Transport

MaaS Investment Fund Consultation Workshop: Glasgow

Please note that this workshop is initially limited to 1 place per organisation via a pre-registration process. Additional attendees will be considered if space allows. Attendees will receive confirmation of their place via email.

Switched on Scotland

Energy Saving Trust, supported by Transport Scotland, invite you to attend their first Switched on Scotland conference at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on Wednesday 13 March. 

Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity will be delivering an address to delegates focusing on electrification of the road network.

The conference is free to attend and will bring together a diverse mix of individuals and organisations who are leading the charge in ultra-low emission vehicle (ULEV) innovation and application in Scotland.

Community groups can apply for funding towards artistic and visual improvements to their local National Cycle Network routes.

Grants of up to £5,000 are available from the ArtRoots Fund, funded by Transport Scotland and delivered by Sustrans Scotland. The fund seeks to empower local communities in making improvements on local routes to increase user confidence and make journeys on the National Cycle Network more enjoyable for everyone.

Short videos from Rural Perth & Kinross LEADER showcase some of the inspiring projects that have been supported by the programme.

The videos highlight the Highland Safari, Scottish Tea Factory, Loch Earn Railway Path and Strathearn Cider Company projects.

The Loch Earn Railway Path has been 'highly commended' by judges in the Transport Planning Society's inaugral People's Award for 2018.

The Scottish Government has launched a survey to gather new evidence from people living and working in the Highlands and Islands to inform its work on Air Departure Tax.

The survey is running for 4 weeks, from Monday 10th September at 12 noon to 8th October at 12 noon.

Thunder in the Glens

The weekend sees over 60 trade stands supporting local charities and groups, H-D demo bike rides, Jeep demo drives, a custom bike show, Scottish Knights battle scenes and off road motorbike riding. It is now the largest Harley Davidson rally in the UK.

The 2018 Scottish Rural Parliament will take place in Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway on 14th– 16th November. If you live in or are passionate about rural areas in Scotland, you can attend to learn and make your voice heard. This year's theme is "Taking Action".

The event brings together people from rural communities with decision-makers, for three days of celebration and exploration. Participants examine a wide-range of issues affecting rural communities and make recommendations for change.

Rural Transport Convention

This event is being organised in partnership with Scottish Rural Network, Scottish Rural Action, Scottish Transport Scotland and JML Consulting to explore opportunities to collaboratively shape transport provision to meet the needs of rural communities and grow the rural economy, topics will include:

Day 1: Growing the rural economy

Public transport in rural areas is often a big problem – poor timetabling, limited choice of routes, cost and indeed whether any public transport exists at all. A young person living rurally may be totally dependent on access to their own car, or have to depend on friends and relatives to help get about. Ultimately, their only choice may be to move from where they live so that they can access education or employment.

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