THE latest addition to Strathclyde's network of bicycle tracks was
officially opened yesterday.
The section, which extends the existing Irvine-Paisley route into
Glasgow, was opened by Councillor Charlie Gordon, vice-chair of the
regional council's roads and transportation committee, at a ceremony in
Paisley.
Councillor Gordon said the track would allow people wishing to avoid
busy roads to cycle to many areas of south-west Glasgow, Paisley, and
beyond. He hoped it would boost the tourist industry by providing
improved bicycle access to historical and recreational attractions.
In future, the track will be extended from the south of Glasgow to
connect with the north of the city. This will give cyclists direct
access to other long-distance routes such as Glasgow-Loch Lomond and the
planned Glasgow-Edinburgh route.
Councillor Gordon said: ''Strathclyde Regional Council recognises the
value of cycling and Strathclyde Roads has a number of initiatives under
way to improve provision for cyclists and to develop a complementary
network of 'safer signed cycle routes' in urban areas, which feed into
the proposed long-distance network.''
The safer signed cycle routes will provide alternatives to, or
provision on, arterial routes into urban areas. The routes will include
cycle lanes and tracks, signing to routes along quieter roads, and
shared pedestrian/cycle surfaces.
The track opened yesterday was jointly funded by the region, Renfrew
District Council, Glasgow District Council, Renfrewshire Enterprise,
Glasgow Development Agency, and Sustrans, a charitable organisation
which supports sustainable transport.
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