Survey on business perceptions of active travel

Are you a business owner or manager? Sustrans would like to hear your views on street changes for walking, wheeling and cycling.

Saving money a key motivation for cycling

Research conducted by Cycling Scotland shows that saving money is a key motivation for people to consider cycling in 2022.

Winning Business Support for Traffic Reduction

A report detailing a positive response from business leaders on policies for reducing traffic and encouraging sustainable modes.

The Shared Transport Conference 2022

Registration is now open for this year’s Shared Transport Conference from CoMoUK, which will be held online on 7 & 8 December 2022.

Winter Wheelers is coming

Help employees increase their fitness levels, boost their immune systems, save money, and improve their mental health by commuting by bike.

News

We have relaunched our website

The newly refreshed Way to Work website now makes it even easier for Scottish employers to support sustainable travel.

Survey on cargo cycle use by disabled people

Take part in Wheels for Wellbeing's survey on accessible cargo cycle use.

Cargo bikes for businesses and communities

Join this free online event exploring the role of cargo bikes in delivering a healthier, inclusive and more prosperous Scotland.

Zero Carbon Commuting Conference

Join the online conference dedicated to decarbonising the commute.

Events

Scotland’s Climate Week 2022

Get involved with Climate Week, running from 26th September to 2nd October.

Events

Can businesses help to reduce car use?

Join Transform Scotland's Traffic Summit to discuss how businesses can be at the forefront of reducing car use and creating a greener transport system.

Cycling Scotland Conference 2022

Join the Cycling Scotland Conference on 5th October in Stirling, to explore this year's theme of accelerating the move to safer cycling for everyone.

Join the Autumn Step Count Challenge

The Step Count Challenge is back for Autumn 2022. Ditch the desk and walk your way to a better working day.

Cycle September is back

Cycle September is a month-long competition from Love to Ride, which aims to get more people riding bikes.

5 strategies to encourage employees to cycle to work

Find out ways to address key barriers to employees cycling to work.

Blog

Take the next step to changing how you travel for work

Keep stepping up for climate and feel the benefits of walking more during your working day.

Free online Climate Emergency Training

Become certified as Carbon Literate with free online Climate Emergency Training, tailored for transport professionals.

Free sustainable travel support for workplaces

Encourage your employees to look at more active and sustainable travel options and work towards net-zero targets.

Spring into step with fun workplace walking challenge

Go the extra mile for your staff's health and wellbeing by taking part in the Step Count Challenge.

News

Changes to the Highway Code

New changes to the Highway Code have come into effect in Scotland. Make sure you're up to date with the new rules and guidance.

Join the Scottish Workplace Journey Challenge

Sign up for free, log your sustainable journeys and you could win brilliant local prizes along the way.

Blog

Next level commuting: how Next is championing active and sustainable travel

Sarah McAlinden, Travel2Next Facilities Coordinator at Next, offers us her top tips for encouraging and embedding sustainable travel in the workplace.

Looking out for each other on the roads this autumn and winter

Sustrans’ Active Travel Officers in Dumfries and Galloway compile their top tips for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers as the season changes.

News

Way to Work webinar encourages workplace action on transport to combat the climate crisis

In the run-up to COP26, our webinar discussed transport's role in the climate emergency and actions workplaces can take.

Get active this autumn with fun walking challenge

The Step Count Challenge celebrates its 10th anniversary. Get involved this autumn.

How to improve bike storage for offices and employees

Advice on how offices and employers can improve bicycle storage to create a happier, healthier workplace.

FREE travel planning consultancy time available now for workplaces across Scotland

Be supported to develop bespoke approaches to support and encourage more sustainable travel at your organisation.

Blog

There’s never been a better time to consider making the switch to active travel.

As many people return to the office, it’s a good time to consider an alternative to just jumping in the car.

How walking, wheeling, and cycling can help Scotland meet its climate targets

Here are some of the reasons why active travel is key in tackling the climate emergency in Scotland.

One year on: cycling up 47% in Scotland

One year since Covid-19 restrictions were first introduced in Scotland, new data shows a 47% rise in people cycling.

Can your business adapt to tackle the climate emergency?

There are lots of small changes that can enable more sustainable operations, as well as bigger gestures to hit targets and show your customers you are leading by example.

Calculate your organisation’s ACEL

Without reducing the emission from commuting, it will not be possible for organisations to hit their net zero goals.

This March we’re launching #ActiveCommuteClub and it’s free to join.

Whether you’re a key worker or working remotely, we want you to join our #ActiveCommuteClub.

Help To Keep Wee Ones Active While Working From Home

5 fun, free, remote-learning resources from Sustrans I Bike project that could help you juggle working from home and homeschooling.

Increase in people cycling through the winter months

Cycling Scotland's network of cycle counters shows significant increases in cycling in some areas in the last three months of 2020, and a 14 per cent increase nationally.

Energy Saving Trust transport programmes in Scotland recognised as ‘world-class’

Three transport programmes delivered in Scotland have been recognised as ‘world-class’ by the Net Promoter Score (NPS) index.

Sustrans Scotland responds to the National Transport Strategy 2 Plan

‘Reducing car km is bold but more information on active travel freeways is needed’.

eCargo Bike Research Project announces successful applicants

11 organisations have been successful in being chosen to participate in the eCargo Bike Research Project.

Blog

Adapting in an ever-changing world

Anna Bell shares tips on how to sustain healthy habits, motivation, and consistency during winter.

Walk once a day this winter

For a winter boost to body and mind, join us and pledge to walk every day this winter.

Further £52.6 million to maintain bus services

The Scottish Government has approved additional expenditure of up to £52.6 million to support bus operators to maintain services during the coronavirus pandemic.

Championing an active Scotland with Movement for Health

Path's for All are delighted to be part of Movement for Health, the new Physical Activity and Long Term Conditions Coalition.

New campaign to put walking at heart of Covid recovery

Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking, launches its new five-year strategy.

Over £5million in grants help get Scotland moving

A multi-million pound fund to get Scots out their cars and travelling actively and sustainably has now made 200 awards.

Liftshare’s Scoping Smart Mobility: October Product updates

Scoping Smart Mobility uses employee post codes to provide organisations with insights to make informed decisions on their employees commuting problems.

A new way of networking for Health Walk projects

Paths for All have developed a virtual community for the Scottish Health Walk Network members to come together and learn, share ideas and keep in touch.

News

£7.4 million for ultra-low emission buses

The Scottish Government has awarded £7.4 million through the first round of the Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme.

News

Six-month stats see cycling up 43% in Scotland

The first six-month snapshot released since the month Covid-19 restrictions were introduced shows the significant increase in people cycling across...

Blog

Councils should boost car clubs for the post-Covid commute

Councils should take advantage of changing commuter habits by introducing specific car-sharing strategies, a leading transport charity has said.

News

The Step Count Challenge – Autumn 2020

Sign your team of 5 up to the 8 week walking challenge

News

Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme

The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme is providing free repairs and maintenance, to get thousands of people across Scotland on their...

News

Funding now available to run local, inclusive cycling events in 2021

Up-to-£10,000 grants to stage free events across Scotland

News

Cycling sees “modal share” in Scotland increase five-fold

Cycling Scotland’s twice-yearly nationwide monitoring survey across 97 locations shows the share of people cycling vs using other forms of...

Blog

Opportunity to change Scotland’s travel habits

Phase 3 of route map likely to see busier public transport

News

Walking our way back to a happier and healthier Scotland

Paths For All joins 27 other national organisations to call for Scotland to 'walk back better' from Covid-19

News

Mobilise your workforce: Back to work

Liftshare has creating BACK TO WORK travel software to help you mobilise your workforce

News

Free bike share in Scottish cities as lockdown eases

Free bike share will be provided in Edinburgh and Glasgow from 29th June to encourage people to consider cycling for...

News

Electric bikes are cycle-logical step

Electric bikes grow in popularity across Scotland during lockdown

News

Working It Out webinar series providing support during lockdown

We've launched a series of online events designed to holistically support you during the period of lockdown and beyond. In...

News

Spaces for People

Making essential travel and exercise safer during Covid-19

News

The Step Count Challenge: Registration now open!

Paths For All's four week spring challenge starts on Monday 4th May and is designed to keep you connected and...

News

Cycles for Key Workers

Find the best offers for frontline staff on bikes, repairs and equipment

Blog

Remote Working: How’s it going?

For more advice and guidance, visit our Coronavirus guidance page To find out more about Forth Environment Link visit forthenvironmentlink.org

Blog

Life after Covid-19

Read Richard Dilks (CoMoUK) latest Local Transport Today article

News

Coronavirus: Free electric bikes for NHS staff as hire schemes stay open

Electric bikes are being offered free to NHS staff in Forth Valley so they can avoid using public transport.

Blog

Walking and Coronavirus

The Government’s current advice is that you should be going for a walk, if you can.

News

Edinburgh Napier’s Merchiston campus awarded Cycling Friendly

The university has been recognised for its commitment to encouraging cycling to and from campus.

News

Over £294,000 for cycling facilities across Scottish schools and campuses

Improving amenities through the Cycling Friendly programme

Blog

Doctors should prescribe walking to improve mental health, says new report

More GPs should prescribe walking to improve mental health and long-term physical health conditions

Blog

Bike Life Edinburgh

Cycling participation needs to be more equal in the Capital

News

Work begins on new £8m Active Travel project in Glasgow

Work has commenced on a new £8 million pound walking and cycling project in Glasgow.

News

Funding boost for rural Highland Health Walk project

A rural Highland project which aims to promote health and wellbeing through walking has received a funding boost

Blog

Ian Findlay CBE: Scotland’s perfect storm of opportunity

Paths For All's Chief Officer, Ian Findlay CBE, reflects on exciting opportunities ahead for Scotland

Blog

Employers urged to kick off the new decade by getting Scotland’s workforce moving

Paths for All are urging businesses to kick start the new decade by getting Scotland’s workforce moving with their Walk...

News

Low Emission Zones Scotland

Low emission zones are being introduced to Scotland's four biggest cities. Make sure you keep up to date!

Blog

The health benefits of an active commute

Kieran Turner summarises research on the benefits of building physical activity into your daily commute.

Blog

Environmental factors increasingly important to people in Scotland

Biennial study reveals how our views on cycling have changed since 2017.

Blog

New housing is failing people and forcing car dependency

Living Street's latest report highlights that new housing developments aren’t meeting the aspirations of new homeowners.

News

Further funding for interest free e-bike loans

An additional £700,000 has been allocated from the Scottish Government low carbon vehicle loan budget to support people with the...

Blog

10 cycling resolutions for the new year

If you’re not already, why not commit to commuting to work by bike once a week?

Blog

Joining up public transport with walking and cycling

Sustrans Scotland’s Senior Transport Integration Officer, Ross Miller, works with bus, rail and ferry companies across Scotland to connect walking...

News

Taking steps to promote staff health and wellbeing

Re-engage Team Scotland has been awarded the Walk at Work Award which recognises workplaces in Scotland creating healthy and active...

News

Liftshare joins the Way to Work partnership!

We're pleased to announce that Liftshare has joined the Way to Work partnership. Find out how the UK’s biggest car...

Blog

More than two thirds of Scottish town and city dwellers think we shouldn’t need cars for everyday journeys

More than two-thirds of Scots think people should be able to make their everyday journeys without a car, new research...

News

£1.36 million to support greener vehicles across NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland’s ambitions for a greener vehicle fleet have been strengthened thanks to Scottish Government support.

News

Aberdeenshire claims top national award for sustainable transport programme

Congratulations to Aberdeenshire Council who walked away from this year’s National Transport Awards in London with the ‘Excellence in Cycling...

News

The Cycling Friendly Employer Development Fund is now open!

The Employer Development Fund is open and accepting applications, with the next round of assessments taking place in December -...

News

Scotland’s travel smartcards are now smarter than ever

An improvement programme has now completed resulting in a smarter travel experience, where one smartcard now works across multiple modes...

Blog

Can You Really Walk Your Way To Happiness?

More walking = healthier, happier communities  

News

Walking and cycling charities call for an end to road building

Eight walking and cycling organisations have called for an end to building new roads in Scotland and to provide more...

News

Nicola Sturgeon announces first of £27million walking and cycling infrastructure projects

A total of 207 projects across Scotland set to benefit from funding through Places for Everyone initiative.

Blog

Scots take steps to better health

Scots walk more now than they did five years ago, according to Paths for All's latest public opinion survey.

News

Improved journeys for travelling public

Scotland will have a cleaner, smarter and more accessible transport network

Blog

Frances Bain: Walking is a solid foundation for overall health and wellbeing

Frances Bain discusses why Paths for All are supporting communities to have conversations about what keeps them well

Blog News

Active Travel Groups: Double Investment Today Not Tomorrow

Cycling and walking groups have repeated their call for an immediate doubling of funding as the Government responds to the...

Blog News

Milestone for Paths for All’s sustainable travel fund as it awards over 100 projects

Over 100 new projects that aim to increase walking, cycling and shared transport are off the ground thanks to a...

Blog News

Pedestrians need priority in Edinburgh

Everyday walking charity, Living Streets Scotland, today backed radical plans to transform Edinburgh’s City Centre.

Blog News

New physical activity guidelines

The UK’s Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) have released updated guidelines outlining the extensive benefits of physical activity for everyone.

News

Thirteen campuses working hard to be Cycling Friendly

Universities and colleges across Scotland are working hard to get students cycling.

Blog News

Protecting Scotland’s Future

Ending Scotland’s contribution to climate change and securing a positive future for generations to come.