On behalf of: Walking Scotland Walking Scotland have launched a local consultation to better understand the walking and wheeling habits of residents in three north east communities. The consultations will be taking place in Kincorth, Westhill and Kemnay. The charity-led initiative aims to identify barriers that prevent people from walking or wheeling, whether for leisure, commuting, or connecting to public transport. Insights gathered through the consultation will help to identify ways to reduce barriers to walking, improve accessibility and encourage people to walk and wheel locally. Organisers are keen to …
Ready2Go Around Inverurie bus initiative extended for a further year
The Ready2Go Around Inverurie digital demand responsive transport (DDRT) pilot initiative has been extended for a further year. Aberdeenshire Council says a far greater understanding of how enhanced DDRT services operate has been developed during the first 11 months of the service. Continuation of the initial experimental period will provide time for the council’s passenger transport unit to undertake further appraisal of the role of such novel services. The Monday-Saturday Ready2Go Around Inverurie service involves five minibuses operated by Watermill Coaches under contract to the council covering Inverurie and the …