Community groups, charities and social enterprises interested in developing sustainable travel projects are being encouraged to apply for new grant funding. The Community Sustainable Travel Grant provides funding for projects that support or encourage active and sustainable travel. Nestrans has been running an existing sustainable travel grant, aimed at businesses, since 2004. This community version of the grant makes the funding more accessible to organisations that would struggle to supply the match funding required under the original scheme. Grants are available up to a maximum of £5,000. Funding opportunities Groups …
Grant funding available for local walking, wheeling and cycling projects
Nestrans relaunches Sustainable Travel Grant Scheme Businesses and organisations across the north east can now apply for up to £10,000 to boost local projects that encourage Travel Planning and increase sustainable travel. Regional Transport Partnership, Nestrans, is relaunching its Sustainable Travel Grant Scheme, which helps to fund environmentally friendly travel solutions across the region. The scheme has been instrumental in funding and supporting a wealth of travel projects for more than 20 years. From installing secure cycle parking, creating or improving showering/changing facilities, improving pedestrian access to workplaces, or funding …
Consultation launched to improve walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport between Aberdeen and Laurencekirk
A new consultation will ask those who live and travel along the Aberdeen to Laurencekirk corridor for their input into options for improving walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport along the route. Launching today (Tuesday 24 September), a five-week consultation will ask locals and those who travel along the Aberdeen to Laurencekirk corridor for their views on different ways to boost sustainable travel. Nestrans, working with Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council, have launched the consultation as part of the continuing Aberdeen to Laurencekirk Multi Modal Corridor Study. Earlier phases …
Users see benefit of Formartine and Buchan Way improvements
Progress continues to be made on the programme of improvements to the Formartine and Buchan Way announced last year, with users now starting to see the benefits. Phase 1 has seen 740m of new bound surface footpaths created at Newmachar and the Linkshill Road crossing along with new drainage and access upgrades, while phase 2 has seen drainage upgrades and 1.45km of new unbound path surfacing at Mosstown. Meanwhile, a range of improvements works have been completed to the iconic Ythan Viaduct, Ellon. This included the refurbishment to one of …
Consultation on proposed improvements to walking, wheeling and cycling from Westhill to the city centre
From Aberdeen City Council An online consultation has started to gather public views on proposals to improve the routes for walking, wheeling and cycling between Westhill and the city centre via Skene Road. A route along the main road has been identified along with alternative parallel routes for cycling in the second part of the journey along quieter residential streets. All the proposals would provide users with a continuous, coherent, attractive and safe environment and it would encourage people to undertake more journeys by walking, wheeling, and cycling. Aberdeen City Council …
Advertisement of the Nestrans Unaudited Annual Accounts 2023/24
Advertisement of the Nestrans Unaudited Annual Accounts 2023/24 View the full public advertisement of the Nestrans unaudited annual accounts for 2023/24. The Nestrans Board considered the unaudited annual accounts for 2023/24 when they met on 26 June 2024 (view the June Board reports) and following their approval, the unaudited annual accounts for 2023/24 are now also available to view or can be viewed within the documents section of the Nestrans website within the Statement of Accounts heading
New segregated cycle path in Tullos open
A new segregated walking, wheeling, and cycling route in Aberdeen which will improve active travel opportunities is open and ready for use. The improvements along Craigshaw Drive between the Shell Path and Wellington Road have extended the cycle network through West Tullos to Wellington Road. Aberdeen City Council Co-Leader Councillor Ian Yuill said: “The new segregated route will make a difference to people who live or work in the local area wanting to walk, wheel, or cycle as well as provide more connectivity to residents in Cove and further afield. …
Consultation starts for improving transport connections on A947 corridor
A drop-in session is being held as part of a public consultation to further develop options walking, wheeling, and cycling interventions on the A947 from the Parkhill junction on the bypass (AWPR) to the A96 junction at Bucksburn including through Dyce. The study continues the ongoing work of Aberdeen City Council and partners to consider means of locking-in benefits of the bypass on the principal transport corridors linking Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen. The study area, which includes both Riverview Drive and Victoria Street through Dyce, will place particular focus on how to …
Transport Executive Vacancies
Two exciting opportunities are available to join the Nestrans team: We have two vacancies for Transport Executives to join us as we continue to develop and implement the Regional Transport Strategy for the north east of Scotland. A short description of each post is below, but you can find the full details of each post using the links to My Job Scotland. The closing date for both posts is Sunday 2nd June 2024. Transport Executive – Strategy and Delivery We’re looking for someone to lead our programme of transport policy …
Public feedback sought as A90/A952 corridor study progresses
Improved roundabouts at Ellon, and potential new roundabouts at the Toll of Birness and Cortes junctions are among a series of options that public feedback is being sought on as the A90(N) and A952 transport study continues to make progress. The vital routes connecting Ellon, Fraserburgh, Peterhead and surrounding communities are part of an ongoing study by Nestrans to find ways to improve transport accessibility and connectivity in the area. Nestrans are undertaking the study as part of the Strategic Transport Appraisal, which is funded by the Aberdeen City Region …
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