The streets of Glasgow are changing

Do you want to learn more about why our streets are being designed the way they are?

Visibility Scotland, South West Scotland Cycle Training and Glasgow City Council have worked collaboratively to design and roll out free, supportive training and guidance regarding proposed or recently developed urban streetscapes. This training allows for an open and honest conversation about streetscape design delivered by visual impairment and cycling experts.

We would like to inform you that a series of training events are scheduled for:

Friday 6^th September 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM at Woodlands Community Trust, 66 Ashley Street, G3 6HW

To sign up follow our Eventbrite link below.

Woodland Community Development Trust – Eventbrite

Monday 16^th September 2024, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM at 275 Ballater Street, Gorbals, G5 0YP

To sign up follow our Eventbrite link below.

Gorbals Leisure Centre – Eventbrite 

Thursday 19^th September 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Alexandra Sports Hub, Alexander Park Street, G31 3JJ

To sign up follow our Eventbrite link below.

Alexandra Sports Hub – Eventbrite 

Training will be interactive and immersive, and the two-hour session will include:

• Awareness raising on disability with a particular emphasis on visual impairment and visually impaired or blind travellers
• Human Rights
• Accessible communication
• Street changes: what makes effective street design for people with visual impairment
• Training on the Highway Code and how the streetscape should be used by people cycling
• Awareness of The Highway Code with a focus on the hierarchy of responsibility
• Consideration of other road users
• An understanding of your responsibility for the safety of others

We would be delighted to have you join us for an engaging session with the team. We are keen to ensure that we are reaching out to local communities and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to be involved. Please feel free to share this invitation with any community groups or individuals who might be interested.

Please be aware that spaces are limited, so we recommend you book now.

For further information or sighted assistance, please contact Visibility Scotland:

• Phone: 0141 332 4632
• Email: info@nullvisibilityscotland.org.uk

We look forward to meeting you at the community events!

Many thanks,

On behalf of Visibility Scotland