Sustrans Scotland manifesto 2021: The time to act is now

We're calling on the next Scottish Government to prioritise funding for walking, wheeling and cycling.

Find out more about our manifesto asks for political parties in Scotland.

Places for Everyone

Funding for ambitious projects to create safe, attractive, healthier places by increasing the number of trips made by walking, cycling and wheeling for everyday journeys.

The National Cycle Network in Scotland

The Network in Scotland is promoted and developed by Sustrans, in partnership with local and national roads and planning authorities, Transport Scotland, Forestry Commission Scotland, Scottish Canals, Scottish Natural Heritage, National Park Authorities, landowners and other bodies.

• To report an issue please email the team. We are responsible for the routes on the land that we own or manage. 
• If you're planning a trip, check our Scotland route closures and diversions. 
  
• Take your time and experience the best of Scotland through 2,371 miles of National Cycle Network. Find a route on the National Cycle Network
• ArtRoots: Community fund for artistic and aesthetic improvements to the National Cycle Network in Scotland.

Policy

Sustrans Scotland successfully influences policy development to ensure that more people have the choice to walk, cycle or take public transport for more of their everyday journeys. We work closely with the Scottish Government, Local Authorities, government agencies and politicians in order to achieve this aim.

Policy context for school active travel in Scotland

Street Design

Award-winning design and engagement service, empowering communities to transform their neighbourhoods and urban spaces.

Street Design in Scotland

Transforming the school run

We support schools in Scotland in a variety of ways:

• A range of resources for teachers.
• I Bike promoting cycling, walking and scooting. 
• The Cycle and Scooter Parking Grant Fund helps make travelling actively to school a more viable option for pupils in Scotland.
• Places for Everyone funding, for infrastructure developments around schools, to make it easier for pupils to walk, scooter and cycle to school safely.
• The Hands Up Scotland Survey (HUSS) provides an insight into journeys to school - we've been delivering it for more than a decade.

Active workplaces

Our workplace offers provide you with all you need to achieve healthier, happier staff, corporate social responsibility and business savings. 

• Way to Work is a website that showcases the funding, training and accreditations available to your workplace in support of sustainable travel goals. There’s also a wealth of resources to support staff to travel more actively. 
• The Scottish Workplace Journey Challenge encourages workplaces to compete and earn prizes.
• The Edinburgh Cargo Bike Library allows your business to borrow bikes.
• Active travel training for workplaces.
• Active Travel Champions volunteer programme.

Partnership working

We work closely with local authorities, regional transport partners, national stakeholders and public transport providers across Scotland to make sure that active and sustainable travel is safer, easier and more rewarding.