Scotland designates funding for pop-up bicycle lanes and pedestrian areas

To better enable physical distancing, the Scottish Government will fully fund a new infrastructure programme for pop-up walking and cycling routes or temporary improvements to existing routes called Spaces for People. The £10 million in funding will be supported by a package of guidance and support to local authorities from Transport Scotland and Sustrans Scotland for improvements such as widened pavements and cycle lanes. Spaces for People helps ensure that people can walk, cycle and wheel during the pandemic whilst physically distancing and keeping safe from traffic. Authorities recognized the increase in cycling and the importance of climate-friendly cycling and walking for the physical and mental health of commuters.