Aberdeen Rapid Transit Demo Vehicle Unveiled in Aberdeen

Lucy Johnston2026, News

A full-size Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) demo vehicle will be unveiled today (Thursday, 4 June 2026) in Broad Street, giving the public a first look at what a future mass transport system could look like in the North East. The vehicle, which is on loan from Irizar e-mobility, has been branded in ART project colours and will visit locations across the region over the next eight days. The visit gives the public a chance to see a tram-style vehicle first hand while it undertakes initial route testing. The Aberdeen Rapid …

Step aboard an Aberdeen Rapid Transit demonstrator this June

Lucy Johnston2026, News

What would a future Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) vehicle look and feel like in practice? A full-size demonstrator vehicle will visit the North East from 4 to 11 June 2026, giving people the chance to see, step aboard and experience the type of vehicle that could form part of a future rapid transit system for the region. The visit will include stops in Aberdeen city centre, Westhill, Kingswells, P&J Live and Portlethen. The visit is an important part of the ongoing development of the Outline Business Case for ART, supported …

Public Invited To Get On Board With Aberdeen Rapid Transit Engagement

Lucy Johnston2025, News

A public engagement seeking views of the next stage of the proposed Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) launches today, Tuesday 30th September. Councillor Michael Hutchison, Chair and Councillor Alan Turner, Vice Chair of Nestrans announced details of the engagement that will run from 30th September until 7th November.  The engagement will be held online, accessible from both Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council’s engagement platforms and will also include in-person and virtual events. In person drop-in events will be held at:- Tuesday 7 October 11am-3pm Main Concourse, Foresterhill Health Campus, Aberdeen …

Aberdeen among dozens of Scottish locations to see more people on bikes

Lucy Johnston2025, News

From Cycling Scotland: Aberdeen’s Lang Stracht saw 38% growth in the number of people cycling over the first three months of 2025 vs the same period in 2024 National cycle counter data has revealed growth in the number of people travelling by bike in the west of Aberdeen. It’s among 34 locations across Scotland seeing increases of over 30% in the number of cycle journeys in winter 2024-25 compared with the previous year. Lang Stracht, between Kingswells and Sheddocksley in the west of Aberdeen, saw 3,117 cycle journeys in January, …

Regional Agreement for Next Stage of Aberdeen Rapid Transit System

Lucy Johnston2025, News

Regional Transport Partnership, Nestrans, has joined Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire councils in endorsing progress on the proposed Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) system. The Strategic Business Case for ART was reported to the June meeting of the Nestrans Board and follows presentations to Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council earlier this month. The proposed bus rapid transit system aims to offer fast, frequent and reliable services through features including dedicated bus lanes, off-board fare collection and fast boarding and alighting. It forms part of the Regional Transport Strategy and is one …

Action Plan launched to address health and transport challenges

Lucy Johnston2025, News

A refreshed Health & Transport Action Plan (HTAP) for the Grampian region has been launched today (Monday, 3 February 2025), building on over 15 years of partnership working between key health and transport partners in the north east. The plan supports co-ordination between transport providers and health and social care services, as they look to improve health and transport services, align strategies and improve health outcomes. HTAP Partners include NHS Grampian, Nestrans, Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray Councils and Health and Social Care Partnerships, the third sector, and commercial transport …

Consultation on proposed improvements to walking, wheeling and cycling from Westhill to the city centre

Lucy Johnston2024, News

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 …

New segregated cycle path in Tullos open

Lucy Johnston2024, News

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

Lucy Johnston2024, News

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 …