Question reference: S5W-04893
- Asked by: Maurice Golden, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 21 November 2016
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 30 November 2016
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with East Dunbartonshire Council regarding the completion of Phase 2 of the Bears Way cycle path, and what information it has on alternative cycle ways that have been considered.
Answer
As The Bears Way project and related voting on Phase two, is a matter for East Dunbartonshire Council and its residents, the Scottish Government has had no direct discussions with East Dunbartonshire Council regarding the completion of this project.
However, discussions were held with Sustrans Scotland, Cycling Scotland and Strathclyde Partnership for Transport(SPT) who all contributed to the project. In addition, public meetings were held to try to find a way forward.
At the second annual Active Travel Summit on 2 November 2016, I announced my intention to establish a Task Force to look at how we might tackle the barriers to the delivery of ambitious cycling and walking projects in Scotland, following publication of the refresh of the Cycling Action Plan.
In the meantime, Sustrans Scotland will continue to work closely with East Dunbartonshire Council to explore a local solution to this issue.