Scotland beset by faulty VMS, says MSP
Motorists in Scotland are suffering as a result of faulty variable message signs that have required repairing more than 1,400 times in the last four years. Official figures show there are 313 variable message signs (VMS) deployed on Scotland’s road network, including 56 on the M90, 48 on the M74, 25 on the M80, 21 on […]
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 […]
North of Scotland: Meet the Buyer North set to bring businesses together
The Supplier Development Programme will hold the seventh annual Meet the Buyer North event on Wednesday 10 September at The Music Halls in Aberdeen. This free event will provide suppliers with an opportunity to learn about upcoming contracts and opportunities in the North of Scotland. Partnered by the Scottish Government, Scotland Excel and the Commercial and Procurement […]
Borders town needs a second one-way system to ease gridlock, says Councillor
Calls are being made for a second one-way system to be considered in Selkirk. Just weeks after Transport Scotland announced it was taking forward plans for a new roads system around Selkirk high street, a local councillor is pushing for similar changes on other streets. Damage to parked cars and gridlock are regularly reported around […]
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 […]
Temporary Jenoptik average speed camera installation to commence on A75 in Scotland
Work will begin this week to install temporary average speed cameras on the A75 between Newton Stewart and Creetown as Police Scotland Safety Cameras continue to test the technology’s capabilities. The Jenoptik cameras, which have previously been deployed along the A836 and A82, will now be used to boost existing mobile enforcement locations on the […]
£66 million transport boost for Scotland confirmed
As Highways News reported on Friday, the UK Government has announced that it is boosting investment across Scotland through two investment zones and multiple industrial sites from the North East of Scotland Investment Zone to the Prestwick Aerospace Cluster. The investment will help workers access jobs in high growth sectors supercharged by the government’s modern […]
Experts say Scotland’s growth is being held back by a lack of new roads
Challenges presented by geography and politics have stalled the growth of Scotland’s road networks, threatening to keep the economy in the slow lane, according to transport experts. Michelle Ferguson, director of the CBI Scotland, told The Times: “You only need to look at a Google satellite map to realise Scotland’s motorways are the beating heart […]
Scottish bus apps evaluated for inclusive travel
Bus Users UK has published the results of a research project in Scotland to assess bus operator apps for accessibility and ease of use. Carried out by the charity’s Compliance Team, the study focused on two of Scotland’s most widely used bus apps, Lothian Buses and McGill’s Midland Bluebird, both of which have recently undergone […]
Zero Emission buses and Active Travel among Scotland’s Infrastructure Investment Plan achievements
The Scottish Government has published its fourth annual progress report relating to the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26 which outlines progress made during the last year on climate change, economic growth, public services, and child poverty as well as major project activity and key infrastructure delivery achievements. The lastest report covers the period 2024-25 […]