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Coronavirus Scotland: SNP Government announces fund for wider pavements to aid physical distancing
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dailyrecord.co.ukMinisters have announced £10m for “pop up” walking and cycling routes to aid social distancing. The Scottish Government package will fund changes such as wider pavements as well as create new spaces if needed.
With car use plummeting and public transport journeys falling, road space around the world is increasingly being used for walking and cycling for essential trips.
The announcement, made at Holyrood today, means the country’s towns and cities will be able to alter their infrastructure.Transport Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson said: “I’m pleased we are able to put forward a package of support for our local authorities to implement temporary active travel measures, helping to ensure that people can walk, cycle and wheel during this
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