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Our most recent news stories appear below. For media enquiries please contact HITRANS on 01463 719002 or email info@hitrans.org.uk

16 May 2019

Step forward for trial air services between Skye and Glasgow

At today’s meeting of the Environment, Development and Infrastructure Committee, Councillors gave the go ahead for the Chair to write to the Transport Secretary on behalf of the Council, HITRANS and HIE seeking financial and technical support to enable the establishment of trial air services between Skye and Glasgow.View Article

12 May 2019

Public Consultation on Outer Hebrides Ferry Services – Scottish Transport Appraisal Guidance Study

Transport Scotland has commissioned Peter Brett Associates (PBA), now part of Stantec, to carry out a transport appraisal considering the long-term options for the ferry routes to, from and within the Outer Hebrides. The consultants will be hosting public drop-in sessions at the following times and locationsView Article

10 Apr 2019

Electric taxis take off at Inverness Airport

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15 Mar 2019

Powerful message for UK Government on importance of air connectivity in the Highlands and Islands

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14 Mar 2019

Highlands and Islands organisations work together to influence air travel policy

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13 Mar 2019

HITRANS HIGHLIGHTS Spring 2019 Newsletter

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08 Jan 2019

Still time to have your say on improving walking and cycling links in Inverness City Centre

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06 Dec 2018

Have your say on proposals to improve walking and cycling links surrounding Inverness Railway Station

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29 Nov 2018

Launch of Accessing Inverness Project

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24 Oct 2018

Moray Project Attracts Funding From New Travel Fund

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11 Oct 2018

HITRANS HIGHLIGHTS Autumn 2018 Newsletter

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09 Oct 2018

Partnership Board Vacancy

The Partnership Board consists of 5 Councillor members, who are nominated by our constituent Councils, and 3 non-Councillor members.  A vacancy has now arisen for a non-Councillor Board member and applications are invited from all interested individuals who have the necessary flair, experience and ability to help guide and shape the future development of transport strategy and delivery at a regional level.  Applicants are expected to have operational expertise and/or knowledge of working at Board or strategic level in the business, public or voluntary sectors.  Knowledge of transport issues and financial awareness are also desirable.View Article