Cycling and Urban Sports Strategy
Glasgow's Cycling and Urban Sports Strategy was approved at the City Administration Committee on 30 November 2023, following a period of public engagement during the summer of 2023. The new strategy responds to the Thinking Differently theme of the ATS while also acting as a successor to the Strategic Plan for Cycling 2016-2025.
The Cycling and Urban Sports Strategy (C&USS) is pioneering in its inclusion of wheeled urban sports, such as BMX, skateboarding, skating and push-scooting, alongside all forms of cycling. As wheeled urban sports move more into the mainstream, their cultural appeal and greater financial accessibility broadens our audience for participation in activities.
Partnering cycling with wheeled urban sports will therefore help deliver on the outcomes for the city from transport, as defined within the Glasgow Transport Strategy. Enabling more people to be more active will help to improve the health and wellbeing of Glasgow's residents. By considering these activities as we continue to develop the city we can help unlock vibrant community spaces for all. Linking these places together for easy access by our active travel networks will help incorporate them into people's everyday journeys and lives.
The delivery framework for the C&USS is People, Place, Programme and taking an overarching Partnership approach. The principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity are embedded throughout.
- People refers to the staff, volunteers, coaches, etc, who deliver cycling and wheeled urban sports activity programmes.
- Place refers to the safe and accessible spaces and facilities providing opportunities to participate.
- Programme is about the training and other activities that improve skills and boost the confidence people require to participate.
- Partnerships is the overarching approach to delivery as GCC and Glasgow Life must work together and with other partners to deliver the people, place and programme elements of the strategy.
Next Steps: An action plan will be developed for delivering the strategy.
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