News

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

09 Feb 2021

Action plan aims to halt the decline in rural/island bus services

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12 Oct 2020

HITRANS takes lead on project to promote use of EVs in rural communities

HITRANS is delighted to have attracted funding of £1.5 million to deliver the installation of a network of 24 rapid charging points on the west coast of the Highlands and Islands to break down the main barriers to ownership of electrical vehicles in rural communities.View Article

23 Aug 2020

Pioneering transport accessibility app to be piloted in the Highlands and Islands

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07 Jul 2020

New active travel map for Badenoch and Strathspey promotes healthy lifestyle

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26 Apr 2020

Fixed Link at Corran Narrows is confirmed as a viable option in new Study

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04 Mar 2020

Task Force needed to press case for investment in Inverness – Perth rail service

A major study is recommending that a Task Force be set up to press the case for long overdue investment in the Inverness – Perth rail service to provide for a more attractive, faster and sustainable service and one that can compete with road travel on the A9, which is in line for a £3 billion upgrade.View Article

13 Jan 2020

Fort William, Aviemore and Grantown to pilot new e-bike hire project

Residents in Fort William, Aviemore and Grantown are being given the chance to hire electric bikes to improve their fitness, mobility and ability to get about their rural communities more easily in a pilot scheme promoted by HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands.View Article

09 Jan 2020

United front in seeking Scottish Government commitment on A96 and A9 upgrades

Council and business leaders from the North and North-East have joined forces to seek an “unwavering” assurance from the Scottish Government of its continued commitment to delivering upgrades of the A96 and A9.View Article

17 Dec 2019

Make car sharing your New Year’s resolution says HITRANS Chair

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16 Dec 2019

New milestone reached in cycling drive

A big push in Inverness to encourage more people to cycle to work and take healthier travel options is paying dividends.View Article

13 Dec 2019

Vacancy – Business Support Assistant (External Funding)

The successful candidate will join a small team delivering regional transport policy and projects across the Highlands and Islands. The role will provide Administrative Support to HITRANS on a range of projects being delivered through funds secured from external bodies including EU sources.View Article

21 Nov 2019

Project Managers from Jura appointed to promote Scottish Islands Passport scheme

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