Local Transport Strategy 2023

We asked

We asked for opinions and feedback from residents, organisations and stakeholders across Aberdeenshire on various issues related to transport and travel. The consultation period ran from June to September 2023 and was designed to gather feedback on specific transport themes of particular relevance to Aberdeenshire. The 10 papers and associated questions presented included:

• Mobility as a Service (MaaS)
• Public Transport
• E-bikes, E-Scooters and E-Cargo Bike
• Walking, Cycling and Wheeling
• Low Emission Vehicles
• Changing Behaviour
• Freight Movements and Last Mile Deliveries
• Place Making and Planning
• Road Network and Safety
• Your Views on the Current Local Transport Strategy

You said

Analysis of feedback to the consultation exercise identified particular transportation issues which presented barriers to the adoption of more sustainable alternatives with particular relevance to Aberdeenshire as a large rural authority. The most significant issue identified was the lack of an extensive public transport network as well as reliability and punctuality of the existing services.

We will

The consultation responses were evaluated, and a public consultation report was prepared. Analysis of the findings from the public consultation are being use to formulate strategic aims and objectives which will be incorporated into the development of the updated local transport strategy. We hope to publish the updated strategy towards the end of Summer 2024, but will keep residents updated.