cycle Network

In our National Cycle Network review, 2018’s school. Dependent beforehand on cars and buses Sustrans Scotland’s ArtRoots programme works Run by Think Circus, the event followed a six- Paths for Everyone report, we were honest in to make the journey, the traffic-free section of with communities to enable and empower them to week programme of engagement throughout the highlighting where the Network doesn’t meet the the National Cycle Network now creates the first make artistic improvements across the National area, with local young people attending circus high standards we’ve set ourselves. The report dedicated walking and cycling route for pupils and Cycle Network, reflecting local history and skills workshops, designing and decorating their identified 50 ‘activation projects’ across the UK their parents. heritage through everything from unique benches own circus props helping to build the striking that are key to improving the entire Network. and information boards to murals and modernist glowing sculptures which formed the focal point The new path was officially opened in April 2019, sculptures. ArtRoots aims to create a more of the Glow Parade. The project helped bring the We’re incredibly proud to see the very first of with Active Nation Commissioner for Scotland Lee welcoming space for everyone, encouraging more community together and inspired them to engage these reach completion, with a new traffic-free Craigie, Sustrans CEO Xavier Brice, Sustrans people to engage with the Network paths on their with the art-making process and the possibilities of link at Ledaig, created between the villages Scotland National Director John Lauder, local doorstep. their local National Cycle Network routes. of North Connel and Benderloch on the iconic councillors, residents and school pupils in Caledonia Way. Forming part of a £2 million attendance. The link at Ledaig represents the first The Circus of Lights Parade in Craigmillar, Craigmillar resident, Sarah Baker, whose investment by the Scottish Government in step towards Sustrans’ goal of doubling the amount Edinburgh, was something completely different. children attended the workshops and parade: National Cycle Network Route 78 throughout of traffic-free sections of the Network by 2040. More than 60 local residents of all ages took

Argyll and Bute and the Highlands, the path is the Hattersley Colin Photo: part in a spectacular luminous procession, which “All the girls have talked about over the The second Paths for Everyone activation project first protected pathway for walking, cycling and wound its way past Craigmillar Castle and the set for completion is also located in Scotland, last five weeks has been the workshops wheeling between the two villages, and signifies Little France area, before culminating in a visually delivering a new traffic-free section of the and the parade, and I have definitely the first milestone in the programme of UK-wide stunning live interactive performance alongside Caledonia Way at Duror due to be finished improvements to the National Cycle Network. the Innocent Railway cycle path on National Cycle noticed their confidence increasing by the end of 2019. Photo: Donald McLeod Network Route 1. week on week. It’s been great in A project of this scale requires time and Local resident Dr Andrew Henderson, a commitment, with over a decade of work, research, Children and parents were accompanied on the keeping them active in a fun way and founding member of the petition group calling planning, community and landowner engagement route by giant unicorn and mermaid lanterns, with really encouraged them to explore the for the extension of Route 78 in Ledaig: ensuring the new link best serves the needs the parade ending in glowing circus performances safe, open spaces on our doorstep.” of the local population. In particular, Sustrans’ “The project will make it much easier by the young people themselves. Principal Engineer Paul Cronin was instrumental for children, particularly from the North in finding a negotiated solution with landowners Connel area, to cycle to school through and managing the multi-million pound contracts. Consultants Jacobs and Contractor McGowan were a much safer and friendlier environment. were excellent partners and have delivered on the The local community were able to add ground alongside Sustrans engineer Claire Frost. their voice, and Sustrans were very

The 1.5km off-road section also provides young supportive in listening to what we had people from North Connel attending Lochnell to say. We are very encouraged that Primary School in Benderloch with a safe route to this is now an excellent outcome.”

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Volunteers are crucial in our role as custodian and colleagues out in the fresh air while helping to and other stakeholders and find solutions to road of the National Cycle Network. Last year alone, enhance the local environment. Working in partnership safety issues in the vicinity of the school. Sustrans’ volunteers gave 5,500 hours of time to We also support community groups or schools across Scotland As an embedded officer, Neil understands the help improve the National Cycle Network. who want to get involved in volunteering across needs of both organisations and is astutely Our Partnerships Team provide a dedicated Our Network Volunteering programme encourages the Network. We can help groups to organise aware of the challenges and opportunities in the resource to local authorities to develop a and empowers people and communities across litterpicks or submit a design for one of the many local area but also has access to a network of strategic approach to active travel infrastructure Scotland to get hands-on to help improve the Millennium Mileposts located across the Network. colleagues in active travel. National Cycle Network. Shortlisted designs are posted on our social media development. We do this through strategy channels, and the public help to pick a winner who development, project delivery and the roll out of Sharing knowledge and building better strategic From ‘microvolunteering’ – such as reporting we support to paint the milepost itself. Bike Life Scotland, a survey of attitudes towards partnerships means better results for everyone, a problem on the Network or filling a Sustrans cycling in each major town or city. We are helping to join projects across the region together #2minutecleanup bag – to a few hours taking Funding is also available, via the Network Action currently working with six local authorities across ensuring they dovetail and complement one part in one of Sustrans’ litterpicks or wildflower Grant Fund, for projects which benefit people the country and are always seeking new ways to another for a more unified, effective and efficient meadow and orchard management workdays, our or wildlife on National Cycle Network routes in support our partners. approach. volunteers are instrumental in helping us make Scotland. Community groups can apply for grants MarshPhoto: Tony Our partnership with Perth & Kinross council Lesley Stewart, Depute Head Teacher,

journeys on the National Cycle Network more of between £100 and £750 to help with things like Photo: John Linton Tulloch Primary School, Perth: attractive and enjoyable for all. litter-picking equipment, tools, seeds, bird and bat started in spring 2018, with Sustrans officer Neil boxes, habitat management training or wildlife Quinney embedded within the Road Safety and Anyone looking for a longer term commitment “It has been great to have Neil on board surveying equipment. Design team. Neil quickly began work to provide and to develop more skills can undertake the community engagement support the team to support and begin to develop our new Citizen Science surveys, and learn how to Phil, corporate volunteer from Aegon, needed to deliver successful infrastructure projects. travel routes to school after the opening record bumblebees, birds or butterflies through Edinburgh: of our new school building. He has been the season. Those keen to coordinate events In one example, Neil led engagement with Tulloch themselves can take on an Organiser role and be “It was a fantastic team-building exercise Primary School, who were seeking help to improve on hand to work alongside our pupil road supported to lead events. and clearly not something we usually do. access to their site by foot and by bike. Tapping into safety officers and has been actively Sustrans’ network of expertise and working closely involved in gathering views from our Corporate volunteers are always welcome, and The energy has been brought back into with the local I Bike officer, Neil used his unique it’s a fun team-building exercise that gets staff the office.” position to gather the views of the parent council, community which will support and develop pupils, elected members, the local community our next steps in our school travel plan.”

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We’re incredibly proud of what we do but also realise It has also contributed towards an average 8% In autumn 2018, we expanded our Scottish coverage cycling development including infrastructure, travel Sustrans needs to provide evidence to qualify our increase in active travel to schools, over the past of Bike Life and published reports on three Scottish behaviour, attitudes, the impact of cycling and new work. Research is key in building the case for active 10 years, when compared to schools who haven’t cities – Glasgow, Perth and Stirling. initiatives. Bike Life is designed to encourage the travel and shaping policy that will lead to a healthier, signed up to the I Bike programme. long-term development of cycling and help create happier Scotland. Bike Life is an important part of our evidence-based more liveable UK cities by improving the long-term Women and Cycling Roundtable approach. Inspired by the Copenhagen Bicycle planning of provision for cycling and highlighting the Sustrans’ Research and Monitoring Unit (RMU) Account, it’s the biggest survey on attitudes to benefits this brings to cities. examines the impact of our work, studies the Building on RMU research on Gender and Cycling cycling in the UK and provides an assessment of city challenges facing people who walk and cycle, and and the Bike Life Women study, we brought together explores the underlying issues involved in active academics, NGOs, Scottish policy makers and travel, working with our policy and communications planners to explore the gender gap in cycling, team to publicise our findings in a way that makes a identify solutions to the issue and create a network of Estimated annual cycle trips: individuals to help facilitate change. Key findings from constructive contribution to policy. Glasgow 18.6 million In 2018/19, Sustrans Scotland had considerable RMU will also be submitting a paper for the Bike Life 2018: Perth 824,000 success in publicising key findings from our research Women, Employment and Transportation themed Stirling 1.6 million Research in Transportation Business programmes and pushing important issues further up edition of the Management the policy agenda. Some examples include: journal. The paper will summarise Estimated annual deaths prevented due to the research Sustrans has done in investigating the the physical activity associated with cycling: Hands Up Scotland Survey disparity between levels of cycling among men and Estimated annual savings to the NHS: women, and will explore the barriers, needs and 32 in Glasgow 2018/19 saw the 10 year anniversary of the Hands motivations of women cycling in cities. Glasgow £1.2 million Up Scotland Survey, the largest national data set on 2 in Perth 1 in Stirling Perth £68,000 school travel, providing insight on how over half a Places for Everyone Stirling £42,000 million pupils across Scotland travel to school and nursery. For the first time since the programme’s creation in 2010, enough data had been gathered from 75 As an Official Statistic, this joint survey between surveys and counts of users on Places for Everyone Bicycles help lower congestion by Sustrans and all 32 Scottish Local Authorities informs (previously Community Links) projects to create taking cars off the road every day: Cycling has environmental benefits cutting policy areas, monitors trends in school travel over aggregated data showing changes in usage from annual greenhouse gas emissions by: time and provides information relevant to a variety of before and after the project. 13,087 in Glasgow health, transport and education initiatives. 392 in Perth 7,551 tonnes in Glasgow We estimate that the average annual increase in 813 in Stirling 902 tonnes in Perth The most recent HUSS report found that active travel usage of an affected route by those cycling, walking 365 tonnes in Stirling remains the most frequently reported mode of travel and all users following a Places for Everyone project to school in Scotland with 48.7% of school pupils is 116%, 62% and 74% respectively. travelling to school in an active way. We estimate an increase in the proportion of Majority of residents support building Most people agree their city would be a I Bike women cycling over time, as women represented more protected roadside cycle lanes 17.6% of all cyclists before Places for Everyone even when this could mean less space for other road users: better place to live if more people cycled: The 2018/19 school year also marked the implementation. This increased to 25.1% after the Glasgow 67% 10th anniversary of Sustrans’ I Bike education project has been in place for a number of years. Glasgow 82% programme, promoting walking, cycling and Perth 69% Perth 66% scootering to school. One of the project’s aims was Cyclists and pedestrians feel safer on routes Stirling 83% Stirling 71% to reduce the gender gap, which currently sees more improved by the Places for Everyone programme. boys cycling to school than girls. For cyclists, perceptions of safety rose from 79% to 90%. Among pedestrians, perceptions of safety rose The number of girls cycling to school over the past from 78% to 88%. People think more money should Total annual benefit from people riding 10 years has increased in participating schools, thanks to Sustrans’ I Bike programme. 7.9% of be spent on cycling: bikes for transport and leisure is: girls at I Bike schools reported cycling to school *please note: the wording of the question in the yearly I Bike Glasgow 78% £62 million in Glasgow in 2018 compared to 2.8% in 2008 – a 5.1% point survey has changed. In 2008/09, pupils were asked, “How did you Perth 69% £3.9 million in Perth difference*. travel to school today?” In 2017/18 pupils were asked, “How do £ you usually (most often) travel to school?” Stirling 83% £2.5 million in Stirling

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The past year has seen Sustrans Scotland capitalise dangerous for people with pushchairs or wheelchair plans for 2019-20 on the increasing profile of walking and cycling to users. We are also making our voice heard in the challenge current policies and promote active travel’s planning of new Low Emission Zones – we want to central place in Scottish transport policy and planning. make sure that they deliver cleaner air for everyone, Sustrans Scotland is helping more and more people construction of the Queensferry Crossing and railway and the best way to do this is not just cleaner to travel actively by delivering infrastructure that improvements. Since the active travel budget was doubled to vehicles, but making sure fewer vehicles travel makes walking and cycling an easier choice. In the £80 million last year, Sustrans Scotland has been into our cities, and making more space available to coming year we’ll keep doing that, but we will also For the next decade, we think Scotland needs to see focused on delivering high-quality infrastructure for people on foot, on bikes and for public transport. We shape ongoing conversations about what Scotland infrastructure as a series of widespread, national walking and cycling across Scotland and making will continue our work to make sure the Transport Bill needs to deliver to give everyone the choice to walk, interventions rather than fewer, bigger projects. sure we measure the impact we are having. But that delivers for walking and cycling and we look forward cycle or wheel. We see a need for a national approach to deliver doesn’t mean we aren’t looking to the future and to the bill’s passage towards the end of 2019. infrastructure to develop walking and cycle-friendly identifying what policies and legislation can deliver As ambition grows from local authorities and neighbourhoods, to make journeys on foot or bike to better, greener places and healthier, happier people. Our work is not just confined to the world of we increasingly see bold infrastructure funding our town centres the attractive choice and building transport. We have been working with a broad applications, we are also working with local segregated cycle routes on arterial roads into towns Scotland is currently drawing up a new National range of partners to ensure that the benefits of authorities to improve and develop design practices. and cities. Let’s spread the benefit of infrastructure Transport Strategy for the next decade, and walking, cycling and placemaking are understood in We’re improving how we monitor the impact of local investment to as many people as possible. Sustrans Scotland has been at the heart of that. areas of public health, housing, local regeneration schemes to help us make the case for more. We are represented on policy working groups to and environment. That’s why we are working with Our flagship projects, like the South City Way in consider how we make a safer transport system and coalitions like Cleaner Air for Scotland, Scottish But we’re also working to make sure that government Glasgow, the City Centre Transformation in Edinburgh even how transport is administered and arranged Obesity Alliance, the Scottish Alliance for People knows the need for, and impact of, delivering better and others across Scotland, are creating examples of geographically. As a key delivery partner of the and Places, Scotland’s Towns partnership, Poverty Hudson (www.AH-Illustration.com) Alastair Photo: infrastructure for walking and cycling on a national the type of change we need, and the improvements Scottish Government, our National Director John Alliance and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland to build scale. In the next year, the Scottish Government will to public space that our research shows people want. Lauder sits on a panel to make recommendations the evidence base for the benefits active travel can research and plan the second Strategic Transport Our challenge now is to demonstrate their success in

to government on how best we can deliver a bring in a whole range of policy areas. Dublin) Photographers (Corporate Moseley Emma Photo: Projects Review (STPR). This is Scotland’s shopping improving public health and the local economy, and sustainable, healthy and inclusive transport system. list for infrastructure; the first STPR in 2008 led to the creating better places for everyone. The approach to walking and cycling has changed We’ve also been working with national government, in Scotland in the past few years, and we’re starting political parties and local authorities to make sure to see real improvements on the ground as a result. that the Transport Bill delivers better provision for There’s always a need for continued change and walking and cycling. We strongly support the plan improvement, and Sustrans Scotland is central in to ban parking on the footway – this is a major delivering this through infrastructure, behavioural deterrent to people getting around on foot in their change and better policy and legislation. local area and can be particularly problematic and

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We’re pleased to have worked with a large number of people and partners in 2018/19. Together we are The Scottish Government’s 2018-19 Programme for This has allowed Sustrans to commit to large scale making it easier for people to walk and cycle. We’re connecting people and places, creating liveable Government doubled the funding for Active Travel projects such as the South City Way in Glasgow and neighbourhoods and transforming the school run and commute. in Scotland. This enabled Sustrans to increase the Edinburgh’s City Centre Transformation, and meant funding allocated to partners to a record £56.8m. that we were able to complete the first activation 2050 Climate Group Kingussie Community Development Company project on the National Cycle Network in the UK, Aberdeen City Council KPT Development Trust Sustrans Scotland made £42m available to partners providing a vital traffic free link on the Caledonia Way Aberdeenshire Council Living Streets during the 2018-19 financial year to invest in active between North Connel and Benderloch (with another, Adrian Davis Loch Lomond And Trossachs National Park travel infrastructure. In addition we delivered £2.7m of at Duror, due to be completed by the end of 2019). Adventure Syndicate Marini Urbanismo behaviour change projects (such as the I Bike education Angus Council McGowan programme) across Scotland and invested £7m in Ardchattan Community Council Midlothian Council improving and promoting the National Cycle Network. Argyll & Bute Council Milngavie Primary Bike for Good Moffat And District Community Council Border Buses Moray Council Key Sustrans Scotland Funding Allocation Broadford And Strath Community Company Mount Florida Community Council 2018-2019 (%) Cairngorms National Park Murrayburn Primary Carse Of Gowrie Group Nestrans Infrastructure programme Central Scotland Green Network Trust Network Rail 4.76 0.90 City of Edinburgh Council NHS Dumfries and Galloway Clackmannanshire Council Design and engineering NHS Highland 12.22 Clydebank Housing Association NHS Health Scotland The Coalfields Regeneration Trust NHS National Health Services Scotland Partnerships Coimhearsnachd Bharraidh Agus Bhatarsaidh (Barra & NHS Lanarkshire Vatersay Community) Ltd NHS Lothian 2.35 National Cycle Network development Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council) North Ayrshire Council 1.19 Confederation of Passenger Transport North Lanarkshire Council Culture, Tourism & Major Events Directorate North Ledaig Caravan Park Behaviour change £ Cycling Scotland One Dalkeith Cycling UK Orkney Islands Council Central support Dulnain Bridge Community Council Paths for All Dumfries and Galloway Council Parsons Green Parent Council Dundee City Council Penicuik Community Council Duror and Kentallan Community Council Pentland Primary East Ayrshire Council Perth and Kinross Council 78.58 East Dunbartonshire Council Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust East Lothian Council Pollokshields Trust East Renfrewshire Council Port Of Inverness Eco-schools Scotland Renfrewshire Council Edinbane Community Company Rothes Community Council The Energy Saving Trust Scottish Borders Council Key Sustrans Scotland Funding FABB Scotland Scottish Canals 2018-2019 (%) Falkirk Council Scottish Environment Protection Agency Falkland And Newton Of Falkland Community Council Scottish Natural Heritage Transport Scotland 1.46 Fife Council Scottish Obesity Alliance Forth Environment Link SEStran Forth Valley LEADER ScotRail Other Funders Gargunnock Community Trust Snook Glasgow City Council South Ayrshire Council Glasgow Eco-Trust South Lanarkshire Council Glasgow High School Spokes Glasgow Science Centre Stagecoach Buses Herriot-Watt University Stirling Council Highland Cycle Campaign Strathblane Community Development Trust Highlands and Islands Enterprise Tactran Highland Council TRACKS £ HITRANS Transport Scotland Inverclyde Council VisitScotland 98.54 Islay Distilleries West Dunbartonshire Council Jacobs Consulting West Lothian Council Killearn Community Futures Company Wester Hailes Education Centre

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