Transport

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Transport

Regional Transport Strategy for Shetland

Work on the Regional Transport Strategy (RTS) for Shetland continues.  This strategy will set the framework for the development of transport links over the next 20 years, both within Shetland and to/from the Scottish Mainland.

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Inter-island transport connectivity

The ferries revenue funding requirement for the financial year 2023-24 was submitted to Transport Scotland during 2022.  The total sum required from Scottish Government is £23.082m, compared to the 2022-23 amount received, which was £17.496m.  This is an increased requirement of £5.593m and arises from rising fuel costs, increased costs of maintenance, increased salary costs, among others.

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Supporting air services to Foula and Fair Isle

We are continuing to engage with these communities to make sure the most effective service configuration is provided to meet their needs. 

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Active Travel Strategy

The council is working on a Strategic Outline Programme that will define the three-to-five year plan of projects and interventions to deliver on the Active Travel Strategy 2021-26.  Implementation activity during 2022 has included the completion of eight settlement audits with a further eight underway from October 2022.  Route design is also underway for three routes based on audits.

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Strategic Roads Network Programme

The council’s Strategic Roads Network Programme provides the information on current and projected needs, issues and opportunities around large-scale potential projects that might be required to maintain or develop the capability of the core roads network in Shetland.

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