Why bike space on trains matters
7 April 2017Proposed reductions in bike space on trains work against a joined-up vision for cycling in Scotland.Under the latest proposals, cyclists with bikes on long-distance trains on any other than...
View ArticleI Bike Glasgow
31 March 2017"I thrive on passing on my own enthusiasm for Physical Activity and Health and believe that cycling and walking" - Rory Coyle I Bike Officer GlasgowRory Coyle is our I Bike Officer for...
View ArticleTravel Survey for Northern Ireland reveals cars still dominate commute
19 April 2017The survey found that when respondents were asked what would encourage them to use public transport, the most popular answer was “Cheaper fares” (28%)The old adage ‘we are what we eat’...
View ArticleCycling cuts risk of cancer and heart disease
20 April 2017Data for both walking and cycling makes a strong case for the health benefits of regular exercise.One of the largest research projects of its type to date has laid bare the enormous health...
View ArticleSustrans highlights its latest research and delivery work at the Cycle City...
10 May 2017We will present our latest work at Europe’s biggest cycling and active travel conference We will be one of the special guests at the Cycle City Active City conference, taking place in...
View ArticleHave your say on 20mph in Scotland
15 May 2017Sustrans Scotland support 20mph in residential areasSustrans Scotland is encouraging members of the public to respond positively to the consultation on introducing default 20mph speed limits...
View ArticleCommunity Links fund awards over £15m
17 May 2017More than £15 million in grant funding has been awarded by active travel charity Sustrans Scotland for the creation of walking and cycling infrastructure in Scotland over the next year.A...
View ArticleBetter cycling infrastructure at junctions needed as cycle collision hotspots...
22 May 2017The creation of high quality infrastructure, such as the South West City Way in Glasgow, would help reduce the number of cycle collisionsSustrans Scotland is calling for improved cycling...
View ArticleSafety in numbers: Scottish cycling collision hotspots
Safety is often cited as the main reason why people don’t cycle for more of the journeys they make every day.And the recent findings on Scotland’s cycle collision hotspots, only serve to highlight the...
View ArticleNo more taxis in Belfast’s bus lanes
Belfast, like most UK cities, has a traffic problem especially in the rush hour. It is a fairly compact city compared to London or Manchester and so can be crossed in a matter of minutes during...
View ArticleCycling loyalty scheme Pedal Perks launched in Belfast
5 June 2017Colin Neill, CEO Hospitality Ulster, Pamela Grove-White from Sustrans and Robert Bell, owner of S.D. Bells cafe in east Belfast launching Pedal Perks cycling loyalty scheme.Belfast...
View ArticleCaernarfon bypass plans heading in wrong direction warn campaigners
13 June 2017Local groups are concerned about walking and cycling provision in current plans for the A487 Caernarfon bypass Safety and access concerns raised, as Sustrans Cymru, Ramblers Cymru, and...
View ArticlePedal Perks Cycle Reward Scheme
21 June 2017Owner of Nature's Way Ballyhackamore putting up the Pedal Perks logoHow do you have your coffee? With a pedal perk?We have launched a new cyclist loyalty scheme called ‘Pedal Perks’ in East...
View ArticleWelsh employees save up to £1,000 a year by switching a car commute for...
22 June 2017Have you tried walking or cycling to work?Results from October’s Cymru Travel Challenge reveal that on average, car users can save up to £1,000 a year when they switch from a car commute to...
View ArticleMaking a positive social change with sustainable banking
4 July 2017Jake in his shop in Bristol. Image credit Jennifer Garrett.Triodos supports organisations and projects that create a positive change in societyWe work with a number of corporate partners who...
View ArticleNo more taxis in Belfast’s bus lanes
Belfast, like most UK cities, has a traffic problem especially in the rush hour. It is a fairly compact city compared to London or Manchester and so can be crossed in a matter of minutes during...
View ArticleCycling loyalty scheme Pedal Perks launched in Belfast
5 June 2017Colin Neill, CEO Hospitality Ulster, Pamela Grove-White from Sustrans and Robert Bell, owner of S.D. Bells cafe in east Belfast launching Pedal Perks cycling loyalty scheme.Belfast...
View ArticleCaernarfon bypass plans heading in wrong direction warn campaigners
13 June 2017Local groups are concerned about walking and cycling provision in current plans for the A487 Caernarfon bypass Safety and access concerns raised, as Sustrans Cymru, Ramblers Cymru, and...
View ArticlePedal Perks Cycle Reward Scheme
21 June 2017Owner of Nature's Way Ballyhackamore putting up the Pedal Perks logoHow do you have your coffee? With a pedal perk?We have launched a new cyclist loyalty scheme called ‘Pedal Perks’ in East...
View ArticleWelsh employees save up to £1,000 a year by switching a car commute for...
22 June 2017Have you tried walking or cycling to work?Results from October’s Cymru Travel Challenge reveal that on average, car users can save up to £1,000 a year when they switch from a car commute to...
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