NewsOur most recent news stories appear below. For media enquiries please contact HITRANS on 01463 719002 or email info@hitrans.org.uk 26 May 2025Celebrating the benefits of walking to school in the Western IslesA celebration event was held for Western Isles pupils to highlight the physical, mental, social and environment benefits of walking.View Article 23 May 2025HI-LIGHTS Newsletter Spring 2025We are pleased to invite you to read our Spring edition of HITRANS HI-LIGHTS, our newsletter which keeps you informedView Article 07 May 2025Need for behaviour changes addressed in new strategyA five-year plan aims to get more people walking, cycling, wheeling and using public transport by making active travel saferView Article 22 Apr 2025Refresh for active travel map in Badenoch and StrathspeyA free travel map aimed at encouraging more people in Badenoch and Strathspey to walk or cycle has been updatedView Article 21 Apr 2025More funding for active travel, grants and webinarMore funding for active travel projects Grants available from two funds in Highlands and Islands Webinar to help applicants prepareView Article 17 Apr 2025Points can mean prizes for more active travel Making healthy travel choices can be rewarding in more ways than one under a new scheme. As well as healthView Article 16 Apr 2025Thistle AssistanceThistle Assistance is a free card and app for people to use when they need some additional support using publicView Article 14 Apr 2025Highlands and Islands aviation achievements leads to UK recognitionThe Highlands and Islands will be at the forefront of developing green innovations in aviation, including drone technology, with aView Article 07 Apr 2025Additional ferry sailings could unlock islands’ economic potentialAdditional ferry sailings could unlock islands’ economic potential, says HITRANS A strong case has been put forward for three dailyView Article 05 Mar 2025Proposal for Future Collaboration: Expanding Smart Mobility Solutions for Rural Transport Optimisation in the Orkney IslandsHITRANS is inviting academic partners to collaborate on a groundbreaking research project aimed at understanding and developing mini mobility hubsView Article 27 Feb 2025HITRANS Active Travel Networking Conference Feb 2025On 26th February 2025, HITRANS hosted a highly successful networking conference, bringing together professionals and stakeholders from across the regionView Article 21 Feb 2025Western Isles healthcare transport action plan A blueprint has been published today (Friday) recommending actions for making it easier for patients in Uist and Barra to attendView Article 1 2 3 … 17
