Annex B: Data sources and Indicators

Increase the Number of People Choosing Walking, Cycling and Wheeling in Scotland
Indicators Data source
Proportion of journeys under 2 miles by walking TATIS - Travel Diary TD4c - Percentage of journeys under 2 miles by road network distance by main mode of travel
Proportion of journeys under 5 miles by cycling TATIS - Travel Diary TD4d - Percentage of journeys under 5 miles by road network distance main mode of travel
Aggregation/ trends of Active Travel counter data Data methodology to be agreed. Used in this report as initial insight - Cycling Scotland dashboard
Propensity to cycle TATIS - Table 26a - Reasons why do not cycle to work and TATIS - Table 43 - What discourages you from walking more often than you do?
Proportion of journeys to school by walking and wheeling HUSS - National travel modes: proportion of participating pupils travelling by different modes
Proportion of journeys to school by cycling HUSS - National travel modes: proportion of participating pupils travelling by different modes
Frequency of walking and wheeling for pleasure/exercise TATIS - Table 25 - [Walking] Frequency of walking in the previous seven days
Frequency of cycling for pleasure/exercise TATIS - Table 25a - [Cycling] Frequency of cycling in the previous seven days
High Quality Walking, Wheeling, and Cycling Infrastructure is Available to Everyone
Indicators Data source
Evidence people are satisfied with the quality of walking infrastructure Evidence to monitor to be agreed. Used in this report for initial insight - Scottish Walking and Wheeling Survey 2025
Evidence people are satisfied with the quality of wheeling infrastructure Evidence to monitor to be agreed. Used in this report for initial insight - Scottish Walking and Wheeling Survey 2025
Evidence people are satisfied with the quality of cycling infrastructure Evidence to monitor to be agreed. Used in this report for initial insight - National Cycling Network 2024-25 impact report and Walking and Cycling Index
Urban households connected to cycling routes Walking and Cycling Index - Percentage of Index city households within 125 metres of a best practice cycle route and National Cycling Network 2024-25 impact report
Rural households connected to cycling routes Evidence to monitor to be agreed. Used in this report for initial insight - National Cycling Network 2024-25 impact report
Km of traffic-free walking and cycling facilities Annual TS Infrastructure Investment Report and National Cycling Network 2024-25 impact report
Walking, Cycling and Wheeling is Safer for All
Indicators Data source
Walking and wheeling casualties by distance travelled Police Scotland (STATS 19) Road Casualty Data provides absolute numbers
Cycling casualties by distance travelled Police Scotland (STATS 19) Road Casualty Data provides absolute numbers
Perceived safety while walking in relation to traffic Walking and Cycling Index - whether residents feel their local area is good or bad for safety when walking or wheeling
Perceived safety while wheeling in relation to traffic Walking and Cycling Index - whether residents feel their local area is good or bad for safety when walking or wheeling
Perceived safety while walking and wheeling in relation to non traffic factors Scottish Crime and Justice Survey - Table A1.13 - Proportion of adults who felt safe walking alone after dark in their local area
Perceived safety while cycling in relation to traffic TATIS - Table 26a - Reasons why do not cycle to work ("Concerns about cycling in traffic")
Perceived safety while cycling in relation to non traffic factors TATIS - Table 26a - Reasons why do not cycle to work ("Concerns for personal safety on dark/ lonely roads")
Delivery of Walking, Cycling, and Wheeling is Promoted and Supported by a Range of Partners
Indicators Data source
Distribution of projects proposed through ATIF Tier 2 funding Tier 2 programme data
Investment in Active Travel (TS & Delivery Partners) Annual TS Infrastructure Investment Report and LA/RTP data - Behaviour change investment (People and Place programme)
Proportion of primary schools delivering on-road cycle training Bikeability Data
Walking, Cycling and Wheeling is Available to All
Indicators Data source
Household access to a bike (with focus on regional and socio-economic variation) TATIS Table 18a - Households with bicycles available for private use
Perception of urban areas' suitability for walking or wheeling Walking and Cycling Index - whether residents feel their local area is good or bad for as a place to walk or wheel
Perception of urban areas' suitability for cycling Walking and Cycling Index - whether residents feel their local area is good or bad as a place to cycle