A MULTI million pound project to create a ‘world class’ cycling network in Glasgow has been re-branded.

Glasgow City Council and Sustrans Scotland said the ‘Mini Holland’ active travel project would now be known as ‘Connecting Woodside’ following consultation with local people including primary pupils.

The plan will include a segregated cycle route along St George’s Road from Charing Cross to Possil Road and will connect to the Sauchiehall Street ‘Avenue’ that is currently being delivered through the City Deal Regeneration.

Project leaders say it has the potential to act as a launch pad for a similar approach across Glasgow.

Pupils from St Joseph’s Primary School in Woodside contributed to the rebranding project.

Susan Allan, head teacher, said:“Staff, pupils and parents have collectively welcomed the Connecting Woodside project which will create safer routes for our pupils to walk and cycle to school, after school clubs and leisure facilities.

“We’re excited to watch the area flourish and transform into a community that favours transport by bike or foot.”

The proposal also includes the expansion of the cycle network into the city centre, St George’s Road, Woodlands Road, Garscube Road and the Forth and Clyde Canal in a bid to encourage cycling.

Councillor Anna Richardson, City Convener for Sustainability and Carbon Reduction at Glasgow City Council, said: “ “Connecting Woodside will transform the area.”