Scottish Transport Secretary announces flat fare bus trial
A flat fare for bus trips is to be trialled in Scotland following a review of the cost of public transport triggered by the SNP’s power-sharing deal with the Scottish Greens, reports The Scotsman. It also recommended under 22s would get free inter-island foot passengers travel in the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland, and 18 to 21-year-old islanders […]
Transform Scotland says “Dirty deals are fuelling climate and poverty failures”
Scotland’s City Region Deals are “fuelling inequality, damaging the environment and further undermining the country’s climate commitments”, according to a new report ‘Dirty Deals’, published by Transform Scptland. ore than 70% of transport infrastructure investment in Scotland’s City Region Deals – equivalent to nearly £1 billion – is funding high carbon road projects which directly undermine Scotland’s […]
IHE to hold Presidential Dinner at Stirling Castle
The IHE has announced an evening of grandeur and celebration at the historic Stirling Castle on Friday 21st June 2024, as they host their prestigious Presidential Event. Supported by headline sponsors Arcadis and Clearview Intelligence, the dinner will celebrate the handover from current President Martin Polland, as he welcomes incoming President Katharine Kelly, who will […]
A720 closure: tree removal work continues on trunk road
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is carrying out essential works to remove potentially hazardous trees affected by ash dieback at 11 sites on the A720 trunk road between Baberton Junction and Sheriffhall Roundabout. The works started last night, Tuesday 5 March and wil continue tonight, Wednesday 6 March ,between the hours of […]
Active Travel appeals to Scots
Aberdeen residents want to drive less and at the same time walk, cycle or wheel more, research for a national report has revealed. This latest Sustrans Walking and Cycling Index shows 23% of residents want to drive less, 50% of residents want to walk or wheel more, and 47% want to cycle more. Aberdeen City […]
Raising age of free bus passes for older people “not ruled out” by SNP
An SNP Minister has refused to rule out raising the age for older people to enjoy their free bus pass. Jim Fairlie gave “no commitments” when asked for a reassurance on the current qualifying criteria, reports the Daily Record. Labour MSP Monica Lennon, who quizzed the Minister, said: “The new minister quite clearly refused to rule out raising […]
Public consulted on Rest and Be Thankful plans
Public engagement events on the long-term solution at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful are being held from 18 to 21 March at four venues across Argyll and Bute. The events are designed to provide local communities and road users with the opportunity to meet the designers, as well as view and comment on the […]
Scotland hosts road safety summit
Scotland’s key road safety partners have met in Edinburgh to discuss plans to tackle the post pandemic rise in road casualties and injuries. Transport Scotland hosted the event yesterday (28 February), bringing together representatives from across the sector, including Police Scotland, Road Safety Scotland and local authorities. It’s hoped the summit will help partners identify […]
Dundee to begin pavement parking enforcement
Dundee City Council is to begin issuing fines to drivers who park on pavements, double park or block dropped kerbs from next week (beginning 26 February). The new Scottish rules are designed to tackle the problems caused by inconsiderate parking, especially for people with mobility issues, visual impairments, and those with pushchairs. It is now […]
Scotland’s new transport secretary commits to A9 dualling
Scotland’s new Transport Secretary has told a newspaper in Inverness that she wants to give the dualling of the A9 “the focus it deserves” as she laid out detailed plans for the project. The Press and Journal reports that Fiona Hyslop chose Inverness as the location of her first official engagement since being appointed to […]
