New cycle route takes off

Renfrewshire MSP Derek Mackay officially opened Glasgow Airport’s new £ 280,000 cycle route by presenting bosses with Cycling Scotland’s Cycle Friendly Employer Award.

The new route, developed and delivered in partnership between the airport and Renfrewshire Council, includes a new and improved 2.5km route through the airport campus.

Renfrewshire North & West MSP said: “I am delighted to have been asked to perform the official opening and also congratulate the airport on its Cycle Friendly Employer Award.

“The Scottish Government is committed to building an Active Nation and has doubled the level of investment in walking and cycling to £80 million.

“Providing the infrastructure and increasing changes in behaviour is the biggest part of that aim.

“Facilities such as this will help those who want to leave the car at home and walk or cycle to work with the infrastructure to do so.”

Mark Johnston, Glasgow A i r p o r t Ma n a g i n g Director, said: “As one of the largest employers in the Renfrewshire area, it is important that we provide the near-5,000 people who work at the airport with attractive, sustainable transport options.

“The opening of the route itself, promotion of cycling activities and provision of cycle parking bays has culminated in winning the Cycle Friendly Employer Award from Cycling Scotland, which we feel is incredibly important for any major employer.”

The new route, which links Inchinnan Road with Barnsford Road, also boosts connectivity support to City Deal plans for the Glasgow Airport Investment Area, including walking and cycling routes.