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Excellence in Walking, Public Realm & Cycling
Excellence in Walking, Public Realm & Cycling
Excellence in Walking, Public Realm & Cycling
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Entries in this category need to demonstrate how particular policies and projects have improved the street environment. Examples of initiatives for this Award include environmental enhancement schemes, pedestrian schemes or parking and warden policies. Before and after photographs help the Judges with this category.
Alternatively, a cycling strategy may form the basis of a submission for this category or an individual scheme, which has brought significant benefits. Increased numbers of people cycling or reduced cycle casualties are two ways that you could document the success of your work.
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Entries in this category need to demonstrate how particular policies and projects have improved the street environment. Examples of initiatives for this Award include environmental enhancement schemes, pedestrian schemes or parking and warden policies. Before and after photographs help the Judges with this category.
Alternatively, a cycling strategy may form the basis of a submission for this category or an individual scheme, which has brought significant benefits. Increased numbers of people cycling or reduced cycle casualties are two ways that you could document the success of your work.
Submission Criteria
Previous Winner
A submission in this category should demonstrate
Entries in this category need to demonstrate how particular policies and projects have improved the street environment. Examples of initiatives for this Award include environmental enhancement schemes, pedestrian schemes or parking and warden policies. Before and after photographs help the Judges with this category.
Alternatively, a cycling strategy may form the basis of a submission for this category or an individual scheme, which has brought significant benefits. Increased numbers of people cycling or reduced cycle casualties are two ways that you could document the success of your work.
Angus Council
Arbroath – A Place For Everyone
Angus Council’s Arbroath – A Place For Everyone project is transforming the town centre through a people-focused approach to public realm and active travel. The scheme has reimagined key streets and public spaces, creating safer, more attractive environments for walking, wheeling and cycling while supporting local businesses and the wider community. Through extensive engagement and careful design, the project balances accessibility, sustainability and placemaking objectives. By reducing barriers to active travel and enhancing the quality of the public realm, the scheme is helping create a more vibrant, connected and welcoming town centre that encourages healthier and more sustainable travel choices.
Angus Council
Arbroath – A Place For Everyone
Angus Council’s Arbroath – A Place For Everyone project is transforming the town centre through a people-focused approach to public realm and active travel. The scheme has reimagined key streets and public spaces, creating safer, more attractive environments for walking, wheeling and cycling while supporting local businesses and the wider community. Through extensive engagement and careful design, the project balances accessibility, sustainability and placemaking objectives. By reducing barriers to active travel and enhancing the quality of the public realm, the scheme is helping create a more vibrant, connected and welcoming town centre that encourages healthier and more sustainable travel choices.
Angus Council
Arbroath – A Place For Everyone
Angus Council’s Arbroath – A Place For Everyone project is transforming the town centre through a people-focused approach to public realm and active travel. The scheme has reimagined key streets and public spaces, creating safer, more attractive environments for walking, wheeling and cycling while supporting local businesses and the wider community. Through extensive engagement and careful design, the project balances accessibility, sustainability and placemaking objectives. By reducing barriers to active travel and enhancing the quality of the public realm, the scheme is helping create a more vibrant, connected and welcoming town centre that encourages healthier and more sustainable travel choices.
City of Edinburgh Council & Balfour Beatty
Leith Connections
Leith Connections is one of Edinburgh’s most significant active travel investments, delivering high-quality infrastructure that makes walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more attractive. Developed through close collaboration between the City of Edinburgh Council and Balfour Beatty, the project improves connections between communities while enhancing the public realm along a key transport corridor. The scheme provides safer crossings, improved accessibility and dedicated space for active travel, helping people choose sustainable transport options with greater confidence. By supporting healthier lifestyles and reducing reliance on private cars, Leith Connections is helping shape a more connected and sustainable future for Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh Council & Balfour Beatty
Leith Connections
Leith Connections is one of Edinburgh’s most significant active travel investments, delivering high-quality infrastructure that makes walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more attractive. Developed through close collaboration between the City of Edinburgh Council and Balfour Beatty, the project improves connections between communities while enhancing the public realm along a key transport corridor. The scheme provides safer crossings, improved accessibility and dedicated space for active travel, helping people choose sustainable transport options with greater confidence. By supporting healthier lifestyles and reducing reliance on private cars, Leith Connections is helping shape a more connected and sustainable future for Edinburgh.
City of Edinburgh Council & Balfour Beatty
Leith Connections
Leith Connections is one of Edinburgh’s most significant active travel investments, delivering high-quality infrastructure that makes walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more attractive. Developed through close collaboration between the City of Edinburgh Council and Balfour Beatty, the project improves connections between communities while enhancing the public realm along a key transport corridor. The scheme provides safer crossings, improved accessibility and dedicated space for active travel, helping people choose sustainable transport options with greater confidence. By supporting healthier lifestyles and reducing reliance on private cars, Leith Connections is helping shape a more connected and sustainable future for Edinburgh.
Connected Places Catapult
ORCHY – Marked Cycle Wayfinding System
ORCHY is an innovative approach to cycle wayfinding that helps people navigate active travel routes more easily and confidently. Developed by Connected Places Catapult, the project uses clear visual markers and intuitive design to improve route legibility and encourage greater use of cycling infrastructure. By simplifying navigation and reducing uncertainty, ORCHY makes cycling more accessible to people who may be unfamiliar with local routes or new to active travel. The project demonstrates how thoughtful design and innovation can enhance the user experience, helping more people choose cycling as a practical and attractive mode of transport.
Connected Places Catapult
ORCHY – Marked Cycle Wayfinding System
ORCHY is an innovative approach to cycle wayfinding that helps people navigate active travel routes more easily and confidently. Developed by Connected Places Catapult, the project uses clear visual markers and intuitive design to improve route legibility and encourage greater use of cycling infrastructure. By simplifying navigation and reducing uncertainty, ORCHY makes cycling more accessible to people who may be unfamiliar with local routes or new to active travel. The project demonstrates how thoughtful design and innovation can enhance the user experience, helping more people choose cycling as a practical and attractive mode of transport.
Connected Places Catapult
ORCHY – Marked Cycle Wayfinding System
ORCHY is an innovative approach to cycle wayfinding that helps people navigate active travel routes more easily and confidently. Developed by Connected Places Catapult, the project uses clear visual markers and intuitive design to improve route legibility and encourage greater use of cycling infrastructure. By simplifying navigation and reducing uncertainty, ORCHY makes cycling more accessible to people who may be unfamiliar with local routes or new to active travel. The project demonstrates how thoughtful design and innovation can enhance the user experience, helping more people choose cycling as a practical and attractive mode of transport.
Cycling Scotland
Safe, Secure Cycle Storage in Social Housing Across the SPT Region
Cycling Scotland has worked with housing providers across the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport region to tackle one of the most common barriers to cycling: a lack of secure cycle storage. The project has delivered high-quality storage facilities within social housing communities, making it easier and more convenient for residents to own and use bicycles. By addressing concerns around security, storage space and accessibility, the initiative is helping increase cycling participation among people who may previously have been excluded from active travel opportunities. The programme supports healthier lifestyles, reduces transport inequalities and encourages more sustainable travel choices.
Cycling Scotland
Safe, Secure Cycle Storage in Social Housing Across the SPT Region
Cycling Scotland has worked with housing providers across the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport region to tackle one of the most common barriers to cycling: a lack of secure cycle storage. The project has delivered high-quality storage facilities within social housing communities, making it easier and more convenient for residents to own and use bicycles. By addressing concerns around security, storage space and accessibility, the initiative is helping increase cycling participation among people who may previously have been excluded from active travel opportunities. The programme supports healthier lifestyles, reduces transport inequalities and encourages more sustainable travel choices.
Cycling Scotland
Safe, Secure Cycle Storage in Social Housing Across the SPT Region
Cycling Scotland has worked with housing providers across the Strathclyde Partnership for Transport region to tackle one of the most common barriers to cycling: a lack of secure cycle storage. The project has delivered high-quality storage facilities within social housing communities, making it easier and more convenient for residents to own and use bicycles. By addressing concerns around security, storage space and accessibility, the initiative is helping increase cycling participation among people who may previously have been excluded from active travel opportunities. The programme supports healthier lifestyles, reduces transport inequalities and encourages more sustainable travel choices.
Dundee City Council
Active Travel Dundee (Schools)
Active Travel Dundee (Schools) is helping young people develop lifelong sustainable travel habits by making walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more attractive. Working with schools across the city, Dundee City Council has introduced infrastructure improvements, educational programmes and engagement activities designed to encourage active journeys to school. The initiative supports healthier lifestyles, reduces traffic congestion around schools and helps improve road safety for pupils and families. By combining physical improvements with behavioural change programmes, Active Travel Dundee is creating a safer and more sustainable environment while encouraging the next generation to embrace active travel.
Dundee City Council
Active Travel Dundee (Schools)
Active Travel Dundee (Schools) is helping young people develop lifelong sustainable travel habits by making walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more attractive. Working with schools across the city, Dundee City Council has introduced infrastructure improvements, educational programmes and engagement activities designed to encourage active journeys to school. The initiative supports healthier lifestyles, reduces traffic congestion around schools and helps improve road safety for pupils and families. By combining physical improvements with behavioural change programmes, Active Travel Dundee is creating a safer and more sustainable environment while encouraging the next generation to embrace active travel.
Dundee City Council
Active Travel Dundee (Schools)
Active Travel Dundee (Schools) is helping young people develop lifelong sustainable travel habits by making walking, wheeling and cycling safer and more attractive. Working with schools across the city, Dundee City Council has introduced infrastructure improvements, educational programmes and engagement activities designed to encourage active journeys to school. The initiative supports healthier lifestyles, reduces traffic congestion around schools and helps improve road safety for pupils and families. By combining physical improvements with behavioural change programmes, Active Travel Dundee is creating a safer and more sustainable environment while encouraging the next generation to embrace active travel.
WINNER
National Trust for Scotland
Glencoe Greenway
The Glencoe Greenway has created a safe and accessible route through one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, delivering benefits for residents and visitors alike. Developed by the National Trust for Scotland, the project improves connections between local communities, visitor attractions and key destinations while encouraging walking, wheeling and cycling. Sensitive design has ensured the route complements its spectacular natural surroundings while improving safety and accessibility. The Greenway supports sustainable tourism, promotes active lifestyles and reduces reliance on car travel within the glen. It is an excellent example of how active travel infrastructure can enhance both communities and visitor experiences.
WINNER
National Trust for Scotland
Glencoe Greenway
The Glencoe Greenway has created a safe and accessible route through one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, delivering benefits for residents and visitors alike. Developed by the National Trust for Scotland, the project improves connections between local communities, visitor attractions and key destinations while encouraging walking, wheeling and cycling. Sensitive design has ensured the route complements its spectacular natural surroundings while improving safety and accessibility. The Greenway supports sustainable tourism, promotes active lifestyles and reduces reliance on car travel within the glen. It is an excellent example of how active travel infrastructure can enhance both communities and visitor experiences.
WINNER
National Trust for Scotland
Glencoe Greenway
The Glencoe Greenway has created a safe and accessible route through one of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes, delivering benefits for residents and visitors alike. Developed by the National Trust for Scotland, the project improves connections between local communities, visitor attractions and key destinations while encouraging walking, wheeling and cycling. Sensitive design has ensured the route complements its spectacular natural surroundings while improving safety and accessibility. The Greenway supports sustainable tourism, promotes active lifestyles and reduces reliance on car travel within the glen. It is an excellent example of how active travel infrastructure can enhance both communities and visitor experiences.
ScotRail
Active Travel Strategy
ScotRail’s Active Travel Strategy is helping strengthen the connection between rail and sustainable first- and last-mile journeys. The strategy focuses on making it easier for passengers to combine rail travel with walking, wheeling and cycling by improving facilities, enhancing accessibility and promoting integrated travel choices. Investment in cycle parking, improved station access and stronger partnerships with active travel organisations has helped create a more seamless passenger experience. By encouraging more people to incorporate active travel into their journeys, ScotRail is supporting healthier lifestyles, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to Scotland’s wider sustainability and transport objectives.
ScotRail
Active Travel Strategy
ScotRail’s Active Travel Strategy is helping strengthen the connection between rail and sustainable first- and last-mile journeys. The strategy focuses on making it easier for passengers to combine rail travel with walking, wheeling and cycling by improving facilities, enhancing accessibility and promoting integrated travel choices. Investment in cycle parking, improved station access and stronger partnerships with active travel organisations has helped create a more seamless passenger experience. By encouraging more people to incorporate active travel into their journeys, ScotRail is supporting healthier lifestyles, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to Scotland’s wider sustainability and transport objectives.
ScotRail
Active Travel Strategy
ScotRail’s Active Travel Strategy is helping strengthen the connection between rail and sustainable first- and last-mile journeys. The strategy focuses on making it easier for passengers to combine rail travel with walking, wheeling and cycling by improving facilities, enhancing accessibility and promoting integrated travel choices. Investment in cycle parking, improved station access and stronger partnerships with active travel organisations has helped create a more seamless passenger experience. By encouraging more people to incorporate active travel into their journeys, ScotRail is supporting healthier lifestyles, reducing carbon emissions and contributing to Scotland’s wider sustainability and transport objectives.
Scottish Canals
Fountainbridge Canalside Improvements, Edinburgh
Scottish Canals’ Fountainbridge Canalside Improvements have transformed a key section of Edinburgh’s canal corridor into a safer, more attractive and more accessible public space. The project enhances conditions for walking, wheeling and cycling while creating a vibrant environment that encourages people to spend time along the waterfront. Improved paths, landscaping and public realm features have strengthened connections between surrounding communities and key destinations. The scheme demonstrates how investment in active travel infrastructure can deliver wider social, environmental and economic benefits while creating high-quality spaces that improve quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
Scottish Canals
Fountainbridge Canalside Improvements, Edinburgh
Scottish Canals’ Fountainbridge Canalside Improvements have transformed a key section of Edinburgh’s canal corridor into a safer, more attractive and more accessible public space. The project enhances conditions for walking, wheeling and cycling while creating a vibrant environment that encourages people to spend time along the waterfront. Improved paths, landscaping and public realm features have strengthened connections between surrounding communities and key destinations. The scheme demonstrates how investment in active travel infrastructure can deliver wider social, environmental and economic benefits while creating high-quality spaces that improve quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
Scottish Canals
Fountainbridge Canalside Improvements, Edinburgh
Scottish Canals’ Fountainbridge Canalside Improvements have transformed a key section of Edinburgh’s canal corridor into a safer, more attractive and more accessible public space. The project enhances conditions for walking, wheeling and cycling while creating a vibrant environment that encourages people to spend time along the waterfront. Improved paths, landscaping and public realm features have strengthened connections between surrounding communities and key destinations. The scheme demonstrates how investment in active travel infrastructure can deliver wider social, environmental and economic benefits while creating high-quality spaces that improve quality of life for residents and visitors alike.
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Walking Scotland / SPT Community Path Fund
Through the Community Path Fund, SPT and Walking Scotland have supported communities across the region to improve local walking networks and create safer, more accessible routes. The programme funds practical improvements that encourage more people to walk for everyday journeys, recreation and wellbeing. By enhancing path surfaces, accessibility and connectivity, the initiative helps remove barriers to active travel while creating lasting community assets. The fund supports healthier lifestyles, promotes social inclusion and strengthens local connections. Through relatively small-scale investments delivering significant local impact, the programme demonstrates the important role community infrastructure plays in encouraging sustainable travel choices
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Walking Scotland / SPT Community Path Fund
Through the Community Path Fund, SPT and Walking Scotland have supported communities across the region to improve local walking networks and create safer, more accessible routes. The programme funds practical improvements that encourage more people to walk for everyday journeys, recreation and wellbeing. By enhancing path surfaces, accessibility and connectivity, the initiative helps remove barriers to active travel while creating lasting community assets. The fund supports healthier lifestyles, promotes social inclusion and strengthens local connections. Through relatively small-scale investments delivering significant local impact, the programme demonstrates the important role community infrastructure plays in encouraging sustainable travel choices
Strathclyde Partnership for Transport
Walking Scotland / SPT Community Path Fund
Through the Community Path Fund, SPT and Walking Scotland have supported communities across the region to improve local walking networks and create safer, more accessible routes. The programme funds practical improvements that encourage more people to walk for everyday journeys, recreation and wellbeing. By enhancing path surfaces, accessibility and connectivity, the initiative helps remove barriers to active travel while creating lasting community assets. The fund supports healthier lifestyles, promotes social inclusion and strengthens local connections. Through relatively small-scale investments delivering significant local impact, the programme demonstrates the important role community infrastructure plays in encouraging sustainable travel choices
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