Residents are being encouraged to submit their views over improving walking and cycling routes in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire.
With £100,000 having been awarded to the local authority by the Sustrans Community Links programme, the council is seeking views from local people over how to shape future plans.
Opportunities may include safer routes to schools, improved access to shops and services in Clarkston town centre, exploring better links between Overlee Park, Busby Glen and Greenbank Gardens and addressing safety concerns for some groups that may deter journeys being made on foot or by bike.
A drop-in event to identify priorities for enhancing walking and cycling options is taking place at Clarkston Halls from 1pm – 6.30pm on Wednesday, 23 August.
Cllr Alan Lafferty said: "Changing the way we travel can make our towns and communities healthier and better places for all of us. Opening up options for travelling shorter journeys between our communities and greenspaces could help transform our area, reducing reliance on cars, improving local air quality and tackling congestion.
"I encourage residents to come along to our engagement event or share their views online and help us shape a plan to make walking and cycling easier and more enjoyable in Clarkston, Stamperland and Busby."
Sustrans Scotland Community Links Manager, Tom Bishop, said: "This funding will help to support the first phase of a long-term aspiration to improve active travel in Clarkston, Busby and Stamperland so that more people are able to walk and cycle for more of the journeys they make every day. The project aims to enhance the walking and cycling network and meet the needs of local communities by providing better links to services and amenities."
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