Annual report & accounts 2024-25

A record number of local authorities (14) delivered on-road Bikeability Scotland cycle training in every primary school in their area.

More than 10,000 nursery-aged children started their cycling journey through Play on Pedals sessions, with 192 Play on Pedals instructors trained.

4,000 adults took part in practical, theory or online cycle training, including absolute beginners’ courses, Family Cycle Training sessions and Professional Cycle Awareness Training for drivers of large fleet vehicles.

Our analysis of Scottish sentencing data showed that over 40% of drivers responsible for fatal crashes in 2015-20 had a previous driving conviction. We called for the increased use of driving bans for people who repeatedly drive dangerously.

We monitored cycling rates across Scotland, with our September 2024 traffic survey showing record cycling modal share of 15% along the landmark South City Way cycle route in Glasgow.

With funding from Regional Transport Partnerships, we supported the People & Place programme by delivering eight Access to Bikes projects across five regions, distributing more than 3,500 bikes.

We supported with more than 100 new installations or improvements of cycle parking and storage units for schools, community groups, local authorities and social housing providers.

We partnered with Nestrans, SPT, SEStran, SWestran and Tactran through People and Place Programmes, to engage and support 212 organisations in achieving the Cycling Friendly award, including 66 primary schools and 31 secondary schools.

Transport Planning & Engineering delivered four construction projects in 2024-25, including rural active travel and urban design projects helping more people to enjoy cycling and walking.