You can read the draft here.
If you wish to comment on the draft LTS, you can use the online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/
The closing date for responding is 31 October 2011.
Showing posts with label public transport. Show all posts
Showing posts with label public transport. Show all posts
Local Transport Strategy - consultation
Aberdeenshire Council is now consulting on the next version of the Local Transport Strategy. The draft is better than the old strategy in that it at least thinks that walking and cycling is a transport option rather than a leisure activity but I am sure we can improve it further.
You can read the draft here.
If you wish to comment on the draft LTS, you can use the online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/
The closing date for responding is 31 October 2011.
You can read the draft here.
If you wish to comment on the draft LTS, you can use the online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/
The closing date for responding is 31 October 2011.
Climate change adaptations for the NE of Scotland
The audience at the Royal Society of Edinburgh's presentation and debate on Climate Change last night had some very clear views.
Firstly, in stark contrast to the Cassandra's such as Ian Wood and Co, the audience had a great belief that the shift to a low carbon economy was an opportunity for the north east. The overwhelming feeling was that with the assets of our ports, our universities and the engineering expertise, particularly sub-sea, we had a wonderful opportunity to embrace change. That didn't particularly surprise me. Industry seized the opportunity of north sea oil and there is no reason why the renewables, particularly subsea renewables, shouldn't find a natural home here.
Secondly, and this did surprise me, there was strong demand for better public transport. FirstBus came under fire for its high fares in the city - justifiably as a minimum of £1.50 for ajourney is high by any standard. Stagecoach services in the Shire were seen as infrequent and slow.
This is a bit of a chicken and egg issue. With just 6% of journey's by bus and 60-70% by car, it would take a small shift from car to bus to expand bus services greatly. Think about it. If just 1 in 10 car journeys were replaced by bus, then this would double the number of bus journeys. OK - it's not quite that simple but part of the solution is in our own hands.
Firstly, in stark contrast to the Cassandra's such as Ian Wood and Co, the audience had a great belief that the shift to a low carbon economy was an opportunity for the north east. The overwhelming feeling was that with the assets of our ports, our universities and the engineering expertise, particularly sub-sea, we had a wonderful opportunity to embrace change. That didn't particularly surprise me. Industry seized the opportunity of north sea oil and there is no reason why the renewables, particularly subsea renewables, shouldn't find a natural home here.
Secondly, and this did surprise me, there was strong demand for better public transport. FirstBus came under fire for its high fares in the city - justifiably as a minimum of £1.50 for ajourney is high by any standard. Stagecoach services in the Shire were seen as infrequent and slow.
This is a bit of a chicken and egg issue. With just 6% of journey's by bus and 60-70% by car, it would take a small shift from car to bus to expand bus services greatly. Think about it. If just 1 in 10 car journeys were replaced by bus, then this would double the number of bus journeys. OK - it's not quite that simple but part of the solution is in our own hands.
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