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Totally agreed.

It's never been so easy to use my bike for routine transport in this city. Normally I keep to a very few select routes that I know won't take me anywhere near traffic, but these are limited, only go to certain places, and aren't all that direct to where they lead anywhere. In some places too, even where there's bike infrastructure, it's shared with pedestrians (the entire north Clydeside cycle route stands out) making it less than perfect for getting quickly from A-B. In these times I feel particularly wary of even using these routes, as I don't want to unnecessarily make life harder for others walking on these paths.

Imagine if getting on your bike and cycling 10-20 mins along the nearby A-road or B-road to the supermarket, to work, to the city centre, or even to visit family or friends, was a genuine option for the average person in normal times. All those car journeys that could be cut down.

Really really hope this moment is seized by councillors to build a network of (actually useful) safe cycling routes across this city.

When we come out of strict lockdown, we're going to face months to a year-plus of social distancing measures. I don't fancy getting on public transport unnecessarily - especially when that bus/train seat could be used by someone vulnerable who has no other option. We're going to need safe cycling routes across Glasgow very soon.

If anyone cares about this as much as me, please do get in touch with your councillors to make sure your voices are heard!