The Scottish Government has announced plans to invest over £68m to help local authorities, regional transport partnerships and national park authorities design and construct new active travel infrastructure.
This new allocation comprises £58.3m for the Active Travel Infrastructure Fund (ATIF) Tier 2 and £10m for the ATIF Tier 2 Design Fund.
Transport Scotland stated that the evidence ‘remains clear' that areas where ‘safe, high-quality walking, wheeling and cycling routes' are created see higher rates of active travel.
The cash boost for active travel construction is combined with separate funding for programmes that support access, skills and storage for active travel.
The cabinet secretary for economy, tourism and transport, Stephen Flynn, confirmed the allocation of this funding in 2026-27 ahead of formally opening the Avenues Plus project at Cowcaddens Road and Dobbie's Loan in Glasgow.
Mr Flynn said: ‘I'm pleased to confirm that more than £68 million has now been allocated to active travel infrastructure design and construction projects across Scotland.
‘Active travel remains one of the best solutions for our most complex problems. Whether it's helping people save money, improving health or protecting our climate – walking, wheeling and cycling is transformational for both people and planet.
‘We are investing £226 million in active and sustainable travel in 2026-27, and the evidence from previously funded projects gives us confidence that this investment – creating safer and easier routes – will lead to more people choosing to walk, wheel and cycle for everyday journeys.'
