Worrying signs: Fiona Hyslop orders investigation into VMS ‘glitch’ on Scotland’s motorways
Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has ordered a review of the country’s motorway VMS network after claims that irrelevant messages are being displayed on gantries. Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith has raised the issue repeatedly at Holyrood and says the problem is still occurring on both the M90 and M9 motorways, according to the Scottish Daily Express. She […]
A75: Bypass opinions sought for Springholm and Crocketford
Local residents and road users are being invited to view and have their say on early options for bypasses for the villages of Springholm and Crocketford on the A75 in Dumfries and Galloway as initial design and assessment work progresses. The route options being developed are set to go on display at public exhibitions in […]
A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy project ‘delivers boost for local economy’
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, visited the A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy site to mark one year since the award of the construction contract, and to learn more about the value already being delivered for the local community and businesses in the area. The £296 million Scottish Government investment (at Q2 2024 prices) […]
Scottish Government to invest £4.5 million in rural and island EV charging
The Scottish Government has announced funding of £4.5 million to ensure more equitable access to electric vehicle charging opportunities across the country. As set out in the Programme for Government, the Rural and Island Infrastructure Fund will enhance public electric vehicle charging provision in underserved areas of Scotland. By focusing on rural and island locations […]
A75/A77: Fiona Hyslop responds to Dumfries & Galloway MP
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, has written a letter to John Cooper, the Scottish Conservative MP for Dumfries and Galloway about the ongoing A75/A77 improvements debate. Writes Hyslop: “The strategic importance of the A75 and A77 to Scotland’s economy is recognised by this government, and we value the critical link it provides to […]
Over £3 million awarded for Scottish electric vehicle charging infrastructure
More than £3 million has been awarded to a group of local authorities, supporting them to work in partnership with the private sector to expand public electric vehicle charging provision. The north-west Scotland EV Infrastructure Fund project is being led by HITRANS and incorporates Argyll and Bute, Orkney, Shetland and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western […]
Scottish Government provides £40 million boost for zero emission buses
The Scottish Government has announced a further investment of up to £40 million through the second Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB2). It is estimated that this investment could bring as many as 300 zero-emission buses to Scotland’s bus operators. This latest investment builds on the success of the ScotZEB scheme to date, which has already […]
Road safety projects making an impact in Falkirk
Road safety measures across the Falkirk Council area are making an impact, with early data from a 20mph pilot scheme showing clear reductions in vehicle speeds. In April 2024, Airth became the first location to pilot a 20mph speed limit as part of an 18-month trial. Initial findings show average vehicle speeds have reduced from […]
Data required to drive investment in HGV charging
Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) operators are being urged to help drive forward the transition to battery electric trucks, by providing researchers with essential data. The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight at Heriot-Watt University has published the second of three reports commissioned by Transport Scotland, and is calling for fleets to provide more information to guide the […]
Mayors and Ministers back British manufacturers and greener buses
Greener journeys, skilled jobs and stronger UK manufacturing were all on the agenda today as government ministers and metro mayors came together in Westminster to commit to greener transport and greater job opportunities across the regions. The fifth meeting of the UK Bus Manufacturing Expert Panel was chaired by the Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander, and Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, with […]