Plans for a new Mobility Hub and a designated Coach Parking Facility within the village of Ballater are moving forward with the launch of the next round of public consultation. From Monday 24 November, locals and visitors to the area are invited to share their feedback on public transport improvements for the village. The proposals are part of an ongoing project between Regional Transport Partnership Nestrans, Aberdeenshire Council, and Cairngorms National Park Authority. Designs showcase plans for a new mobility hub – a central spot where different modes of transport …
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 …