Evening Telegraph (First Edition)
Map for city cyclists
The new-look cycling map has been extensively revamped to include additional routes and updated destinations.
The map is free and has been created by Dundee City Council and funded through the Scottish Government’s Smarter Choices, Smarter Places scheme.
It features the Green Circular — the cycle path which circumnavigates the city linking open spaces — and Greenways routes, which connect with other parts of the country.
Since it was opened in 1995, the Green Circular has been regularly upgraded.
Recently a stretch near Riverside Nature Park was resurfaced while asphalt by Trottick Ponds has also been upgraded.
The new map is the largest ever, in the city. The group was set up in October 2016 to promote cycling as an everyday activity in Dundee.
A spokesman said only 24% of households in the city have a bike, compared with the Scottish average of 51%.
Kevin Cordell, councillor and depute convener of the neighbourhood services committee, said: “As a keen cyclist, I was happy to join fellow cycle enthusiasts for the launch. In recent years we have invested a considerable amount of money, time and effort in improving cycling infrastructure.
“New shared routes, Toucan Crossings, lighting and resurfacing have all been carried out as well as consultations with members of the Dundee Cycling Forum, who provided significant information about routes they use, barriers and text suggestions for the new map.
“The 2017 Dundee cycling map has loads of great updates and changes and it now has the entire city on one page, making it much easier to use.”
CYCLISTS keen to get out and about in Dundee can now use the most detailed map ever to plan their routes.