People in Glasgow are feeling more confident walking and cycling on the street, according to new figures.
The figures from the Glasgow Walking and Cycling Index 2025 show 71% of residents now feel confident walking or wheeling in their local areas.
Nearly half also believe it is safe to cycle nearby, with rising confidence among women, disabled people and parents.
The index, produced by the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust in partnership with Glasgow City Council, highlights public support for safer neighbourhoods, 20mph speed limits and improved cycling routes.
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Councillor Angus Millar said: "Glasgow is changing how we move.
"Over the past two years, the city has made major investments in walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure, backed by community support and driven by a commitment to delivering safer, more accessible streets for everyone.
"The 2025 Index shows strong demand for safer streets and better active travel infrastructure, alongside growing confidence, with more people than ever now feeling safer walking, wheeling and cycling in their neighbourhoods.
"This reflects the impact of sustained investment in high-quality infrastructure and the difference it is making to people’s daily lives."
The 2025 Index is based on a survey of 1181 residents aged 16 and over, conducted between March and June 2025.
Walking and wheeling remain the foundation of everyday travel in Glasgow, with 93% of residents doing so regularly and 57% at least 5 days a week.
Cycling has remained stable, with 15% cycling at least once a week.
The index also suggests a shift towards more everyday journeys such as commuting, shopping and work.
Public demand for safer streets remains high, with 71% of residents supporting traffic calming near schools and 61% backing wider 20mph limits on local roads.
Two thirds say they would be encouraged to cycle if more traffic-free routes were available and 61% support additional protected cycle paths along main roads.
Meanwhile, more than half of residents back building protected cycle paths even if it means reducing space for other traffic.
Measures beyond cycling also enjoy strong support, with 76% calling for improved pavement accessibility, such as level surfaces and dropped kerbs at crossing points.
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Fiona MacLeod, director for Scotland, Cymru and Northern Ireland at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, said: "This year’s Index delivers a clear and consistent message: people in Glasgow want to walk, wheel and cycle more often.
"And they are supportive of improvements that would help them make these choices.
"As well as offering people healthier, fairer choices for their everyday journeys, the Index shows the broader impact of these improvements.
"Walking, wheeling and cycling in Glasgow prevents more than 1,400 serious long-term health conditions each year, creates £565.1m for the local economy and saves 30,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
"All of this underlines the need for sustained investment and local leadership to keep making walking, wheeling and cycling possible for more people.
"We are delighted to continue working closely with Glasgow City Council on this shared vision, backed by local people."
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