The results of a six-week engagement programme on the proposed development of Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) have been published. The engagement for a proposed mass rapid transit service took place between September and November last year and featured a number of face-to-face events across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, and an online event. All participants were encouraged to complete an online survey. The online survey was further supported by pro-active market research which asked the same questions. This used a database for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire to ensure a demographic and locational balance. …
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 …
A step-change in public transport
An ambitious project that would offer an opportunity to revitalise public transport in the North East has been welcomed by members of the Nestrans Board as they finalise the next Regional Transport Strategy. Today (Wednesday, 10 February). Nestrans Board members were joined by Clive Robinson, Transport Projects Programme Manager for the Department for Infrastructure Northern Ireland, to discuss Belfast’s rapid transit system, the Glider (pictured). As a flagship project of the Regional Transport Strategy (RTS), the Aberdeen Rapid Transit (ART) system could provide a step change in public transport for …