Public to have their say on transport strategy

A new National Transport Strategy (NTS2) for Scotland has been published for public consultation marking a step-change in the approach to transport for the next twenty years.The Strategy, which aims to protect our climate and improves lives, details how the transport system will deliver better outcomes for citizens and businesses by promoting equality, taking climate action, helping our economy prosper and improving our health and well-being.It redefines investment priorities and introduces more accountability with proposals for Citizens’ Panels and a new delivery board.The commitment to sustainability was reinforced with Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity Michael Matheson announcing that five new active travel projects have been given the go ahead through the Places for Everyone fund which is managed by walking and cycling charity Sustrans Scotland. This will see almost £60 million being invested in this new infrastructure in Perth, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Arbroath over the next five years.