AN area of Glasgow’s West End could be in line for new cycle routes inspired by a Dutch scheme if the council wins a major funding award.

Woodside Mini-Holland, takes inspiration from transport infrastructure in the Netherlands and proposes to deliver a cycle-friendly neighbourhood.

Part of the project would include a segregated cycle route along St George’s Road from Charing Cross to Possil Road and would connect to the Sauchiehall Street “Avenue” cycleway that is currently being delivered.

The proposal also includes the expansion of the cycle network into the city centre, Great Western Road, Maryhill, Garscube Road and the Forth and Clyde Canal.

Pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities at St George’s Cross Subway station would also undergo major redesign t oimprove accessibility.

Glasgow experienced a 6.7% increase in cycling levels across the city last year.

The council is in the running for the Community Links PLUS award, for the proposal, which is hosted by Sustrans Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government.

Glasgow City Council will now receive up to £40,000 of funding to finalise the proposal and will go on to compete against entries from The City of Edinburgh Council, Stirling Council and The Highland Council in a bid to win substantial funding to enable the project.

Final proposals will be presented to a cross sector panel chaired by Transport Scotland chief executive, Roy Brannen, with the winning project announced in late Summer 2017.

Councillor Frank McAveety, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: “This is fantastic news. The Woodside Mini Holland bid is more than just segregated cycle routes and to reach the third stage is very promising.”