Key Points
- Glasgow City Council plans additional cycle paths in the east end as part of expanding the citywide active travel network.
- New connections stem from the success of the South City Way, which has boosted cycling by 45% on key roads.
- Projects like Connecting Battlefield aim to create a comprehensive network of segregated cycle infrastructure.
- Investment in routes like South City Way demonstrates increased journeys by bike across Scotland.
Glasgow (Glasgow Express) February 6, 2026 – Glasgow City Council has announced plans to install more cycle paths in the city’s east end, building on the success of existing routes that have driven record increases in cycling.
The initiative follows significant growth in bike usage along the South City Way, with cycling on Nithsdale Road up 45% from September 2023 to September 2024, and similar rises on nearby Allison Street. This 3km fully separated route links southside communities to the city centre, developed with Sustrans support.
What triggered the expansion of cycle paths in Glasgow’s east end?
Glasgow’s South City Way, one of Scotland’s most ambitious urban cycle routes, has delivered substantial increases in cycling modal share since its recent phases opened. The final phase to Candleriggs in the city centre has been completed, providing a blueprint for further network development.
As reported by Cycling Scotland of cycling.scot, the route’s high-quality, direct links have showcased the impact of investment in safe cycling infrastructure across the country.
How does this fit into Scotland’s broader cycling plans?
Similar successes appear in Edinburgh’s City Centre West to East Link, recording a cycling modal share of 8.3% just nine months after completion in 2024. Funded by Transport Scotland and Sustrans’ Places for Everyone programme, these projects highlight cross-party support for active travel.
Which areas will benefit from the new east end paths?
The Connecting Battlefield project targets extensions to integrate with the citywide network, connecting more communities. Glasgow City Council continues to prioritise segregated cycle lanes to link neighbourhoods effectively.
What are the next steps for Glasgow’s cycle network?
Council officials emphasise the South City Way’s results as a model for delivering comprehensive infrastructure. Further data on cycle rates is available via Scotland’s Cycling Open Data Portal, supporting ongoing expansions.
Glasgow City Council and partners like Sustrans will advance these plans to sustain rising bike journeys citywide.
