Transport

Affordable homes, transport links and schools delivered.

This independent report has been produced to support licensing authorities who wish to undertake an assessment of whether there is an overprovision of private hire cars in their area.

This non-statutory guidance relates to the discretionary power of local licensing authorities to refuse to grant private hire car vehicle licences on the grounds of overprovision as provided for in section 10 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.

First Minister – Scotland acting locally as we lead globally on climate change.

Islander ferry fare enhancements

Scotland’s national poet contributes to permanent tribute.

We are seeking to engage with providers of cars, scooters and powered wheelchairs to deliver an affordable leasing scheme for individuals in receipt of disability benefits.

Matheson gets glimpse of Mesolithic life in Caithness

Important step taken towards clean energy for transport. 

Third round of funding is now open for applications.

Final business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for The Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Sums and Charges etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 and The Police (Retention and Disposal of Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019.

Result of a study investigating existing Scottish food and drink export logistics, and their resilience.

£51 million for active travel infrastructure in 2019

£31 million road seven months early

Matheson makes donation to local communities

Economic benefits of £745m Aberdeen by-pass highlighted.

Third round of funding for active travel announced.

East of Huntly to Aberdeen design updates

£25m available to strengthen rail freight in Scotland.

Event attracts schools from across region

Thumbs up from eight Aberdeenshire schools.

New regulations come into force.

Wills Bros to build Maybole bypass.

£300,000 ground investigations start May

Analysis of written responses to our consultation on the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles regulations.

Birnam to Tay Crossing community events

Conference brings schools, teachers and industry together

A96 dualling programme hailed by pupils and teachers

Potential impact on noise levels of our plans to reduce the overall burden of Air Departure Tax (ADT) by 50%.

Successful applicants will benefit from appraisal costs support

Group to look at 30 year strategy for Scotland’s infrastructure needs.

Methodology for local authorities to undertake air quality assessment through the National Low Emission Framework (NLEF) to inform decisions on transport-related actions.

£50m for new transport and industry projects.  

Hardmuir to Fochabers preferrerd option on display

Ground investigations for 13 mile stretch

Report compiled by Ernst & Young following their feasibility study looking at the most cost effective locations for an ultra-deep water port in the UK.

Preferred option to go on display

Venue Aviemore in March

East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme update

£2.7 million ground investigations to start

Call to public to attend

Constitutional Relations Secretary calls for end to 'Brexit brinkmanship'.

Online survey launched  

Increased capacity with services to start this weekend

Step forward for Crubenmore to Kincraig section

New contracts will improve trunk road network

£1.6 million upgrade opens to traffic

Line of Tomatin-Moy section published 

Exhibitions later this month

Budget more than doubled for walking and cycling projects

Assistance for councils following extreme weather.

Island next in line for new vessel

Volunteering to help local communities.

People urged to avoid all travel in affected areas.

Avoid all travel.

Further travel disruption highly likely - avoid travel at peak times if possible.

Transport infrastructure gives Scottish economy confidence

The new road ahead

Winds to cause disruption for travellers.

Transport Scotland is continuing the design work to progress the A9 Dualling programme.

Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.

An economic assessment on the impact of a 50% reduction in the overall burden of air departure tax and a plan for future monitoring and evaluation.

An analysis of responses to the Scottish Government’s consultation on an overall 50% reduction plan and environmental report for air departure tax.

Flooding relief vehicle for winter service

£2.7 million contract hits the heights

Major step towards three-hour journeys between Scotland and London.

Refurbished coaches will provide extra seats on busiest services

50 mph in force from Monday

New system will improve road safety

Economy Secretary meets Fife businesses.