Thinking about cycling with your little one, but not sure where to start? Come along next weekend to a free family event in Kellands Park, Inverurie, where you can discover a range of options for cycling with young children. Chat with local cycle confidence champions who have real experience of cycling with babies, toddlers and young children. Test out an e-bike and see the difference it could make to your everyday journeys. There will be advice on affordable cycling options, plus a bike doctor on hand to help if your …
Stella’s Voice and Karen Adam MSP Launch ‘Bikes for Christmas’ for a Third Year
Hundreds of children in the North East are set to receive upcycled bikes in time for Christmas, following this year’s launch of the Bikes for Christmas campaign. Now in it’s third year, the project led by Karen Adam MSP and Stella’s Voice, supported by Nestrans and funded by Transport Scotland, will benefit children from nursery level to primary 3 across Aberdeenshire and Moray. Karen Adam MSP and Mark Morgan of Stella’s Voice began the scheme to tackle child poverty by removing some of the financial barriers faced by families, and …
Step aboard an Aberdeen Rapid Transit demonstrator this June
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
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 …
Be Part of the Journey – Help shape the future of transport across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Nestrans, the Regional Transport Partnership for the North East of Scotland is currently seeking a new member to join its Board. The Nestrans board serves an important role setting the strategic direction and overseeing the delivery of transport improvements across the region. The board brings together elected members from Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire councils, along with non-Councillor members to bring different backgrounds, perspectives to ensure our work supports and improves the economy, environment and quality of life across the area. There is now a vacancy for a non-Councillor Board member …
Ride on: Bike-friendly buses take to northeast routes
26 new bike racks installed on buses for the first time in northeast Scotland, enhancing transport connectivity. Available on all double-decked buses on the 201/202 route, operated by Stagecoach, connecting Aberdeen with Braemar and the 35/ X35 route connecting Aberdeen and Elgin via Macduff. Initiative funded by Nestrans, Hitrans, Aberdeenshire Council, and the Cairngorms National Park Authority, coordinated by Aberdeenshire Council with support from Moray Council Racks accommodate two bicycles (including mountain bikes), free to use on a first-come, first-served basis, without affecting wheelchair access. The project will expand into …
Nine Ways You Can Benefit from Over £2 million in New Funding for Sustainable Travel in the North East.
Thousands of people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are set to benefit from over £2 million in funding aimed to support walking, wheeling, cycling and sustainable travel. £2.1m of funding was awarded to the region from Transport Scotland’s People and Place programme after a successful bid by Nestrans. Nestrans is now working with experienced local partners to deliver projects that will bring advantages to your community. Here are nine ways people across the north east can benefit: Join led walks and bike rides: Participate in guided walks and bike rides designed …
Grand opening of Montgarrie to Alford active travel route on July 9
A newly upgraded active travel route between Montgarrie and Alford will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, July 9. The newly enhanced path – funded entirely by Nestrans – has been designed with accessibility, sustainability and natural beauty in mind, weaving through the picturesque Haughton Country Park and offering a safe, welcoming space for walkers, cyclists, wheelers, joggers and runners of all ages and abilities. Members of the community and media are warmly invited to attend the official opening ceremony on Wednesday, July 9 at 2pm near the pond where council representatives in association with …
Regional Agreement for Next Stage of Aberdeen Rapid Transit System
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 …
Further work to strengthen case for new rail stations as Aberdeen to Laurencekirk study plans progress.
Ongoing efforts to study and improve transport infrastructure to the south of Aberdeen have taken a step forward today. Nestrans board members have endorsed the findings of a Detailed Options Appraisal for the Aberdeen to Laurencekirk multi modal corridor study. The comprehensive study aims to address issues and enhance transport connectivity and accessibility along the travel corridor through a range of strategic interventions. During the Detailed Options Appraisal process, options are assessed against agreed transport planning objectives, Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance (STAG), as well feasibility, affordability and public acceptability. The …