Thanks for the positive input, we try our best to make people aware of the benefits of active travel - any ideas you have to spread the word would be welcomed.
Thank you for your input, good to hear that you are enjoying the benefits of cycling - it's maybe an area we need to do more work on to communicate the benefits of cycling and active travel.
I like to walk or cycle but there are no segregated cycle lanes near where I live. The main road is always busy with cars, many of them speeding so it can be difficult to cross roads safely.
Sorry to hear the issues with speeding, please report this to you local police station, you can also email RoadSafety@glasgow.gov.uk. We have a new speed analysis tool that allows us to view the speed data for every road in the city. Where we identify a speeding issue our engineers will review and liaise with Police Scotland.
A mixture of walking and cycling. Public transport is too expensive and lacking in integration for my lifestyle, and I don't/can't drive/scoot. Walking allows me to make stops, take detours and explore in a way no other method does, however if time is of the essence cycling is better. Cycling at it's best is an enjoyable mixture of physical exhertion and giddy joy but at it's worst is fraught with danger, not just from car traffic alone (on a canal path cycle today, twice while passing pedestrians they attempted to alarm me, first with an intentional scream/shout and second with a physical gesture/motion as I passed to one side). If public transport were free I'd use it far more, whereas I tend to use only when there are no other options (including when too tired to embark on a cycling expedition/weather is prohibitive).
I'm sorry to hear about your experience on the canal path, hopefully this was a one off encounter (although it happened twice) and you continue to use the path. We appreciate that road safety concerns are a barrier to cycling, and through the expansion of our cycling network and increased behavioural change campaigns, we are confident we can address this and encourage more people to make the right choice for everyday journeys across the city.
We do not own a car so we walk or cycle everywhere. I have two young children and own a cargo bike so cycling is the easiest and quickest way for us to get around, especially if the kids are tired and unable to walk long distance.
That's good to hear, going back, not too far in time, not many folk owned cars and we seemed to manage ok, hopefully when people see you and the kids out and about it might encourage others to do likewise. We offer on-road cycle training in our schools, so be good to know if your local school is taking part?
Thank you for your response, driving in any city is quite a challenge. Hopefully, as we progress our transport strategy and work in partnership with key stakeholders the cost and frequency of active and sustainable travel choices will improve.
Thank you for your response, unfortunately we can't control the Scottish weather, however, we can all do our bit to support Glasgow's becoming a net zero city by 2030. We are working hard to convince car users to take the leap, to save money and get healthy; and as you say - see the real benefits of faster travel through the city.
Hi, thank you for responding, that's good to hear. As well as the many health and environmental benefits, there's also the financial benefit with the ever increasing costs of owning a car.
It's free for me. Reduces carbon footprint. Would be better if it was all integrated.
It's good to hear some positive input re how cycling and active travel has many benefits.
Cycling - pretty much free, exercise, de-stressing at the end of work day too
Thanks for the positive input, we try our best to make people aware of the benefits of active travel - any ideas you have to spread the word would be welcomed.
Faster than car, cheaper, healthier.
Thank you for your input, good to hear that you are enjoying the benefits of cycling - it's maybe an area we need to do more work on to communicate the benefits of cycling and active travel.
There's probably scope for Health messages as well as Road Safety messages on this theme
Thank you for your input - health, wellbeing and environmental benefits will form part of any future campaigns.
I like to walk or cycle but there are no segregated cycle lanes near where I live. The main road is always busy with cars, many of them speeding so it can be difficult to cross roads safely.
Sorry to hear the issues with speeding, please report this to you local police station, you can also email RoadSafety@glasgow.gov.uk. We have a new speed analysis tool that allows us to view the speed data for every road in the city. Where we identify a speeding issue our engineers will review and liaise with Police Scotland.
A mixture of walking and cycling. Public transport is too expensive and lacking in integration for my lifestyle, and I don't/can't drive/scoot. Walking allows me to make stops, take detours and explore in a way no other method does, however if time is of the essence cycling is better. Cycling at it's best is an enjoyable mixture of physical exhertion and giddy joy but at it's worst is fraught with danger, not just from car traffic alone (on a canal path cycle today, twice while passing pedestrians they attempted to alarm me, first with an intentional scream/shout and second with a physical gesture/motion as I passed to one side). If public transport were free I'd use it far more, whereas I tend to use only when there are no other options (including when too tired to embark on a cycling expedition/weather is prohibitive).
I'm sorry to hear about your experience on the canal path, hopefully this was a one off encounter (although it happened twice) and you continue to use the path. We appreciate that road safety concerns are a barrier to cycling, and through the expansion of our cycling network and increased behavioural change campaigns, we are confident we can address this and encourage more people to make the right choice for everyday journeys across the city.
I enjoy a walk
That's great to hear, there are so many benefits to walking and cycling for your health as well as the environment.
We do not own a car so we walk or cycle everywhere. I have two young children and own a cargo bike so cycling is the easiest and quickest way for us to get around, especially if the kids are tired and unable to walk long distance.
That's good to hear, going back, not too far in time, not many folk owned cars and we seemed to manage ok, hopefully when people see you and the kids out and about it might encourage others to do likewise. We offer on-road cycle training in our schools, so be good to know if your local school is taking part?
Trains not frequent enough, bus too expensive, don't enjoy driving
Thank you for your response, driving in any city is quite a challenge. Hopefully, as we progress our transport strategy and work in partnership with key stakeholders the cost and frequency of active and sustainable travel choices will improve.
Faster, cheaper and better for you. Wish public transport was better on a cold, rainy day though.
Thank you for your response, unfortunately we can't control the Scottish weather, however, we can all do our bit to support Glasgow's becoming a net zero city by 2030. We are working hard to convince car users to take the leap, to save money and get healthy; and as you say - see the real benefits of faster travel through the city.
Our family does not own a car so we cycle, walk or take public transportation.
Hi, thank you for responding, that's good to hear. As well as the many health and environmental benefits, there's also the financial benefit with the ever increasing costs of owning a car.