Landmark conference for zero emission mobility manufacturing in Scotland to take place later this month
On 30 June 2022, at the Michelin Scotland Innovation Park in Dundee, a conference is being held to build collaborative partnerships for zero emission mobility manufacturing in Scotland. Organised between Transport Scotland and Scottish Enterprise, the conference is open to companies, organisations and funders who want to rise to the challenge and seize opportunities, by […]
Delivering a strategy for change in Scotland
The second Delivery Plan for Scotland’s National Transport Strategy has been published, setting out the actions underway for 2022 to 2023 to provide attractive, affordable, accessible and sustainable travel options. The Strategy outlines four priorities for Scotland’s transport system: that it reduces inequalities; takes climate action; helps deliver inclusive economic growth; and improves health and wellbeing. This […]
£30m more for Net Zero transition work in Scotland
The Scottish Government is committing more than £30 million this financial year to accelerate the shift to zero emission transport. This includes support for zero emission community transport and car clubs in addition to funding interest free loans for electric vehicles. It says this approach is designed to support more people and households on lower […]
Transport Scotland starts search for main contractor to undertake a £16M contract to replace a section of the listed Kincardine Bridge
Transport Scotland has started the search for a contractor to replace a 80m section of the Kincardine bridge. The contract will be let by Transport Scotland as the client, with operating company Bear Scotland overseeing the project on its behalf. Detailed design has been carried out by Jacobs. The bridge is made up of multiple […]
Low Emission Zones introduced across Scotland
Low Emission Zones have now been formally introduced across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and Aberdeen. Plans have been agreed at the local authority level and have now also been approved by Scottish Ministers, as required in legislation through the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019. With the shape and scope of LEZs now agreed across the four cities […]
Scottish report defines zero emission energy requirements for transport
The Scottish Government has published a new report on the renewable energy requirements projected to be needed for the transport sector between now and 2045. It says the key finding from the report is that the amount of electricity and hydrogen the transport system is expected to need is well within the limits of what […]
Active travel to Scottish schools remains at pandemic levels
New research suggests the percentage of school pupils travelling actively to school in the year 2021 stayed at similar levels seen during 2020. New data from Sustrans’ Hands Up Scotland Survey looked at children walking, cycling, scootering or skating to school. In the survey funded by Transport Scotland, 50.3% of school pupils asked said they […]
Road casualties in Scotland remain steady in 2021 show latest statistics
Transport Scotland Statisticians have released provisional figures for road casualties showing a slight drop in 2021. The total casualty figures and fatality figures for 2021 are the lowest since annual records began. However, they are broadly similar to the previous lows recorded in 2020. The figures show the total number of casualties fell by 0.5% […]
Views sought on Aviemore to Carrbridge route design in Scotland
Transport Scotland has started a public consultation for the Aviemore to Carrbridge Non-Motorised User preferred route design. The first of two public exhibitions is being held in Aviemore today to let the public comment on the preferred Non-Motorised User (NMU) route between Aviemore and Carrbridge. The Transport Scotland project team and their design consultants will […]
More average speed cameras being switched on in Scotland
Drivers in Scotland are being warned that an average speed camera system will be operational from later this month, in an attempt to encourage improved driver behaviour and compliance with the variable speed limit. A variable mandatory speed limit is in place across a 14 mile (22km) stretch of road between the M90 at Halbeath […]