Council plans to spend £6m on cycling in Glasgow Published duration 3 March 2016

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Scotland's largest council aims to spend £6m over the next three years on improving cycling infrastructure.

Glasgow City Council said the cash would be spent on more segregated cycling routes, traffic calming measures and other safety features.

Councillors approved the Strategic Plan for Cycling 2016-2025 and agreed to the funding on the basis that match funding is sourced from other key stakeholders.

The number of people cycling in Glasgow has increased by 200% since 2007.

Since 2010, the cycle network in the city has grown from 230km to 310km.

Health benefits

Bailie Elaine McDougall, the council's executive member for transport, environment and sustainability, said: "Cycling has huge health benefits for individuals as well as environmental advantages for the city.

"This new strategy outlines our plans to transform Glasgow into the most cycle friendly city in Scotland.