Published Date: Dec 22nd, 2025
Dunfermline is set to take a big step forward in promoting sustainable travel, by installing cycle parking and repair stations across the city.
The move marks a shift away from previous initiatives such as free bus travel, which were trialled in recent years using devolved parking funds. In the past, free bus travel and free Sunday parking were introduced to encourage more people into the city centre. With a rise in cycling across the city, there is a need to make longer-term improvements to support active and sustainable travel, making it easier for people to walk and cycle around the city.
The new plans include:
- Cycle parking stations at key locations such as Louise Carnegie Gates, Dunfermline Bus Station and Townhill Loch Café.
- Repair stations for bikes, prams and wheelchairs at Pittencrieff Park, the bus station and Townhill Loch Café.
These changes support Fife’s priorities of tackling poverty, reducing carbon emissions and promoting healthier lifestyles. Encouraging active travel also benefits households in more deprived areas, who are less likely to own a car.
Cllr James Calder, Convener of the City of Dunfermline Area Committee, said: "This is a positive change for Dunfermline. By investing in making active travel easier, such as facilities to repair bicycles, wheelchairs and prams, we’re creating a city that’s easier to get around, better for the environment and fairer for everyone."
