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Three quarters of Edinburgh residents ‘would cycle more if services were closer’

More than three quarters of Edinburgh residents would walk or cycle more often if shops and services were closer to home, a report has found. The annual Walking and Cycling Index by the charity Sustrans found that 78% of respondents to their survey ...

18 May 2022 at 01:25

Electric car chargers and outdoor dining create obstacles for disabled people

The growing number of electric vehicle charge points and outdoor restaurant tables is making it harder for disabled people to move around their communities, according to a new report. This is contributing to “pavement clutter” which requires ...

08 Feb 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland football star backs road safety drive

One of the stars of the Northern Ireland football team is backing a new road safety campaign. Northern Ireland international and Liverpool FC defender Conor Bradley has put his name to the Department for Infrastructure’s Share The Road To ...

08 Sept 2024 at 11:29

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Wheely good Santa Cycle in city on Saturday

Santa knows there’s a cost of living crisis and everyone needs to help the climate so he’s championing recycled bicycles this Christmas. A bumper range of lovingly restored bikes will be available on Saturday, December 10, from 1pm to ...

06 Dec 2022 at 12:33

Scotland

Harvie pledges ‘revolution in everyday cycling’ as framework published

A new blueprint which could bring about a “revolution in everyday cycling” is being published by the Scottish Government – with ministers also pledging to invest more cash in active travel. Patrick Harvie said the budget for active ...

26 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Derry News

Drive is on to get Derry folk actively travelling

A number of organisations in the North-West have joined forces to encourage more people to travel sustainably as part of this year’s Active Travel Challenge. It comes as part of plans to open a new Active Travel Centre at the ...

26 May 2022 at 12:33

Girls less than half as likely as boys to cycle regularly – survey

Girls are less than half as likely as boys to cycle regularly, a new survey has suggested, sparking calls for more segregated bike lanes. Just 8% of girls see themselves as someone who cycles often, compared with 17% of boys,...

26 Feb 2025 at 00:01

National News

Walking, wheeling and cycling worth €3 billion to Irish cities, new survey finds

The annual economic benefit from people walking, wheeling and cycling in the five cities across Ireland is more than €3 billion, a new survey has found. According to the 2023 Walking and Cycling Index, around 680,000 cars ...

05 Mar 2024 at 14:33

National News

Walking, wheeling and cycling worth €3 billion to Irish cities, new survey finds

05 Mar 2024 at 14:33

Local News

Sustrans Art competition tackles air pollution on the school run

PICTURED ABOVE: Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Cllr Patricia Logue, visited St Anne’s PS, Derry where the Eco-Council led a poster competition on behalf of active travel charity, Sustrans to ...

26 Feb 2024 at 16:33

Offer 40% new bike discounts to low income workers – charity

People on low incomes should be given 40% discounts on new bike purchases, according to an active travel charity. Sustrans said nearly two million people are unable to access Cycle to Work initiatives because ...

11 Sept 2024 at 00:01

Local News

Completion of NW Greenway Network linking Derry and Donegal officially opens

PICTURED ABOVE: NORTH-WEST GREENWAY NETWORK. . . . Gina McIntyre, Chief Executive, SEUPB, pictured on Thursday cutting the ribbon to officially open the North West Greenway Network at Pennyburn Bridge in ...

12 Sept 2024 at 17:33

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