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News

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

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26 May 2025

Celebrating the benefits of walking to school in the Western Isles

A celebration event was held for Western Isles pupils to highlight the physical, mental, social and environment benefits of walking.View Article

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23 May 2025

HI-LIGHTS Newsletter Spring 2025

We are pleased to invite you to read our Spring edition of HITRANS HI-LIGHTS, our newsletter which keeps you informedView Article

Sustainable transport hierarchy listing walking, cycling, public transport, taxi, pool car, private car, plane

07 May 2025

Need for behaviour changes addressed in new strategy

A five-year plan aims to get more people walking, cycling, wheeling and using public transport by making active travel saferView Article

22 Apr 2025

Refresh for active travel map in Badenoch and Strathspey

A free travel map aimed at encouraging more people in Badenoch and Strathspey to walk or cycle has been updatedView Article

Sheila Wickens (HITRANS) and Tammy Campbell and Jaci Douglas from CALA with the new secure cycle shelter at the CALA office in Inverness

21 Apr 2025

More funding for active travel, grants and webinar

More funding for active travel projects Grants available from two funds in Highlands and Islands Webinar to help applicants prepareView Article

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17 Apr 2025

Points 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 2025

Thistle Assistance

Thistle Assistance is a free card and app for people to use when they need some additional support using publicView Article

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14 Apr 2025

Highlands and Islands aviation achievements leads to UK recognition

The Highlands and Islands will be at the forefront of developing green innovations in aviation, including drone technology, with aView Article

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07 Apr 2025

Additional ferry sailings could unlock islands’ economic potential

Additional ferry sailings could unlock islands’ economic potential, says HITRANS A strong case has been put forward for three dailyView Article

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05 Mar 2025

Proposal for Future Collaboration: Expanding Smart Mobility Solutions for Rural Transport Optimisation in the Orkney Islands

HITRANS is inviting academic partners to collaborate on a groundbreaking research project aimed at understanding and developing mini mobility hubsView Article

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27 Feb 2025

HITRANS Active Travel Networking Conference Feb 2025

On 26th February 2025, HITRANS hosted a highly successful networking conference, bringing together professionals and stakeholders from across the regionView Article

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21 Feb 2025

Western 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

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