A82 upgrade hailed as “transformational”
The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership has warmly welcomed proposals for a major upgrade of a ten mile stretch of the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan, believing they present an opportunity to deliver a transformational improvement for all users. They say national statistics show that accident rates on the A82 between Tarbet and Inverarnan are […]
New design of driverless bus which will connect Fife and Edinburgh unveiled by Stagecoach
Stagecoach has revealed a first glimpse of the UK’s first full-sized autonomous buses which will likely start operating in Scotland in early summer 2022. Four single-decker buses will run a 14-mile route from Fife’s Ferrytoll Park & Ride to Edinburgh Park’s transport hub, crossing the Forth Road Bridge on their journey. The autonomous Stagecoach buses, […]
Scottish Government approves six mile non motorised route near Aviemore
A preferred route has been chosen for a new non-motorised user route in the Scottish mountains. Transport Scotland says that following further design work, assessment of the route options and public consultation, a segregated six mile (10 km) route for walking, cycling, wheeling and horse riding between the communities of Aviemore and Carrbridge has now […]
Transport Scotland celebrates growing demand for EVs as car club use grows
A grant scheme set up by Transport Scotland has helped grow electric vehicle car sharing schemes across Scotland. The Plugged-in Communities Grant Fund provides funding for not-for-profit housing associations, housing cooperatives and community groups in Scotland allowing them to secure a zero-emission car club vehicle for use by their tenants and the wider community. So […]
‘Substantial’ behaviour change is still required on car travel in Scotland, according to a new report
‘Substantial’ behaviour change is still required on car travel and travel choices and technological behaviour is needed to help, according to a new report published by Transport Scotland. Transport Scotland’s report from the low carbon consultancy Element Energy looks at decarbonising the transport sector and it provides an independent assessment of what policy outcomes are […]
Transport Scotland publishes COP26 travel plan
People in Glasgow are being warned transport in the city faces “unique challenges” before and during the COP26 environmental conference in November. Transport Scotland has issued a travel plan warning of road closures for ease of movement of delegates, and disruption due to protests. It says the “scale of the event is unprecedented in terms […]
Scottish Government gives further support to bus operators
The Scottish Government has approved funding of up to £42 million between 4 October 2021 and 31 March 2022 to enable bus operators to maintain services while patronage recovers from the effects of COVID-19. This is in addition to maintaining concessionary reimbursement and bus service operator grant payments at pre-COVID levels. Minister for Transport Graeme […]
Edinburgh’s Sherrifhall roundabout gets the go-ahead… but not until 2025
The £120 million upgrade of the Sheriffhall roundabout on the City of Edinburgh by-pass has been approved by council leaders. The Edinburgh Evening News reports that there will be a new flyover built, but that construction won’t start until 2025 with the opening due in 2027, and that is dependent on a public enquiry approving […]
Transport Scotland starts search for contractor for A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy scheme
Transport Scotland has started its search for contractors for its A9 Dualling Tomatin to Moy scheme. Work includes the upgrade of approximately 9.6km of existing A9 single and overtaking wide single 2+1 (WS2+1) carriageway to dual carriageway standard, between the existing dual carriageway sections to the south of Tomatin and to the north of Moy. […]
Scotland’s parking fines could double to £120
Transport Scotland has launched a consultation over increasing parking fines in order to encourage compliance, with one option being a doubling of charges from the present £60. It proposes new Penalty Charge Notice’s will increase to between £80 and £100 or to £100 and £120. People who pay within 14 days. Transport Scotland says the […]
