Public engagement begins on Aberdeenshire’s new Local Transport Strategy
Aberdeenshire Council has launched a public engagement on the region’s Local Transport Strategy (LTS) to be developed for 2023. The LTS will set out the aims and aspirations of the council for how people travel around the area and how to meet these over the coming decade. Residents and stakeholders will be asked to consider a number […]
Rapid Transit project being considered in north east Scotland
Nestrans, the transport organisation in North East Scotland, is to consider a rapid transit system to help revitalise public transport in north-east Scotland. As a flagship project of the Regional Transport Strategy (RTS), the Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) system could provide a step change in public transport for the region, delivering a prioritised, high-frequency tram-like […]
Aberdeenshire Councillor suggests ‘green routes’ could help aid cycling and walking increase
Garioch councillor Martin Ford is set to raise a proposal with Aberdeenshire Council to trial ‘green routes’ at several locations in Aberdeenshire. He said now is the time to make green routes permanent. Mr Ford said: “With a reduction in road traffic, road space became a valuable resource for many to walk or cycle for […]
