UK’s first full-sized autonomous bus takes to the roads of Scotland for the first time
The UK’s first full-sized autonomous bus will take to the roads of Scotland for the first time this week as live testing begins for project CAVForth. Stagecoach, in partnership with Fusion Processing, Alexander Dennis and Transport Scotland, will be carrying out on-road testing* of the autonomous bus over the next two weeks in preparation for […]
Amey secures North East roads contract in Scotland
Amey has been named by Transport Scotland as the preferred bidder to take over its improved roads maintenance contracts in the North East. The contract, worth up to an estimated £540m will begin on 16 August and run for eight years with a potential to extend for a further four years. The maintenance work Amey […]
Rest and Be Thankful diversion owner gets £1m
It’s emerged nearly £1 million has been paid out to the owner of a diversion route used during the closure of the landslip prone A83 Rest and Be Thankful road in Scotland. The Press and Journal reports that total payments have been made over the last six years, with annual instalments being transferred to the […]
Preferred bidders announced for two improved maintenance contracts on Scottish strategic network
The preferred bidders have been named for two improved road maintenance contracts in the north of Scotland The North West unit will be operated by BEAR Scotland Ltd, while the North East Unit will be run by Amey OW Ltd. The new contracts, worth more than £1.27bn in total, will begin on 16th August 2022. They […]
£2m allocated to make Scotland cycling friendly
Over £2 million has been allocated to employers, health and social care providers, social housing residences, community groups, schools and campuses to make it easier and more accessible for more people to cycle. The funding, from the Scottish Government’s active travel budget, has been awarded to 194 organisations and has the potential to benefit more […]
Funding boost for walking, wheeling and cycling in Scotland
Through record active travel funding for 2022/2023, the Scottish Government has outlined the next steps in its commitment to put active travel at the heart of transport policy. Minister for Active Travel Patrick Harvie outlined the latest actions to make walking, wheeling and cycling the natural choice for shorter everyday journeys during a Scottish Parliament […]
Scotland introduces 36 e-bike projects
The Scottish Government has announced it has provided over £825,000 to support 36 innovative e-bike projects across Scotland, with projects for disabled people and rural communities leading the way. The latest round of the eBike Grant Fund, delivered by Energy Saving Trust, has successfully delivered 216 e-bikes, 56 e-cargo bikes and 34 adapted cycles to […]
Overnight closure on major road in Edinburgh
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland has announced two overnight closures of the westbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass, to complete the resurfacing of the A720 westbound slip road from the A71 Calder Junction towards Gogar Roundabout. The A720 westbound slip from the A71 has been closed each night since 7 March as part of an […]
New Jenoptik cameras “powerful addition” to road safety toolkit
Eight new fixed spot speed cameras being installed in Scotland will boost road safety and reduce deaths, according the man leading the technology installation. Geoff Collins, who is Deputy Managing Director of enforcement camera maker Jenoptik, is hailing the value of the VECTOR SR spot speed cameras, calling them “a powerful addition to the road […]
Five in the running for Rest and Be Thankful design contract
Transport Scotland has shortlisted five sets of consultants to sort out the problems on the A87 Rest and Be Thankful road. Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited / Sweco UK Limited; Ove Arup & Fairhurst; Atkins Limited / WSP UK Limited; Stantec UK Ltd / RPS Consulting Services Limited and Jacobs / Aecom have been invited to […]