Strathclyde Cycle Campaign
Sustrans Scotland in collaboration with Glasgow City Council yesterday launched the Glasgow ‘Bike Life’ report that has brought to the fore many interesting findings specific to cycling in Glasgow.
Significantly, that 30% of people don’t currently ride a bike, but would like to, and that 82% of residents support building more protected roadside cycle lanes, even when this could mean less space for other road traffic. Continue reading “Bike Life Report – Glasgow”
In the second of our two blogs looking at how increased provision for active travel to the area might affect local businesses, particularly in relation to Byres Road, GoBike members continue to examine the economic benefits that come with providing safe space for active travel.
Big changes are afoot on Byres Road. But big changes bring uncertainty – and one particular area for discussion has been how introducing segregated cycle lanes might affect local shops, cafes, and restaurants. Here, GoBike aims to clear up a few common myths by summarising the existing evidence about business and bikes. Continue reading “Busting the Myths About Business and Bikes”
Bring yourselves and bring a friend or three! We will be sharing what we’ve encountered and achieved over the last year and will be hearing from two other really spectacular campaigners on their methods and experiences. It’s going to be a stoater – see you there!
We have blogged before about our support for the 20 mph bill currently going through Scottish Parliament. The committee have just launched a call for evidence which includes this short online survey that will allow you to add your support for a 20mph speed limit as standard on urban “restricted” roads. There is the option to be as quick as two clicks to complete this one so if you have half a minute please give it a go.
Read on for why we believe 20mph is a good thing. Continue reading “20 mph Bill Survey”
We need help from all of you to promote our upcoming AGM with our smart new handlebar fliers please! It’s fun honest!
Here’s what to do: Continue reading “Handlebar Flier Help Wanted”
Ballie Kyle Thornton at the Auldhouse Roundabout (about to take his life in his hands to cross the Pollokshaws Rd dual carriageway)
Bob Downie took his local councillor on a tour of his ward this week, concentrating on the notorious Auldhouse Roundabout:
As everywhere in Glasgow, cycling in the Newlands/Auldburn Ward has its challenges, but none more so than the Auldhouse Roundabout. Bailie Kyle Thornton kindly agreed to join me in an examination of this location and this tour was therefore more a site-specific visit than a general excursion of the ward. Continue reading “Councillor Tour – Newlands/Auldburn Ward”
This years GoBike AGM and Public Meeting extravaganza will be on Saturday 17th November from 15:15-17:30. Save the date folks, for we have a treat in store for you.
Continue reading “GoBike AGM and Public Meeting – Saturday 17th November 2018”
We are so excited to be a part of the team who will be bringing Glasgow their first ever World Car Free day celebration this very Saturday 22nd September 2018. On Kelvin Way we will be joining cities from all around the world in celebrating a reclamation of the street for people.
Come along between 12-6pm and not only will you find a car-free, safe and unpolluted street to hang out and party on, but you will also find all and more of this: Continue reading “World Car Free Day – Glasgow – 22 September 2018”
It’s Friday, it’s the 7th September and it’s…
So, when on your bike today, as part of your commute, group ride, or just popping down the street for some milk, take a photograph of that piece of infrastructure that you like, as well as one of that makes you curse every time you use it or pass it. Continue reading “Today is #GlasgowCycleInfraDay18”
The return of #GlasgowCycleInfraDay Continue reading “#GlasgowCycleInfraDay18 ** this Friday 7th September **”