From Sport Aberdeen Sport Aberdeen has officially marked the opening of a new path connecting Aberdeen Cycle Hub at Seaton directly to the beachfront, helping make access to the beach esplanade safer and more inclusive. The Core Path 17 upgrade project to create a smooth resurfaced, shared use path that connects to the beach esplanade via the existing underpass, has improved accessibility for adapted cycles, wheelchairs, buggies and e-bikes. A celebratory launch event took place today (Wednesday July 8th) hosted by Sport Aberdeen and Cycling UK in Aberdeen, with led …
Consultation seeks to identify more opportunities for walking and wheeling in north east communities
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 …
Funding Now Open for Active and Sustainable Travel Projects
Nestrans is pleased to announce that applications are now open for two major funding schemes. The initiatives are designed to empower organisations and communities to help people walk, wheel, cycle and travel more sustainably across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. The People and Place Programme and the Community Sustainable Travel Grant Scheme have both opened for applications. What’s On Offer People and Place Programme The People and Place Programme, funded by Transport Scotland, supports projects that encourage walking, wheeling, cycling, and sustainable travel. The programme aims to help reduce car usage and …
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 …
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 …
Further improvements for Formartine and Buchan Way
From Aberdeenshire Council An improvement project which will make it safer and easier for pedestrians and wheeled users to access paths and routes in Ellon is about to get underway. A replacement ramp is being installed to provide better access to the Formartine and Buchan Way from Hospital Road. Fully-funded by Nestrans – the regional transport partnership for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire – the works are due to start around January 20 and are expected to take around 5-7 weeks to complete, weather-dependent. Owing to the nature of the improvements, there …
Aberdeenshire Council to develop active travel route between Montgarrie and Alford
From Aberdeenshire Council A range of improvements are about to be introduced between Montgarrie and Alford as Aberdeenshire Council develops an exciting new active travel route. The existing path will be closed for construction at the end of January to enable the route to be widened, surfaces improved and a new footbridge installed to improve it for walking, wheeling and cycling, as well as running and jogging. It is anticipated that the new route – which is being fully-funded by Nestrans – will be open for use, weather-dependent, by March …
Consultation launched to improve walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport between Aberdeen and Laurencekirk
A new consultation will ask those who live and travel along the Aberdeen to Laurencekirk corridor for their input into options for improving walking, wheeling, cycling and public transport along the route. Launching today (Tuesday 24 September), a five-week consultation will ask locals and those who travel along the Aberdeen to Laurencekirk corridor for their views on different ways to boost sustainable travel. Nestrans, working with Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council, have launched the consultation as part of the continuing Aberdeen to Laurencekirk Multi Modal Corridor Study. Earlier phases …
Users see benefit of Formartine and Buchan Way improvements
Progress continues to be made on the programme of improvements to the Formartine and Buchan Way announced last year, with users now starting to see the benefits. Phase 1 has seen 740m of new bound surface footpaths created at Newmachar and the Linkshill Road crossing along with new drainage and access upgrades, while phase 2 has seen drainage upgrades and 1.45km of new unbound path surfacing at Mosstown. Meanwhile, a range of improvements works have been completed to the iconic Ythan Viaduct, Ellon. This included the refurbishment to one of …