A9 Dualling latest: Acceleration proposals rejected
A new report has rejected rescheduling and acceleration proposals for Scotland’s A9 Dualling Programme. The report was commissioned by Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop, to consider whether to prioritise sections of the A9 Dualling Programme either on the basis of the safety record of the sections concerned, or on the basis of sections which would […]
Plans to raise HGV speed limits in Scotland elicit huge response
A consultation into plans to increase the speed limit in Scotland for HGVs has already attracted nearly 9,000 responses – and there’s still two months left before it closes, reports Motor Transport. Transport Scotland is gathering opinions on increasing the limit for goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes on single carriageways from 40mph to 50mph and […]
Scotland announces national speed management review consultation
A series of in person engagement events has been announced as part of the consultation on proposed changes to speed limits in Scotland. The National Speed Management Review seeks to ensure speed limits in Scotland are appropriate and contribute to reducing injury and death on our roads. It invites feedback on proposals to lower the […]
Scotland’s National Transport Strategy released
Scotland’s Fourth National Transport Strategy Delivery Plan has been published, alongside the first three-yearly National Transport Strategy Monitoring and Evaluation Report. The fourth Delivery Plan for 2024-25 sets out the policies that will be taken forward to deliver against the NTS priorities and highlights what has been done from the previous year. It highlights actions […]
Scottish Government publishes plans to add 24,000 public electric vehicle charge points by 2030
The Scottish Government has published its Draft Implementation Plan outlining how it will support the delivery of approximately 24,000 additional public electric vehicle charge points by 2030. The draft plan sets out 15 actions to achieve the growth necessary in the public charging infrastructure in Scotland and deliver Scotland’s Vision for public EV charging. It says delivering approximately […]
Scottish Government takes next steps in Rest and Be Thankful solution
The Scottish Government has published draft Orders for the long-term solution at the A83 Rest and Be Thankful, including the proposed Debris Flow Shelter, and for the medium term solution which delivers further improvements to the Old Military Road to increase its resilience. A series of public exhibitions to present the draft Orders and Environmental Impact Assessment’s for […]
Scotland considers road user charging in emissions reduction plan
The Scottish Government has set out options for travel demand management in the country which it says requires a broad combination of interventions, including infrastructure, incentives and disincentives. It has a target of a 20% reduction in car use by 2030 on the road to net zero by 2045. But it says it won’t reach […]
Motorcycle safety scheme goes global
A prize-winning motorcycle safety project in Scotland will be shared with road safety partners around the globe. Project PRIME saw Transport Scotland work with the Road Safety Trust, BEAR Scotland and globally recognised expert Professor Alex Stedmon to create 22 trial sites across Scotland where new road markings were installed to improve the riding behaviour […]
Transport Scotland issues update on A9 Dualling Programme
Transport Scotland has published Made Orders for a stretch of the A9, calling it a major step forward in dualling the 15-mile section between Dalraddy and Slochd. Subject to no legal challenge being received to the published made Orders, this will complete the statutory authorisation process for the scheme. It is expected that the Made Orders for […]
Scottish budget sets aside £1.1bn for trunk roads
The Scottish Government has set out plans for transport in its budget. It says in 2025-26, it intends to spend nearly £1.1 billion to ensure Scotland’s trunk road network is well maintained and enhanced, and progress major road projects, including dualling the A9 (pictured) and improving the A83. It adds that a key aspect of […]
