Annual Report 2011

CYCLING SCOTLAND ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS2010/2011

1. Chair’s Introduction p4 2. Meet the Board p6 3. Chief Executive’s Report p8 4. Meet the Staff Team p12 5. Project Case Studies p14 6. Cycling Statistics and Trends p26 7. Cycling Scotland Business Plan and KPIs p32 8. Cycling Action Plan for Scotland p48 9. Financial Accounts 2010/11 p52 CYCLING SCOTLAND ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS2010/2011

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG 01 CHAIR’S INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION FROM BILL WRIGHT, CYCLING SCOTLAND CHAIR: I had a flash of inspiration recently whilst cycling to work. Admittedly it wasn’t as earth shattering as Einstein’s, who famously came up with the Theory of Relativity while out riding his bike. But it did occur to me, whilst riding into Glasgow city Government figures, included in this report in the centre alongside a friend who recently started to cycle Statistics and Trends section, show high levels of to work after finding out I did, that in order to double people cycling to work in areas of Scotland, including the amount of people cycling, we need only convince as many as 7% in Edinburgh. each existing cyclist to convert one friend. You’ll see many more examples of the growing cycling It seemed so simple. culture in Scotland mentioned throughout this report. The hard work of Cycling Scotland, our partners and Theories do tend to come in a flash of course, and stakeholders is paying off. Cycling is starting to evolve turning them into reality is rarely as easy. But the into a commonplace, everyday transport mode, on increasing visibility of cycling on our paths, streets the cusp of a crucial tipping point where the wider and roads does seem to be having something of a population is starting to take notice and try it out for similar effect. themselves. More people are now cycling, and this demonstrates The cumulative effect of this cultural shift towards to other people that they could also be out on their cycling, the chain reaction of thousands more bikes. Psychologists call it the availability heuristic. individuals having their own flash of inspiration to The more often we see cyclists, the more likely we are get back in the saddle, will make more work for all to think of cycling when we think of how we’re going partners in the cycling and active travel sector. Our to get where we want to go. busiest times are still ahead, as we are faced with the ongoing challenges of ensuring the environment Clearly, initiatives to encourage more people to cycle is right for an ever-growing number of cyclists making are working. The snowballing effect of this has been journeys to school, work, to the shops or for leisure. evident in several ways this year. 2011 saw the first ever Scottish Bike Show take place in Scotland, which There will of course be many hurdles to overcome surprised many by being not only wildly successful, along the way, not least the issue of securing but also mainly attended by families and casual sufficient funding amidst reductions in government cyclists rather the keen roadies and mountain bikers spending. But I think that the balance between the many expected. financial numbers at the back of this report and the achievements described in the case studies speaks for “ We also saw something of a milestone reached when itself – Cycling Scotland’s projects are delivering on Cycling Scotland’s own freshnlo Pedal for Scotland their targets and providing excellent value for money. Clearly, initiatives to encourage more ” event took another giant leap forward, combining with Investment in cycling contributes to solving so many people to cycle are working. Sky Ride Glasgow to attract over 14,000 cyclists. It of the most serious problems in society that it really is was difficult to miss cycling’s availability on the roads an investment in the future, and it’s an investment we BILL WRIGHT, CHAIRMAN CYCLING SCOTLAND between Glasgow and Edinburgh on that day. can’t afford not to make. You don’t have to be Einstein to see that…4 5

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG 02 MEET THE BOARD Bill Wright is the chair Brian Curtis has been Rona Gibb is the of Cycling Scotland. Bill active in cycle promotion development manager at is a financial planner, a for many years through the Paths For All, a partnership non-councillor member of CTC, the Scottish Cycling of more than twenty TACTRAN and was a board Development Project and national organisations member of Sustrans before Cycling Scotland. Brian was committed to promoting joining the board of Cycling formerly chair of Cycling walking for health and the Scotland. Bill became Scotland and was awarded development of multi-use 1 2 4 5 Chairman in 2008. an MBE for his work in path networks in Scotland. cycle promotion. 1 CHAIRMAN BILL WRIGHT 2 DIRECTOR MBE BRIAN CURTIS 3 DIRECTOR RONA GIBB Maureen Kidd has both a Stuart Knowles is the John Lauder is the Director 7 8 personal and professional Senior Manager for Traffic of Sustrans Scotland, the 6 interest in promoting and Transportation Services charity that’s enabling cycling, as the strategic at Fife Council. people to travel by foot, lead for physical activity in NHS Health Scotland and bike or public transport for more of the journeys we THE BOARD IS APPOINTED BY OUR a regular cyclist for active travel and recreation. make every day. MEMBER ORGANISATIONS: The Bike Station Road Safety Scotland The Bicycle Association for Great Britain and Northern Ireland Scottish Cycling 4 DIRECTOR KIDD 5 DIRECTOR 6 DIRECTOR Bike Week Scottish Natural Heritage MAUREEN STUART KNOWLES JOHN LAUDER Challenge for Change SESTrans City of Edinburgh Council Spokes The Common Wheel SportScotland CTC Scotland SPT Alan Malcolm was Senior Sandy Scotland has Karen Furey is Cycling CTC UK Sustrans Depute Director of Land been involved in cycling Policy Manager with the Cycle Nation TRANSform Scotland Services for Glasgow City promotion for many years Sustainable Transport Team East Dunbartonshire Cycle Cooperative Transport Scotland Council until retirement and as a member of Spokes and at Transport Scotland. East Dunbartonshire Council VisitScotland is an appointed member of an appointed member of Fife Council SPT. the SEStran board. First Scotrail The following people are individual Forestry Commission Scotland members of Cycling Scotland: HITRANS Living Streets Scotland Gareth George National Access Forum Alan Malcolm OBSERVER NESTRANS Bill Wright KAREN FUREY. DIRECTOR NHS Health Scotland 7 ALAN MALCOLM 8 DIRECTOR SANDY SCOTLAND 9 TRANSPORT SCOTLAND Paths for All 6 7

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG 03 CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S REPORT A new focus on curbing climate change is at the heart of the Scottish Government’s plans for the next 11 years, as outlined in the recent Report on Proposals and Policies published this year. The report outlines the ways in which the government’s ambitious climate change targets can be integrated across all its areas of work to provide the most joined up cross- departmental approach to cutting emissions between now and 2022. The Government’s challenge is to balance funding the urgent action needed to tackle climate change with the need to accommodate the current spending cuts. What this annual report shows, is that promoting greater use of the bicycle is one of the ideal ways to meet that challenge. Over a fifth of the CO2 produced in the UK comes from transport, and with 60% of the car journeys we make clocking in at less than 5 miles, cycling is one of the obvious solutions to cutting our transport emissions. This has been apparent for a long time. We can see that when the conditions are right, people are keen to cycle. Over 14,000 Scots got out on their The challenge has always been in overcoming the bikes on 11th September this year, as freshnlo Pedal scepticism that Scots would ever really embrace for Scotland offered a range of routes where cyclists cycling, and in persuading those holding the purse were prioritised to make people confident enough to strings that investment in cycling would really deliver cycle between Glasgow and Edinburgh. value for money. There is a formula for getting more people to cycle, We are now in a position to quash these doubts, that many other countries have followed successfully. and show strong progress towards the vision set by We believe the Scottish Government’s Cycling Action the Scottish Government in the Cycling Action Plan Plan for Scotland covers all of the actions necessary for Scotland. to see that happen in this country. Scotland now has a unified multi-level cycle training There simply needs to be adequate funding available scheme, Bikeability Scotland, that is giving the next Cycling Scotland Chief to carry out the plan. Executive Ian Aitken generation of car drivers in Scotland the skills and at this year’s freshnlo confidence to choose to cycle instead. Pedal for Scotland. There are several areas of the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland that should be prioritised to make the best The National Cycle Network in Scotland has seen a use of the funding available. 44% increase in usage in the last three years, with 40 million trips being made on it last year. Over 35% Bikeability Scotland is an essential component of of those trips were made by commuters, using the Scotland’s transport future. The most common reason growing network of paths and short links to get to people give for why they don’t cycle is the lack of work by bike, up from just 3.7% in 2008. confidence to cycle on Scotland’s roads. Bikeability8 9

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG get back on a bike for first time, and discover how quick, easy and enjoyable cycling is. Schemes like Cycle Friendly Employer and Cycle Friendly Schools have proven themselves to be a highly effective way of encouraging workplaces and schools to provide the right infrastructure and incentives for cycle commuters. Investing in the Future Housing and Transport All of the benefits that cycling can bring will lead to a Minister Keith Brown © 2011 Sustrans brighter future for Scotland. MSP launches new segregated cycle infrastructure in Scotland’s focus is on training young people to cycle Encouraging more Scots to use a bike for short trips the Bridgeton area of Glasgow, where in an on-road environment and teaching them how can significantly reduce the huge contribution road he announced and to make journeys on today’s roads. Ensuring that the transport makes to CO2 emissions, as outlined in the additional £1.3m of funding for Cycling generations of the future feel as comfortable getting Report On Proposals and Policies. Scotland projects. in the saddle as they do getting behind the wheel of a car will ensure the biggest barrier to cycling that Cycling can help reduce the road congestion which has made. the statistics in section 6 demonstrate that the currently exists is erased. costs the UK economy £20billion a year. collective efforts of everyone in the cycling and active Our track record was recognised by the Scottish travel sector are pushing cycling levels towards the Segregated Cycle Infrastructure in Scotland’s Moving to a modal share of 13% for cycle trips Government earlier this year when Cycling Scotland CAPS vision. towns and cities is also essential in delivering a major would save the NHS in Scotland around £2billion was awarded an additional £1.3million of funding shift in the modal share of cycling trips. The extensive a year by reducing deaths and illness by increasing through the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland Consistent capital and revenue funding is vital to research Cycling Scotland carried out for the Cycling physical activity. for Bikeability Scotland, the Cycle Friendly and achieve a 10% model share by 2020. Action Plan for Scotland revealed that the major Sustainable Communities Fund and an up-scaled Give change Scottish people said would encourage them to Investing in cycling is preventative spending that Me Cycle Space campaign. This is a fantastic vote of Ian Aitken, cycle more was good quality, well planned segregated will pay back in multiple areas, all of which save confidence in our abilities to deliver real steps forward Chief Executive, Cycling Scotland cycle lanes. the Scottish economy money. Investing in cycling in making Scotland a nation of cyclists. now makes excellent financial sense, as the current Promotional measures also play a crucial role in recession means that individuals trying to reduce their However, the future funding outlook for cycling is encouraging non-cyclists to get back on their bikes. monthly outgoings are much more receptive to trying bleak. Transport Scotland’s budget line for Sustainable Cycling Scotland’s Give Me Cycle Space campaign out a mode of transport which costs them nothing. and Active Travel in the draft budget for 2012-13 is has had amazing results in encouraging more children set to reduce dramatically. It is a challenging funding to cycle to school, increasing the modal share Now is not the time to cut back investment in this environment especially for capital projects, but there significantly in the areas it has been run. area. Investing in cycling works, it will save Scotland can be little doubt that CAPS vision will not be met more than it costs and it will bring many more benefits if we cannot provide the appropriate cycle lanes to Events like freshnlo Pedal for Scotland provide as well. make people feel safe. the impetus for thousands of people each year to As a minimum, the Cycling Walking and Safer Streets Infrastructure spending is potentially facing a double © 2011 Sustrans funding for local authorities should remain in place blow with the provision of ring fencing of Cycling, alongside direct government funding for infrastructure Walking and Safer Streets funding still to be agreed and promotion to support the vision in the Cycling between Cosla and the Scottish Government. It Action Plan for Scotland. has never been more important to demonstrate the value of cycling, its benefits in terms of jobs, the Achieving that vision of 10% of trips made by bike environment, health and wellbeing – and to argue the by 2020 is possible, but only with consistent funding. case for maintaining investment at a time when the The results shown in this annual report, both in the pressure on the public purse has never been greater. case studies and the table of performance against Key Performance Indicators in the Business Plan, This report shows that the investment made in Cycling demonstrate the progress that Cycling Scotland Scotland’s projects has delivered great results, and10 11

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG 04 MEET THE TEAM Chris manages the Cycle Friendly Graham supports the coordination Employer, Cycle Friendly School of Bikeability Scotland Training and Cycle Friendly and Sustainable nationwide, by working with key Communities programmes. networks and delivery partners to ensure as many Scottish EDUCTION & schoolchildren as possible receive multi-stage on-road cycle 1 4 TRAINING OFFICER CHRIS JOHNSON training delivered in line with the national standard. 7 8 CYCLE TRAINING 4 6 2 Paul supports the coordination of Bikeability Scotland Training 5 OFFICER GRAHAM PARK 12 10 nationwide, by working with key 5 networks and delivery partners 9 3 to ensure as many Scottish schoolchildren as possible receive Andrew manages communications multi-stage on-road cycle training projects for Cycling Scotland, including delivered in line with the national the Give Me Cycle Space Campaign, standard. freshnlo Pedal for Scotland and Team Green Britain Bike Week. CYCLE TRAINING SENIOR COMMUNICA- 6 OFFICER PAUL WRIGHT 7 TIONS OFFICER ANDREW PANKHURST William works on communications Debbie is responsible for managing projects for Cycling Scotland, including Cycling Scotland’s finances and the Give Me Cycle Space Campaign, administration. freshnlo Pedal for Scotland and Team Green Britain Bike Week. SENIOR FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION 8 COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT WILLIAM WRIGHT 9 OFFICER DEBBIE WATSON Catherine manages the Cycling OFFICE Scotland office and assists with all of ADMINISTRATOR our projects and initiatives. 10 CATHERINE CHRISTIE Ian became Chief Executive of Cycling Alasdair plays a key role in formulating Jim runs all of Cycling Scotland’s Scotland in 2009, and has been with the organisation’s business plan, Education and Training programmes, the organisation since 2004. Ian is the organises the annual conference, including Bikeability Scotland, all other TRANSPORT PLANNING AND ENGINEERING chair of the Cycling Action Plan for responds to a wide variety of cycle training courses, development Scotland Delivery Forum, chair of the consultations on cycling and active programmes and the Making Cycling Bikeability Scotland Delivery Group travel and works in partnership with Mainstream workshops. and chair of the Bike Week Board. representatives from Sustrans, SPT, Peter manages TP&E (Transport Planning and Campbell works alongside Peter Living Streets and Paths for All to Engineering), the social enterprise engineering Leslie to deliver sustainable transport stage the annual Walking, Cycling and consultancy solely owned by Cycling Scotland, engineering solutions with TP&E. Connecting Communities Conference. SENIOR whose profits go back to promoting cycling. TP&E EDUCATION design cycle routes and infrastructure projects for a ASSISTANT POLICY OFFICER & TRAINING wide range of Scottish local authorities and private TP&E SENIOR ENGINEER 1 CHIEF EXECUTIVE IAN AITKEN 2 ALASDAIR MARSHALL 3 OFFICER JIM RIACH sector organisations. 11 ENGINEER PETER LESLIE 12 CAMPBELL MCCALL12 13

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG 05 PROJECT CASE STUDIES Cycling legend Graeme Obree launched the newBikeability Scotlandbrand at Longstone Primary School in Edinburgh Cycling Scotland also engaged leading UK experts to of Bikeability Scotland in each local authority. The assist with the content review of the existing training results collected this year are the most accurate yet Bikeability Scotland cycle training and support local authorities to deliver recourses, and the resources reissued in spring 2012 and will set a new benchmark for years to come. The Cycling Scotland assumed responsibility for children’s levels 2 and 3 on road. The group also agreed to will be aligned exactly with the national standard. data shows that 30% of Scottish school children are cycle training in October 2010. review the content of the existing three levels and Wide consultation with the cycle training network in currently receiving Bikeability Scotland level 2 on- align them more closely with national standard for Scotland has taken place to ensure all stakeholders road cycle training. A huge amount of progress has taken place in the last cycle training. involved in training delivery were able to have input 12 months. With funding from both the Bike Hub levy into the redrafting process. and from the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland, Cycling In March 2011, the existing cycle training resources Scotland appointed two full time Cycle Training Ready Steady Bike, Scottish Cycle Training Scheme Work has also taken place to increase the amount Officers, with a remit to oversee the administration and Go By Cycle were rebranded as Bikeability of volunteers to help deliver cycle training. Cycling and development of cycle training. Scotland. A high-profile media launch with Scottish Scotland has worked with Volunteer Development cycling legend Graeme Obree generated national print Scotland to produce a set of printed resources to help Cycling Scotland set up the Cycle Training Standards and broadcast coverage to publicise the new brand. local authorities support and brief volunteers and and Delivery Group in partnership with key The level 2 resource pack was also rebranded, and also introduced a web portal to make volunteering stakeholders CTC, Learning and Teaching Scotland, volunteer support kits were developed with prominent more accessible. A suite of Continuing Professional Road Safety Grampian, Road Safety Scotland, Bikeability Scotland branding. Development courses have also been produced to sportscotland, Sustrans, Transport Scotland, Volunteer help teachers and local authority officers improve Development Scotland and West of Scotland Road Cycling Scotland administered the Cycle Training their volunteer support skills. A communications drive Safety Forum. Fund, which provided grants to 14 local authorities to is also planned for early 2012 to heavily publicise the help them increase the amount of children receiving call for volunteers. The group agreed on a Cycle Training Action Plan, training in their area. In total £99,000 was awarded which set out plans to rebrand the existing three to help local authorities train instructors, and provide A new data collection system has also been levels of cycle training into one unified scheme, the necessary equipment. introduced to ensure accurate monitoring of the increase the amount of children receiving multi-level numbers of children receiving each of the three levels14 15

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG(Far Right) The Riderz shows support the Give Me Cycle Space Round-the-world cyclist MarkGive Me Cycle Space Cycling Scotland’s social marketing campaign for Beaumont launchedcampaign by showing children that cycling encouraging children to cycle to school has produced the Give Me Cycle Space campaign is a fun, cool and excellent results this year, both in terms of changing alongside pupils exciting activity. from Cross attitudes and driving greater modal share for cycling. Arthurlie Primary School in Barrhead The Give Me Cycle Space campaign aims to encourage more children to cycle to school by targeting the biggest barrier - parents’ concerns about their children cycling on the road. The campaign creates large awareness zones around schools, which asks drivers to be aware of child cyclists and give them as much space as possible. This awareness raising, run at the same time as cycle training in schools, is designed to reassure parents that cycling to school is a safe and healthy option for their children. The 2010 campaign’s success was recognised by both the transport and marketing industries. The The campaign had a significant impact on the number Independent market research carried campaign scooped the award for Best Practice in of children cycling to school in the areas it ran in out by Progressive Partnership found Travel to School and Work Schemes at the Scottish 2010. Using the Sustrans Hands Up Survey results, that for the 2011 campaign: Transport Awards and the Silver Award for Best the table below increases in the numbers of children Social Marketing Campaign at the Marketing Society cycling after the campaign were recorded: 84% of drivers and 88% of parent Star Awards. drivers said the campaign would make Local Authority 2009: Percentage 2010: Percentage Increase in cycling The campaign ran again in 2011, in Aberdeenshire, them slow down when driving through of children cycling of children cycling to school after Argyll and Bute, East Dunbartonshire, East the cycle friendly zones Renfrewshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde, Perth & Kinross to school as main to school as main Campaign and Moray. The post-campaign market research mode of transport mode of transport before campaign after campaign 90% of drivers/parent drivers and showed the campaign had a hugely positive impact on drivers’ attitudes to child cyclists and on parents’ parents said the campaign would feelings about letting their children cycle to school. Orkney 9% 18% 100% make them more aware of children North Lanarkshire 2.05% 2.46% 20% cycling to school We asked over 100 people in each local authority area a detailed set of questions to find out how effective East Dunbartonshire 5% 9.67% 93% the campaign had been. We spoke to drivers who 88% of drivers and 89% of parent drove past target primary schools regularly, parents of Edinburgh 7% 12.2% 74% drivers said the campaign would make children from the local primary schools with kids in the East Renfrewshire 0.4% 7.75% 1837.5% them give kids more space on the P5-7 age bracket, and also parent/drivers who fell into both categories. *Increases shown in the table are from the target age group of Primary 5-7 age children in participating schools only. Increases in cycling will also have been influenced by the roads great work by active schools teams, school travel-co-ordinators and partner organisations such as Sustrans. The 2011 campaign’s impact on modal share will be 57% of parent drivers and 64% of assessed following the publication of the sustrans hands up survey results for 2011. parents said the campaign made them more confident about letting their children cycle to school 16 17

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG freshnlo Pedal for Scotland Graeme Obree and Aggie MacKenzie Cycling Scotland is perhaps best known for organising at the start line in Glasgow the biggest annual celebration of cycling in Scotland – freshnlo Pedal for Scotland. Scotland’s largest mass participation cycle ride broadened its range of rides and its audience this year, joining forces with Sky Ride Glasgow to offer 4 ride Lorraine Kelly choices in total. took part in Sky Ride Glasgow and Graeme Obree The ride finished this year at the impressivekicked off freshnloPedal for Scotland. Murrayfield Stadium, providing an iconic finish venue for weary cyclists to relax and refuel after Riders enjoying a well earned rest their journey. at Murrayfield Satdium. The event picked up a number of awards this year, being named Best Sports Event at the UK Event Awards. The partnership between Pedal for Scotland and sponsors freshnlo was also commended with awards for Best Sponsorship from both the Scottish Event Awards and a Gold Award from the Marketing Society Star Awards. Cycling Scotland Chief Executive Ian Aitken and Housing and Transport Minister Keith Brown MSP complete the Edinburgh Family Ride. Key facts for freshnlo Pedal for Scotland 2011: Over 14,000 people took part across the 4 routes. 7258 people took part in the Challenge Ride, the long running 47 mile Glasgow to Edinburgh route. 903 people took part in the 94 mile Sportive Ride, which takes a longer, more challenging route between Glasgow and Edinburgh. 242 people took part in the new Edinburgh Family Ride, which allowed families with young children and those new to cycling to ride the last 9 miles of the Challenge Ride on a traffic-free route. Around 6000 riders are estimated to have taken part in Sky Ride Glasgow, which saw Glasgow City Centre closed to traffic along the River Clyde to allow cyclists to cycle from the new Riverside Museum to Glasgow Green without a car in sight.18 19

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG Cycle Friendly Programmes Aberdeen City Airy Hall Primary School Fife Kirkton of Largo Primary School Cycling Scotland’s programmes to improve conditions Charleston Primary School Cairneyhill Primary School for cyclists in three key settings have continued to Aberdeenshire Hill of Banchory Primary School Culross Primary School progress this year. The Cycle Friendly programmes aim Newtonhill Primary School Hill of Beath Primary School to improve facilities, infrastructure and incentives for Strathdon Primary School Park Road Primary School cyclists in schools, workplaces and local communities. Alford Primary School Glasgow Swinton Primary SchoolA local stunt rider Buchanaven Primary School Shawlands Primary School celebrates all Angus Seaview Primary School Inverclyde Inverkip Primary School 6 Bishopbriggs Primary Schools Maisondieu Primary School Gourock Primary Schoolgetting their Cycle Argyll and Bute Achaleven Primary School Lady Alice Primary School Friendly School Award Barcaldine Primary School Midlothian Rosewell Primary School St Mun’s Primary School Lasswade Primary School (Far Right Bottom) Borders St Ronan’s Primary School Cornbank Primary SchoolPupils at Priorsford Primary in the Priorsford Primary School Strathesk Primary School Borders receive City of Edinburgh Towerbank Primary School Paradykes Primary Schooltheir Cycle Friendly School Award Oxgangs Primary School St Mary’s Primary School Pentland Primary School Gorebridge Primary School Davidson’s Mains Primary School Moray Hopeman Primary School The Edinburgh Rudolph Steiner New Elgin Primary School Primary School East End Primary School Dumfries & Galloway Lochside Primary School Kinloss Primary School Locharbriggs Primary School Greenwards Primary School Cargenbridge Primary School North Ayrshire Moorpark Primary School Cycle Friendly Schools Nethermill Primary School Blacklands Primary School The Cycle Friendly School Award is designed to Dalbeattie Primary School North Lanarkshire Carnbroe Primary School encourage a cycle culture within primary schools. The Gatehouse Primary School St Andrew’s Primary School award is given to schools that provide the necessary Eaglesfield Primary School Cumbernauld Primary School training, infrastructure and promotion to encourage Eastriggs Primary School Kirk O’Shotts Primary School children to cycle to school. Lincluden Primary School Orkney Papdale Primary School East Dunbartonshire St Matthew’s Primary School Perth & Kinross Alyth Primary School There are now 101 schools in Scotland with the Cycle Baldernock Primary School Arngask Primary School Friendly School Award, covering over 25,000 children. Westercleddens Primary School Tulloch Primary School Woodhill Primary School Royal School of Dunkeld Primary School A pilot of a new award scheme for secondary schools Balmuildy Primary School Goodlyburn Primary School is currently underway and 5 pilot schools are expected Clober Primary School Renfrewshire St Charles Primary School to receive the award this financial year. Castlehill Primary School South Ayrshire Doonfoot Primary School St Helen’s Primary School Barassie Primary School The roll call of Cycle Friendly Schools is: Auchinairn Primary School South Lanarkshire Tinto Primary School Meadowburn Primary School Blacklaw Primary School East Lothian Dunbar Primary School Halfmerke Primary School Longniddry Primary School St Mary’s Primary School Haddington Infant School St Blane’s Primary School WindyGoul Primary School Stirling St Ninians Primary School Sanderson’s Wynd Primary School West Dumbartonshire Linnvale Primary School East Linton Primary School Dalreoch Primary School East Renfrewshire Eaglesham Primary School Whitecrook Primary School CYCLE Cross Arthurlie School Knoxland Primary School Mearns Primary School FRIENDLY Springhill Primary School Bonhill Primary School Western Isles Bragar Primary School SCHOOL St Johns Primary School Auchenback Primary School Shawbost Primary School 20 AWARD 21

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG Cycle Friendly Employer twice yearly count of people commuting by bike. There Aberdeen Council: NHS Ayrshire & Arran: were 197 responses, covering a workplace of almost Marischal College Ayr Hospital The Cycle Friendly Employer Award is a scheme to Aberdeenshire Council: NHS National Services, Edinburgh encourage workplaces to introduce the right facilities, 60,000 people, and the results showed that 3.6% of Woodhill House North Ayrshire Council: Perceton House infrastructure, promotion and incentives to make people across the participating workplaces cycled to Angus Council: Ochil View Housing Association cycling to work an easy and practical choice. work on that day. Bruce House Paths for All County Buildings Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP Edinburgh A new initiative to start measuring the number of 88 workplaces in Scotland are now Cycle Friendly Headquarters Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh people cycling to work was launched as part of the Employers, with over 42,000 people working in a Cycle Buro Happold SAC Friendly workplace. Cardonald College Glasgow Scottish Gas Cycle Friendly Employer scheme this year. The Big CEH Edinburgh Scottish Government: Count, which took place on 21 September, asked offices City of Edinburgh Council: Victoria Quay and workplaces across Scotland to count the number The roll call of Cycle Friendly Employers is: Waveley Court Atlantic Quay of bikes in their bike sheds on the same day to begin a Clackmannanshire Council: Saughton House Greenfield St Andrews House Kilncraigs Scottish Wildlife TrustEdinburgh Airport receiving their Lime Tree House SESTran award Cycling Scotland South Ayrshire Council Diageo Scotland Ltd SPT: Dumfries and Galloway College Broomloan Depot Dumfries and Galloway Council: Buchannan Bus Station Cargen Tower Consort House East Dumbartonshire Council: SQA: The Triangle Dalkeith Tom Johnstone House Optima East Renfrewshire Council: Stevenson College Barrhead Centre Stirling Council: Edinburgh Airport Municipal Buildings Energy Saving Trust Changeworks Viewforth Falkirk Council: Student Awards Agency Scotland Abbotsford House Forest Research Sustrans Gartnavel General Hospital The Bike Station Glasgow City Council: The Highland Council: LES - Richmond Exchange Headquarters Inverness Glenmore Lodge Transport Scotland Halcrow: University of Dundee Edinburgh University of Edinburgh: Glasgow Central Area Inverness Kings Building Highland Council: Chancellors Building Dingwall Office Queen’s Medical Research Institute Diriebught Road Office BHF Cardiovascular Research Centre Harbour Road Office Fraser Building Town House Library Kinmylies Building Sir Alwyn Williams Building Institute of Occupational Medicine St Andrew’s Building Integrated Environmental Solutions Stevenson Building Jewel and Esk College Wolfson Medical School Living Streets Scotland University of Stirling: Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park: Stirling Campus Boathouse National Park Headquarters Malcolm Fraser Architects National Library of Scotland22 23

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG Cycle Friendly Communities Fund Milngavie Youth Café Cycle Initiative Milngavie Youth Café 36 community cycling projects have received funding from Cycling Scotland in the last 12 months, through the NCYG Bike Club Niddrie Community Youth Group Cycle Friendly Communities Fund. Nursery Bike Fleet and Workshop Training East Dunbartonshire’s Cycle Coop On Yer Bike! Leith Leith Acorn Centre (YMCA) A wide range of projects have been able to get up and running thanks to the fund, with schemes that increase Pedal 4th NHS Forth Valley access to cycling for a diverse range of people in communities across Scotland. Schemes such as DEAFinately Rossie Cycling Project Rossie Young People’s Trust Cycling and Go Deaf Mountain increased opportunities for deaf people to cycle, the Pedal 4th project used cycling Somali Community Bike Club Somali Community Regeneration Organisation as a way of helping people with mental health problems and the Glasgow Green Cycle Centre uses adapted bikes Special Olympics Scotland West Cycle Club Special Olympics Scotland West to allow people with disabilities to cycle. The Cornerstone Cycling Project helps to ensure children in foster care Sport Harris Outdoor Adeventure Cycling Sport Harris are still able to access bikes and the Gorgie Mills Bike Programme used cycling as a way to engage with children Swinton Primary Cycle Club Trainer Swinton Primary School from disadvantaged backgrounds. You can see the full list of projects below, and case studies about each project The Special Trikers The Special Treats Group will appear on the Cycling Scotland website during 2012. Unity Bike Project UNITY in the Community Weans on Wheels Spokes – the Lothian Cycle Campaign Websters High School Community Cycling Project Webster’s High School What’s Stopping You? Sustaining Dunbar The Glasgow Green Cycle Centres has adapted bikes to allow people with disabilities to cycle Project Community Group Active Durness - The Bike Hub Durness Development Group Alexandra Park Cycle Project Milnbank Community Enterprise LTD Better Bikes Better Lives Alyth 45th Perthshire Scout Group Bishopbriggs Cycle Initiative Bishopbriggs Community Council Community Bike Hire SpareWheels Community Interest Company Community Cycling Shetland Community Bike Project Community Cycling in North Glasgow North Glasgow College Cornerstone’s Cycling Project Cornerstone Cycle Belles Time for Us Cycle Repair and Resource Centre South West Community Cycles Cycling for Life Royston Youth Action DEAFinitely Cycling Deaf Community Cycle Co-op East Dunbartonshire TMO School East Dunbartonshire & Community Cycle Surgeries Transport Management Organisation (TMO) FWCC Healthier Lifestyles Fullarton Wheelers CC Glasgow Green Cycle Centre Free Wheel North Go Deaf Mountain Scottish Deaf MTB Gorgie Mills Bike Programme The Bike Station Highland Perthshire Cycle Friendly Highland Perthshire Independence Options Clydebank Unity Enterprise Kelbourne Park Bike Club Joint between Kelbourne Park Primary, Neils Wheels, Active Schools Life Cycles 2 Abriachan Forest Trust24 25

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG The number of secondary school children cycling to school remained the same in 2010 as in 2009, at 1.2%. 06 CYCLING TRENDS AND STATISTICS Ongoing engagement with stakeholders continues to highlight the need for quality data on cycling and a process to keep practitioners updated with recent research findings. Cycling Scotland is committed to developing an accurate and robust set of indicators and will be working with the Cycling Action Plan Delivery Forum to achieve this. In addition we will produce a series of position papers outlining the role cycling can play in contributing to improving public health, tackling climate change and contributing to a strong Scottish economy. We will also support the development of the cycling knowledge base through Making Cycling Mainstream, our programme of Continuing Professional Development. Travel to school The Hands Up Travel Survey, from Sustrans, has provided useful and much needed data about our children’s patterns of travel to school. As well as national level data, we know also have a means of looking at differences in trends in travel within and between local authorities. This year’s Hands Up Survey showed that at a national level the overall amount of primary school children cycling to school in 2010 was 3.7% compared to 3.0% in 2009. Hands Up Survey Scotland. Sustrans Scotland, 2011 The main intervention in place to give children the skills and confidence to cycle to school is Bikeability Scotland cycle training. Bikeability Scotland’s three levels of training are designed to be delivered to children in Primary 5, 6 and 7. The following chart shows the number of children cycling to school in the Primary 5, 6 and 7 school years in each local authority. Hands Up Survey Scotland. Sustrans Scotland, 2011 Hands Up Survey Scotland. Sustrans Scotland, 2011 *Figures for East Lothian show whole school data26 27

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG Road Safety Cycling to Work Scottish Government road safety statistics show a long term pattern of decline in the number of cyclists killed or The following chart shows that the number of people cycling to work in Scotland is increasing. seriously injured on Scotland’s roads. Reported Road Casualty Statistics. Scottish Government, 2011 Scottish Household Survey. Scottish Government, 2011 At a local authority level, the rates of cycle commuting are often far higher than the national average, for example The following chart shows that the number of child cyclists killed or seriously injured in Scotland is also declining. with over 7% of people in Edinburgh cycling to work. Reported Road Casualty Statistics. Scottish Government, 2011 Scottish Household Survey: Local Authority Datasets. Transport Scotland, 201128 29

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG Access to Bikes Demographics of leisure cyclists The number of households with access to one or more bikes in Scotland is declining slightly. This chart shows the number of people who take part in cycling as a leisure activity in Scotland, and also breaks this information down demographically by gender and age. Scottish Household Survey. Scottish Government, 2011 Total Volume of On Road Cycling People and Sport in Scotland: Results from the Scottish Household Survey Culture and Sport module 2007/2008, Scottish Government 2009 The following chart shows that the total volume of miles travelled by bike in Scotland is increasing, including a sharp increase from 2008 onwards. Scottish Transport Statistics: No. 29. Scottish Government, 201030 31

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG 07 CYCLING SCOTLAND BUSINESS PLAN Figure 1. Partnership Working Who we are and what we do Cycling Scotland is a company limited by guarantee and registered charity, with a membership of stakeholders with an interest in cycle promotion. We are funded by Transport Scotland to bring cycling out from the fringes of everyday life and into the mainstream. We aim to establish cycling as an acceptable, attractive and practical lifestyle option. Cycling Scotland was established in 2003 to take a national lead on the development of cycling as an everyday mainstream activity. Corporate Governance Cycling Scotland Membership Since our inception, we have worked together with our partners and stakeholders to increase the number of people cycling and improve the environments they can do so in. We have worked to achieve this by having a strong strategic focus on our vision for Scotland to be a nation of cyclists Communication & Information and Leisure Tourism & Why Cycling Matters experience. The operations of the organisation are Active Living Education & Training Events Guidance Access Cycling can be a safe, convenient and practical way managed by the Chief Executive. The team at Cycling to get around our towns and cities and it can be an Scotland is comprised of a core staff of 10 officers with Cycling and Schools (S) Safe Cycle Working National Cycling Action Plan for Bike Events Scotland attractive, fun and healthy way for us to spend our extensive cycling, training, promotions, administrative Cycle Interests Liaison Group Communications & PR Scotland (S) leisure time. Cycling also has an important role to play and engineering experience. Group National Standards Strategy Development Cycling Action Plan Developing Mountain in tackling some of the very real and serious problems Scotrail Cycle Forum Board (S) for Scotland Delivery Biking in Scotland facing Scottish society today, such as obesity, climate Cycling Scotland is a membership organisation. At A Better Way to Work Cycle Training Walking, Cycling, Forum (S) (SMBDC) change, congestion, pollution, social exclusion and present there are 34 members; shown on page 7. The Standards & Delivery Connecting Scottish Access North Sea Cycle Route physical inactivity. membership appoints Directors to the Board for a fixed Group (S) Communities Technical Information National Cycle Tourism term and attends the Annual General Meeting. Pedal for Scotland (S) Network (SATIN) Forum (S) Why Cycling Scotland Led Cycle Ride There are a wide range of organisations involved Transport Planning & Engineering Programme in cycling in Scotland. Cycling Scotland is uniquely Transport Planning & Engineering is a sustainable placed amongst them to provide a national lead on transport consultancy that is a social enterprise, wholly cycling policy and practice. Through our embedded owned by Cycling Scotland. It provides practical design 1 Scottish Cycle Training Standards & Delivery Group is currently being established as outlined in the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (S) indicates Cycling Scotland understanding, experience and skills we provide a construction management and strategic development currently provides the secretariat/chair of the group. (S) Groups in which Cycling Scotland is the secretariat. knowledge hub for the sector and provide vision and and planning services to a broad range of clients. For direction for the promotion of cycling in Scotland. further information, please visit www.tpande.org Through these partnerships, Cycling Scotland is engaged with a broad range of other organisations from We have a strong track record of partnership working; Associations And Partnership across policy fields and sectors, and representing a diverse range of interests. The organisations Cycling effectively and efficiently connecting the wide range of Cycling Scotland is represented in a wide range of Scotland engages with in partnership projects, forums and working groups are represented in the table on the interests across the sector to produce outcomes greater partnerships across our programme areas. Many of following page. than the sum of their parts. our programmes will be taken forward in conjunction with stakeholders and key delivery partners. Our We have a growing reputation for the quality, workstreams and projects have been developed in effectiveness and usability of our programmes, projects consultation with our key stakeholders and therefore and publications. compliment the work that these organisations carry out. Constitution, Structure And Staff Cycling Scotland is constituted under the companies Cycling Scotland provides a facilitation role for many act and is a registered Scottish charity. national partnership initiatives and is a member of several others. Below is a figure outlining some of Cycling Scotland is governed by a board of directors these key partnership groups. with a wide range of professional and cycling32 33

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG Cycling Scotland Project Delivery Partners We are also fully committed to playing a central role Each Project has its own Project Overview and will Bike Hub CTC, Cyclists Touring Club The Bike Station Eco Schools in assisting the Transport Scotland, its partners and be reported on monthly against the Performance stakeholders to achieve the vision set out in the Cycling Framework. Forestry Commission Scotland Learning & Teaching Scotland Living Streets MBLA (Mountain Bike Leaders Action Plan for Scotland Association) The individual projects and the targets for them are Paths for All Road Safety Scotland Scottish Centre for Healthy Scottish Cycling specified in Appendix 1: Cycling Scotland’s Performance Working Lives “By 2020, 10% of all journeys taken Framework. Scottish Local Authorities SNH (Scottish National Sustrans VisitScotland in Scotland will be by bike.” Heritage) The Performance Framework has been prepared Local Voluntary, Charitable & Scottish Government Transport Scotland As a mainly publicly funded organisation, we aim to using 2010/11 funding levels as its baseline. The 3rd Sector Organisations provide the best possible value for money in everything Performance Framework will be reviewed annually Cycling Scotland Forum & Working Group Partners we do. Our resources are focussed on a range of taking into consideration performance against our Scotland strategic priorities that evolve to reflect the Transport targets and future funding levels. ADES (Association of Bike Club Consortium British Cycling COSLA Scotland’s priorities as circumstances change. Directors of Education Scotland) Corporate Plan Our corporate plan for 2011-2016 set out our Environmental Association National Access Forum NHS Health Scotland Regional Transport framework for delivery against our vision and goals. of Universities and Colleges Partnerships This plan builds on our recent work and is rooted in (EAUC) the belief that cycling can deliver multiple benefits ScotRail Scottish Countryside Access Scottish Enterprise Scottish Mountain Safety for Scotland and its people. We have a clear vision Network Forum that cycling can make a key contribution towards a SCOTS (Society of Chief sportscotland Transform Scotland successful Scotland. Officers of Transport Scotland) UK Measures Of Success Cycling England The Department for Transport Northern Ireland Assembly Passenger Focus Cycling Scotland measures progress and achievements RoSPA (Royal Society for the Skills Active Transport for London Welsh Assembly in a range of different ways. To do this in a systematic Prevention of Accidents) manner we have developed a performance framework with indicators which will demonstrate how we contribute to outcomes at local and national levels. We Visions Objectives & Aims Goal 1 will report annually on our progress and achievements Our vision is for Scotland to be a nation of cyclists. Let everyone know about the role cycling can play in relation to the performance framework and how in achieving a healthier, more sustainable and fairer these relate to higher level outcomes. Where people of all ages and abilities, from all walks Scotland of life, cycle more often. Enjoying better access to Goal 2 How We Will Work Scotland’s towns, cities, villages and the outdoors. Help promote better, greener public spaces where We will deliver against our vision and strategic goals A nation of cycling-friendly communities and green people of all ages and abilities can cycle safely through a series of Programme Areas. Each of these spaces, where people feel safe on their bikes, and think Goal 3 will contain Workstreams and Projects, which have of cycling as the best way to get around; to school Show that cycling is a great way to get around, giving been developed to form our annual business plan. or work, to college or the shops. Where the streets people from all walks of life better access in Scotland’s are bustling with people on bikes, easing congestion, towns, cities and to the outdoors • We have five Programme Areas reducing carbon emissions, and helping create a Goal 4 • Active Living happier, healthier population. Our Vision is supported Show that cycling is a safe, effective and economical • Education & Training by 5 Strategic Goals: transport option that’s better for the people of Scotland, • Information & Guidance and for their environment • Communication Goal 5 • Leisure, Tourism & Access Celebrate and promote that there is a type of cycling for everyone; leisure, travel, tourism, sport and play These will form the general themes with which we focus our specific Workstreams and Projects.34 35

36 Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Active Living Cycling and Schools 403 Cycle Friendly Cycle Friendly Schools 1 Number of Cycle 88 132 177 222 267 312 Schools Award is a programme that Friendly Schools: (87) seeks to create a Cumulative cycling culture within Scottish primary schools. The Award recognises schools that provide a good standard of infrastructure such as bike parking and lockers, national standard cycle training and travel planning. CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 Number of Pupils 22000 26400 35400 44400 53400 62400 covered by scheme: (17400) Cumulative 508 Schools Comms A social marketing 2 Number of local 7 6 6 6 6 6 Campaign campaign to get more authorities engaged (6) children cycling to in partnership school by targeting parental attitudes about the safety of cycling. Cycle Friendly Zones around schools performance against KPIs for the financial year 2010/11. carry messaging for drivers to give children space and consideration. This project links directly to Cycle Friendly Schools and Cycle Training within the target areas. Increase in Parent- 2 15 15 15 15 15 Driver feelings on (15) their children cycling to school following exposure to the campaign (% difference in favour between pre and post campaign) APPENDIX 1: CYCLING SCOTLAND PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK The following pages show Cycling Scotland’s business plan up to 2015/16, and details the organisation’s Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Active Living Cycling and Schools 508 Schools Comms A social marketing Increase in Parent 9 13 13 13 13 13 Campaign campaign to get more feelings on their (13) children cycling to children cycling to school by targeting school following parental attitudes exposure to the about the safety of campaign (% cycling. Cycle Friendly difference in favour Zones around schools between pre and post carry messaging for campaign) drivers to give children space and The campaign will 60.5 80 80 80 80 80 consideration. This make me feel more (80) project links directly to confident about my Cycle Friendly Schools child cycling to school (Post campaign level and Cycle Training of agreement. Av. % within the target areas. support for statement across groups) The campaign will 88.5 95 95 95 95 95 make me give kids (95) more space on the road when driving in cycle friendly zones (Post campaign level of agreement. Av. % support for statement across groups) Cycling and Work 406 Cycle Friendly Cycle Friendly 3 Number of Cycle 71 106 146 186 226 266 Employer Award Employer is a Friendly Employers: (66) Scheme programme that Cumulative encourages active travel by commending workplaces that provide facilities, incentives and encouragement for Number of 37500 47700 65700 83700 101700 119700 staff cycling to work. Employees covered (29700) by scheme WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG37

38 Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Active Living Community Cycling 409 Cycle Friendly Cycling Scotland will 4 Number of Projects 26 25 25 25 25 25 and Sustainable provide funding for Supported (25) Communities Fund local community projects which are innovative, deliver health gain, support the community and encourage cycling by awarding small grants. Number of case Due for Submission 18 18 18 18 18 studies of community Q4 2011/12 projects generated (18) CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 Education & Training Workforce 401 Cycle Trainer This is a qualification 5 Number of newly 465 480 600 720 840 960 Development aimed at those training certified Cycle (360) both children and Trainers (baseline of adults in on-road 302 FY 2009/10) cycling skills from the basics of learning to ride, through to cycling on busier roads. It incorporates the Cycle Skills Trainer qualification and covers instructor training. 437 Cycle Ride This is a one day 6 Number of Trained 257 190 240 290 340 390 Leader course aimed at those CRLs (baseline of (140) who will be leading 120 Sept 2010) groups through a variety of rides on pre- planned risk assessed routes within their local area, usually as part of a larger project. Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Education & Training Workforce 439 Cycle A 2 day course for 7 Numbers trained on 28 30 35 40 45 50 Development Patrol/Police Cycle staff who make Cycle Patrol (20) Patrol extensive use of the bicycle to enhance their current patrol duties. Staff who may benefit from such training are Park Rangers/Wardens, Path Rangers and Countryside Rangers. 421 National Training Figures are subject to review following pooling of data by National Standards and Delivery group. National targets will be determined by this group. Standard Cycle Training National Standard 8 Percentage of 30% 30.00% 32.50% 35.00% 37.50% 40.00% Cycle Training covers Scottish Children (27.5%) the learning outcomes Receiving Level 2 of cycle training from National Standard basic control skills to Training making independent journeys. The three levels are designed to be complimentary to one another. Each caters for a different level of development. WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG39

40 Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Education & Training Workforce 421 National Number of Local 9 27 (20) 21 22 23 25 27 Development Standard Cycle Authorities Delivering Training multi-level National Standard Training. Cyclist Progressions 407 Go Mountain A mountain bike 10 Number of Accredited 101 40 40 40 40 40 Bike proficiency scheme Centres (24) that covers 4 themes and 5 levels of proficiency. Designed to give people the Number of people 510 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 confidence and skills trained on scheme (500) to make active journeys into Scotlands countryside. 440 Commuter Cycle Courses designed to 11 Number of Cycle 8 10 12 14 16 18 Training support Cycle Friendly Commuter courses (6) Employers and give delivered inexperienced cyclists confidence and skills in urban cycling to allow them to cycle to work safely. Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Information and Monitoring & 201 National The National 12 Cycling Scotland will N/A 1 1 Guidance Evaluation Assessment Assessment is a conduct and publish qualitative assessment the results of a of local authority national assessment cycling policy. The of the cycling policy purpose of the study is and practice of to encourage an Scotlands local organisational culture authorities that ensures cycling becomes a realistic travel and leisure choice for the travelling public. Monitoring & 209 Cycle Monitoring This project will 13 Completed Evaluation Development establish accurate protocal and baseline figures for established cycling levels across baseline for Scotland and measurement of amalgamate evidence level of cycling. from multiple data sources. Engineering 320 On-Road Provide support and 14 Cycling Scotland will 45 45 45 45 45 45 Guidance Engineering advice to local provide a dedicated (45) authorities and similar staff resource organisations in good (recorded in hours) to practice for on-road provide technical cycle infrastructure. guidance on on-road engineering WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG41

42 Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Information and 321 Off-Road Provide support and 15 Cycling Scotland will 36 45 45 45 45 45 Guidance Engineering advice to local provide a dedicated (45) authorities and similar staff resource organisations in good (recorded in hours) to practice for off-road provide technical cycle infrastructure. guidance for off-road engineering CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 323 Demonstration Providing training 16 Number of 38 60 60 60 60 60 Sites venues and practitioners trained (60) demonstration projects at demonstration showcasing good site(s) practice in Active Travel and Shared Use Routes. Engineering 324 SATIN - Scottish A forum to exchange 17 Forum membership Website Launched Guidance Access Technical good practice, store, numbers October 2011: current Information Network disseminate and share membership 60 information between (100) those delivering outdoor access and active travel infrastructure in Scotland. Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Information and Making Cycling 422 Making Cycling Making Cycling 18 Number of 136 120 120 120 120 120 Guidance Mainstream (MCM) Mainstream Mainstream is a set of attendances by (90) professional practitioners at MCM development workshops workshops aimed principally at technical staff within local authorities and other agencies. These interactive courses will give staff key skills in various areas of cycle promotion. Number of 40 60 60 60 60 60 attendances by (60) postgraduate students at MCM workshops Communication External and Media 510 Corporate We will conduct 19 Opportunities to see 20,357,336 14500000 15200000 15900000 16600000 17350000 Relations Communications communications and (13,700,000) marketing activity to highlight the benefits of cycling. This will promote the many opportunities throughout the year to get involved in cycling events and activities. We have expanded the range of reporting measures for this area to highlight different impacts. Advertising Value £1,039,500 £350,000 £337,000 £352,000 £367,000 £384,000 Equivalent (238,061) PR Value £3,118,500 £1,050,000 £1,010,000 £1,055,000 £1,102,000 £1,152,000 (714183) WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG43

44 Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Communication 505 Online Activity The Cycling Scotland 20 Number of website 110509 110000 120000 120000 120000 120000 website provides an visits (100000) online resource for cyclists in Scotland to get information about cycling, to be signposted to other relevant websites, to get cycling news and to find cycling events to take part in. CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 Corporate 504 Newsletter We will produce print 21 Newsletter distribution 24000 (25000) 25000 25000 25000 25000 25000 Communications materials to provide figure news and updates on cycling in Scotland as well as the progress of our own and our partners key initiatives. Corporate 219 Briefing on We will produce 22 Number of position 2 2 2 2 2 2 Communications Cyclings link to position papers papers produced Policy outlining the benefits that cycling can bring across key policy areas. We will contribute responses Number of key 9 7 8 8 8 8 to consultations on key consultation (5) Scottish and Local responses produced Government policies and strategies. Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Communication Conference 214 Cycling Scotland The conference 23 Number of 120 140 140 140 140 140 Conference provides an Conference (120) opportunity to highlight Delegates and share best practice and innovation in cycling, promote work happening in Scotland and abroad and provide a networking opportunity for key stakeholder groups. 221 Active Travel Cycling Scotland is a 24 Number of 180 150 150 150 150 150 Conference key partner in this Conference (150) conference promoting Delegates the use of active travel To be set by alongside other key consensus of project stakeholder groups. partners Leisure, Tourism and Events 513 National Events The national events 25 Number of cycling 560 330 360 390 420 450 Access Website website provides all events listed (300) agencies in Scotland that post cycle events to the web with a central point to post event details, meaning users only need to look at one site instead of many. Cycling Scotland developed and hosts the site. WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG45

46 Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Leisure, Tourism and Events 544 Bike week Bike Week is a UK- 26 Event Organisers 60 90 90 90 90 90 Access wide cycling festival Seminar delegate (80) made up of around numbers 1500 events organised *Directed by UK Bike independently by a Week and assisted wide range of by CS organisations including local authorities, charities and cycle/health promotion groups. Cycling Scotland promotes the events in Scotland. CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 27 Number of 273 270 280 290 300 310 Registered Events (265) Bike Week Event 72030 50000 51000 52000 53000 54000 Participants (48000) *this figure is based on estimates from individual event organisers 543 freshnlo Pedal Pedal for Scotland is 28 Number of event 9062 11000 13000 15000 17000 19000 for Scotland Scotlands biggest participants (9000) mass-participation bike ride. There a number of different levels of ride to allow cyclists of all abilities to take part. The event demonstrates the significant distances that can be achieved by bike in a short time to show how easily short car journeys can be replaced by more sustainable modes. Appendix 1 Cycling Scotland Performance Framework KPI Number 2010/11 Targets Programme Workstream Projects Description Actual 2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 (target) Leisure, Tourism and Cycle Routes 224 Mapping & Identify, support and 29 Number of Local 2 10 12 12 12 12 Access Routing sign-post to best community groups (8) practice in cycle route engaged in providing information and open source mapping mapping. content Promoting Leisure 411 Multi-Agency Led Partnership project to 30 Number of Local Led 0 30 45 60 75 90 Cycling Ride Programme improve and increase Ride Programmes; (15) access to cycling Cumulative activities. WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG47

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG 8.0 Cycling Action Plan for Scotland inquiry into active travel. The Committee’s subsequent report, published in March 2010, concluded that limits, infrastructure improvements, leadership and funding. Each of these areas is addressed in action was required on cycle training, planning, speed this Action Plan. As so much of Cycling Scotland’s future work is based around the actions set out in the Cycling Action Plan for Scotland, published in June 2010 the introduction to the document and the table of actions is reprinted here for background information. 3. Framework for Delivering More Cycling Sections from Cycling Action Plan for Scotland reproduced with permission under Open Government Licence for Public Sector Information This Action Plan provides a framework for delivering the vision, setting out what the Scottish Government will do, what we expect others to do and what outcomes we expect that action will achieve. Together the actions in this document will increase cycling across Scotland and will also Minister’s Foreword The actions in this document aim to increase directly contribute to the targets set out in the National Physical Activity Strategy (Let’s Make Scotland Our vision is that “By 2020, 10% of all journeys cycling across Scotland, supporting both new and More Active, 2003). taken in Scotland will be by bike.” experienced cyclists. It outlines a framework for delivering the vision, setting out what the Scottish As the TICC committee concluded, leadership is needed at all levels to achieve the vision. Action will The shared vision for cycling in Scotland sets Government will do, what we expect others to be required from individuals, from communities, from businesses, from cycling organisations, from a challenge for central and local governments, do and what outcomes we expect that action will Local Government and from Scottish Government. Using the World Health Organisation’s definition of businesses, employers, stakeholders working on achieve. “advocacy”, this Action Plan includes: active travel and individuals. We are committed to working in partnership with others to deliver this Cycling is a fun, healthy and a virtually free ‘A combination of individual and social actions designed to gain political commitment, policy support, vision. With one third of journeys under 2 miles, activity for those who have access to a bike. social acceptance and systems support for a particular health goal or programme.’ – WHO 1995 we believe our vision is achievable. We just need Learning to cycle safely can help young people more people to cycle more often and in so doing, become confident, independent teenagers and Central and local government policies and programmes need to acknowledge that active travel including develop a cycling culture in Scotland. adults. Designing our communities to make cycling and walking can help deliver their outcomes. In particular, mechanisms which will support walking and cycling safe and easy, leads to the achievement of the National Indicators and identify local indicators through the Single Outcome The Scottish Government’s purpose is to focus increased visibility of cyclists and pedestrians and Agreements (SOAs), should be developed and strengthened. government and public services on creating a more helps create attractive places to live. Choosing successful country, with opportunities for all of to commute to work and to school by bike helps Scottish Ministers are leading Scotland to flourish, through increasing reduce congestion in our towns and cities, is this through: sustainable economic growth. This first ever one of the cheapest forms of travel and can help Cycling Action Plan for Scotland (CAPS) sets out maintain a healthy mind and body. That is why we • Setting an ambitious vision for cycling; • Developing the National Planning Framework how cycling, within the wider context of walking would like to see, by 2020, 10% of all journeys in • Publishing this framework for action; for Scotland 2 (NPF2) which seeks to and active travel, contributes to this purpose, Scotland made by bike. • Investing in the strategic national cycle “promote development which helps to particularly through improving health, reducing network (NCN) and its links to key improve health, regenerate communities and congestion, reducing carbon emissions and Stewart Stevenson, MSP destinations; enable disadvantaged communities to access providing a good transport alternative to persuade Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and • Working in partnership to ensure the national opportunities.” people out of cars. Climate Change network links with local cycling and pedestrian • Investing in community cycling, particularly Supported by the CAPS Board access networks provided by local authorities; focussed on those where the health benefits • Working in partnership to make our roads safe would be greatest, or those without access for all, including cyclists, for example though to a car or other convenient motorised Introduction lower speed limits, good design of roads and transport, and in supporting good on-line local Currently 1% of all journeys by Scottish residents are The majority of this Action Plan is structured around cycle infrastructure and segregated paths information. made by bicycle (Scottish Household Survey Travel the key issues that emerged from the Scottish where appropriate; • A Cycle Forum led by Cycling Scotland will Diary, 2008), and we would like to see this Government consultations undertaken in 2008 and • Facilitating the coordination of action by report to the Scottish Government annually on increased tenfold to 10% by 2020. Although this is an 2009, and the recent findings of the Transport, different partners, such as on cycle training; the impact and progress of this Action Plan. ambitious vision, we believe it is achievable. Around Infrastructure and Climate Change (TICC) Committee. • Seeking opportunities to ensure cycling (both half the short journeys made (under 2 miles) are made on and off-road) is an integral part of decisions by car; many of these could be switched to bike. This We asked the people of Scotland what would on planning, travel by other modes, training Action Plan aims to provide a framework to help encourage them to cycle more often; the analysis of of professionals and travel planning by create an environment which is attractive, accessible those consultation responses has been published. The employers; and safe for cycling. TICC Committee also consulted in 2009 as part of its48 49

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG Action 1. To establish a new Cycle Training Standards By Whom Chaired by Cycling When 2010 Outcomes Increase in on-road cycle training 9.0 Statement of Accounts 2010/2011 and Delivery Support Group (CTSDSG), to Scotland formulate a plan by end of 2010 to deliver a coordinated approach to training; an increase in On the following two pages are the summary For 2011/12 government funding has been provided the number of volunteers available to deliver training and a support network for the volunteers; accounts for the year ended 31st March 2011. The through Transport Scotland and a total of £2,250,283 and support for Local Authorities in offering the 3 levels of cycle training including on-road. scale of activities increased during 2010/11 with the is being provided. Additional one-off funding has 2. To work with key stakeholders and the tertiary Scottish Government, 2010-11 A better skilled workforce grant from the Scottish Government increasing from been provided for £480,000 for the Give Me Cycle education sector to offer accredited modules on how to integrate cycling best practice within their Cycling Scotland, further and higher £901,600 to £1,387,683. Marketing and event income, Space campaign, £420,000 for Bikeability Scotland professional sphere. education sectors mainly from Pedal for Scotland, also increased and £400,000 for the Cycle Friendly and Sustainable 3. To provide increased support for community Cycling Scotland, 2010-11 Increase in people cycling substantially. Communities Fund, all of which contribute to cycling projects this financial year that will promote cycling in an inclusive, accessible way, communities, individuals in all communities achieving the aims of the Cycling Action Plan for particularly to novice cyclists, and encourage the development and maintenance of online cycle Expenditure increased slightly less than income, Scotland. The 2011 Pedal for Scotland also attracted journey planning by local communities. resulting in a total net increase in funds of £117280, record numbers and income. 4. To promote cycling to young people not only as All stakeholders Ongoing Increase in school cycling of which unrestricted funds increased by £51,338. an activity for leisure or travel, but also as a fun activities activity and a sport, through the promotion of cycling activities, led cycle rides and cycling as a It is the policy of the directors to maintain reserves Discussions are at an early stage with Transport PE activity choice. equivalent to 3 months unrestricted overhead Scotland about funding in future years but the 5. To encourage participation in and to promote Sustrans Ongoing Increase in number of expenditure and this aim was just achieved by 31st headline figure for Sustainable Transport in the the annual Hands Up Survey in September as part of the criteria for Sustrans’ safe routes to school funding participants in the Hands Up Survey March 2011. Scottish Government’s Draft Budget for 2011/12 has been reduced from £25,000,000 to £16,000,000. 6. To encourage private sector employers to become Energy Saving Trust 2010 Increase in private sector Cycle Friendly Employers by offering loan support for employees cycling to work workplace cycling facilities. 7: To complete the missing links in the National Sustrans Ongoing Completed NCN in Scotland Cycle Network in Scotland. 8. To promote the use of planning policy, access All stakeholders Ongoing Better designed, accessible legislation and design guidance to a wide range of cycling facilities professionals; and to promote the outcomes of access legislation in the form of leisure activities. 9. To encourage cycling and rail integration by Transport Scotland, Ongoing Improved working in partnership with Network Rail and cycle facilities franchise operators to identify opportunities for cost effective improvements in infrastructure and services. 10. To continue to work with SCOTS and other Scottish Government, Ongoing More 20 mph partners to encourage the further roll-out of SCOTS and local schemes effective 20 mph schemes in residential areas. authorities across We will work to ensure that as far as possible Scotland these also cover cycle routes and areas with high numbers of pedestrians and cyclists. 11. To publicise and promote methods of traffic Scottish Government, Ongoing More 20 mph schemes calming on non-residential mixed-use arterial SCOTS and local across Scotland streets such as those described in DfT Local authorities Transport Note 2/08. 12. To undertake a legislative search to reveal the Scottish Government 2010-12 Better understanding of liability operation of liability laws and how they work in law and effect on cyclist KSIs other countries in Europe and around the world, and whether there is a direct link to levels of cycling and KSIs. 13. To try and identify what kind of hierarchy might be Scottish Government 2010-12 Fewer cyclist established and develop an educational awareness and stakeholders accidents campaign for all road users. 14. To investigate the degree of statutory Scottish Government 2010 onwards Less bureaucratic process for consultation required for new traffic management implementing TROs measures in other northwest European countries; and, to gather the views of stakeholders on any proposed changes to the current system. 15. To update and re-issue Scottish Office Scottish Government 2010 onwards Less bureaucratic process for Development Department Circular 7/97. implementing TROs 16. To continue to collect data that will provide a Scottish Government Annually Publication of national picture of cycling and travel habits local and national 17. To develop guidance for gathering data on the Led by Cycling 2010 onwards statistics numbers of people cycling at a local level. Scotland50 51

CYCLING SCOTLAND Annual Report 2010 / 2011 WWW.CYCLINGSCOTLAND.ORG Cycling Scotland Consolidated Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2011 Cycling Scotland Unrestricted Funds Restr. Funds 2011 2010 Consolidated Balance Sheet at 31 March 2011 General Designated Total Total £ £ £ £ £ Incoming Resources 2011 2010 From Generated Funds £ £ £ £ Gifts and donations 270 - - 270 4,450 Fixed Assets Trading Income 92,755 - - 92,755 73,938 Tangible assets 7,654 513 From Charitable Activities Scottish Government Grant 1,387,683 - - 1,387,683 901,600 7,654 513 Education and consultancy 76,057 - - 76,057 6,160 Marketing and event income 4,313 - 295,971 300,284 229,403 Current Assets Other income 78,284 - 28,700 106,984 100,825 Debtors 68,553 71,404 From Investment Income - Cash at bank and in hand 738,589 467,429 Bank interest 417 - 29 446 4,615 Other Incoming Resources 807,142 538,833 Total Incoming Resources 1,639,779 - 324,700 1,964,479 1,320,991 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 462,937 304,767 Resources Expended Charitable Expenditure Charitable Activities 1,021,221 - 802,480 1,823,701 1,254,143 Net Current Assets 344,205 234,066 Governance Costs 19,634 - - 19,634 14,213 Other Resources Expended (38) 3,902 - 3,864 864 Total Assets less Current Liabilities 351,859 234,579 Total resources expended 1,040,817 3,902 802,480 1,847,199 1,269,220 Net Assets 351,859 234,579 Surplus/(deficit) for the year and net incoming/(outgoing)resources before transfers 598,962 (3,902) (477,780) 117,280 51,771 Represented by: Unrestricted Funds Transfers (547,624) 22,043 525,581 - - General 258,120 206,782 Net movement in funds for the year 51,338 18,141 47,801 117,280 51,771 Designated 18,654 513 Restricted 75,085 27,284 Balance brought forward 206,782 513 27,284 234,579 182,808 Closing balance at 31 March 2011 258,120 18,654 75,085 351,859 234,579 351,859 234,579 Comprising:- Unrestricted Funds The foregoing Income and Expenditure Account and Statement of Financial Activities and Balance Sheet are not General 263,897 - - 263,897 227,541 themselves the statutory accounts but are a summary of the consolidated statutory accounts which have been Transport Planning and Engineering (5,777) - - (5,777) (20,759) Designated Funds subject to audit. The Auditors Report in the statutory accounts contained an unqualified opinion. The full Designated Assets - 7,654 - 7,654 513 accounts, including the Auditors Report and Directors Report, were approved by the directors on 17 November Go Mountain Bike - 11,000 - 11,000 - 2011 and will be presented at the AGM on 24 November 2011. A copy of the full accounts can be obtained from the Secretary. Restricted Funds Cycle Friendly Employer Fund - - 23,848 23,848 25,108 Pedal for Scotland Fund - - 51,237 51,237 2,176 258,120 18,654 75,085 351,859 234,57952 53

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