Scottish Transport Awards – Edinburgh's newest active travel link declared a winner
This corridor has transformed local connectivity, public space and access to nature with an off road path for walking wheeling and cycling.
Lothian Buses and Police Scotland were also recognised for Excellence in Social and Community Value for Operation Crackle, a joint initiative tackling antisocial behaviour and promoting safer public transport.
The 22nd annual awards ceremony was held on Thursday evening at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow. The ceremony celebrated the best of transport operators, infrastructure specialists, frontline workers and local authorities in Scotland.
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop MSP delivered the keynote address and presented the Transport Team / Partnership of the Year award. The Minister said: 'It was an honour to speak at the Scottish Transport Awards tonight (June 19th) and to meet so many of the sector's major players and unsung heroes.
'I particularly enjoyed handing out the 'Team of the Year' award, and speaking to people who are working so hard behind the scenes, day in, day out, to keep Scotland moving.
'This was my third Scottish Transport Awards, and I was able to reflect on the progress being made across the nation on so many impressive projects and initiatives.
'However, there is still so much to do. I want us to build on that momentum to deliver lasting change by working together on our key ambitions and priorities.
'Well done everyone on such a fitting occasion to celebrate your success.'
Other category winners included:
Best Bus Service: Lothian Buses – Lothian Country Service 43
Rail Supplier of the Year: Story Scotland
Excellence in Travel Information and Marketing: Caledonian MacBrayne – 'Every Journey Starts a Story'
Contribution to Sustainable Transport: Royal Highland Show Traffic Management Working Group
Best Practice in Transport Planning: The Edinburgh & South East Scotland City Region Deal – Workforce Mobility Project
Outstanding Contribution to Transport: Roy Brannen CBE
Lifetime Contribution to Transport: Gillian Murray
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