Scotland's 10% cycling aim is 'a vision, not a target'

03 November 2015
Cycling goal is a “vision”, not a target, says Scottish transport minister Derek Mackay
Cycling goal is a “vision”, not a target, says Scottish transport minister Derek Mackay

 

The Scottish government’s aim for 10% of “everyday journeys” to be made by bike by 20% is a “vision” rather than a target, Scottish transport minister Derek Mackay has admitted.

The transport minister met with MSPs last week to update them on the Scottish government’s transport priorities. Chair of the infrastructure and capital investment committee Jim Eadie pointed out that, currently, just 2.6% of journeys to work and 1.7% of journeys to school are made by...

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