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, including smaller schemes, will be progressed through the Sustrans Places for Everyone programme, in line with the vision of a more sustainable transport system as outlined in the National Transport Strategy.