Cycling Proficiency Training

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 16 November 2017.

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Photo of Humza Yousaf Humza Yousaf Scottish National Party

The member makes the point well. I remember him talking in the active travel debate about his family circumstances and how he would be more comfortable if there were segregated cycle paths. The Scottish Government thinks that segregated cycle paths will make our roads safer, and I give the member a guarantee that we will continue to invest in segregated cycle paths through our community links and community links plus programmes.

Bikeability training, which was previously the cycling proficiency test, contains an element of on-road training, which I think is excellent for children.

The member will know about our guidelines and recommendations to local authorities on 20mph zones around schools, which we think are a great idea. If he has further ideas about how we can improve safety on our roads, particularly for those who are travelling to our schools, I am all ears.