Transport

The UK Parliament's Scottish Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into airports in Scotland. 

The Committee calls for evidence to be submitted on the following issues: 

On 23 July, the Scottish Government published the consultation Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed changes to Energy Standards and associated topics, including Ventilation, Overheating and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.

With the school summer holidays off to a sunny start, families across Stirlingshire are being urged to get on their bikes and enjoy the great outdoors.

Cycling UK has launched a new project to get more people in rural and remote areas of Scotland walking, wheeling and cycling.

CoMoUK has funding to offer micro-grants of up to £2,500, to established Scottish community groups setting-up a new shared transport scheme – either bike, car or ride share.

Residents in and around Crawford & Elvanfoot, Glespin and Rigside & Douglas Water are being encouraged to complete a 'Make Your Way' sustainable transport survey which will help the communities reduce their carbon footprint and make everyday journeys by walking, cycling and travelling by public transport a more feasible option. 

Paths for All's Smarter Choices, Smarter Places (SCSP) Open Fund offers grants to help people change their behaviours and travel more sustainably.

Links between north and south communities on the Isle of Kerrera, near Oban, will be strengthened with the upgrade of a connecting track which will make it easier to travel across the island.