As an amendment to motion S4M-11980 in the name of Derek Mackay (Active Travel), insert at end "; reaffirms the Scottish Government’s target of 10% of journeys to be made by bike by 2020; notes the estimate by Spokes that active travel funding in the 2015-16 draft budget is lower than in the previous year; calls on the Scottish Government to reverse this cut and substantially increase funding for active travel; notes the ongoing debate and research into the introduction of presumed liability in relation to road accidents, and urges local authorities to meet growing demand for high-quality walking and cycling infrastructure, extend 20mph speed limits in built-up areas and provide walking and cycling training opportunities to every child in Scotland".
Result 43 for, 60 against, 11 abstained, 13 did not vote Disagreed
Scottish National Party
Scottish Labour
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Liberal Democrats
Independent
Scottish Green Party
Submitted by: Derek Mackay, Renfrewshire North and West, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, January 5, 2015
Supported by: Keith Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Result 111 for, 3 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote Agreed
Submitted by: David Stewart, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Supported by: Mary Fee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, January 7, 2015