Over £7 million pledged to support electric vehicle infrastructure in Scotland
The Scottish Government is providing over £7 million across Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council to encourage greater private investment in the electric vehicle (EV) charging network. In line with the Scottish Government’s vision for the public electric vehicle charging network, significant private investment will be required to […]
Scotland tracking Welsh 20mph limits “with interest”
The reduction in road casualties in Wales following the introduction of a controversial 20mph scheme in later 2023has been ‘noted’ by Scottish ministers, who are in the process of rolling out 20mph limits across Scotland but, crucially, without changing the country’s default speed limit. Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop told MSPs in Holyrood last week: […]
Glasgow: Temporary M8 speed cameras removed
Safety Camera Scotland (SCS) has said the temporary average speed cameras on the M80 and M8 have been taken away. The cameras were enforcing a 40mph speed limit on the M8 motorway between Junctions 13 and 14. It comes as Amey – on behalf of Transport Scotland – was carrying out essential resurfacing work on the M8 eastbound […]
Scotland: Transport secretary confirms three bids received for Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling contract
The contract to dual the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9 will be awarded in the next month, Scotland’s transport secretary has confirmed. Cabinet secretary for transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, said three bids have been received for the work to upgrade the six-mile stretch of road, says The Northern Times. Ms Hyslop spoke at […]
Scottish Parliament updated on Low Emission Zones
The Cabinet Secretary for Transport has provided an update to the Scottish Parliament today on Low Emission Zones. From 1 June 2024, all four of Scotland’s largest cities have been fully enforcing Low Emission Zones (LEZ). The significant public health intervention restricts the access of the most polluting vehicles in order to protect health, improve […]
A75: Another request for speed cameras is issued
Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson has written to Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop asking to discuss the benefits of installing overhead average speed cameras on the A75. He insists the current deterrent of safety camera vans are not entirely effective with drivers only adjusting their speeds in the limited locations where the cameras are […]
Scotland enforces three new Low Emission Zones
After Dundee’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) went live this morning, and with Aberdeen and Edinburgh set to follow suit at the weekend, RAC head of policy Simon Williams has issued a statement. “Drivers in Dundee should be prepared for Low Emission Zone (LEZ) enforcement from this [today], while those in Aberdeen and Edinburgh will be […]
MSP raises confusion over Scottish Low Emission Zone taxi eligibility
Taxi drivers in Scotland are experiencing discrepancies between online information, local council and operator communications when it comes to Low Emission Zone (LEZ) vehicle eligibility, says MSP during Scottish Parliament debate, says Taxi Point. Labour MSP Foysol Choudhury raised concerns about the accuracy of the Low Emission Zones (LEZ) vehicle eligibility checking service during a […]
Scotland: £5 million pledged for Low Emission Zone support funding
The Scottish Government is providing £5 million to re-open the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) Support Fund for 2024-25. For the fifth year in a row, the popular fund continues to offer cash incentives and Travel Better credits, if non-compliant vehicles are removed from Scotland’s roads. Delivered through Energy Saving Trust, this programme is means-tested and offers help […]
Islands Connectivity Plan: Transport Scotland plan to “manage decline”
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Council for the Western Isles) has delivered a scathing verdict on the Scottish Government’s Islands Connectivity Plan which charts a future course for ferry operations. In a response to consultation on the plan, the Comhairle repeatedly accuses Transport Scotland of reducing capacity on ferry routes rather than planning for future demand, […]
