Work to begin on completing 20mph scheme across most of Glasgow
WORK is expected to begin soon to ensure most of Glasgow’s streets operate to a speed limit of 20mph. Already, an estimated 288km of the…
Category: Transport infrastructure
Ambitious public transport proposals to be debated by capital’s councillors
COUNCILLORS in Edinburgh are being asked to back a public transport plan which has, at its heart, a commitment “to building affordable and sustainable homes…
Funding boost for Glasgow cycling infrastructure plans
A PROGRAMME to install more dedicated cycling, walking and wheeling infrastructure in Glasgow has been awarded just over £2m in funding, to move things forward.…
Edinburgh tram lines joined, old connected to new
AN extension of the Edinburgh tram network – from the city centre to Newhaven, by the coast of the Firth of Forth – has celebrated…
Budget statement allocates almost £200m for ‘active travel’
A TOTAL of almost £200m of Scottish Government funding has been earmarked for ‘active travel’ (cycling, walking and wheeling) infrastructure. The money was announced earlier…
Foundations work completed on bridge connecting Glasgow districts
TWO Glasgow districts on opposite sides of the River Clyde are closer to being brought together, following the completion of ‘foundations’ work on a bridge.…
Ambitious transport system plans unveiled
AN ambitious set of recommendations for Scotland’s future transport system have been unveiled – including a metro across Glasgow ‘city region’, giving buses even more…
Capital road plan aiming for zero fatalities
EDINBURGH’S local councillors are tomorrow deciding whether to approve a draft plan seeking zero fatalities on the city’s roads by 2030. Members of the city…
‘Active travel’ grants open to applications
GRANTS of between £5,000 and £100,000 are being made available, with the aim of improving Scotland’s ‘active travel’ (walking, cycling, wheeling) options. The grants (50…
Plans awaiting approval to make Glasgow city centre largely car-free
PLANS have been submitted for approval, to turn Glasgow city centre into a largely car-free zone. The proposals – called the City Centre Transport Plan…