Tyred n Cranky – Move It

Move It Tyred n CrankyProject AimsRun activities and events to promote cycling Break down barriers to behaviour change Promote realistic solutions Bring mobile bike services to rural areas Tyred n Cranky are a Huntly-based mobile bike business offering repair and servicing. This project supports Tyred n Cranky to deliver events and activities, in partnership with other organisations across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to increase awareness, participation, skilled staffing, and storytelling. These activities may include as an example, but not exclusively; Bike Dr, Cycle Training, Trail Rangers, maintenance training (non-certified), filming, interviewing, …

Connecting Communities Aberdeen

Connecting Communities Aberdeen Cycling UKProject AimsIncrease the number of people walking, wheeling or cycling for short journeys  Increase the number of people who feel safer whilst walking, wheeling and cycling  Reduce car use for short journeys Support under-represented groups This project in Aberdeen City is part of Cycling UK’s Connecting Communities programme, based at the Aberdeen Cycle Hub @ Seaton. The Connecting Communities development officers are embedded in local communities, using their expertise and local knowledge to work closely with community organisations, local businesses, public sector agencies and individuals. The …

Recycled Bikes for All

Recycled Bikes for All Stella’s VoiceProject AimsDivert bikes from landfill Increase accessibility by removing barriers to ownership Promote a circular economy through repair and recycling Support underrepresented groups Stella’s Voice aims to make bikes more accessible for everyone.   This project looks to stop as many bikes as possible from going to landfill in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City. Rather than go to waste, they hope to refurbish as many of them as possible can so they can be given to those who would not be able to obtain a bicycle otherwise.   …

Grampian Inclusive Cycling Bothies

Grampian Inclusive Cycling Bothies Sport AberdeenProject AimsImprove access to adaptive bikes Promote health and wellbeing Remove barriers to cycling and develop social networks  The Grampian Inclusive Cycle Bothies project is a partnership led by Grampian Disability Sport and Sport Aberdeen, designed to make adapted cycling more accessible throughout Grampian. You can find the existing bothies in Aberdeen, Banff, Peterhead and Ballater, with more bothies in development. The primary objective of the project is to locate cycling hubs within communities across Grampian, with the intention of bringing access to adapted bikes …

THInC in the City

THInC in the City Buchan Dial-a-Community BusProject AimsImprove access to healthcare Reduce isolation and social exclusion Reduce reliance on taxis Move towards sustainable transport Buchan Dial-a-Community Bus is an award-winning transport charity based in Maud. With support from Nestrans People & Place funding, the charity provides the THInC (Transport to Healthcare Information Centre) service in Aberdeen. Operating Monday to Friday between 08:30 and 17:00, the service offers pre-booked, door-to-door transport, coordinated through THInC. Bookings can be made up to two weeks in advance, ensuring planned and reliable access to care. The service enables …

Public Realm Cycle Parking

Public Realm Cycle Parking Aberdeen City CouncilProject AimsProvision of safe and secure cycle parking at a variety of public realm locations Increase the accessibility of cycling for both commuting and leisure purposes Reduce the impact of transport poverty on low-income households  This project seeks to install new and / or improved safe and secure cycle parking at a range of public realm locations throughout the city such as at libraries, shopping centres, community centres, key bus stops and transport interchanges together with any other suitable locations that are identified during …

Cycle Storage

Cycling Storage Cycling ScotlandProject AimsImproved cycle storage facilities for tenants Normalise cycling for everyday journeys Increase access to cycling for target groups Improved evidence, and continuous tackling of barriers to cycling. Cycling Scotland will work with Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, Social Housing providers and employers such as NHS Grampian to deliver installation of cycle storage and parking. This project aims to support more people to cycle, particularly those living in high rises and tenements. Funding for secure cycle storage will address a key barrier to cycling, providing opportunities to …

Rock Up and Ride Inclusive Communities – with Sport Aberdeen

Rock Up & Ride – Inclusive Communities Scottish Cycling – with Sport AberdeenProject AimsReduce barriers to cycling for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups Increase confidence and self-esteem Promote physical activity and health Strengthen cycling partnership and opportunities Scottish Cycling’s Rock Up & Ride programme is a national initiative aimed at reducing barriers to cycling for disadvantaged and underrepresented groups. By providing free access to bikes and fun cycling sessions, the programme promotes health, resilience, and active travel. The project partners with local communities to tailor its delivery to local needs, ensuring …

Aberdeen School Streets Pilot

Aberdeen School Streets Pilot Aberdeen City CouncilProject AimsRun a School Street’s pilot in Aberdeen Promote Active Travel Improve Air Quality Increase physical activity This project looks to run a ‘School Streets’ pilot in Aberdeen. School Streets are areas around schools where motorised traffic is restricted during pupil drop-off and pick-up times. This concept is already established in other parts of Scotland, the UK, and Europe, with much research and evaluation published. School Streets is one of the measures that can be employed to improve the safety of children and their …

Secure Cycle Storage Facilities in Aberdeen

Secure Cycle Storage Facilities Aberdeen City CouncilProject AimsProvision of safe and secure long-stay cycle storage Resolve health and safety concerns regarding storage of bicycles within communal areas/stairwells Increase the accessibility of cycling for all purposes Reduce the impact of transport poverty on low-income households This proposal is to install up to a further 6 secure bicycle storage units adjacent to high rise multi-storey housing blocks, in areas of high deprivation (according to SIMD) (Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation)) within Aberdeen City. These cycle storage units will be located upon land …