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Dundee Active Freeways will be greatest traffic shake-up since motorists overtook horse-drawn carts carrying jute bales from docks to mills.

A group of traders on Arbroath Road in Dundee fear a new cycle route outside their shops could "kill off" trade.

Media release: Edinburgh’s Electric Cycle Company has been super-charged THE Electric Cycle Company (ECC), Edinburgh, has just opened its new 4,000 square foot, state-of-the-art electric bike store and workshop on Crewe Road North. It is believed the move makes it the largest specialist e-bike shop in the UK. Over four times the size of their previous shop, ECC have created a completely safe and welcoming retail environment with enough space to display a much larger selection of both new and established electric bike brands, quality cycle clothing, and e-bike accessories, alongside a bespok...

3 min read While we’re living through the unprecedented challenge of the COVID pandemic, the climate emergency hasn’t gone away – far from it. That’s why we remain committed to continuing Scotland’s global leadership on climate action, and reaching net zero by 2045 is central to our recovery. We’re taking tackling inequalities and thousands of new, high-quality, green jobs. The Scottish Government has injected fresh ambition to its Climate Change Plan. Here’s all you need to know. Driving forward a fully decarbonised transport system We’re phasing out new petrol and diesel...

Over £22 million has been awarded to three permanent active travel schemes in Ayr, Hawick and Broughty Ferry. The money has been provided by the Scottish Government and allocated through the Sustrans Places for Everyone initiative. When complete, the projects will make it easier for people to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys by reallocating road space in favour of sustainable active travel modes. As outlined in the Programme for Government, the Scottish Government has committed to investing over £500 million in active travel across the next five years. More permanent projects, in...